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  • James May avatar

    Conquering Jericho

    Contributed by James May on Feb 10, 2010
    based on 26 ratings
     | 31,483 views

    The pattern for conquering the Jerichos in your life are found in Israel's victory. God will bring down those walls that separate us from the abundant life.

    Conquering Jericho Wednesday, February 10, 2010 By Pastor James May Joshua 6:1 Now Jericho was straitly shut up because of the children of Israel: none went out, and none came in. Joshua 6:2 And the LORD said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thine hand Jericho, and the king thereof, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Don't Have What It Takes

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jul 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,353 views

    We don’t have what it takes to live a Christian life. Only Jesus Christ living through us can do that.

    I can’t remember when I first learned John 3:16. It seems as if I grew up knowing this verse of Scripture. I heard about a lady who used to make her children memorize a verse of Scripture when they wanted something. One day her daughter said, "Momma, everything I have I have because of Scripture. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by John Visser on Jun 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,533 views

    Who has God placed in your life with whom you can share his love? At the end of the day, that is one practical test of the gift of the Holy Spirit in your life.

    THE GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Acts 2:38; Lev. 23:22 One of the institutions we have here in Belleville is the Gleaners Food Bank. It was started in 1986 by a number of city churches and is now run by an independent board out of its new location at 25 Wallbridge Crescent. Its mission statement is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Pain Won’t Last Forever Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 28, 2011
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     | 9,619 views

    Smyrna received no criticism from Christ, one of the only ones in Revelation 2-3. But they were going through terrible persecution. Jesus gives them comforting counsel and promises in Revelation 2:8-11.

    The Pain Won’t Last Forever Sermon 2 in the Series “You’ve Got Mail” Chuck Sligh July 31, 2022 For the PowerPoint for the sermon, write me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Revelation 2:8-11 – “And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Weathering The Storms Of Life Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 30, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,417 views

    We prepare to weather the storms of life by applying the words of Jesus in our everyday lives.

    In 1174 the Italian architect Bonnano Pisano began work on what would become his most famous project - a bell tower for the Cathedral of the city of Pisa. But after construction had progressed to the second floor several years later, the tower began to sink and tilt due to the fact that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go Fish

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 6, 2012
    based on 163 ratings
     | 49,622 views

    When we understand Jesus words, we will know that the Christian Church is the worlds largest fishing society. Our commission by Christ is to Go Fish! Redone January 2018

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Jonah 3:1-5,10; Psalm 62:6-14; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 and Mark 1:14-20. Today's Gospel Text ... Begins... by marking a transition ... from the ministry of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Generous Living And Giving Of Ourselves Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 1, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,806 views

    We are, as Christians and the Body of Christ, uniquely positioned to give ourselves to the glory of God and the good of others.

    Title: Generous Living and Giving of Ourselves Text: Romans 12:1-8 Thesis: We are uniquely positioned to generously give of ourselves for the glory of God and the good of others. We are on a Pathway to Congregational Vitality. We want to be a Healthy Missional Church. By Healthy we mean we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Humble Life Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 18, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,723 views

    What the humble life looks like.

    Introduction Humility is not a minister’s favorite subject. How can you exhort others to be humble with a clear conscience or presume to know what you are talking about? You would have to be humble; yet, believing yourself to be humble is not being humble. But if you are not humble, how ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Living With Order Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 18, 2012
     | 5,042 views

    What happens in our families infuences what happens in our culture. If ever there is a place for quality relationships, it's the family.

    “Building Quality Relationships: With Family - Living With Order in Your Home” Ephesians 6:1-4 If I asked you if you thought you could subscribe to the Communist Manifesto, you’d probably be inclined to say “No,” even if you didn’t know what it contained. And if ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Right Perspectives For Healing Division Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 29, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,360 views

    In 1 Corinthians 3, Paul answers two questions - what divides a church, and what brings unity.

    Introduction: A. How many of you know what this is a picture of? Right – the Leaning Tower of Pisa. 1. It is the freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa. 2. Construction began in 1173, and although the tower was intended to stand vertically straight, it began ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In The Trenches With Jesus

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,524 views

    Jesus does not invite us to watch him in the trenches of ministry, but to get in the trenches with him.

    Title: Into the Trenches with Jesus Text: Mark 8:31-38 Thesis: Jesus does not invite us to watch him in the trenches of ministry, but to get in the trenches with him. Introduction This week I read about a mid-50’s Parker Brothers board game called “Going to Jerusalem.” In this board game your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Predict: One Day You Will Stand Before The Seat Of Judgment Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 31, 2011
    based on 56 ratings
     | 30,108 views

    One person once observed: “If men will not understand the meaning of judgment, they will never come to understand the meaning of grace.” So, what is the "meaning of judgment"? And what does that tell us about "the meaning of grace"?

    OPEN: Several years ago, a Charlotte, North Carolina man, purchased a case of rare, very expensive cigars, insured them against ... get this ... fire. Before he had made a single payment on the policy, he smoked every last one of those 24 cigars... and then he filed a claim against the insurance ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Matthew Grise avatar

    Live Like You Believe Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Apr 17, 2009
    based on 27 ratings
     | 17,654 views

    Philippians 1:27-30. Scripture calls us to live lives worthy of the gospel by standing firm in unity, striving together for the faith, and suffering willingly for Christ.

    AGAIN I SAY REJOICE LIVE LIKE YOU BELIEVE PHILIPPIANS 1:27-30 INTRODUCTION - A famous actor was an after dinner speaker at a big fund raising function; and apparently he was well known for his voice because when he stood up to speak, he invited his audience to choose a poem for him to recite. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Short Takes In Scripture

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 17, 2008
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,138 views

    Our text gives us six short takes in scripture. 1- Be joyful 2- Pray continually 3- Give thanks 4- Build fire 5- Test everything

    INTRO.- Short takes. What is this? I assume it’s the idea of taking a short look at some subject. It could be a short or brief look at politics. No, we don’t want to go there because it seems that there is nothing short when it comes to politics; not speeches, not conventions, not debates, etc. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Raising Heroes For Christ

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 29, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,999 views

    Jesus Christ can turn our children into heroes, but we can help. Here’s what to do: 1. Sacrifice for them. 2. See their potential. 3. Steer them to Jesus.

    Raising Heroes for Christ John 6:1-35 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 10, 2012 (Adapted from sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church - Feb. 25, 2007) *George Washington is called the “Father” of our country, and rightly so. What a hero he was. Historian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist