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  • Colin Coombs avatar

    Fearless Faith And What If . . . ?

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 22, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,267 views

    Examples of Bible Characters who showed fearless faith - but what if they had not . . .

    FEARLESS FAITH -- and What If . . . . . .? I. ABRAHAM: Believing the promise of many descendants; Genesis 12:7; The LORD appeared to Abram and said, "To your offspring I will give this land." Genesis 15:4-8 Then the word of the LORD came to him: "This man will not be your heir, but a son ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When Time Runs Out

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,392 views

    When time runs out, what will you be doing? This is a message of encouragement to be ready.

    WHEN TIME RUNS OUT 1 Peter 4:7-11 INTRO: Some years ago Willie Day Smith, a Dallas radio preacher, made a startling announcement: the rapture was to occur on April 1, 1980, around two o’clock in the afternoon. Smith was quoted as saying: “Things are coming to an end; time is very short, we’re in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Truth About Storms

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 18, 2007
    based on 40 ratings
     | 8,376 views

    There are three sides to a Christian’s Storm

    Storms Nahum 1:1-8 There has been much talk this week about the hurricane Katrina that has left much devastation in his wake. Let me mention a few of the worst storms on record. There was the 1926 storm that hit Florida and Alabama. The storm caused $1.2 billion in damage, leaving the city of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How The Grinch Almost Stole Christmas Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,910 views

    Who could hate Christmas. A poor teenage bride her husband are forced to make a long trip. With no place to stay but a barn, the girl gives birth to a son. But there was a Grinch in Bethlehem who tried to steal the first Christmas.

    How the Grinch (ALMOST) Stole Christmas Play clip from “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” first few lines You hear that story and you think that must be make believe because who could hate Christmas. What is to hate? A sweet little poor teenage bride her husband are forced to make a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Think Fast!

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 24, 2020
     | 2,302 views

    Fasting is a rewarding discipline in that it brings us closer to the "face" of God.

    1. FASTING TOGETHER: THE MINNESOTA GRASSHOPPER SWARM In Minnesota, during the summer of 1876, there was a swarm of grasshoppers destroying the crops. There was a fear that the grasshoppers would return, so Governor John S. Pillsbury proclaimed a day of prayer and fasting on April 26, 1877, urging ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Stimulus Package

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 23, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,052 views

    1. Consider the Lord’s Coming 2. Confession 3. Confident Trust 4. Consecrate Our Lives to the Lord 5. Continue Progress

    Faith To Be Strong — Andrew Peterson - Stimulus - Something that incites or rouses to action; an incentive - There has never been a spending plan this large in the history of man. - $787 billion, what does that mean? - The stimulus bill gives a tax cut that amounts, on average, to about $13 more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moses - Learning From Elderly Believers Lesson 8 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 5, 2024
     | 992 views

    If you are going to do big tasks for God, you will need big patience and faith in Him.

    “By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden three months by his parents, because … they were not afraid of the king’s command. By faith Moses … refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Challenge Of God's Call-10 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 24, 2015
     | 5,033 views

    10 of 10. Exodus records the significance of God’s call to Moses. Answering God’s call is a significant challenge. But why? 16 challenges of/to answering God’s call. God’s call presents a challenge to...

    The CHALLENGE OF GOD's CALL-X—Exodus 3:1-22 Assistance/Availability/Discovering/Significance Exodus records the significance of God’s call to Moses. Answering God’s call presents a significant challenge. To What does God’s call present a challenge? 16 challenges of/to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    Awake For The Dawn Is About To Break!

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 20, 2019
     | 14,161 views

    A Study of Romans 13:11-14

    Intro: 1. Martin Luther said he only had two days on his calendar— today and "that day." 2. I believe we should all live like that, looking for “that day” when the Lord snatches us out of here, to meet Him in the air. 3. That Day. Trans: Lord willing, this is where we are heading in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Change Of Heart

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Jan 12, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 12,456 views

    The frustration and lack of understanding of God’s actions in the previous prayers of Habakkuk are turned to a humble prayer of adoration and a request to remember mercy as God judges.

    A Change Of Heart Habakkuk 3:1-2 There is a storm on the horizon. The black, billowing clouds have formed and are raging in anticipation of wreaking havoc on its victims. The thunderous noise sends chills down your spine. There is no hiding, no turning back the impending onslaught of coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Understanding Islam

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 18, 2011
     | 4,606 views

    In order to understand Islam, we have to look to the Bible.

    Understanding Islam - What Does the Bible Have to Say? This morning you woke to an alarm clock. Millions around the world wake every day to different music. They wake to the morning prayer calls coming from their local mosque. These people make up the world’s 1 billion Muslims. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Plans To Prosper You Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 2, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 39,320 views

    God will not always do what we desire but He will always do what He decides.

    Plans to Prosper You Jeremiah 29:1-14 Rev. Brian Bill June 3-4, 2017 Some verses that are taken out of context make us smile, like this one from 1 Corinthians 15:51 often found above changing tables in church nurseries around the country: “We shall not all sleep, but we all shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bradley Kellum avatar

    Coming Alive In Jesus Series

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Nov 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,461 views

    Paul says three things about our life as Christians; two of which tell what we were like before Christ and one after we met Jesus.

    Paul shares with us 3 insights into our lives as believers in Ephesians 2:1-10. 1. We were dead and didn’t know it! - V.1 2. We were disobedient and couldn’t change it! - V.2-3 3 Strikes against the sinner and the saint: A. The World - V.2a B. The Devil - V.2b C. The Flesh - V.3 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Broyles avatar

    Where Was God?

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Jun 13, 2001
    based on 77 ratings
     | 6,186 views

    Where is God during times of trial

    While we were in Houston the weekend before Annual Conference, Cindy, Christopher and I went with Cindy’s parents to see the new movie Pearl Harbor. I know that it is just a movie. I am quite certain that things on December 7, 1941 didn’t happen just like they happened in the movie. Movies are ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Peter Baumgartle avatar

    Just War

    Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 148 ratings
     | 4,618 views

    Should Christians go to war? (... in aftermath of World Trade Center)

    A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE ON WAR Years ago, when I was in the military stationed in Great Britain, a zealous European accused me of being a hypocrite. He said, “How can you call yourself a Christian and serve in the U.S. Military?” (The implication was that Christians are to be peace-loving and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ