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  • Terry Barnhill avatar

    Whom Shall I Fear?

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Oct 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,742 views

    In 732 AD, Charles Martel, AKA "The Hammer", stopped the Islamic invasion of Europe and preserved the future of Christianity for a thousand years. Was Charles choosen by God?

    The date was October 11, 732 A.D. The place was southern France in the modern day province of Poitou-Charentes. On that date, two mighty armies met on a wide rolling plain between the ancient, walled cities of Tours and Poitiers. Their confrontation is known as the “Battle of Tours,” and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    “a Hill On Which To Die-A Battle Worth Fighting”

    Contributed by John Teem Jr. on Jan 1, 2016
     | 4,970 views

    The calling of God on our life.

    “A HILL ON WHICH TO DIE-A BATTLE WORTH FIGHTING” DEUTERONOMY 32:48-50 JOHN TEEM JR – CHAPEL OF REDEMPTION JUNE 29, 2015 INTRODUCTION “A HILL ON WHICH TO DIE-A BATTLE WORTH FIGHTING” (TELL OF MY EXPERIENCE CONCERNING THIS QUOTE) DEUTERONOMY 32:48-50 THE FINAL DAYS OF ...read more

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    One Thing I Know Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on May 7, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 11,410 views

    911, Part 2 of 7.

    ONE THING I KNOW (JOHN 9) One embarrassing game day, after giving up nine home runs in a row, Charlie Brown cried out in despair, “What can I do?!!” He complained to his catcher, “We’re getting slaughtered again, Schroeder. I don’t know what to do. Why do we have to suffer like this?” Schroeder ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Adoption

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Oct 2, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,759 views

    Christians are encouraged in this world of suffering because of our special privileges as God's adopted children.

    Paul Tournier, the famous Swiss physician and counselor, reported his surprise in his book Creative Suffering upon reading an article entitled “Orphans Lead the World.” The article appeared in a respected medical journal and surveyed the lives of 300 leaders who had an impact on world history. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #63 Jesus’ Trial And Torture Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 20, 2022
     | 2,867 views

    The trial and torture of Jesus teach us wonderful truths about the extent to which Jesus was willing to go to suffer in order to carry out the plan of redemption. This sermon explores those truths and imagines a retrial of Jesus today.

    #63 Jesus’ Trial and Torture Series: Mark Chuck Sligh February 20, 2022 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chuckcsligh@gmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. Skeleton outline and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Access Not Success Is The Goal Of Life.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 22, 2001
    based on 153 ratings
     | 9,644 views

    Year C. Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany. Jeremiah 1: 4-19 January 28, 2001

    Year C. Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany. Jeremiah 1: 4-19 January 28, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Heavenly Father thank you for Jesus unconditional love. Amen. Jeremiah 1: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Christian's Assurrance

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 15, 2019
     | 5,425 views

    How many of God's children have drawn strength and comfort from this blessed verse? Romans 8:28

    THE CHRISTIAN'S ASSURANCE Romans 8:28 "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose." I. INTRODUCTION How many of God's children ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go! And… Be One Body In Christ - Romans 12:4–5 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 26, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 856 views

    Paul, in his letter to the Romans, paints a powerful picture: the Church is like a body. Many parts, many functions, one purpose. And if one part goes rogue, the whole suffers.

    Go! And… Be One Body in Christ - Romans 12:4–5 Romans 12:4–5 (NLT): “Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other.” Introduction – The Beauty and Challenge of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Advanced Training At Zarephath Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 16, 2012
     | 10,298 views

    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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    "Better Off Dead” Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 8, 2019
     | 4,264 views

    Job's real crisis is faith, not suffering. In the midst of disaster, God can grant us peace. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    “Better Off Dead” Reading: Job chapter 3 verses 20-26 SERMON OUTLINE: Four Points: Job asks a question (3:11,12,16,20&23) Job struggles with his faith (3:1-26) Job has some company (2:11) Job big issue (3:1-26) Three Lessons: When the days are dark, look for the light (vs 20-23). When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Brent Baker avatar

    Why Do We Praise Him Every Sunday Series

    Contributed by Brent Baker on Sep 13, 2005
    based on 193 ratings
     | 65,534 views

    This sermon helps us to see the difference between Worship and Praise and why do we praise Him each week

    Why We Do What We Do! Why Do We Praise Him? Psalms 63: 3-5 Over the next several weeks we are going to be answering the question why do we do what we do here at Spencer Christian Church. We are going to answer the question, why do we sing songs of praise, why do we worship each week, why do we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    To Rest Take On Burdens Series

    Contributed by T D on Dec 31, 2010
     | 4,668 views

    God gives rest for our souls by living up to our purpose in life.

    Series: It’s Backwards To Rest Take On Burdens Matthew 11:28-30 We use phrases everyday which do not mean what the literal words say. For instance if I say that I am all ears, I do not mean my entire body is made up of ears or that my ears are big enough that when you look at me that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Living In Divine Perspective

    Contributed by Rajani Lobo on Mar 17, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,081 views

    Living in Divine Pespective in daily details of life

    Living in Divine Perspective by Pastor Bryan Coelho Colossians 3:1-3 Col.3:1-3 - speaks of believer having a divine perspective. Many peoples’ lives are governed by needs of this world, without having an eternal perspective in life. A believer has an ascended life because of a love that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim White avatar

    Covid-19: What In Heaven Is God Doing?

    Contributed by Tim White on May 25, 2020
     | 7,297 views

    It is encouraging to understand what God is up to during a crisis like we have today.

    COVID-19, What in Heaven Is God Doing? What may be happening now, all around the world. 2 Chronicles 7:11-15 Other various passages “If my people…” • The Corona Virus 19 had rocked our world. • Has it not shown us that we cannot control our lives? • For control freaks, this has been emotional ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Your Focus Right

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 204 ratings
     | 6,559 views

    Around the table with Jesus only Mary had the correct focus. This sermon examines all the different foci of those represented.

    Updated: 3rd April 2001 (was previously only in ’skeleton’ form) (1) INTRODUCTION: According to Rev 3:20, when we ask Jesus into our lives He comes to feast with us! In this story, there are many people around that table with Jesus but all with a different ’FOCUS’ - Mary is seen as having the ...read more

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