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  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Power To Face Your Giants

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,052 views

    The story of David & Goliath shows how we should face the giants in our lives.

    POWER TO FACE YOUR GIANTS 1Sa 17:1 Now the Philistines gathered their armies for battle and were assembled at Socoh, which belongs to Judah, and encamped between Socoh and Azekah in Ephes-dammim. 1Sa 17:2 Saul and the men of Israel were encamped in the Valley of Elah and drew up in battle array ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing Jesus Moves Us To Love

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 24, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,810 views

    Our relationship with Jesus changes our relationship with one another. Parts: A. His word of truth calls for a response. B. His love shines out from us onto one another.

    Text: 1 John 2:3-11 Theme: Knowing Jesus Moves Us to Love A. His word of truth calls for a response B. His love shines from out us onto one another Season: Epiphany 3a Date: January 23, 2011 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Knowing-Jesus-Moves-Us-to-Love-1John2_3-11.html ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Beating The After Christmas Blues

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 2, 2011
     | 7,657 views

    Even though Dec. 25 has come and gone, there is still a reason to celebrate and live life to the full! There is good news for us that is good news 365 days a year, 24/7! We are favored by God! He is for us not against us! And His love makes all the differ

    Beating the After Christmas Blues Intro: Christmas can be such a whirlwind. There is shopping, wrapping, baking, cooking, parties to go to, family to see, Christmas programs, concerts, and who knows what else! Once it is all over and the tree and decorations all come down, some people can feel a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Real Deal

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 4, 2011
    based on 318 ratings
     | 86,593 views

    Far to many times I have heard someone share that they know someone who says they are a Christian, but their life is impure. It literally destroys the witness of Christ when believers do not live out their faith. So, are you the real deal? Updated February 2023.

    Dr. Evan Kane ... was the chief surgeon ... of Kane Summit Hospital ... in New York City. He had practiced his specialty ... for 37 years. Over the course of time, ... he came to question the wisdom of using general anesthesia ... for every surgery. He believed people would recover quicker ... ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Which Translation Of The Bible Are We To Use?

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Feb 19, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,775 views

    There are so many translations of the Bible out there today and more on the way, how can we be certain which one is the True Word of God?

    PSALMS 12:6-7 WHICH TRANSLATION OF THE BIBLE ARE WE TO USE? 2-19-11 There are so many translations of the Bible out there today and more on the way, how can we be certain which one is the True Word of God? Ø Listen as I read today’s text found in; PSALMS 12:6-7 The words of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eternal Life & Punishment Series

    Contributed by Pastor Glen Key on Mar 2, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,560 views

    We believe in the bodily resurrection; eternal life for the righteous and eternal punishment for the wicked

    Article 14 We believe in the bodily resurrection; eternal life for the righteous and eternal punishment for the wicked. However, after a thousand years God will release Satan from the bottomless pit and he will be allowed to deceive the nations one last time. Satan during this time will ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    An End To Darkness Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,711 views

    Have you ever noticed how much darkness surrounds the Christmas story – how much happens in the dark?

    An End to Darkness Isaiah 60:1-7; 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI December 14, 2008 Advent Series 2009 This may sound a little strange, but I have always associated darkness with Christmas – physical darkness, I mean. All my childhood memories of Christmas seem to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Raising Of Jairus’ Daughter Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Jul 22, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 38,395 views

    To show how the Lord met the needs of a child and her parents.

    The Raising of Jairus’ Daughter Text: Mark 5:21-43 Introduction: This section of Mark’s Gospel is filled with impossible cases. It has been called the Home Of The Hopeless. There are four impossible, hopeless situations recounted in Mark 4:35-5:43. There is the Troubled Sea, the Tormented Sinner, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Everyone Who Sins Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 3, 2010
    based on 51 ratings
     | 12,140 views

    1- Everyone who sins breaks the law 2- Everyone who sins needs a sinless savior 3- Everyone who sins and keeps on sinning knows not

    INTRO.- Everyone who sins. Some people don’t think they do. ILL.- A preacher named Eddie Martin tells this story: I have met a few people who have tried to convince me that they were not bad sinners. I met such a lady in Bluefield, West Virginia. This well-dressed woman came forward at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Not Led Astray Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 3, 2010
    based on 30 ratings
     | 12,974 views

    1- Be not led astray about righteousness 2- Be not led astray about the devil 3- Be not led astray about the Son of God

    INTRO.- ILL.- On Sunday, November 15th, I saw in the Office Depot ad that they had a Windows 7 laptop computer for sale for only $319.99. I found out that the store opened at noon on Sunday so I went to the store after church. I figured that perhaps there would be several people there for that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do Not Believe Every Person/Spirit Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 3, 2010
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,371 views

    1- We should refuse false prophets 2- We should recognize true believers 3- We should realize true power

    INTRO.- Let me name some people to see your reaction in regard to whether you believe them or not. Please give me thumbs up or thumbs down, depending on whether you believe them or not or believe in them; good, bad or otherwise. - Donald Trump (Mr. Combover. He talks a lot) - Bill Gates (He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Reach Out And Touch The Lord

    Contributed by David Moore on Aug 5, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,671 views

    This sermon speaks of Christ’s power after every resource has been exhausted and shows how that profession must lead to confession.

    Reach Out And Touch The Lord Text: Mark 5:25-34. Introduction: Once again we find ourselves in the fifth chapter of Mark’s gospel and you will recall that this section of the Gospel is filled with impossible cases, and is often referred to as the Home Of The Hopeless. Here Jesus shows that He has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Awaits With Certainty

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Aug 17, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,307 views

    What alone gives your faith true certainty and real sureness? The Scriptures answer that question and hold before us the promise of a heavenly fatherland. What a hope for our faith to hold on to!

    Text: Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 Theme: Faith Awaits With Certainty A. God's word of promise does not fail B. Our fatherland is ready Season: Pentecost 12c Date: August 15, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Faith-Awaits-With-Certainty-Hebrews11_1-3,8-16.html Grace and peace to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Grace In The Curse Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 17, 2010
    based on 20 ratings
     | 22,683 views

    The 9th in a series on the Book of Genesis. This sermon looks at how God showed mercy and grace even in the curse upon Adam and Eve. He could've judged them immediately but instead we see that even in the curse, God had grace.

    Genesis (Pt. 9) (Grace in the Curse) Text: Genesis 3:9 - 24 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now last week we talked about how sin is lawlessness, how it is deceptive and how it always brings shame and guilt. This week we’re going to look at the result of Adam’s sin but also how God ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Dying Is A Day Worth Living For

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,571 views

    For the believer, dying is not a grim prospect.

    Dying is a Day Worth Living For July 25, 2010 Introduction A Story 1 Cemeteries were always outside of town. a Private & public burying places-private burials were chiefly in gardens & caves. b Water courses, public roads were not allowed to pass through them; sheep were not allowed to graze in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist