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  • Chris Talton avatar

    Ready For Battle

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,723 views

    We are in a spiritual battle, but sometimes we are AWOL or content to be in the reserves. We have good reasons for getting on the front lines.

    October 28, 2001 Ephesians 6:17-20 “Ready for battle” INTRODUCTION One of the first songs that I remember singing as a little kid in church is “I’m in the Lord’s army.” It goes like this: “I’m in the Lord’s army; I’m in the Lord’s army. I may never march in the infantry, ride in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rahab And The Spies

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,904 views

    Rahab and the Spies. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Joshua chapter 2 verse 1-24: Quote: • A pastor was speaking to his people on the relationship between fact and faith. • He said, "That you are sitting before me in this church--is fact. • That I am standing here, speaking from this pulpit--is fact. • That I ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Michael Stark avatar

    A Solemn Warning To The Nation

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 27, 2025
     | 127 views

    Can the nations of the West avoid God's righteous judgement when we choose to ignore Him to pursue the wickedness of our own hearts?

    “If at any time I declare concerning a nation or a kingdom, that I will pluck up and break down and destroy it, and if that nation, concerning which I have spoken, turns from its evil, I will relent of the disaster that I intended to do to it. And if at any time I declare concerning a nation or a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    The Disappointment Of Having Just Missed It Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 20, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,988 views

    This sermon deals with being prepared for the rapture by looking at the 10 virgins.

    The Disappointment Of Having Just Missed It 12/8/2002 Eccl 9:11-12 Matthew 25:1-13 Text Matthew 25:1-13 Tyrone was 20 years old and for the first time in his life, he had kept a job for more than six months. He really needed this job, but the words of his boss kept going through his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Waiting

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Nov 10, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,803 views

    So many times we get tired of waiting on God to fulfull his promise to us. Whether it’s waiting on His return, or waiting for an answer, Peter gives us four key principles to help us while waiting on God.

    Good opener video from YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uor_gZnckLA (available upon request) ---------------------------------- Story Illustration Opener A group of travelers were being made to wait on their airplane, which was late due to another flight being canceled. The crowd looked ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Purpose/Destiny I

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 16, 2013
     | 5,620 views

    Our purpose and destiny should be Jesus

    Mat 16:13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? Mat 16:14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. Mat 16:15 He saith unto them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Role Of Sexual Intimacy In Marriage Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 16, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,995 views

    The Role of Sexual Intimacy in Marriage

    The Role of Sexual Intimacy in Marriage Series: Making Relationships Work: Love, Sex & Marriage October 29, 2017 – Brad Bailey INTRO Today…we are continuing our Fall focus on relationships…enititled “Making Relationships Work: Love, Sex, and Marriage.” Making relationships work involves how we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fugitives On The Run

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 10, 2018
     | 3,365 views

    A study in the book of I Chronicles 12: 1 - 40

    I Chronicles 12: 1 - 40 Fugitives on the run 12 Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag while he was still a fugitive from Saul the son of Kish; and they were among the mighty men, helpers in the war, 2 armed with bows, using both the right hand and the left in hurling stones and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Peace For The Future

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,936 views

    If Jesus could give His disciples peace when He left the world behind, He can give us peace as we wait for His return.

    Dec. 12, 1999 John 14:1-6, 25-31 How can I have peace for the future? INTRODUCTION A man was walking on the beach one day, and he noticed something shiny sticking up out of the sand. He went over to investigate and found that it was an Arabian lamp much as he had seen in stories of Aladdin. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Warrior Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 19, 2020
     | 3,971 views

    The 1) Frequency (Ephesians 6:18a) , 2), Power (Ephesians 6:18b) 3) Variety (Ephesians 6:18c) , 4) Manner (Ephesians 6:18d), and the 5) Objects of prayer (Ephesians 6:18e).

    Ephesians 6:18 [18] praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, (ESV) A report out of North Korea this week tells of a 17 year old girl, Sookyung Kang, who took a 3,000 mile journey from ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Servant Evangelism Pt1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,987 views

    We as the Body of Christ need to follow Jesus example to serve others so as to make an eternal difference in a person’s life. We need to go the extra mile like Jesus did!

    Servant Evangelism Opening Illustration: A 12 Dollar Lesson A cab driver taught me a million dollar lesson in customer satisfaction and expectation. Motivational speakers charge thousands of dollars to impart his kind of training to corporate executives and staff. It cost me a $12 taxi ride. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Against All Odds

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 9, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,859 views

    Turning Steps of Risk Into a Walk of Faith. Whenever you’re up against all odds, life seems to take on a different meaning Just when you become comfortable in the even flow of things happening, God shows up and does something wonderful in your life to

    ------- OPTIONAL DVD STATS OPENER AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST ------- DVD Intro “What Are The Odds…” Fade music out on black (this opener basically shows text fading in and out of odd statistics) ------- OPENING: Often times, life is a test for us. We strive at completing the test and coming through ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Promise Of The Lord's Return Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 28, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 31,990 views

    Every day we move closer to Christ's return.

    The Promise of the Lord’s Return John 14:3 Rev. Brian Bill 8/28/11 This has been quite a week weather-wise in our country. With Hurricane Irene bearing down on the East Coast, people are worried and taking precautions. Earlier in the week an earthquake shook up many of these same people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    How To Destroy Your Enemies

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 6, 2021
     | 3,722 views

    There are a lot of differences between Christianity and other religions. One of those differences is the way we treat our enemies.

    SO, HOW ARE WE TO REACT TO OUR ENEMIES? The natural reaction of one who does not know Christ is to strike back and to seek the greatest retribution possible. BUT THIS IS NOT THE CHRISTIAN RESPONSE Illus: D.L. MOODY, IN ONE OF HIS SERMONS, PORTRAYS THE LORD JESUS GIVING DIRECTION TO PETER AFTER ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    Living The Crucified Life

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on May 24, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,200 views

    The author in this sermon message touches the daily struggles we face as Christians living in a fallen world that is looking for answers and a reason to live.

    SCRIPTURE REFERENCES (Galatians 2:20) "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal