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  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    David Went Down Into The Hold

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jul 30, 2018
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    When David was anointed king the Philistines came after him. His response was to go down into the hold, get a word from God and then deal with the situation. There is a going down that is actually a going up and going forward.

    David Went Down Into The Hold PPT 1 Title PPT 2-6 text 2 Samuel 5:17 But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the hold. 2 Samuel 5:18 The Philistines also came and spread ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Crossing The Kidron Valley

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Sep 7, 2020
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    David’s heart was broken as a result betrayal. As he ran out of Jerusalem, he walked across the Kidron valley. Have you been betrayed? How do you move forward after a betrayal?

    CROSSING THE KIDRON VALLEY "13 Now a messenger came to David, saying, “The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom.” 14 So David said to all his servants who were with him at Jerusalem, “Arise, and let us flee, or we shall not escape from Absalom. Make haste to depart, lest he overtake ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Groaning For Glory Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 3, 2025
     | 939 views

    If you want the confidence to move forward in times of trouble, see the unseen. Specifically, see your future body, your future home, and your future reward as you live your life to please the Lord.

    Note: put a $20-bill up your sleeve for later use. In The Polar Express, a boy, who has his doubts, boards a magical train on Christmas Eve, which is headed for the North Pole. As the train ascends a particularly steep hill, the boy, a girl, and the conductor are climbing from the top of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Genealogy And Birth Of Jesus Christ - Matthew 1 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 10, 2025
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    Matthew presents the Genealogy of JESUS CHRIST and brings forward the prophecies of the Hebrew Scriptures into fulfillment by JESUS CHRIST, our Immanuel, our GOD WITH US. So begins the journey through Matthew’s account for Christ.

    2025.01.05.Sermon Notes. Matthew 1. The Genealogy and Birth of JESUS CHRIST William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Romans 1:16, Matthew 1:1-25, Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 12:3, Genesis 22:18, Galatians 3:16, 1 Samuel 16:7, 1 Samuel 16:13, 2 Samuel 7:12-16, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Ezekiel 36:24-31, Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God’s Hand In The Critical Moment Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 19, 2025
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    There are moments in life when we face challenges that seem insurmountable—critical moments where the outcome seems uncertain and the path forward unclear. However, it is in these very moments that God’s hand of deliverance is most evident.

    Title: GOD’S HAND IN THE CRITICAL MOMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 14:21-22 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 46:1, Daniel 3:16-18 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life when we face challenges that seem insurmountable—critical moments where the outcome seems uncertain and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Challenge: The Crushing Brings Out The Sweet Fragrance.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 25, 2025
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    Two men were walking 7 miles, they were so hurt and discouraged. Their dreams were crushed... God's plan is to lift up your head and stay focused not on the past... but to dream forward.

    THE CHALLENGE: THE CRUSHING BRINGS OUT THE SWEETEST FRAGRANCE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) TODAY WILL BE A MEMORY TOMORROW. WHAT ARE YOU BUILDING? HOW DO YOU WAKE UP? Someone tied their shoes this morning. The undertaker will untie them. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Be An Encourager. Hebrews 10

    Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 4, 2022
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    Our time here on earth is limited and we must strive forward to lead people to reach out to others being and encourager. The call is neverending and it is what we need to do on the planet we call home.

    Be an Encourager. Hebrews 10 Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    What Is The Spirit Of Christmas? (3 Ways To Stop, 4 Ways To Promote The Spirit Of Christmas).

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 21, 2022
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    The Spirit of Christmas moves forward motive free. One purpose and one agenda, Worship the King! I want to give you 3 ways to stop the spirit of Christmas. 4 ways to promote the spirit of Christmas.

    What Is The Spirit Of Christmas? Matthew 2:7-12NKJV The Spirit of Christmas moves forward motive free. One purpose and one agenda, Worship the King! From the very beginning of Matthew 2, we will read case and point, Herod had an agenda, “Find Jesus and destroy Him; Destroy a baby! (Satan ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go! And Make The Most Of Every Opportunity - Ephesians 5:15-16 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 3, 2025
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     | 478 views

    Time keeps moving forward. Opportunities arrive… and disappear. What if I told you that God is calling you to not just watch life go by, but to follow His will, His purpose, and His timing?

    ‘Go! And Make the Most of Every Opportunity’ Introduction: Imagine this with me: you’re standing on a railway platform. The train is coming, it slows, the doors open. You have seconds to step on… but you hesitate. And then—just like that—the doors close, the train pulls away, and the opportunity ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 52 - God's Perfect Timing Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 19, 2025
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     | 204 views

    Often the plans of God may not be obvious to us, but as we move forward with faith, those plans of God will unfold perfectly in His time. May we trust God to make everything beautiful in His time.

    For today’s meditation I want to read Micah 5:2, The LORD says, "Bethlehem Ephrathah, you are one of the smallest towns in Judah, but out of you I will bring a ruler for Israel, whose family line goes back to ancient times." (GNB) The birth of the Lord Jesus in the little town of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Never Give Up Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 23, 2016
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     | 21,120 views

    In Hebrews 12:1–3. we see various aspects of the race, as they are compared to the faithful life in Christ. Christ calls us to 1) Race Freely (Hebrews 12:1), 2) Race Focused (Hebrews 12:2), and 3) Race to the Finish (Hebrews 12:3)

    In the ancient Isthmian games of Greece, a pedestal stood at the finish line, and on it hung a wreath—the winner’s prize. No one runs a race without some expectation of reward. The reward may be nothing more than a ribbon or a trophy or a wreath of leaves. It may be a prize worth a ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Journey To Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 4, 2010
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     | 7,523 views

    In the Journey to Jerusalem, we can see: 1)The Determination Executed (Luke 9:51-53), 2) The Discipleship Error (Luke 9:54-56), and finally: 3) The Diversion Excuse (Luke 9:57-62)

    The Journey of the Sri Lankan’s aboard the MV Sun Sea, now that they are being processed in Canada, continues to be an eventful one. Whether it is because they are of a particular ethnic group, a possible terrorists threat or seen a free-loaders, they have faced much public rejection and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Philadelphia: Que Sera Or Carpe Diem? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 5, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 8,509 views

    It’s hard to go forward if we continually look back. God puts before us an open door of opportunity, but we must know that we are capable of good, and we must know our identities.

    Well, let’s get this over with. New Year’s resolutions: how many of you made New Year’s resolutions? Now how many of us have already broken at least one resolution? Come on, hands up, confession is good for the soul. How many have already, five days into the new year, broken at least ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Is Over! Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jun 6, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 10,242 views

    God is looking forward to your arrival to be with Him. Eternity is your destiny and heaven is your home. Since you are going home, let me tell three things you need to know about going home.

    In was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour, for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit.” When He had said this, He breathed His last. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Church With Great Vision

    Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Sep 30, 2010
    based on 18 ratings
     | 20,149 views

    The VISIONARY CHUCH meets the needs of the present and is always looking forward. This church believes that the best is yet to come. The Visionary Church invest all they have today so that they can be all that God wants them to be tomorrow. The VISI

    A CHURH WITH GREAT VISION INTRO: What is a great church? Some like a big church, some a small church. Some like a country church, some a city church…I’ve been in both. I’m glad we have all types around here and all are welcome! You might be in a country church if: The Call to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church