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  • Peter Loughman avatar

    The Long Road Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jun 4, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 17,686 views

    God goes before us so that we can overcome in situations that are impossible, however, what we think is success, may not be what God desires for our lives. What God desires most is a strong relationship above all else.

    Bill was a retired pastor who helped out now and then in our church in San Antonio. He was a huge man, the image of what you think of as a lean tall Texan, and he was man with a huge heart. Everyone talked about Bill and what a wonderful pastor he was. Bill died a couple of months before I started ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Promise Of God's Presence Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 21, 2011
    based on 19 ratings
     | 45,387 views

    Because God is here we should have no fear.

    The Promise of God’s Presence Isaiah 41:10 Rev. Brian Bill 8/21/11 I’m speaking on a topic today that I really need to hear because I struggle with fear. I was reminded of this on Monday when Beth and I were out driving. When we came to one of the railroad crossings in town, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marty Baker avatar

    Understanding The Enemy Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Sep 25, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 7,243 views

    This sermon is designed to take the WTC tragedy and see it through spiritual eyes. We do have an enemy and with God’s help we will overcome. It provides some historical facts concerning Osama bin Laden and may be helpful in explaining the crisis to your

    Understanding the Enemy Dr. Marty Baker, Stevens Creek Community Church, Augusta, GA www.stevenscreek.net September 23, 2001 Video Clip from President Bush’s Address to Joint Session of Congress on September 20, 2001 America is under attack. It is not uncommon to hear the rhetoric of war ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Richard Deem avatar

    Beware The Thief

    Contributed by Richard Deem on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 19,201 views

    The devil has take aim at everyone here this evening! His design is to steal, to kill and to destroy. He will lie to us, discourage us, try to steal from us, entrap us, turn us against each other, and blind us to the will of God. We must understand tha

    TEXT: John 10:10 INTRODUCTION: This text is probably one of the most powerful verses in the Bible. Jesus warned His disciples, “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy”. Everyone knows who the thief is --- the devil! The devil has take aim at everyone here this ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Big Victory From A Small Army (Part Two)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 21, 2019
     | 4,394 views

    Last week I highlighted that Cornerstone has lost some people over the last year. Although that can be discouraging, there are still plenty of reasons to be positive about the future of our church. Let's continue our story about Gideon and see what happens next.

    A BIG VICTORY BY A SMALL ARMY (part two) Judges 6-7 Last week I started by highlighting the fact that Cornerstone has lost some people over the last year. And although that can be discouraging, there are still plenty of reasons to be positive about the future of our church. We started to look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Burkey avatar

    Move Life From Whatever To Wherever

    Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 7, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,295 views

    1 Peter is written to Christians who suffer for their faith, yet have discovered a living hope that overcomes the whatEver attitude of our day to the I will go wherever God takes me.

    Move Life from Whatever to Wherever 1 Peter 1:3-9 (New International Version) 3Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4and into an inheritance ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ken Gilmore avatar

    3 Cheers Of A Risen Savior

    Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Jul 7, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,786 views

    Jesus provides his presence so that we need not be afraid of the troubles that come our way because he has overcome the world and we find our purpose in life through him.

    The Three Cheers of Our Risen Savior Jesus provides his presence so that we need not be afraid of the troubles that come our way because he has overcome the world and we find our purpose in life through him. I.The Cheer of Presence (Mark 6:50 (45-51)) a.“It is I be not afraid” Ill: Ann Landers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    How To Get To Heaven

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Sep 5, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,825 views

    In order to get to heaven we need two things; someone to show us the way and someone who can overcome the roadblock of sin. Only One person can do both - Jesus

    How do you get to Heaven? When you think of heaven, what do you imagine it to be like? • Where God lives • We are going to live there some day? • Ice-cream will taste 1000 times as good • Be able to eat as much as you like without Mum yelling at you or getting fat • Be able to travel real ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    Opportune Times Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 10, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 12,607 views

    FAITH TO STAND (part 5) Satan knows when to advance and when to retreat. This message presents five opportune times for the enemy to attack. Regardless of the enemy’s schemes we can overcome!

    Before you pick a fight you ought to be sure you can win the war. President Roosevelt appeared before a joint session of Congress the day after Pearl Harbor was bombed, and declared, “Yesterday, December 7, 1941–a date which will live in infamy–the United States of America was suddenly and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Douglas Vincent avatar

    Bitter Or Better Series

    Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Nov 22, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,016 views

    What we are going to be trying to get our minds around today is how the promise of God Judgment can move us from being bitter angry people, to accepting and overcoming people

    Job 19:13-29 Life’s Turning Points Becoming Bitter or Better This weeks topic was Judgment, and normally I don’t like to hear the word Judgment. The message of God’s Judgment from Job is Good News. It is judgment from the perspective of the oppressed. It is justice for those who have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Service: The Great Difference Maker

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 10, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,961 views

    All churches have problems, but when we serve together in the unity, and power of the Holy Spirit there is no problem that will overcome or distract us from our main purpose. Taking the Gospel to all the world.

    Intro: A rather pompous-looking deacon was working hard to impress upon a class of boys the importance of living the Christian life. “Why do people call me a Christian?” the man asked. After a moment’s pause, one of the boys said, “Maybe it’s because they don’t know you.” The answer I believe the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    Share Jesus Without Fear Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 7, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 8,628 views

    This message speaks to a fear that every believer deals with at one time or another..the fear of sharing our faith.The sermon also deals with some practical advice on how to overcome this fear.

    Share Jesus Without Fear 2nd Timothy 1:5-9a For the last month we have been talking about the topic of fear… Both on Sundays and on Wednesday nights. We have talked about the fear of commitment, failure of, loneliness, this Wednesday, the fear of death. These are fairly common fears for many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James O. Davis avatar

    Taking The Terror Out Of Terrorism

    Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,365 views

    How does one take terror out of terrorism? We overcome the spirit of fear through the Holy Spirit energizing us with power, enriching us with love, and enlightening us with a sound mind.

    James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. TAKING THE TERROR OUT OF TERRORISM By James O. Davis Global Pastors Network President With the attack on America, the recent war in Iraq, economic ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ken Kersten avatar

    Life Lessons From Andrew - Dealing With Racism, Evangelism & Humble Service

    Contributed by Ken Kersten on Apr 28, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,554 views

    This message examines the life of Andrew. He was a man that lived in the shadow of his brother and yet remained faithful in his service. He is an example of overcoming prejudice, sticking to the mission and humbly serving the Lord.

    Andrew - Living in Your Brother’s Shadow" John 1:35-42 (Watch clip from Friends - season five - "The One Where Phoebe Hates PBS" - show first 3 minutes - theme is all about whether or not there are truly selfless good deeds) Well, that’s a great question and one that we will come back to at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Caleb - An Old Hero With A Bold Dream Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 15, 2006
    based on 65 ratings
     | 31,175 views

    There were two obstacles to the dream home Caleb claimed. One was the giants that already lived there... and the other was his age. What was it that allowed him to overcome the obstacles and claim God’s promise?

    OPEN: (A poem by Edgar A. Guest) "Somebody said that it couldn’t be done, But he with a chuckle replied "maybe it couldn’t", but he would be one who wouldn’t say so till he tried. So he buckled right in with a trace of a grin on his face. If he worried he hid it. He started to sing as he tackled ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ