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  • Zenola Diggs avatar

    The Master's Choice

    Contributed by Zenola Diggs on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 108 ratings
     | 6,576 views

    A realization that God (The Master) can use ordinary people to do extraordinary things.

    "THE MASTER’S CHOICE" Luke 1:26-35,38 Minister Zenola Diggs October 23, 1999 * First Sermon Service * Mt. Zion Baptist Church-Nashville, Tennessee INTRODUCTION: Many of you sitting here today have come to know Rodney and me as the "Marriage Ministers". We have spent many hours teaching and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Faith Of Gideon Series

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on May 25, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
     | 13,146 views

    Gideon was just an ordinary man like you and I but God saw something in him

    The Faith of Gideon by Gerald Van Horn Hebrews 11:32 Gideon was in his day an ordinary man. He was a hard worker. He was dedicated. He was the 5th judge of Israel. God often uses ordinary people. People just like you and me. We find Israel in a desperate situation. The Midianites and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Gift Of Faith And Evangelism

    Contributed by John D Jones on Aug 31, 2011
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     | 8,256 views

    The effectiveness of the early church was not because of profound individuals, but ordinary people utilizing their gifts for ministry.

    The Gift of Faith and Evangelism Acts 5:12-20 Introduction: As your read through the Bible, you will find just a few occasions in which God employed signs and wonders. These were used as an attention getter. They were tools by which God would signify to humanity that He was working in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Mary? Why The Virgin Birth? Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Dec 17, 2018
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     | 7,943 views

    Why Mary? why not Mary? God can do extraordinary things with ordinary people.

    We have been looking at the Why’s of Christmas. We considered first of all, why Christmas at all? Why did Christ come? We then looked at the timing of Jesus’ coming, why did God pick out that particular time in history 2,000 years ago for Jesus to come? The fact is I have a lot a questions. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tracking The Package Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Dec 14, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,255 views

    I have to say to you the Scripture is quite clear, this is no ordinary package, this is Christ the Lord.

    Introduction: Package shipping has come along way. Usually, you receive an email from the seller telling you that your package has shipped, and giving you your tracking number. You go to the carrier’s page and enter your tracking number, and most of them will ask you if you want shipping updates, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Calling Of The Twelve Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 22, 2021
     | 2,675 views

    What happens when 12 ordinary men answer the call of 1 Almighty God?

    Introduction The story is told of a group of men who had been sailing in the Atlantic Ocean when they came too close to shore and crashed against the rocks. Out of concern for other sailors in similar conditions, the surviving group determined to build a lighthouse to warn others of the impending ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Divine Protection For God’s Servants

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 14, 2025
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    God’s servants are not ordinary people; they are vessels of divine assignment, and heaven is committed to their preservation.

    DIVINE PROTECTION FOR GOD’S SERVANTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 91:1-16 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 54:17, Psalm 121:7-8, Proverbs 18:10, Zechariah 2:5, 2 Thessalonians 3:3 INTRODUCTION: The call to serve God is both a great privilege and a high responsibility. God’s servants are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Who Makes Nobodies Somebodies Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 20, 2025
     | 107 views

    God delights in lifting the lowly, rewriting destinies, and transforming ordinary lives into extraordinary testimonies.

    THE GOD WHO MAKES NOBODIES SOMEBODIES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:11-13 Key Verse: “He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill; That he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his people.” (Psalm 113:7-8) Supporting Texts: 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Finding The Faith Of Our Heroes - Part 5: Abraham And Isaac Teach Us To Trust God Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 22, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,747 views

    We must... 1. Trust God when He stretches us. 2. Trust God to steer us. 3. Trust God to save us.

    Finding the Faith of Our Heroes Part 5: Abraham and Isaac Teach Us to Trust God Hebrews 11:17-19; Genesis 22:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 22, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Today in Hebrews 11, we get back to our study of the Old Testament heroes of our faith. And faith in God is crucial ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Channels Of God’s Grace

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 10, 2018
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     | 9,900 views

    WHEN WE GET UP IN THE MORNING, WE EXPECT THE DAY TO BE JUST ANOTHER ORDINARY DAY. THIS MESSAGE DRAWS ATTENTION TO THE FACT THAT THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS "JUST ANOTHER ORDINARY DAY" AND WE COULD BE CALLED INTO GOD'S PRESENCE AT ANY TIME.

    CHANNELS OF GOD’S GRACE 1 PETER 4:1-11 EVERY DAY IS SUPPOSED TO BE JUST ANOTHER ORDINARY DAY. IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE JUST ANOTHER ORDINARY DAY LAST SUNDAY IN SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, TEXAS. IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE JUST ANOTHER ORDINARY DAY AT A COUNTRY CONCERT IN LOS VEGAS. IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE JUST ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Saluting Our Heritage, Building Our Nation

    Contributed by Nigel Martin on Aug 21, 2009
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     | 7,041 views

    Sometimes we find ourselves focusing on our National Heroes when we talk about heritage. But our heritage encapsulates more than the heroes. Our heritage is the things that give us an awareness of who we are as Jamaicans. These are also some of the things

    Date: Sunday, August 23, 2009 Place: Clifton New Testament Church of God Time: 10:00 a.m. Theme: Saluting Our Heritage, Building Our Nation Text: Joshua 4:15-24 Introduction Come, see, live, love, laugh, capture the true spirit and flavor of Jamaica. Journey into the majestic mountains, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Learning To Trust God!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 1, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 29,067 views

    The story of Gideon is a great example of just an ordinary man who learned to trust God & became a man of impressive courage.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Judges 6:1-40 (NLT); Judges 7:1-25 (NLT); Matthew 6:31 (NLT); ILL. Chuck Swindoll, in his book, "Living Above the Level of Mediocrity," tells about a church in the Soviet ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    By Faith Samson Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 28, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,094 views

    This part of the series examines Samson as a hero of faith. It explores his terrifying rampage, torrid romance, torturous retribution, and timely repentance.

    Chapter 14 Samson Do I need to give more examples? I do not have time to tell you about Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets. — Hebrews 11:32 NCV In Will Smith’s latest blockbuster he plays an unlikely superhero named John Hancock. Far from your average, ordinary, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Stephen Todd avatar

    Naked In His Tent Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,766 views

    The great hero of the flood, Noah, is now found drunk and naked in his tent. Sin survived the flood.

    Genesis 9:18-29 February 16, 2003 To err is human. Arthur Pink: "It is human to err, but it is also human to conceal the blemishes of those we admire." One of the most striking evidences that the Scriptures are the Word of God comes in its willingness to reveal the errors of even its greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David, Low, Tough, And Tender Series

    Contributed by Edwin Amundson on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 8,024 views

    Our Hero of the faith today, David, will teach us a lesson in humility, but also a lesson in strength and faith.

    HEROES OF THE FAITH 7: ?DAVID---LOW, TOUGH AND TENDER! 1 SAMUEL 16:6-12 JOKE--- Deep within a forest a little turtle began to climb a tree. After hours of effort he reached the top, jumped into the air waving his front legs and crashed to the ground. After recovering, he slowly climbed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist