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  • John Gaston avatar

    "Never Take A Knife To A Gun Fight!”

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 6, 2019
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    This is about spiritual warfare, about the dangers of being unprepared for spiritual battles. What makes the difference between defeat & victory? Here's five differences between spiritual champions and spiritual weaklings.

    “NEVER TAKE A KNIFE TO A GUN FIGHT!” 1 Sam. 17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Pharaoh fought an expensive war and his country was bankrupt. He had a very valuable diamond so he decided to pawn it to float his country for about a year. 2. So he took the Star diamond down to the largest pawn shop in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Get Ready Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 27, 2012
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     | 7,435 views

    This message gives come ’bullet-like’ points to be ready for His coming as well as to how to live life.

    GET READY James 1:7-12 * In 1998 the four-time Governor of Alabama George Wallace died, but before his death he openly admitted that when he stood at the door of the University of Alabama and denied entrance to blacks, he was wrong. He apologized for that action and became something of a hero for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Day Of No Return

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Feb 20, 2009
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    OUR SCRIPTURE TEXT TODAY SUMMARIZES THE LOST PERSON’S FATE, IN PLAIN AND SIMPLE LANGUAGE. IT POSES A QUESTION: “WILL YOU BE IN THE BLESSED BOOK OF LIFE, OR THE BURNING LAKE OF FIRE?”(MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION YOU WILL EVER BE ASKED) REVELATION CHAPTER 20

    A DAY OF NO RETURN TEXT: REVELATION 20 VS. 11--15 INTRODUCTION: OUR SCRIPTURE TEXT TODAY SUMMARIZES THE LOST PERSON’S FATE, IN PLAIN AND SIMPLE LANGUAGE. IT POSES A QUESTION: “WILL YOU BE IN THE BLESSED BOOK OF LIFE, OR THE BURNING LAKE OF FIRE?”(MOST IMPORTANT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Luther Sexton avatar

    Do You Love Them Enough

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 21, 2019
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    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

  • Ken Ritz avatar

    Broken For Use Series

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016
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    Part 1 of series on Elijah. God uses difficult times to prepare us for His use.

    Broken For Use Elijah, Part 1 If you have your bible open up to the book of I Kings, chapter 17, page ____ Today we are starting a four-week study on one of the greatest people of God in all of scripture. Let me give you the context of the time period that we are studying. After the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Vince Miller avatar

    Falling In Love Is Only The Beginning: 4 Steps To Preparing Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019
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    Between the day of the proposal and the wedding day, there’s a tremendous opportunity for a man to prepare for a life together with his new bride.

    Falling in Love Is the Beginning, Not the End Between the day of the proposal and the wedding day, there’s a tremendous opportunity for a man to prepare for a life together with his new bride. While a lot of time, energy, and money will be spent on the wedding event, marriage is much more than a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Lu avatar

    Session 6: Prepared (Luke 3:7-18)

    Contributed by Ed Lu on Jan 5, 2021
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    Weekly summary and excerpts from Explore the Bible Lesson Sessions

    Warning (Luke 3:7-9) John the Baptist calls the religious leaders "brood of vipers", for deadly and devious were their ways. John tells the people to "produce fruit consistent with repentance or face destruction." Response (Luke 3:10-14) John's message causes 3 groups to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    How Do We Prepare Ourselves For Spiritual Struggles? Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 7, 2022
     | 1,769 views

    We are to prepare ourselves for battles that we will soon face.

    In chapter one, we see God’s charge to Joshua and how Joshua readies the people to enter the Promised Land. In chapter two, we learn how Rahab safeguards the spies. In chapter three, the children of Israel cross the Jordan River. In chapter four, the people assemble a monument to God. In chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    2023 New Year’ Message: "Preparing For The Journey Ahead”

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 31, 2022
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     | 7,915 views

    Unbelief caused their forefathers to die in the wilderness, never seeing God’s best, and never experiencing the future God had for them. They had God as their father, Moses as their leader, God's promises and yet die with their dreams unfulfilled.

    2023 New Year’ Message: “Preparing For the Journey Ahead” Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:8-17 “Therefore, be careful to obey every command I am giving you today, so you may have strength to go in and take over the land you are about to enter. 9 If you obey, you will enjoy a long life in the land ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Horse Is Prepared For Battle, But Safety Is The Lord 's

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 27, 2025
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     | 450 views

    While we are to do our parts to ensure good success in life, we must be aware that we can not succeed without the Lord helping us.

    The Horse is Prepared for Battle, But Safety is the Lord's. Study Text: Proverbs 21:31 Introduction: This verse encapsulates the essence of our lives as believers. While we must prepare ourselves and do our part, it is ultimately God who fights our battles and grants us victory. We shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Palace Or The Pasture

    Contributed by Thomas Custer on Mar 17, 2014
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     | 20,867 views

    what made David who he was, was not developed in the fanfare of the palace, but in the isolation of a pasture... long before he played for Saul, he played for God. Before defeating the giant, he practiced on trees, targets, bears and lions.

    Palace or the Pasture 1 Samuel 16:11 KJV [11] And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all thy children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down till he come hither. Gene Edwards, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    A Monumental Task

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Sep 14, 2012
     | 5,192 views

    As we faithfully do what God calls us to do, we will meet Resistance, there will be Rubble to navigate aroundbut; we must rely on God to help us accomplish the task that He has placed before us.

    A Monumental Task Nehemiah 2: 9-20 Intro: In my preparation and study this week, I ran across something I would like to share with you this morning. The author of this is unknown but the words will stir your heart. . I am a soldier in the army of my God. The Lord Jesus Christ is my commanding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Glass avatar

    Thoughts About Death Series

    Contributed by Robert Glass on Dec 12, 2017
     | 3,609 views

    Is Dying REALLY a death?

    Thoughts About Death Robert A. Glass Wait! A minute! Before we get to death, let’s look at LIFE. When a Sperm and an EGG “shake hands” an ETERNAL Soul is created. (And eternal means that it CAN’T die.) Remember God knew us BEFORE even WE knew us. (Job 31:15) “Did not he that made me in the womb ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wayne Burnett avatar

    God's Provision In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jun 7, 2001
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     | 12,401 views

    GOD WILL MAKE SUPERNATURAL PROVISION IN OUR LIVES TO ENSURE WE SURVIVE IN THE WILDERNESS

    GOD’S PROVISION IN THE WILDERNESS PSALM 23:1-6 (5) I. PALM 23 A. David seems to be drawing from various experiences in life and reflecting on God’s faithfulness B. This psalm recognizes the fact that sheep weren’t always in fenced areas of safety and protection C. Sheep spent much of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Christopher Young avatar

    The Way Of The Jedi

    Contributed by Christopher Young on Mar 29, 2010
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     | 2,788 views

    What is one thing a soldier cannot do with out? Combat gear. We are at war, Not against terrorism but against pure unadulterated evil.

    “The Way of the Jedi” Ephesians 6:10-20 I. Introduction: a. Have you ever been at a place in your life that you didn’t know which way to go? b. I have this week, we have been so busy with trying to get things ready to move that it seems like we’re getting no where ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist