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  • David Owens avatar

    Advanced Training At Zarephath Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 16, 2012
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    Elijah is challenged to put his faith in God by what he faced at Zarephath. God used these experiences to further prepare Elijah for his future ministry.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who was walking across the road when he was hit by a car. 1. The impact knocked him on his head which caused him to be in a coma for a couple of days before he finally regained consciousness. 2. When he opened his eyes, his loving wife was there beside ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ready For His Return Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 29, 2025
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    Christ's return is certain, but its timing is not. We can be ready for Him. Our salvation is assured and He has destined us to be with Him forever.

    1 Thess 5:1-11 Ready for His Return Two things often fascinate people, if they do not know what God says in His Word. • One is regarding the end of life and the other, is the end of the world. What happens when we die, and what happens at the end of the world? • Paul addresses these issues as he ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Ministry And Eternal Purpose Of God’s Two Witnesses Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 10, 2023
     | 1,239 views

    Consider the message of God's two witnesses: repent and choose (run to) Jesus! In light of what is coming … there is still a way for us to be rescued, but we must choose Him!

    Alpha and Omega, Part 35, Revelation Part 12 The Ministry and Eternal Purpose of God’s Witnesses Revelation 11:3-19 Introduction - Been studying Revelation together, to understand God’s plan for creation -- RE: Redemption has been provided only by Jesus; now we have a choice - Last week, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Man And His Message Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 22, 2017
     | 11,185 views

    Confessing sin is more than just speaking words; it may involve a broken heart. The mature Christian and those living close to God, recognize that their sin is degrading and offensive to a Holy God. Deep sorrow will flow from the heart when sin is confe

    -AD 25-27- Judean Wilderness The Man and His Message (Isaiah 40:3) Matthew 3:2-12, Mark 1:2-8, Luke 3:3-14 All four Gospels quote Isaiah 40:3, and they assign it to John the Baptist, therefore I will accept their testimony. John the Baptist would fulfill this prophetic verse. A voice of one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Close Encounter Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 29, 2022
     | 1,354 views

    The day of the Lord is indeed near. For us, every day is his.

    Have you ever fantasized about living in some other time in history? What is it about that period that appeals to you? People have often tended to look back at earlier, simpler days with a sort of nostalgia, longing for a time when the mail held nothing worse than unsolicited requests for money or ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How Did John The Baptist Prepare The Way For Jesus?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Dec 13, 2015
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    John the Baptism was anointed to prepare the way for Jesus, but how did he do that? It certainly was not obvious, and not how most people thought. This sermon will get a reaction.

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 13th December 2015; St Oswalds is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Zephaniah 3:14-20 Canticle 9 Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:7-18 “Please be seated, and join me in a short ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Sermon The Charge To Keep On Going And Fulfill Your Ministry

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 30, 2025
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    Every follower of Jesus Christ must carry out their ministry in the midst of perilous times. These are words of a dying man to his faithful son in the ministry to finish strong!

    Subject: The Charge - Fulfill Your Ministry Scripture Lessons: Jeremiah 3:15 And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding. Jeremiah 23:3-4“And I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all countries whither I have driven them and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Armor Of God Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014
     | 11,438 views

    Part I of 2 about being prepared for spiritual battle

    Over the years, I have talked to many Christians that are down and out, or perhaps better put, down for the count. In other words, I have met many defeated Christians. Hey, let's be honest; we all have our "down moments", our "weak times", those times when we struggle in the faith. I guess the ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Do You Love Them Enough

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 21, 2019
     | 3,538 views

    Someone has said, “Children workers are special. Children are special.”

    DO YOU LOVE THEM ENOUGH? INTRODUCTION: Someone has said, “Children workers are special. Children are special.” Today, I am talking to a group of special people who have tremendous power in their hands. Do you remember the question that God asked Moses, “What is that in thine hands?” So ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The 1000 Year Reign Of Christ

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 4, 2010
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    A discription of the event coming in the future. For the believers, Jews, satan, antichrist and false prophet

    The 1000 Year Reign of Christ Text: Rev 20:4 4And I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgment was committed to them. Then I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their witness to Jesus and for the word of God, who had not worshiped the beast ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christmas/New Year/Ministry: With The Mind Of Christ-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 30, 2025
     | 102 views

    2 of ? The apostle Paul counseled the Philippian church to minister empowered with the mind of Christ Jesus. God’s people are to minister with the mind of Christ Jesus. But How do God’s people minister with the mind of Christ Jesus? Christmas with the mind of Christ...

    CHRISTMAS: With The MIND Of CHRIST-II— —Philippians 2:1-18[part-2--2:1b-2a of 2:1-4] Attention: Attitude Problem: A husband & wife had been married a few short years, & the husband was felt he was being bossed around by his wife. So he went to see a psychiatrist. The psychiatrist told the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Roles Of Ministry - Where Do I Fit In? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 17, 2013
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     | 8,646 views

    There IS a place for you in serving God! He had called us to SERVE and not to sit idly by and watch. Where are you called to serve?

    Sermon Brief Date Written: February 14, 2013 Date Preached: February 17, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building with God Sermon Title: Roles of Ministry – Where do I fit in? Sermon Text: Nehemiah 7:1 [ESV] 1After the wall had been rebuilt and I had set ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Feet Shoed With The Preparation Of The Gospel Of Peace And Shield Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 16, 2015
     | 10,067 views

    THERE IS NO NEED THEN FOR CHRISTIANS TO ACCOMPLISH WHAT HAS ALREADY BEEN DONE. INSTEAD WE MUST RESIST THE ATTEMPTS OF SATAN BOTH TO RETAKE TERRITORY NO LONGER HIS AND TO DEFAME CHRIST AND HIS KINGDOM BY CAUSING US TO FAIL.

    FEET SHOED WITH THE PREPARATION OF THE GOSPEL OF PEACE TAKE ON THE SHIELD OF FAITH THERE IS NO NEED THEN FOR CHRISTIANS TO ACCOMPLISH WHAT HAS ALREADY BEEN DONE. INSTEAD WE MUST RESIST THE ATTEMPTS OF SATAN BOTH TO RETAKE TERRITORY NO LONGER HIS AND TO DEFAME CHRIST AND HIS KINGDOM BY CAUSING US ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ministry Of The Reluctant, Rebellious Prophet: Jonah Chapter 3 Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Feb 16, 2014
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     | 8,771 views

    If we ever would think that someone is beyond the grace of God, that they would never turn from sin and to God, study Jonah 3.

    The Ministry of the Reluctant, Rebellious Prophet: Jonah Chapter 3 Today's message is the third in a series on Jonah, with today's message centering on Jonah Chapter 2. In the past two messages, which we studied chapters 1 and 2 respectively, we learned that God will have done what he wills. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Stones In The Shepherd’s Scrip

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Mar 19, 2010
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     | 10,730 views

    There are certain qualities that God looks for in those He places in His service. These qualities are illustrated for us in the account of David choosing stones from a brook with which to face the giant, Goliath.

    Stones In The Shepherd’s Scrip Text: I Sam.17: 40 Intro: The account of David the shepherd boy has always been one of my favorites. As a child I never tired of hearing of the magnificent victory that God wrought with one little shepherd boy, who was surrendered totally to God. When hearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist