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    The Power Of Consistent Living PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 13, 2023
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    This sermon explores Caleb's unwavering faith and courage, encouraging believers to claim God's promises regardless of age or circumstance. Key

    Good morning, beloved family of God. I stand before you today with a heart full of anticipation and a spirit filled with joy, for I have been given the privilege of sharing with you a message that I believe will inspire and uplift you. Today, we turn our focus to the story of a man whose faith was ...read more

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    Now That's Living!

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 17, 2001
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    Funeral service for Margaret Waddy, retired social worker and community ministry volunteer who, in dementia, became concerned about the depletion of her finances.

    I don’t know anybody who has all they really want. Not really. Not everything. Oh, some of you will piously pretend to be satisfied, but, in my experience, all of us fantasize about having more. Occasionally I watch “Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?” and I will shout answers at a deaf TV screen, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Definning Moments Series

    Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 20, 2002
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    Defining moments, we all have them. As Joshua was facing the end of his life, he challenged the people to chose, the choice they would make would define them as a people.

    Defining Moment; Joshua 24 Preached at Midway Community Church June 11, 2000; What is a defining moment? When a choice you make or an incident happens that will from that moment define some aspect of your life! We have many of these moments through out our physical lives. Examples: when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    With The Help Of God

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 31, 2008
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    With God helping us we will get the job done that He requires and fulfill His will in and for our lives.

    With the Help of God Griffith Baptist Church – 11/2/08 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 6:15-19 Key verse: Nehemiah 6:16 - And it came to pass, that when all our enemies heard thereof, and all the heathen that were about us saw these things, they were much cast down in their own eyes: for they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Might Of The Faithful Few"

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015
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    "The Might of the Faithful Few"

    Judges 7 "The Might of the Faithful Few" 7 And the LORD said unto Gideon, By the three hundred men that lapped will I save you, and deliver the Midianites into thine hand: and let all the other people ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    I Made It

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Jun 14, 2011
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    It must also be noted that there is a vast difference between saying "I Made It" and saying "I’ve Got It Made¨.

    The familiar statement, "I Made It ", is a statement that implies achievement in the midst of overwhelming odds. It is a proclamation of accomplishment for someone who has had the deck stacked against him. Its a way of saying that, "In spite of the length of the journey; in spite of the roughness ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Stand Your Ground

    Contributed by Pastor Charles Wilkins on Apr 14, 2022
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    We are in a spiritual battle and we must armour up each and every day. We are reminded here that no weapon formed against us will prosper! Whatever battle you are facing today ‘Stand Your Ground'

    Stand Your Ground 13 Mar.2022 Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13(NIV) Text: Ephesians 6:13(NIV) 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. We are in a spiritual battle and we must ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Intercessor’s Duty Series

    Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Apr 6, 2023
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    The intercessor has to pray on behalf of others and bridge the gap between them and God. They act as mediators, standing in the gap for those who cannot or do not know how to pray for themselves. The intercessor must stand in the gap and pray for others, bringing their needs before God

    THE INTERCESSOR’S DUTY Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel, April 6, 2023 Ephesians 6:18 “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests." With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.” INTRODUCTION The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    There Was No One Like Hezekiah Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 8, 2024
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    Based on 2 Kings 18:1-8 - Challenges hearers to consider what a faithful life looks like.

    “THERE WAS NO ONE LIKE HEZEKIAH” 2 Kings 18:1-8 FBCF – 4/7/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – White board – What are some words you’d like for the preacher to say about you at your funeral? Adjectives to describe you? FAITHFUL should be a word that is said of every Christ-follower. New sermon series – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Enough With The Selfies

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 22, 2016
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    In a society that seems to be obsessed with self love the concept of crucifying self seems a little odd. This message looks at what it means to crucify our sinful nature.

    Enough with the selfies. And you thought that selfies were harmless. When selfies first came out I thought taking pictures of yourself with a cell phone was a passing fad. But no, it seems that they are here to stay. All kinds of people are taking pictures of themselves, from the famous to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Go!

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014
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    Go! You heard God call, you are ready for the work now go out and make disciples.

    The name Wilma Rudolph is an important one in sports history in general and women’s sports history in particular. For those of you my age and older, it should be a recognizable name. And those of you who are younger — and who have never heard of her — ought to hear her story of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Out Of The Depths; Into The Depths

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Feb 2, 2005
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    Even when overwhelmed; the child of God can remember the Lord and call upon Him.

    OUT OF THE DEPTHS; INTO THE DEPTHS Text: Jonah 2:7 Introduction: We, as Jonah, may be tossed and battered by the sea of life. Unexplainable conditions, confusing situations, and apparent impossibilities tend to swallow us. Theme: Even when overwhelmed; the child of God can remember the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Freedom From Fear

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
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    A message relating how God can deliver us from fear and overwhelming circumstances.

    Freedom from Fear Psalm 34 Introduction This morning I want to take some time and look at some verses from Psalm 34. David wrote this Psalm when he was running away from King Saul, who was trying to kill him. You remember David, right? He was the one who killed Goliath with the stone and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    How To Pray When Your Back Is Against The Wall

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 6, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 12,354 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to Teach The Hearers What To Do When They Are Suddenly Outnumbered and Overwhelmed by their circumstances.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Camp Walker Taegu South Korea BIG IDEA: How To Use Prayer During Life’s Emergencies: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Good Grief

    Contributed by T Batterson on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,252 views

    When the tragedies of life overwhelm us, the word of God teaches us steps to cope.

    GOOD GRIEF! By T. M. Batterson (Isaiah 60:20) “Thy sun shall no more go down; neither shall thy moon withdraw itself: for the LORD shall be thine everlasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall be ended.” I’ve seen people who have experienced grief that left their lives permanently ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational