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  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Patience: Waiting On The Activity Of God Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 24, 2011
     | 6,424 views

    There is constant spiritual conflict. There are spiritual foes that fight with untruth, half-truth, distraction, division, apathy, etc. In the challenge and conflict we face there is a loud and clear voice of God telling us of the ultimate reality. We

    Intro: “You are a poor soldier of Christ if you think you can overcome without fighting and suppose you can have the crown without conflict.” These words were spoken by Syrian preacher John Chrysostom (647-407 AD) He was loudly and clearly stating what Paul said hundreds of years ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Response Of Saving Faith-7

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 13, 2012
     | 2,527 views

    7 of ? The Hebrews writer recounted the very practical responses which faith had wrought in their forebears/ancestors. Saving faith yields practical responses to life. Saving faith meets life’s challenge with...

    A RESPONSE Of SAVING FAITH-VII—Hebrews 11:3-40 Attention: Lucky Saucer A famous art collector is walking through the city when he notices a mangy cat lapping milk from a saucer in the doorway of a store & he does a double-take. He recognizes that the saucer is extremely old & very valuable, so he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Bucket List For Me

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 12, 2011
     | 14,945 views

    This message was preached on World Relief Sunday and challenge the congregation to consider these questions: What's Your Cause? How do we make the most out of the time God has given us? Includes a Communion Service.

    God’s Bucket List for Me - 1 Peter 4:7-11 - October 30, 2011 World Relief Sunday – What’s Your Cause? Open your Bibles with me this morning, please, to the book of 1 Peter. 1 Peter, chapter 4, beginning with verse 7. We’re going to step away from our series on the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Christ: Our Saviour And Our Example

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 5, 2012
     | 6,161 views

    A short talk for Good Friday. I am deeply challenged by Peter reminding us that when suffering for his faith, Jesus did not retaliate and made no threats; and we’re called to follow his example!

    When I was at school there was no such thing as an anti-bullying policy, and I think I was on the receiving end of a large amount of abuse, mainly due to my surname, Pidgeon, and my painfully thin physique. As I look back I think I eventually adopted my own personal anti-bullying policy and it went ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    World Changers

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 7, 2013
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     | 11,205 views

    A world changer is known not for what he gives up, but for what he takes up. Will you take up the challenge to be a world changer OR who just changes his clothes every day to look good?

    Opening illustration: John, do you want to spend the rest of your life selling sugared water, or do you want a chance to change the world?” That was the challenge Steve Jobs issued in 1983 to John Sculley, then president of Pepsi-Cola. Mr. Jobs was the creative genius behind Apple Computer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Just Children Series

    Contributed by Dan Willis on Sep 21, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,412 views

    The sermon breaks down societies misconceptions on children. This sermon gives us a biblical understanding and view point of the power and depth of understanding children have even in their innocence and naivety. It challenges us to consider carefully how

    Today we are going to start into a new series. This series will be difficult and will challenge us to be honest and aware of the things going on around us. They will cause us to face a hardship that is present even now among us. We are going to confront the 3 great lies Satan has told the church of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Overcoming All Odds Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,520 views

    When God originates, He orchestrates. God will grant us the strength we need to finish His work. Expect challenges when doing God's will. Choose to look at problems with eyes of faith, not fear.

    Nehemiah 2:11-20 Overcoming All Odds ES 30Jan11 2072 What God originates, He orchestrates. • It started off with a burden, and a desire to do something. Nehemiah shared this with God. • God puts the pieces in place (so to speak) and Nehemiah got what he needed. The will of God never ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Honesty - Silence Is Not Always Golden

    Contributed by Jeff Riedel on Jul 2, 2014
     | 10,066 views

    Seeking God and having the ultimate relationship with Him requires complete honesty. Covering our faults and failures is no good to anyone. This message challenges the hearer to examine how honest he/she is with the Lord, himself and others.

    SERMON: The next person, after hearing this message, who tells a lie, no matter how big or small.....will fall over immediately and die. Ok maybe not, but hey, It could happen you know. Wait, it did happen.... Wait....it does happen......Wait.....it happens all the time. More on that in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Prepared And Ready

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 1, 2016
     | 7,684 views

    This message calls upon Christians to prepare now for the challenges and opportunities that will be here tomorrow in America. Jesus taught this truth using the Parable of the Ten Virgins. Find out what preparations you need to be making now!

    Prepared and Ready
 (10-11-15 www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org) We begin today with a conversation ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    God Directs Our Lives Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 1, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,831 views

    God assures Saul in 3 areas of his concerns - the lost donkeys, his material needs, and his new challenge as king-to-be. God cares for our troubles, our needs and our ministry.

    1 Sam 10:1-8 GOD DIRECTS OUR LIVES ES 31 Jan 15 1537 We saw last week how God prepares a king for Israel. • He led Saul to Samuel, and prepares Samuel to anoint him king. • The two met because God made it happen. God did it out of compassion for Israel, to prepare them a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    The Church Of Christ 4

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Mar 8, 2016
     | 2,775 views

    Jesus' parable of the sower taught the truth of receiving the word of God, from the beginning to everlasting life wherein the will of man is challenged to meet the rigorous standard coming out of the word of God---to live with us for ever..

    THE CHURCH OF CHRIST 4 by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (March 8, 2016) “And when much people were gathered together, and were come to him out of every city, he spake by a parable:...” (St. Luke 8:4-21, King James Version [The parable of the sower]). Greetings In The Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Christabel N. Onuoha avatar

    This One's On God Series

    Contributed by Christabel N. Onuoha on Mar 15, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,969 views

    As potent as humans are, our potency is quite limited. There are challenges in our lives that we are impotent to handle, we must recognize this, and instead of give up, just learn to let go and let God.

    Casting Your Cares On The Lord Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.” Every now and then we all come under pressure – the pressure of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "If... Then"

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 2, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 62,858 views

    Philippians 2 shares with us the challenge that “IF” we are believers in Jesus Christ, “THEN” we will reflect certain characteristics of Jesus Christ in our lives: Humbeness and Serving Others

    “IF… THEN” PHILIPPIANS 2:1-11 #IfThen INTRODUCTION This morning we will focus on two words in our passage that seem like insignificant words, but when you put them together make a very powerful statement and will make us think. The statement is a powerful statement because of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Little Scroll

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 10, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,302 views

    God's word should be our nourishment every day – and we should devour it! He is not calling us to give one another lip service, but to be devoted to Him fully. The challenge is, are we?

    The Little Scroll Revelation, Part 12, Revelation 10:1-11 Introduction - In Ch. 9 John sees 5 sins that will plague mankind during the tribulation -- Idolatry (Greek word is eidololatria) -- Murder (Greek word is phonon) -- Sorceries (Greek word is farmakeiva) -- Sexual immorality (Greek ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lamb And The 144,000

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 10, 2014
     | 4,767 views

    The 144,000 are shown before the Throne during the Tribulation, enthralled in the worship of Christ, and anxiously awaiting the opportunity to serve Him. The challenge for us right now is simple: "Do we live the same way, today?"

    The Lamb and the 144,000 Revelation, Part 21, Revelation 14:1-5 Introduction - The economic and religious systems of the world will belong to him - Question: How will the devil be able to control so many? -- John 8:44, “You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational