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  • Mark Holdcroft avatar

    The Bronze Snake

    Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Mar 9, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 20,845 views

    A message of both warning and encouragement from one of the most fascinating incidents in the Bible.

    The Bronze Snake God sometimes chooses to show His Glory through some very strange people, you only have to look around at ourselves to figure that one out. When you consider the type of nations that God could have chosen to be His people, you wonder why He chose the nation of Israel initially. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Building In The Midst Of Battle

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,758 views

    Encouraging believers to stay the course and finish the task.

    Whenever the people of God start doing the work of God, there is opposition. A worker of weak faith and purpose will quit, but a person of resolution and confidence will overcome the opposition and finish the task. Nehemiah was such a person. Notice in these chapters the opposition that he faced ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Grant avatar

    Remember The Lord!

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Aug 16, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 467 views

    We have already allowed the enemy to: Silence our praise, Empty our altars & Extinguish our testimony! But its not too late! Our Faith is worth fighting for!

    Nehemiah 4:10-15 “Remember the Lord!” 8/17/2025 Intro: Nehemiah was neither a prophet nor a scribe. He was the cupbearer for the Persian King Artaxerxes. After Ezra the scribe led a group of Israelites back to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple. The Persian King allowed Nehemiah to lead another group ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Taylor avatar

    Encouragement For The Down Hearted

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jun 4, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,014 views

    Everywhere we go, we see or here about people who are having hard times in life. And most of the time, all we see is people thinking about nothing and no one but themselves. Did you know that the Bible encourages us to think of others before ourselves? See for yourself.

    “So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 NLT We could all use a little encouragement sometimes, right? It’s so easy to become weighed down with the stressors of life. Maybe you find yourself on the precipice of discouragement because ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The God Who Gives Strength To The Weary Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 21, 2025
     | 293 views

    God is ever present to strengthen the weak, renew the weary, and empower His children to keep moving forward.

    THE GOD WHO GIVES STRENGTH TO THE WEARY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 40:28-31 Key Verse : “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” (Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Change Is Inevitable

    Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 13, 2024
     | 1,309 views

    Change is something that happens whether we like it or not. So we have to be flexible and let God change us!

    Seasons of change in our lives Sunday, May 3rd Opener: Good morning everyone, we want to welcome you to our Sunday morning Service. So thrilled you joined us here this morning! This morning we are talking about seasons and change. Of course, many of you that are watching this program are located ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Spirit, Water, Blood, Life Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 25, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,821 views

    Christianity emptied of sacrifice is left with a Christ without a Cross. The atonment is an essential, key doctrine, a foundation of our faith.

    Sermon Series on First John, “Collecting Evidence of Faith” I John 5:1-12, “Spirit, Water, Blood, Life” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Throughout this letter John is stressing two essentials--what we believe, and how we behave. When we’re born into ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Crossing The Jordan

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 22, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 28,044 views

    The crossing of the Jordan River reminded us of the need to have a heart to follow God, a faith to believe Him fully, and the courage to act on His Word. God will do His amazing works, very often, beyond what we can see or imagine.

    [The sermon thoughts here taken and adapted from Edmund Chan’s book Growing Deep in Faith] God has promised to give His people the land of Canaan and to guide them there. • It does not mean, however that the journey will be smooth and easy. In fact, the opposite is true - there are obstacles and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Rev Heather Wilson

    Contributed by Heather Wilson on Aug 11, 2018
     | 4,254 views

    The focus of the sermon is unloading exhaustion, depression, and fear.

    Sermon: Exhausted, Depressed, and Afraid This morning (evening), we are going on a journey. First, we will pack a familiar case to all of us and then discover how it can be unpacked so that we can travel lighter. When I was travelling to see my mum in Canada, Hugh texted her and said about our ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Four Anchors That Hold

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 23, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,791 views

    The figurative storms that we encounter in life are very real in their consequences. When they come...and they will...the Christian is wise to utilize the four anchors that God has provided.

    FOUR ANCHORS THAT HOLD "Then, fearing lest we should run aground on the rocks, they dropped four anchors from the stern, and prayed for day to come." Acts 27:29 This frightening event occurred on Paul’s voyage to Rome to stand trial before Caesar Nero. There are several ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Clouse avatar

    Stone One: Action Series

    Contributed by Richard Clouse on Dec 19, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,711 views

    David chose five stones before he faced Goliath. These five sermons will illustrates the five "stones" we can use to defeat giants in our lives.

    (Five Stones that Kill any Giants!) 1 Samuel 17:1-58 Here are some truths we have learned so far. God is in the miracle business. God wants us to get out of our comfort zones and step out in faith. When we do, mountains will arise to bring discouragement and despair. We know how to move ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    There Will Be Glory After This! Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 7, 2024
     | 3,551 views

    There is a glorious future up ahead. No Matter what it looks like, something new and glorious is on the way! The future glory of this Temple will be greater than its past glory.

    Sermon: There Will Be Glory After This! Scripture Text: Haggai 2:1-9 Haggai 2:1-5 “Then on October 17 of that same year, the Lord sent another message through the prophet Haggai. “Say this to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    The Devil's Devices

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 11, 2003
    based on 334 ratings
     | 73,054 views

    What are some of the devil’s devices by which he seeks to deceive God’s children, defeat God’s church, destroy God’s work, and denigrate God’s Word?

    THE DEVIL’S DEVICES 2 Corinthians 2:1-11 (Key Verse - 2 CORINTHIANS 2:11 "LEST SATAN SHOULD GET AN ADVANTAGE OF US: FOR WE ARE NOT IGNORANT OF HIS DEVICES.") Introduction: Satan is the great enemy of the Saint. In fact "Satan" means "adversary." The Bible refers to the devil by a number of names ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Major Gerardo Balmori avatar

    The Devil’s Strategy

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,115 views

    Satan’s advantage is based upon one being ignorant of his devices or his methods. What are some of the devil’s devices by which he seeks to deceive God’s children, defeat God’s church, destroy God’s work, and denigrate God’s Word? His methods include dist

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Introduction: Satan is the great enemy of the Saint. In fact "Satan" means "adversary." The Bible refers to the devil by a number of names and descriptions. He is seen as "the anointed cherub" (Ezek. 28:14), "the ruler of demons" (Luke 11:15), "the ruler ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    "Disappointed With God"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 15, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 10,535 views

    Dealing with despair...moving from fear to faith

    "Disappointed With God" Rev Dr Robert G Leroe We see quite a contrast between chapters 18 & 19! Elijah moves from exhilaration and intense excitement to dejection, discouragement and depression after his miraculous contest against the prophets of Baal. From his mountain top experience he ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational