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  • Brian Menear avatar

    Storming The Gate Series

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Apr 13, 2007
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    If you capture the gate, you can capture the objective.

    Storming The Gate Of The Enemy(NIV) In ancient and biblical times, most people lived in large cities. These cities were defended by huge walls. The gate was the weakest part of the city’s defense. They were usually made of wood or metal. If you could storm and occupy the gate you could capture ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lessons From The Cross

    Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 8, 2016
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    What we can learn from The Cross.

    LESSONS FROM THE CROSS LK 23:33 33 And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left. 1. THE VILENESS OF SIN- SIN IS THE MOST HORRIBLE THING THAT EVER WAS, IS OR EVER WILL BE. WE CANNOT SEE SIN, BUT WE ...read more

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    A Clean Sweep

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 10, 2018
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    A study in the book of 1 Kings 19: 1 – 21

    1 Kings 19: 1 – 21 A clean sweep 19 And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, also how he had executed all the prophets with the sword. 2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I do not make your life as the life of one of them by ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Balaam And His Unforgettable Ride! Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 6, 2025
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    While on his way to Balak, king of Moab, Balaam experienced two things that he probably never forgot! He heard a message from the Angel of the LORD--and from another, unexpected source!

    (Based on a message preached Sunday evening, March 2, 2025 at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO; this is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: The story of Balaam and his donkey (I choose to use the word “donkey” or “beast” simply to avoid being accused of using vulgar terms) is one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David's Faith In God Revealed When Fighting Goliath

    Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Sep 3, 2007
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    Sermon of encouragement for Christian Living

    David’s Faith in God Revealed When Fighting Goliath Scripture Reading: I Samuel 17:41-54 41And the Philistine came on and drew near unto David; and the man that bare the shield went before him. 42And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him: for he was but a youth, and ...read more

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    Betrayal And Arrest Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 1, 2016
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    The betrayal and arrest of Jesus in Luke 22:47-53 teaches us that Jesus was in control of God's plan of redemption.

    Scripture Jesus’ last night on earth was spent eating a meal with his twelve apostles. He earnestly desired to eat this meal with them, because he knew that he was about to suffer and die the next day (Luke 22:15). However, the Last Supper was very disappointing to Jesus. Instead of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The War With Iraq

    Contributed by Ray Scott on May 1, 2003
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    What does God think about war in general ... the war in Iraq in particular?

    “The War With Iraq” INTRODUCTION: Romans 13:1-5 Several things we need to consider: 1.- We must face the reality of evil in the world. There are some people that you just can’t negotiate with … because they are EVIL. War is never good … and should be avoided unless it is absolutely the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's The Verdict

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 10, 2005
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    Are you guilty or not guilty? I want to be GUILTY of being like Christ.

    What’s the Verdict? “Are you guilty or not guilty” Matthew 25 : 58 & 69 – 75 In the court of law in a jury trial after all the deliberations have taken place, the jury will come back into the courtroom and there is a conversational exchange that happens between the judge and the foreman ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    And God Gave—1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 16, 2001
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    Part 1 of a 2 part sermon encouraging believers by a look at God’s special grace which has been lavished upon His people.

    AND GOD GAVE-I—Joshua 24:1-13 Joshua reminded Israel of the extent of God’s giving to produce a viable witness in the world. God’s giving is intended to produce a viable witness in the world. What investment has God made in producing a witness(to salvation)? Investments God makes in producing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "False Teaching” Series

    Contributed by Richard Wafford on Aug 17, 2007
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    We need to be careful in letting false doctrines infiltrate into our churches today. Balaams and the Nicolaitans teachings are present in todays christian circles.

    “False Teaching” To The Church of Pergamum Script. Rev. 2: 12-17 Introduction: To the church at Pergamum, this was no ordinary church this is where Satan has his throne. His throne is no where else in the world but here in Pergamum. Yet this church remained true to the name of Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    They Cry Out Upon Moses And Aaron. Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 5, 2022
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    The Egyptian taskmasters were very severe. The head-workmen justly complained to Pharaoh: but he taunted them. The Israelites should have humbled themselves before God and taken to themselves the shame of their sin, but instead, they quarreled with those who were to be their deliverers.

    TITLE: They Cry Out Upon Moses And Aaron. Exodus 5:19-21 Scripture: Exodus 5:19-21 (KJV) 19And the officers of the children of Israel did see that they were in evil case, after it was said, Ye shall not minish ought from your bricks of your daily task. 20And they met Moses and Aaron, who stood ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To The Church Of Pergamos And Thyatira Series

    Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 25, 2020
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    Pergamon was an ancient city located in the Anatolia region, approximately 25 kilometres from the Aegean Sea in present-day Bergama, Izmir Province of Turkey.

    THE CHURCH OF PERGAMOS ** (Revelation 2:12) **Pergamon was an ancient city located in the Anatolia region, approximately 25 kilometres from the Aegean Sea in present-day Bergama, Izmir Province of Turkey. The city had great strategic value, since it overlooked the Caicus River Valley (modern name ...read more

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  • Gordon Curley avatar

    The Darkest Of All Nights – The Garden (2020 Sermon) Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 28, 2020
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    Luke chapter 22 verses 39-53 - Sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Place - Obedience (vs 39-45) (2). The Kiss - Treachery (vs 47-48) (3). The Sword - Rebellion (vs 49-51) (4). The Cup - Submission (vs 52-54a) SERMON BODY: Ill: • In the Peanuts comic strips, Snoopy often tries to be an author. • In one particular comic strip, • Snoopy ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Who Is In Control? Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 14, 2020
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    Who Is In Control? Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) March 15, 2020 – Brad Bailey

    Who Is In Control? Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) March 15, 2020 – Brad Bailey Series #62 / Text: Luke 22:47 – 53 Note: The following message was given on the Sunday in which our community began to conclude public services due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. The text ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    War

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008
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    A view of war based on the book of Joshua

    Turn with me in your Bibles today to the book of Joshua, chapter 10. We have been going through the OT, looking at God bringing the Jews out of slavery in Egypt, through 40 years of wandering in the wilderness, and finally into the land he had promised to their forefathers to give them. As we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational