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  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    Who Do You Think You Are, Goliath? (1 Samuel 17: 1-54)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 22, 2024
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     | 1,261 views

    One of the unfortunate realities about living in this world is the existence of bullies who intimidate and threaten others. The Bible describes one such bully named Goliath. His threats against Israel and God ceased when he encountered David and one smooth stone.

    Bullies have existed in this fallen world ever since Cain killed Abel at the beginning of civilization (Genesis 4:8). However, as the days get darker spiritually and the love of people grows cold (Matthew 24:12; Romans 1:18-32), the problem of bullying is only going to grow like a cancer across ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 27, 2020
     | 6,210 views

    Jesus declares that He is the light of the World - He is God, Messiah, Leader, and Guide.

    I AM: The Light of the World John 8:12-21 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 9-30-2020 Darkness that can be felt When I was a kid, my parents took me to Mammoth Caves in Kentucky. On the tour, we stopped and the guide told us that they were going to turn out of the lights. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Because He Lives

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 1, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 11,951 views

    For those who lack hope and do not believe in the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the hope of Sunday never comes.

    BECAUSE HE LIVES Text: First Corinthians 15:1-11 There is one Christian writer who once said, “It’s Friday, but Sunday is coming!” (Tony Compollo). What that means is this, Jesus was crucified and then resurrected from the dead three days later. For those who lack hope and do not believe in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Character Study Of Stephen – The First Christian Martyr Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
     | 748 views

    Stephen was a man of faith, wisdom, and courage. He was the first Christian martyr, but his death was not in vain. His legacy lives on as an example of boldness, endurance, and forgiveness.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF STEPHEN – THE FIRST CHRISTIAN MARTYR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 6:1-15, Acts 7:1-60 "And they stoned Stephen as he was calling on God and saying, 'Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.'" (Acts 7:59, NKJV) Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:10-12, 2 Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Encountering Jesus (1) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 11, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,641 views

    Everywhere Jesus went, he left changed lives in his wake. In John 3, Nicodemus encountered Jesus and experienced a compelling curiosity, a confusion conversation, and a courageous conversion.

    Encountering Jesus (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/4/2014 As another year begins, we’re reminded once again that Jesus is the world’s preeminent person. He looms so large over human history that we actually measure time by him; we date our letters, our birth ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Narinder Choranji avatar

    Commentary On Deborah

    Contributed by Narinder Choranji on Aug 22, 2017
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    Deborah’s life story encourages us to be courageous, valiant and to trust in God by inquiring of him and following His instructions.

    **INTRODUCTION** The bible is full of characters who we can learn from. We can learn things we should and shouldn't do from their examples. All of us must have a hero in the bible someone that we would like to aspire to. Many boys these days like to pretend that they are spider man. Other than ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Transformed By Truth: "the Promises Of God" Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 22, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,230 views

    From the promise of salvation to peace, strength, provision, and eternal security, God’s promises are like an anchor for our souls. They guide us, comfort us, and remind us of who God is and who we are in Him.

    Transformed by Truth: "The Promises of God" Introduction: Today, we are diving into one of the most profound and hope-filled subjects in all of Scripture—the promises of God. From the promise of salvation to peace, strength, provision, and eternal security, God’s promises are like an ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Todd Stiles avatar

    Ministry And Money: When The Budget Wants To Bully You

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Nov 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,373 views

    Discover two gems helpful to balancing ministry and money in this short sermon aimed to help church leaders stay faithful not fearful.

    Pastoring in America means dealing with the dollar. It’s what we have to come to grips with in a culture where “church” has largely become a business. In fact, some shepherds tragically view Washingtons and Lincolns just as necessary, if not more, than the Holy Spirit, people, or the Bible. Which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    James, "When Less Is More" Series

    Contributed by Rik Wadge on Oct 5, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,150 views

    Sometimes the lack of words concerning a believer’s life is a reminder of the Spiritual Paradox that "Less of us is More of Him."

    The 12 Apostles Week 9 – James "the less" Dr. Rik B. Wadge, Ph.D. "When Less is More" Preparatory Introduction: Joel Olsteen’s declaration “This is my bible... I am what it says I am... I have what it says I have... I can do what it says I can do... Today I will be taught the Word of God... I ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Vision

    Contributed by Daniel Chua on Mar 28, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 13,892 views

    3 Things happened to us when we lack vision and what can we do to recover it.

    Vision Mark 10:46-52 Bartimaeus was physically blind and that’s bad but listen to what blind Helen Keller said - ‘It is a terrible thing to see and have no vision.’ That’s true for many believers. They received the Lord and are on their way to heaven, yet they are living life without any sense ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    How To Live A Joy Filled Life

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 4, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,163 views

    Joy is one of the characteristics that the world lacks and Christians who possess joy have the potential of a strong witness in the world.

    Acts 3:1-10 “How To Live A Joy Filled Life” INTRODUCTION What is the difference between joy and excitement? When we become excited, are emotions are stimulated from outside of us. When we experience joy, we have an intense pleasurable emotion that is inwardly motivated. Joy is one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Daniel Olukoya avatar

    The Analysis Of Confusion

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 7, 2004
    based on 95 ratings
     | 43,845 views

    God does not sustain what He has not ordained so all the lack of intimacy with God is a symptom of confusion.

    There is a powerful spirit known as the spirit of confusion, and because it is sometimes neglected and nobody prays seriously against it, gives room to have many confused women and men in the market square of life. Some just find themselves in the world, with no good idea of what they come to do. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Is Looking For Heroes! Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 25, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,374 views

    We are tested by God so that we will mature in God, be complete, and not lack anything, so that we can be heroes!

    God is looking for heroes! The world is looking for heroes! A few years ago, there was a story of a church in one of the communist countries. That church, secretly hiding from their atheist government, was one day visited by soldiers armed with machine guns. The soldiers asked everyone who will ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Victor Ramlall avatar

    The Program Of Self Vs A Greater Than Jonah! Series

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Oct 31, 2013
     | 4,403 views

    God give an object lesson in His mercy and nondiscrimination concerning salvation to all and exposes Jonah's lack of grace.

    Jonah Chapter 4 If I am allowed to headline the four chapters one maybe humorous way would be like this: Politically perverse prophet purposefully pursued by God Prayerfully penitent prophet precisely protected by God Powerfully preaching prophet pointedly pushed by God Pitifully ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    3 Questions God Asked In Genesis

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 15, 2025
     | 483 views

    Throughout the Bible, God asks questions not because He lacks knowledge, but to provoke self-reflection and spiritual awakening.

    3 QUESTIONS GOD ASKED IN GENESIS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 3:9, Genesis 4:9, Genesis 21:17 Supporting Texts: Psalm 139:7-10, Matthew 22:39, Hebrews 4:16 INTRODUCTION: Throughout the Bible, God asks questions not because He lacks knowledge, but to provoke self-reflection and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God