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  • John Gaston avatar

    God Delights In Bad Odds

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 20, 2022
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    The more unlikely the situation (if we pray), the better God likes it. God likes to show His hand, but He won’t do it unless we step out and depend on Him to come through in order for us have success. God likes the “come-from-behind” position.

    GOD DELIGHTS IN BAD ODDS 1 Sam. 14:6-15,23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BOUDREAUX DUMPING TRASH 1. Boudreaux pulled over on the side of the highway and was dumping his trash beside the road. A policeman spotted him, turned around, got out and walked up to him. “Boudreaux, what do you think you’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Working Hours Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 30, 2023
     | 1,418 views

    Jesus emphasised the life on earth is a blessing. It’s a time bound. So, make use of it going beyond the boundaries of man made rules and regulations which are mere ideas not life changing.

    Theme: Working Hours Text: John 9:1-5   Greetings: Dearly beloved in Christ, Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! The Lord is good and His Love endures forever!   Introduction: Our thought for this month is on how to strike a balance between the working hours and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Ready To Give Up? Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024
     | 734 views

    this morning we look at the next three pieces of battle gear for believers as they stand firm against the schemes of Satan designed to destroy and eviscerate their Christian lives

    Background to passage: Spiritual warfare passage part 3, life being filled with the Spirit means taking up the armor to do spiritual warfare. Ephesians 6:10–20 ESV Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Enemy Tackling Skills

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 21, 2021
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    Who else can I quote as an example other than Nehemiah who was attacked on all sides, yet he planned strategies to be alert, vigilant, cautious, proactive and smart.

    When the enemy targets: Nehemiah 4:22 “At that time I also said to the people, "Let each man with his servant spend the night within Jerusalem so that they may be a guard for us by night and a laborer by day." Did you know the enemy targets to remove help, support, assistance, comfort, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Whole Armor Of God Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 23, 2021
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    A sermon for the Sundays after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 21

    August 22, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Ephesians 6:10-21 The Whole Armor of God Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Paul concludes his letter to the Christians in Ephesus with his parting wishes for them. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Armor We Wear Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 23, 2021
     | 2,562 views

    Based on Eph. 6:14-18 - Helps hearers understand the armor of God & its use.

    “THE ARMOR WE WEAR” Eph. 6:14-18 FBCF – 8/22/21 Jon Daniels INTRO - I'd like to begin this sermon by reading a prayer: “The dragon was enraged at the woman & went off to wage war against the rest of her offspring—those who keep God’s commands & hold fast their testimony about Jesus.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Put On God's Armor Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 12, 2021
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    Final message in this series instructs us to put on the WHOLE armor of God.

    Putting On God’s Armor Ephesians 6:10-18 November 14, 2021 Do you believe that satan is real? Yup, a week off and we come back hitting it hard. This is the last day of this series, and we need to get after it. And an advent plug . . . since I think I have a needed series for advent. It’s about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Digging

    Contributed by Robbie Parnell on Jul 6, 2024
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    It’s time to start digging again and open up the wells the enemy has stopped up.

    • Notice the last part of the verse: “when you shall search for me with all your heart” • Something that I always wanted as a child was a metal detector. Not a cheap one, but one that could really detect stuff deep in the ground. I could imagine hearing it going off really loud, grabbing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Food That Endures

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 5, 2024
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    A sermon for the season after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 18

    August 4, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 6:24-35; Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15 The Food that Endures Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures for eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Sometimes Be Inhospitable Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 20, 2024
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     | 679 views

    There are times when Christians can be inhospitable towards those who are seeking to deceive. Are we welcoming and giving credibility to those who are trying to make us question that Jesus is the Christ.

    You can listen to this sermon at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media 2 John 1-13 “Sometimes Be Inhospitable” A foundation interpretive principle of Scripture is that Scripture will never contradict Scripture. While this interpretive principle is always true … there are many occasions where ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Comprometerse A Escuchar La Voz De Dios

    Contributed by Louis J Locke on Sep 5, 2024
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     | 496 views

    Comprometerse A Escuchar La Voz De Dios

    Comprometerse a escuchar la voz de Dios I. ¿Cómo habla Dios a las personas…? 1. Históricamente, Dios habló directamente a muchos en el Antiguo Testamento, comenzando con Adán. 1. Las Escrituras muestran que Dios habló a otros, incluidos Noé, Abraham, Jacob, ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Devoted Or Distracted

    Contributed by Katherine Gilstrap on Sep 7, 2024
     | 1,078 views

    AN UNEXPECTED PROBLEM BECOMES A UNEXPECTED BLESSING

    Every day I drive the same highway to and from the office, and every day I see an alarming number of distracted drivers. Usually they’re talking on the phone or texting, but I have also seen people reading the newspaper, putting on makeup, and eating a bowl of cereal while trying to maneuver a ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Introduction To Psalms

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 2, 2024
     | 684 views

    Introduction to Psalms (Taught for a Sunday school class; material adapted from Ronnie Woolard, Professor at Mid Atlantic Christian University)

    HoHum: Philip Yancey wrote in How I learned to stop hating and start loving the Psalms: “People around me seemed to use the book as a spiritual medicine cabinet. “If you feel depressed, read Psalm 37.” If you health fails, try Psalm 121.” That approach never worked for me. Instead, I would ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Significance Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Peter Ceccardi on Oct 19, 2024
     | 994 views

    Sun Tzu, the renowned Chinese military strategist, once taught his troops the art of enforcing victory. "A victory," he said, "is not merely the winning of a battle, but the securing of its fruits. A general must not only defeat his enemy but also ensure that he cannot rise again.

    "Enforcing the Victory, Part 1: The Significance of the Cross" Introduction to the Series: A Tale of Two Victories Sun Tzu, the renowned Chinese military strategist, once taught his troops the art of enforcing victory. "A victory," he said, "is not merely the winning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    A Giver Of Gifts Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Oct 24, 2024
     | 483 views

    What’s a spiritual gift? The Holy Spirit at work in us in a particular way to glorify Jesus and to strengthen people.

    Church in the City – Chapter 12 A Giver of Gifts October 27, 2024 What’s a spiritual gift? The Holy Spirit at work in us in a particular way to glorify Jesus and to strengthen people. 1 Corinthians 12:1, 4-11 NIV “Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. 4 There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational