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    All That You Need Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 910 views

    God can use what you already have to help you overcome challenges, just like David used five smooth stones to defeat Goliath. By understanding David's approach, we can learn how to conquer the giants in our own lives.

    Today, we're diving into the epic showdown between David and Goliath. We're gonna focus on those five smooth stones David used to take down Goliath and see how God can use what we've got. Object Lesson: Bring out a sling and five smooth stones. Demonstrate how David might have used them. [Read 1 ...read more

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    Understanding Wealth

    Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Aug 12, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,663 views

    We need to understand what wealth is. As we approach the greatest endtime harvest, we can expect God to bless His church with great wealth to complete the Great Commission. Let us look at some wrong attitudes, right attitudes and the purpose of wealth.

    Introduction: As we approach the end of the age and the greatest harvest of souls ever witnessed, the Lord is going to bless His church to fulfill the Great Commission. Like the children of Israel coming out of Egypt there will be a great endtime wealth transfer to the Body of Christ. Hence, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Saving Face Or Saving Faith Series

    Contributed by Patrick Mead on Nov 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,189 views

    What approach are you taking to be justified before God? Are you trying to justify yourself by what you do, or are you trusting yourself to what Christ has done on the cross of Calvary. Are you saving face with God or do you have a saving faith in God?

    Saving Face or Saving Faith? Galatians 2:15-21 Have you ever found yourself in a precarious spot where you had to save face? Have you ever had to make excuses to protect your reputation? Have you ever found yourself trying to justify a course of action you took? If you answer no to all or any of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian's Political Conscience

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 26, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,487 views

    America is the greatest country in the world. We enjoy many blessings from God due simply because we live in this great country. As we approach this Election Day, the exemplar of democracy, let us examine ourselves and how we make use of this God given

    The Christian’s Political Conscience Romans 13:1—7 INTRODUCTION America is the greatest country in the world. We enjoy many blessings from God due simply because we live in this great country. As we approach this Election Day, the exemplar of democracy, let us examine ourselves and how we make ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Unavoidable Consequences When Following Christ Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 10, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,414 views

    AS WE CONTINUE OUR SERIES IN THE BOOK OF PHILIPPIANS, WE APPROACH THE END OF CHAPTER 1, AND IT IS HERE, THAT PAUL REVEALS TO US THAT THERE IS AN INEVITABLE PROCESS FOR FOLLOWING CHRIST. THOSE WHO SEEK TO SERVE THE LORD WITH THEIR WHOLE HEART CANNOT AVOID IT, AND ARE EXPECTED TO THRIVE THROUGH IT.

    THE UNAVOIDABLE CONSEQUENCES WHEN FOLLOWING CHRIST PHILIPPIANS 1:28-30 IN NO WAY ALARMED BY YOUR OPPONENTS—WHICH IS A SIGN OF DESTRUCTION FOR THEM, BUT OF SALVATION FOR YOU, AND THAT TOO, FROM GOD. 29 FOR TO YOU IT HAS BEEN GRANTED FOR CHRIST'S SAKE, NOT ONLY TO BELIEVE IN HIM, BUT ALSO TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Mary's Christmas"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 29, 2014
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     | 4,743 views

    When we look back at the life of Mary I see 2 extreme points of view that have surfaced. 1. Many believers have chosen to worship Mary. 2. Others have chosen to completely ignore Mary. The scripture does not support either approach.

    Mary’s Christmas Luke 1:26-38 Most of us recognize that Christmas can actually be one of the most stressful times of the year. For pastors and their families things do not usually slow down—instead things just get busier. For many in the church and community there are those feeling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come To The Well Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 28, 2013
     | 8,679 views

    The players (Abraham & Isaac) we learn about today were pioneers of this thing we call faith. It can be a difficult decision to discern whether God wants you to be a confronter like Abraham or peacemaker like Isaac (God can/does bless both approaches)

    Come To The Well Part 1 of 2 Gen. 26.18-26 Chester FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The players (Abraham & Isaac) we learn about today were pioneers of this thing we call faith. 1 In about 2091 B.C., God told Abraham to leave Haran & go to Canaan, promised ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Godly Mother

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012
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     | 6,214 views

    John 20:20-23 records when Salome (mother of James and John) approached Jesus on behalf of her two sons. Although we often emphasize the negative in this situation, she was not rebuked by Christ. In fact, we see Salome as a godly example of what a mother

    John 20:20-23 records when Salome (mother of James and John) approached Jesus on behalf of her two sons. Although we often emphasize the negative in this situation, she was not rebuked by Christ. In fact, we see Salome as a godly example of what a mother should be throughout the gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where’s The Line To See Jesus?

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 22, 2009
    based on 194 ratings
     | 20,776 views

    Today, as Christmas approaches, impatient shoppers stand in line at the check out aisles, children line up to see Santa, but where’s the line to see Jesus? Based on an original song by Steve Haut and Becky Kelly. Powerpoint and Video avaible, just e-mail

    WHERE’S THE LINE TO SEE JESUS? Scott Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL Last year while at the mall with his mom and grandpa, a four-year-old boy watched as children lined up excitedly to see Santa Claus. Having been taught as a toddler that Christmas is the holiday that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Happy Valentine's- Getting Through Tuff Times

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 12, 2012
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     | 4,267 views

    Here’s the ultimate question, “Is praise appropriate in the hard times? In the dark moments? In sorrow? During indifferences? In the middle of temptation with sin approaching? Billy Sunday once said, “Try praising your wife, even if it does frighten her

    Happy Valentine's- Getting Through Tuff Times Habakkuk 3:17-19NKJ  Habakkak is physically exhausted and overwhelmed by the thoughts of a Chaldean invasion of his people. However the prophet knew that if everything that was normal and predictable collapsed, Habakkuk decided he would still ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Kingdom Character-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 10, 2016
     | 4,111 views

    2 of 5. The events surrounding one of Solomon’s official judgments revealed the mothering potential of a harlot. How does a woman’s character reveal her potential as a mother? Motherhood/Mothering Potential is manifested in a woman’s approach to...

    KINGDOM CHARACTER-II—1Kings 3:16-28 AKA—Motherhood Potential !!Take this sermon to the next level by focusing upon every Christian’s potential!! Attention: Is God leading you or has the devil been allowed access to your world because of the way in which you approach your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fisher's Of Men...no Bait Required

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 21, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 20,795 views

    This is the foundation of how the Church grows. For years I’ve been bothered by the GIMMICK VS. GOSPEL approach to ministry in general and evangelism in particular. It seems we don’t think God’s gospel is quite good enough to reach folks,

    Some thoughts in this message are from the archives of C.H. Spurgeon who preached in the 1800’s TITLE: FISHERS OF MEN….NO BAIT REQUIRED SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 4:18-20 / ST. MARK 1:17 Since my return to Ardmore, Deacon Cooley and a few other brothers have taken me out fishing. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Empathic Compassion: Experiencing Your Pain In My Heart

    Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Feb 18, 2021
     | 2,140 views

    When I think of Jesus I think of empathy and compassion; they are embedded Jesus' salvific mission. Too often clergy and Christians take a propositional approach to the Gospel. Loving and caring for people according to the example Jesus set requires us to demonstrate empathy and compassion.

    I carefully watched him as he walked down the hall; he was dressed in a long flowing white coat. His head hung unpersuasively from his shoulders. The doctor's demeanor suggested he was intensely contemplating what he would say to us, or he was envisioning another appointment. Halfway down ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Acquaint Thyself With The Lord

    Contributed by Cletus Blamo on Jan 30, 2017
     | 4,917 views

    This is my focus, at the early beginning of this year the Lord open up my eyes to see an error done by many, "keep doing the same thing over and over and want a different result-ignorance. So he gives me these sermon to change their orientation n approach

    Theme: Acquaint thyself with the Lord Text: Job 22:21; Isa 48:17 The word aquaintance means to know or get familiar with something or somebody. Phil 3:10..Paul illustrates how vital knowledge of the Lord is to a believer. Knowledge is power but detrimental in the hands or mind of the wrong ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Knocking On Heaven's Door"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 26, 2018
     | 9,856 views

    There’s nothing that reveals more about a believer than his/her prayer life. How we approach God of what we’re willing to ask for shows how we view God. It is very similar to how a child will make a request of their father.

    PRAYER THAT OPENS DOORS "Knocking on Heaven’s Door" Matthew 7:7-11 Let me start with a question this morning. What is the single biggest prayer request you have ever made? What is the biggest answer you have ever asked God for? • Perhaps it was for healing for yourself or for another family ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist