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  • Perry Greene avatar

    Facing Giants Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 24, 2019
     | 6,435 views

    "Facing Giants" from the David and Goliath story in 1 Samuel 17. The point is that our "giants" aren't always what they seem to be and neither are we. With the help of God we are greater than we imagine and the giants are smaller.

    1. We love the Underdog stories In February, 1980, the US Olympic Hockey team took the ice in Lake Placid, NY to face the toughest hockey team in the world – the USSR. Two weeks before in Olympic competition, the Russians beat the Americans, 12-2. That night, however, proved to be different. The US ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What’s The Danger In Having A God Of Second Chances?”

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 16, 2013
     | 5,186 views

    A look at the dangers that come with presuming on God giving a second chances. Thankfully, He is a God who loves giving second chances, but sometimes we get in trouble by expecting they'll always be available.

    DOES GOD ALWAYS GIVE A SECOND CHANCE? Second chances are a gift, not a right. - Jonah 3:1. - We should not presume on God’s mercy. - There are times when a window of opportunity on a second chance closes: a. Timing issue with the opportunity. - Example: my church plant getting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Brought To Life; Brought Together

    Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 3, 2024
     | 84 views

    One form of anger is right and good and one form of anger is wrong and sinful.

    We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As I have said, Ephesians can be divided into two sections, chapters one through three describe what God has done in us through Christ while chapters four through six call us to live out what God has done in us, what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Philadelphia: The Faithful Church Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,481 views

    One of only two churches in the list of seven to receive nothing but praises from Christ and instruction for the future.

    Philadelphia: The Faithful Church Rev. 3:7-13 Intro The church at Philadelphia was a very special church. It was one of the two churches of the seven that didn’t receive any criticism, condemnation, or blame from Christ. In fact, Jesus said that they day will come when all will know that “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Acts 29 Church Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 19, 2011
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     | 5,552 views

    The church today is called to be an Acts 29 church. This message reveals what is required to continue the ministry and mission of the church in Acts,

    INTRODUCTION * WE are Acts 29: we are living in the unfinished chapter of the church’s ministry * Our journey through Acts saw the church’s beginning, success, and some failures * Acts ends with Paul under house arrest and using that house as a base of operation as he shares the Gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unexpected Funeral - Man

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 1, 2020
     | 5,985 views

    A heart attack cut this life short.

    Funerals Provide: • An Opportunity to Mourn • An Opportunity to Give and Receive Comfort • An Opportunity to Honor, Remember, and Give Thanks • An Opportunity to Declare Our Hope in Jesus Funerals remind us of: a. The Certainty of Death (Ecclesiastes 9:5) b. The Shortness of life (James ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    State Of The Church, Year End Review And Vision (2013)

    Contributed by Tim White on Jan 8, 2013
     | 11,180 views

    Year in review for First Baptist, Eula, as well as vision and challenges.

    We are not the perfect Church. However, this past year, we have shown that we are a Church that is moving to improvement. Php 3:8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Can Become God's Child? Series

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 30, 2015
     | 3,315 views

    An inspirational message. This message should be preached as an offer to become identified with the children of God as follower of Jesus Christ.

    The Assemblies of God Junior Bible Quiz Fact Pak Series Who Can Become God's Children? John 1:11,12 He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. Purpose: An ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Sinner's Excuse Book

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Nov 13, 2000
    based on 91 ratings
     | 6,645 views

    Sin

    “The Sinner’s Excuse Book” How many know it is not wise to live your life based on presumption? There’s nothing solid about presumption. Making decisions based on presumption will get you in trouble. It leaves too many things to chance… “up in the air.” Unsettled. pre-sume – “To take a dare. To ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Opposition Leads To Church Growth Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 16, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,911 views

    Revisit what caused growth in the early church and apply it to what will bring growth to your church today.

    One thing which has characterized the church over history is opposition, and that opposition, rather than driving the church away, has provided for church growth. When your convictions come under fire, when they are tested, you will come to embrace them or reject them. When Christianity is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Don't Panic - Trust God Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jun 2, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,908 views

    With the economic recession are we worrying or trusting in God? A sermon to remind people to trust in God by faith that he will provide if we put him first.

    You don’t have to read the Wall Street Journal to realize our economy is in crisis mode right now. Over the course of the first ten days of the month of October, the Dow Jones Industrial average dropped 2380 points, or 22%. From a little over a year ago (Oct. 8th, 2007) the DJI is down almost ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sex And The Single Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 22, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,714 views

    What scripture has to say about sex and the single life.

    1 Corinthians 7:6-9 Sex and the Single 9/14/03 D. Marion Clark Introduction I feel like a person wading through swampy water. Each step further feels like I am sinking into territory I don’t want to be in. I would like to turn around, but now that I have started I must go on. That is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Everyone A Missionary

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 9, 2015
     | 11,928 views

    * Personal Prayer: Speaking to God about others (verses 2-4) * Public Proclamation: Speaking to others about God (verses 5-6)

    Everyone a Missionary Colossians 4:2-6 [Mission Impossible Theme Song] Mission: Impossible began as a television series in the late 60’s that chronicled the missions of a team of secret agents known as the Impossible Missions Force (IMF). A hallmark of the series shows the team leader ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Learn The Right Lessons From Every Situation

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,691 views

    Allow the Lord to teach you His will through every circumstance, relationship and personal problem.

    How to Learn the Right Lessons from Every Situation (James 2:1-5) How do we allow the Lord to teach you His will through every circumstance, relationship and personal problem? Illustration:Learning usually passes through three states. In the beginning you learn the right answers. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Underdog

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,113 views

    How does the underdog become the overachiever?

    THE UNDERDOG 1st Samuel 17:1-50 INTRODUCTION: There’s no need to fear! Underdog is here! Remember that cartoon? We enjoyed seeing the puny dog take on the villains and accomplish impossible feats of strength and daring do. We like to root for the underdog. We like to see the little guy beat the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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