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  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Spiritual Battle

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 15, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 11,219 views

    To win the battle, you must: 1. Understand the reality of evil. 2. You must be prepared for battle. 3. You must be strengthened by prayer.

    Neville Chamberlain was known for his policy of appeasement. As the prime minister of Britain before World War II, he knew that the country was still weary from the first World War, and wanted to avoid a European war at all costs. The problem was that at the same time Hitler was planning to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    It's In Your Blood

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 1, 2002
    based on 127 ratings
     | 14,650 views

    All that a Christian is and does is due to the fact that the Holy Spirit brings him to faith and works in him.

    May 5, 2002 John 14:15-21 It’s In Your Blood “If you love me, you will obey what I command. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Two Seas

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 15,127 views

    A message about the grace of giving

    The Two Seas Text: Proverbs 11:24-25 There were two seas that dominated the land of Jesus, the land where he was born and grew up, the land in which he lived and ministered, the land which some today call Israel, and others call Palestine. One of these two great bodies of water, filled ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What To Do In Your Hour Of Need Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,454 views

    The record of Jesus’ seven statements from the cross are not just recorded as historical fact it is given to us to apply to our present moment…”

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 66 “What To Do In Your Hour of Need!” [Christ’s Seven Statements from the Cross] “The final statements of even the most ordinary people have a way of fixing themselves firmly in the memories of those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Shrewd Are We?

    Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Sep 24, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,097 views

    Jesus calls his disciples to be shrewd

    HOW SHREWD ARE WE? Congregational Participation Question: How would you define the word “shrewd”? Can you think of something that you or someone else did that would qualify to be called “shrewd?” Here are some definitions from the dictionaries: Cambridge: possessing or based on clear ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Knowing God - #4 - He Is Able Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 5, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,482 views

    Sixth message in a series on the attributes of God and how we are to reflect them. This message deals with God’s power and how we can trust Him.

    KNOWING GOD - #4 He is Able Various Scriptures Introduction I’ve got a good feeling about this message today. I’ve been looking forward to this all week. As you know, we have been looking at the attributes or character qualities of God. We have looked at His love, His glory, His compassion, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Survivor 3: How To Survive The Failure Of Sin Series

    Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Sep 30, 2002
    based on 358 ratings
     | 27,662 views

    The third message in my SURVIVOR series, showing how we can receive forgiveness and restoration when we sin (09-29-2002).

    Opening Illustration Two Kentucky horse racing stable owners had developed a keen rivalry. Each spring they both entered a horse in a local steeplechase. One of them thought that having a professional rider might give his horse an edge in the race, so he hired a hot-shot jockey. Well, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Sense Out Of Babel

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 114 ratings
     | 25,801 views

    Push aside the spirit of Babel, and declare your dependence upon the Lord

    I don’t know if you realize it or not, but every one in this room is part of a minority group. Less than 10% of the people in the world speak English. Estimates are that just under 500 million people on planet earth are English speakers, while over twice that many speak Mandarin Chinese. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Power For Our Generation Series

    Contributed by Mark Pfeiler on Oct 30, 2000
    based on 101 ratings
     | 10,374 views

    God’s power can help our generation by making us complete and whole.

    Dayspring _96 2 Monday Night "Every generation has a story to tell, of the rise and fall of people and the times they know so well. Won’t you Lord please help them that my generation sees there is hope for our tomorrow looking back at Calvary." This generation know as the "X" Generation, also ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Fresh Touch From God Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 27, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,611 views

    The Christmas Touch - part 3 Lessons learned from the shepherds.

    Advent: This morning our journey to Bethlehem continues. The season surrounds us and the pace quickens as we count down the final days to Christmas. Amidst the hustle and bustle we sometimes suffer from tunnel vision. We’ll wake up one day and realize Christmas has come and gone and we missed what ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Apple Of God's Eye Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 5, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 11,915 views

    Moses, Pt. 5 of 15

    THE APPLE OF GOD’S EYE (EXODUS 14:1-31) In a survey of four- to eight-year olds, kids share their views on love: “When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn’t bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Peacemakers Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Mar 28, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 10,208 views

    The Beatitudes: Building Blocks to be Like Jesus #7

    Does any one remember Larry, Curly and Mo, perhaps better known as “The Three Stooges?” These three pioneers of TV comedy would make many folks laugh at their crazy antics and mischievous tricks. Bonking heads together, fingers poked in the eyes, pliers twisting the nose, or a slap to the face ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    The Power Of One

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 12, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 4,608 views

    One person can work tremendous damage; can one person also create great positive change? She/he can if empowered by the One, who is teacher, forgiver, and conqueror of death.

    The other day, my son was visiting his fiancee, and heard a noise outside. It sounded a bit like thunder. So he went out to investigate. There he found a mess. The fellow who lives across the parking lot from Jackie had come home after an evening of “celebrating”, and was driving, if you call ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Running Into The Wall

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 20, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,973 views

    Now is the time to believe in Jesus.

    RUNNING INTO THE WALL John 12:27-50 S: Jesus Th: Believing in Jesus Pr: NOW IS THE TIME TO BELIEVE IN JESUS. ?: How? How do we connect with belief? KW: Issues TS: We will find in our study of John 12:27-50 three issues that we approach in order to connect with belief. The _____ issue ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    There Is No Substitute

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 8, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 7,541 views

    Mothers’ Day sermon: We need the structure of the home, for there is no substitute for moral living, which means there is no substitute for authentic religious teaching, which in turn means there is no substitute for responsible parenting.

    Lord, help the poor soul who serves as a substitute teacher. When I was a schoolboy and our teacher had to be away, we plotted what we were going to do to that substitute. There was something about the idea that we would have her for only one or two days and would likely never see her again. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist