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  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    I Went Down The Mountain Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 21, 2019
     | 3,823 views

    Greetings In The Holy Name OfJesus Yahshuah, My brothers and sisters, I went down the mountain. My heart rushed exuberantly exhilarating- I could have been hyperventilating, then I felt a thud. I hit rock bottom ...

    I Went Down The Mountain by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 21, 2019) 1And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, 2And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Jimmy Dillon avatar

    God's Word - Doing It!

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Jun 27, 2018
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     | 7,493 views

    This message encourages believers to live what the bible says by DOING IT.

    Intro I want us to look at today – most important message I could give Learning the word – studying it; memorizing it; all fine But the real test is DOING IT! Message entitled “God’s Word – Doing it!” Read passage / Pray Trans: We see James tell us in the very first part… 1. DON’T JUST ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Out Love Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 15, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,819 views

    Christians should abound in Christ-like love and this love actually will work towards our sanctification. This is the 6th in our series on 1st Thessalonians

    Living out Love Text: 1st Thessalonians 3:11-13 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well we’ve gone over the background of this book, we’ve talked about how Paul, Silas and Timothy had been in Thessalonica around 49 AD, and how persecution arose and Paul had to make a hasty escape in the middle of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    8th Sunday After Pentecost. August 3rd, 2025. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 25, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,005 views

    Year C, Proper 13.

    Hosea 11:1-11, Psalm 107:1-9, Psalm 107:43, Ecclesiastes 1:1-2, Ecclesiastes 1:12-14, Ecclesiastes 2:18-23, Psalm 49:1-12, Colossians 3:1-11, Luke 12:13-21. A). A STIRRING IN THE HEART OF GOD. Hosea 11:1-11. Through His speaking in the first person, and in what He says, this chapter offers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    David Went Down Into The Hold

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jul 30, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,500 views

    When David was anointed king the Philistines came after him. His response was to go down into the hold, get a word from God and then deal with the situation. There is a going down that is actually a going up and going forward.

    David Went Down Into The Hold PPT 1 Title PPT 2-6 text 2 Samuel 5:17 But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the hold. 2 Samuel 5:18 The Philistines also came and spread ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • ROBERT SIMMONS avatar

    Knocked Down But Not Knocked Out

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Oct 1, 2002
    based on 140 ratings
     | 27,257 views

    Never Give Up!

    I. SURELY, YOU WILL HAVE TROUBLE! A. The Bible promised it, "Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble." Job 14:1. B. The Psalmist promised it, "The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Why The Devil Is Going Down

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 30, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,452 views

    the devil’s defeat and Christ’s victory

    Intro: during the season of Halloween television becomes a tribute to the dark side. Every show advertised gives the impression that the devil is so powerful that nothing can stop him. As Christians we know better, we know that in Christ the devil is defeated, his time is almost up, and he is going ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Bringing Down The Wall Of Jehrico

    Contributed by Russell Darby on Dec 10, 2000
    based on 151 ratings
     | 7,961 views

    Six examples (steps) that Joshua performed to achive victory at Jehrico.

    Bring down the Wall of Jehrico. Joshua 6:20 So the people shouted when the priests blew with the trumpets: and it came to pass, when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat, so that the people went up into the city, every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bringing Down The Wall Of Jericho

    Contributed by Russell Darby on Jan 22, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 66,529 views

    . In fulfilling his mission Joshua demonstrates 6 steps he took to bring down the walls of Jericho. He gives an excellent example of how to bring down the wall of your Jericho.

    Bringing Down the Wall of Jericho by Russell Darby Joshua 6:1-27 brings down the Wall of Jericho. Joshua 6:20 So the people shouted when the priests blew with the trumpets: and it came to pass, when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people shouted with a great shout, that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Knowing When To Back Down Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 27, 2015
     | 5,091 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the series "The Songs Of A King". There are times when you need to wait on the Lord.

    Series: The Songs Of A King [#2] KNOWING WHEN TO BACK DOWN Psalm 11:1-7 Introduction: In 1 Samuel 19, we find Saul telling his son Jonathan and those that worked for King Saul to kill David. After David had killed Goliath, he started becoming more popular and famous than King Saul and King ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Steps To The Walls Coming Down

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 28, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,404 views

    A look at the progression of events that led to the walls of Jericho coming down.

    STEPS TO THE WALLS COMING DOWN: By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days. Hebrews 11:30 1. Crossing of the Jordan on the 10th day of the first month. 4:19 a. Just before Passover was to be observed, God brought them into the place of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Get Down To Go Up

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 10, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,943 views

    God honors a humble spirit rather than a boastful one.

    A mild mannered young man came into a counselor’s office ready for a divorce. He complained that his bride was so bossy that she was driving him off the wall. He wanted things to change, immediately. The counselor told him that he needed to build his self-esteem and that this would take time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Eric Hickman avatar

    Sin Slows Down Progress

    Contributed by Eric Hickman on Dec 16, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,011 views

    The actions of one person, held back several people.

    I. Sin defaces the character of God¡¦s people * Moses had to hid 40 years * Achan was destroyed by his sin * Jimmy Swaggart * Jim Bakker II. Sin destroys not only the individual but many times his family and friends * Jim Baker ended up in a divorce * Jessica Hahn wound ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Kneel Down To Rise Up

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 17, 2022
     | 1,708 views

    When that blue-haired grandma gets more rewards than the celebrity pastor you will wish you were weak, base and foolish.

    1 Co 1:26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: 27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Starting Down The Thessalonian Thoroughfare Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 4, 2007
     | 2,806 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