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  • Steve Ely avatar

    The Wall - Pt. 3 - Wall Warriors Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,327 views

    An unlikely hero teaches us that, as ordinary as we are, our wall can and must be built!

    The Wall Pt. 3 – Wall Warriors I. Introduction Nehemiah a captive, a slave has risen to status of cup bearer for the king. He gets a bad report about his hometown and responds. He has taught us that we must be moved beyond tears. That God keeps His Word . . . both curses and promises. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Manna For Mothers

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 13, 2013
     | 6,658 views

    A sermon dealing with the things taught to Solomon by his mother.

    “Manna for Mothers” Proverbs 31:1-31 Pro 31:30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. Mother’s Day is a bittersweet time for many of us. If your mother is in this service you ought to thank God for the opportunity to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Faith That Overcomes

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 28, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,559 views

    We must see Jesus and hear His voice in the midst of the storms of life. He will enable us to stay above the challenges if we stay focused on Him, all the way.

    Jesus reached out His hand and grabbed Peter, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?” (14:31) • This line is a revelation - if Peter had not doubted, he would have been walking still. • If he had not allowed the wind to distract him, he could have reached Jesus, still afloat. According to Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    United In Purpose Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 12, 2015
     | 13,755 views

    Fulfilling God's purpose requires our response, our involvement, our faith and our unity.

    Joshua was called to succeed Moses and lead the people of God into the Promised Land. • His task would require him to rally the people together and fight their way into Canaan. • This, of course, would not be easy and Joshua felt it. God came to assure him. God made TWO emphasis: (1) ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Imitators Of Christ"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 13, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,677 views

    A sermon about seeking to adopt the attitude of Jesus.

    “Imitators of Christ” Philippians 2:1-10 A mother was making breakfast for her two little boys—Kevin and Ryan. The boys starting arguing over who was going to get the first pancake, and so their mom saw this as the perfect opportunity for a moral lesson. “Now boys, hold on a minute. Let me ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Harassed And Helpless?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 17, 2017
     | 8,735 views

    A sermon about reaching out to those in need.

    “Harassed and Helpless?” Matthew 9:35-38 Think about the times in your life when you have been the most free and happy. For me, they are when I have been so focused on serving Jesus through serving others, that I have forgotten about myself. Every Monday evening, about a dozen of you come ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Week Five Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 15, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,929 views

    Contrition is the entire process of fasting, prayer, confession and repentance through amending one's behavior and making right those wrongs which don't hurt others.

    “Lent is one of the oldest observations on the Christian calendar. Like all Christian holy days and holidays, it has changed over the years, but its purpose has always been the same: self-examination and penitence, demonstrated by self-denial, in preparation for Easter. Early church father ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "what Is Power?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 25, 2021
     | 5,656 views

    A sermon about the power of the Holy Spirit.

    “What is Power?” Luke 4:14-21 When you hear the word “power” what comes to mind? Do you think of influence or wealth, such as a person who strides down the “corridors of power”? Do you think of an authoritarian or dictator? Or how about physical strength, the powerful frontline of a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Fig Tree And Faith Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 6, 2017
     | 9,721 views

    Jesus uses the fig tree to expound on the faith. Faith is the key to living victoriously through Jesus.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we continue with our series, Deep Thoughts with Jesus. Today, we get the chance to lean in and listen to Jesus teach His disciples an important lesson on the issue of faith. • We face so many tough obstacles in life that it is easy to forget who we serve and to whom ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Deny Gravity - It Hurts! Series

    Contributed by Tim May on Apr 26, 2015
     | 4,892 views

    Peter and John looked the religious leaders in the eyes, which truth would actually be heard? Peter and John were determined to make sure it would be their truth that would stand the test of time.

    INTRODUCTION: We had been out in the field for about a week moving from one position to another. This time we had stopped for a short rest. It was late in the morning, probably around 2am so I was standing around with several Marines when one of them asked, “Hey Chaps do you believe in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Gideon - Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 5, 2014
     | 5,840 views

    Gideon has been coaxed and prodded to and through a battle for the Lord (and Gideon ...) Now, he's in the mop up operation and deals violently with two towns that don't help him out. What are we to think of these actions? Where is the Lord in them?

    Well, we’ve finally come to Judges 8:4-21 Note to self: Be familiar enough with this segment of the story so that you can tell it in your own words with confidence. The main battle is over the original odds of 300 to 135,000 has been reduced to 300 to 15,000 or from 1:450 to 1:50. The 300 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What Did Mary Know?

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 3, 2023
     | 1,850 views

    A sermon inspired by the song "Mary Did You Know?" which was played during the service

    What Did Mary Know? CCCAG, Christmas Day 2022 Scripture: Luke 1:26-33 Merry Christmas Everyone, and thank you for coming to church this morning. (Title) I read a news article on Friday that said over 35% of pastors canceled their Sunday church services this morning because it’s Christmas. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Facing A Formidable Future

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on May 9, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 14,246 views

    The Lord deals with OUR FEARS by offering us HIS FAVORS for A FORMIDABLE FUTURE! Every verse highlights OUR FEARS and stresses HIS FAVORS as it relates to the FUTURE.

    I once read the account of a minister who described the most disconcerting experience of his ministry. He told how, that as he began his sermon an elderly woman, seated near the front, opened a little box, took out an elaborate hearing aid, arranged its parts, screwed them together, and adjusted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power Disguised In Weakness And Brokenness

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 8, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,459 views

    God makes use of good and bad times to mold and shape the Christian so that they can have an intimate relationship with Him.

    Throughout my marriage, I continually struggled with the many constraints imposed upon me because of my wife’s health and multiple medical issues that required constant care and the time needed for meeting those needs. I made a legion of attempts to find a job that would provide the income ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mountain Top Glory And The Descent Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 15 ratings
     | 12,916 views

    Mountain top experiences are great things, but the test of them is when we come back to the real world, to a broken and hurting world where the glory of God is sometimes hidden. Then the test for us is whether we remember and trust what we’ve discovered o

    What is it about mountain tops that we find so attractive? I don’t mean just the mountain climber who climbs a mountain just because it’s there, but the rest of us. Most people I think have a special feeling for mountains. We talk about the "Mountain Top Experience" don’t we? But what is it that ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican