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  • Bob Joyce avatar

    So Built We The Wall Series

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jun 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,221 views

    There will always be obstacles and opposition when we attempt things for the Lord. But if we commit it to Him, we will achieve His will.

    In 1975, Steven Spielberg shocked America with his classic film, Jaws. Following the story line of Peter Benchley’s novel, a mammoth great white shark terrorized Amity, a fictional New England coastal village. Newspapers in 1975 reported an actual decline in beach tourism during the popular run of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Mission Impossible (But Accomplished!!) Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,356 views

    Just like Joshua, we are called to lead to a new chapter of completing the mission which God has for us.

    Meeting the Challenge Mission Impossible, but Accomplished! Joshua 1:1-9 * For 400 years, the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, & Joseph lived in Egypt as slaves of the state. Oppression, expectation, and mistreatment, were the difficulty of that life. The Jewish people needed a deliverer and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • DeLishia Davis avatar

    Find Your Strength

    Contributed by Delishia Davis on Mar 30, 2016
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,379 views

    There are times in our lives that are difficult to handle and process through and we need strength! We need strength to endure, strength to press forward, strength to hold on, and sometimes even strength to keep moving in the name of the Lord.

    “David was now in serious trouble because his men were very bitter about losing their wives and children, and they began to talk of stoning him. But David found strength in the LORD his God.” (1 Samuel 30:6 NLT) The recorded word of 1 Samuel 30 reveals David in a difficult position of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    We’re All The Same In God’s Eyes

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 9, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,584 views

    Have you ever thought that you were better than other people? If you have, how can you call yourself a Christian? Christians prove by their words and deeds that they are the same as everyone else/

    A man went to visit a psychiatrist. “Doc, I’ve got two problems.” The psychiatrist said, “Okay, tell me all about it.” The man began, “Well, first of all, I think I am a Coca-Cola machine”. The psychiatrist sat the man down and started therapy. For weeks, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Run #4 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Dec 23, 2019
     | 2,097 views

    Faith and Trust in God means you will be asked to challenge the status quo so He will be glorified

    As I was reading my bible this week, I came across a familiar piece of scripture about a guy who should have been on a box of “wheaties” in early Jerusalem. The story comes out of 1 Sam 17. It’s the story of David and Goliath. To refresh your memory, this is where David a little shepherd boy has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Leader Of Unknown Ways Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 2, 2021
     | 3,692 views

    Leaders of Israel hated good people and their good deeds (Micah 3:2). Prophets loved wicked men (Micah 3:5). Judges took the money and delivered the wrong decisions (Micah 3:11).

    Text: Micah 2:12-13 Theme: Unknown ways and unfamiliar Paths Introduction: Happy New Year 2021! I greet you all in the name of Jesus Christ, who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6). God spoke to Prophet Isaiah that he is going to lead his Son Israel. He told Isaiah that He would ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Removing The Wall-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 11, 2018
     | 4,526 views

    4 of 4. God enabled the children of Israel to conquer the walled city of Jericho. God removes the barriers to ministry/serving Him & seeks to ensure the success of ministry. But When/How can barriers be removed? Ministry barriers are removed when...

    REMOVING The WALL-IV—Joshua 6:1-16+:20 Removing Barriers Barriers To Progress Attention: Looking Back: Soon after their last child left home for college, a husband was resting with his wife on the couch with his head in her lap. She carefully removed his glasses. "You know, honey," she said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “facing The Giants That Threaten To Demolish Our Dreams” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,371 views

    How can we press on to see our god given dreams fulfilled?

    If you don’t have a dream for your life you’re coasting. And when you’re coasting you’re always going downhill. So you need a dream for your life. It is the greatest gift God has given you – the ability to dream. In fact, the Bible teaches that as we delight ourselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Miraculous Birth Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Dec 15, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 414 views

    Just like Mary, we are chosen to be dwelling places for God. However, we often face obstacles of unworthiness, unbelief, and unwillingness that hinder the Holy Spirit's work in our lives.

    In the Bible, Luke tells us that the Holy Spirit did something amazing in Mary. She became pregnant with Jesus, even though she was a virgin. She was just a regular girl, but she became the mother of Jesus. That's like pulling a rabbit out of a hat, right? And just like Mary, God wants to do ...read more

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    Epilogue To Romans Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 9, 2022
     | 647 views

    This epilogue contains many valid teachings for us to adhere to and follow in our day-to-day Christian lives. It has warnings, exhortations, and examples of lifestyle, and finally ends with a strong theological conviction that Holy Father was revealed through Jesus Christ alone.

    Romans 16:17-27 Epilogue This is the end of the Epistle to Romans by Paul. This epilogue contains many valid teachings for us to adhere to and follow in our day-to-day Christian lives. It has warnings, exhortations, and examples of lifestyle, and finally ends with a strong theological conviction ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Little Things Mattere

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Apr 21, 2009
     | 3,177 views

    Human Obstacles to God

    story begin with Naaman, commander of the army of the king, a great man in high favor with his master. The narrator paints a very big picture. This is an important man, a four-star general, head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, decorated for military victories, in favor with the king, one of the inner ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Lois Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,610 views

    A Grandmother Overcoming Obstacles

    A. LOIS: LIVING BEYOND HER CIRCUMSTANCES 1. Married a Gentile just as her daughter Eunice. “Timothy, the son of a certain Jewish woman (Eunice) who believed, but his father was a Greek” (Acts 16:1). 2. What was her life in Lystra? a. Not enough Jewish families for a Synagogue. b. Not any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lois Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2019
     | 5,582 views

    A Grandmother Overcoming Obstacles

    A GRANDMOTHER OVERCOMING OBSTACLES A. LOIS: LIVING BEYOND HER CIRCUMSTANCES 1. Married a Gentile just as her daughter Eunice. “Timothy, the son of a certain Jewish woman (Eunice) who believed, but his father was a Greek” (Acts 16:1). 2. What was her life in Lystra? a. Not enough Jewish families ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are Never Stuck In Failure Series

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 27, 2017
     | 5,014 views

    never give up, no matter the obstacles

    My grace is enough; it's all you need. My strength comes into its own in your weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9) Today or any other day of the year may have been the final day of your divorce, the day you were rejected, the day you lost your job, or the day you lost a loved one; but remember, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Church Growth - How To Lose A Guy In Ten Days Series

    Contributed by Ken Kersten on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 221 ratings
     | 14,771 views

    The title of this message is “How to lose a guy in ten days". Unfortunately, most churches usually lose them in about 10 minutes. Let’s explore why that happens.

    How To Lose A Guy In Ten Days Matthew 28:18-20 True story – Football team getting killed – guy fumbles and it rolls over by a teammate. The guy that fumbles yells, “pick it up” to which his teammate responds, “You pick it up. You dropped it.” Well, I’ll tell you what, God is looking for some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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