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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    How To Get Rid Of The Giants In Your Life

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 25, 2022
     | 1,675 views

    This passage of scripture has many surprises, but we want to look especially at two of them; ONE GOOD SURPRISE and ONE BAD SURPRISE.

    Illus: This passage reminds me of the story of the little mother of seven children. She was leaving to go to a surprise party, and all seven of them wanted to go with her. One asked, "Mom, can we go with you?" She said, "No, it is a surprise party." One of the little ones ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Get Rid Of The Giants In Your Life

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022
     | 1,928 views

    This passage of scripture has many surprises, but we want to look especially at two of them; ONE GOOD SURPRISE and ONE BAD SURPRISE

    Illus: This passage reminds me of the story of the little mother of seven children. She was leaving to go to a surprise party, and all seven of them wanted to go with her. One asked, "Mom, can we go with you?" She said, "No, it is a surprise party." One of the little ones ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In An Upside Down World Series

    Contributed by Paul Sterrett on Apr 4, 2013
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     | 8,671 views

    Introductory Message to a series on 1 Thessalonians focusing on the foundation of our faith despite the uncertain times in which we live.

    LIVING IN AN UPSIDE DOWN WORLD 1 Thessalonians 1:1; Acts 17:1-9 INTRODUCTION How does a person live for Jesus Christ in a society where his faith is constantly under attack—where he can be ostracized or blacklisted for openly professing that he is a Christian?...How can you raise children ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tear Down Evil Kingdoms PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 751 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of God's word, encouraging believers to overcome fear, embrace challenges, and find hope in divine wisdom. Key

    Good morning, dear friends. Today, we gather here, in this sacred space, with hearts full of hope and spirits yearning for wisdom. We come together to share a moment in time, a moment of unity and understanding. We are here to listen, to learn, and to grow in our faith. A. The first step in this ...read more

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    Dagon Done Gone Down

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 8, 2011
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     | 5,594 views

    God demands and deserves our worship.

    Dagon Done Gone Down October 17, 2010 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God demands and deserves our worship. Focus Passage: I Samuel 5:1-5 Introduction: Hideyoshi, a Japanese warlord who ruled over Japan in the late 1500s, commissioned a colossal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Lying Life Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 24, 2025
     | 1,013 views

    Separate yourself from false teachers, because as believers in Christ, you are righteous before God, you are the residence of God, and you have a special relationship with God. So out of reverence for God, let the truth set you free to complete your progress towards holiness.

    A man had a fine canary whose song was unusually beautiful. During the summer, it seemed a shame to keep the bird inside the house all the time. So the owner placed the cage in a nearby tree for the bird to enjoy the sunshine and the fresh air. Many sparrows frequented the tree and were attracted ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Starting Down The Thessalonian Thoroughfare Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 4, 2007
     | 2,848 views

    An ideal church is made up of Christians who sense no constraint to follow the crowd and are eager to learn and obey God’s Word.

    Starting Down the Thessalonian Thoroughfare (I Thessalonians 1:1, Acts 17:1-12) 1.) Author: Paul (with Silas and Timothy) Original language: Greek Date written: 51A.D. Written from Corinth, where Silas and Timothy had rejoined Paul after checking up on the Thessalonian church. "This is a letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Can God Really Use Your Life Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 20, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 27,336 views

    This sermon is geared to show people that God can use their life and overcome any obstacles they may think will stop that from happening.

    Can God Really Use Your Life? Acts 9:1-6; 10-16 Intro Every time I read this story, I stand amazed at the great grace of God. I see the Lord take this man Saul, save him by grace, and transform him into the great Apostle to the Gentiles and I realize that there is hope for people like you and me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Journey. Life On Trial. Your Witness Please.

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 13, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,594 views

    Three words in a court of law during the trial examination of the witnesses is..."Your Witness Please..." In similar fashion, as we journey through life, we live a "LIFE ON TRIAL". Question is, WHAT DO WE WITNESS FOR CHRIST in our life?

    2014.09.14.Sermon.The journey. Life on trial. Your witness please. William Akehurst, HSWC Recap Finishing with Joy – Acts 20. The vision. Seeking direction. God prepares us to do HIS Will. Doing God’s Will – Acts 21 Committed to HIS Will – Acts 21 (...to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Day The Lord Does Miracles In Your Life

    Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 25, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,506 views

    Just as the people of Israel changed and were able to cross the Jordan, conquer Jericho, and live victoriously in the land of Canaan, the same can happen in our lives.Now is the time to exchange wilderness wanderings for walking in spiritual victory!

    The Day The Lord Does Miracles In Your Life by Dr. James O. Davis Do you believe in miracles for today? God does! For forty years the Israelites lived in despair and defeat in the wilderness. They were faithless, fruitless, and failed to realize God’s plan for their lives. Nevertheless, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Right Priorities = Life Fulfillment Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on May 9, 2004
    based on 104 ratings
     | 31,209 views

    The secret to a fulfilling, meaningful life is not in pleasure, drink, job, fame or power. . . so where is it? The answer is in making God your priority: "Remember your Creator in the days of your youth..." *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    Sermon #2 - The Foundation of Fulfillment: Start With God Last week, we found in our study that fulfillment doesn’t come with anything that the world has to offer. Even the people that have reached the level that they were reaching for, have found that it doesn’t fulfill. For instance, <ILLUS> ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Breaking Down Racial Walls

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Mar 12, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,301 views

    I told my neighbor that I was Italian and Puerto Rican. She said, “The Italian side is the good side.” How can we break down racial walls? I have three ideas.

    Breaking Down Racial Walls Mark 7:24-30 I told my neighbor that I was Italian and Puerto Rican. She said, “The Italian side is the good side.” Imagine how I felt. Where does racism, prejudice, bigotry come from? God to Samuel: Man looks on the outward appearance, but God looks on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Call Down The Right Fire

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 19, 2018
     | 6,344 views

    The Church and the World need to be on fire, but use the right fuel and match!

    Luke 9:51 And it came to pass, when the time was come that He should be received up, He stedfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem, 52 And sent messengers before His face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for Him. 53 And they did not receive Him, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Recognizing Your Calling

    Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on Oct 30, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,589 views

    What is your reason for being here? What do you believe is God's purpose for your life? I believe like me, that is the question most of us have asked ourselves at one time or the other.

    I am here to inform you that you and I are on this earth to serve the Lord God, His church and the world at large. God created man in His image and for fellowship as we see in the book of Genesis 2 through 4 until the enemy came in and destroyed that beautiful fellowship God had with our first ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reading The Bible Can Change Your Life

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Oct 9, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 10,155 views

    A goose named Petunia teaches us this fact through her story.

    Bibliography: One Tin Solder from Billy Jack; Petunia Listen children, to a story, that was written long ago. About a kingdom, on a mountain, and the valley folk below. On the mountain, was a treasure, burried deep beneath a stone and the valley people swore they’d have it for their very own. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist