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  • Eric Snyder avatar

    Enlarge Your Tent Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 4, 2002
    based on 257 ratings
     | 152,133 views

    First of a series called "Enlarge your Tent Based on Isaiah 54:1-4 I used a lot of Mike Slaughter’s material.

    Enlarge your tent, Isaiah 54:2 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ February 24, 2002 The man told his doctor that he wasn’t able to do all the things around the house that he used to do. When the examination was complete, he said, "Now, Doc, I can take it. Tell me in plain English ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith Fostered By A Flood

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 33 ratings
     | 4,616 views

    God is always faithful to His promises. The only hindrance to their fulfillment is our unbelief.

    Faith Fostered By A Flood Text: Joshua 4: 9 Intro: Most of us are fully aware of the events that preceded Israel’s arrival and encampment at the bank of the Jordan River prior to their entry into the Promised Land. They had just completed a forty-year trek through the wilderness, which was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Memorial Stones

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Jun 22, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 10,852 views

    A lesson from the Israelites crossing the Jordan River, and its relation to us in our lives for giving our lives fully to God, trusting for miracles, and trusting for Salvation.

    ?Memorial Stones? Stand & Read: Joshua 4:20-24 ?And those twelve stones which they had taken from the Jordan, Joshua set up at Gilgal. [21] And he said to the sons of Israel, "When your children ask their fathers in time to come, saying, ’What are these stones?’ [22] then you shall inform your ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Veterans Of War

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 10, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 11,462 views

    In the light of Veteran’s Day, we want to look at a grand old veteran of the faith, Enoch.

    VETERANS OF WAR Gen. 5:21-24 INTRO.- In Rom. 13:7 we are admonished to give honor to whom honor is due. Sometimes we wait until someone is gone to give them their due honor. Then it’s too late for them to appreciate our appreciation. ILL.- A Tisket, a Tasket, I’m Comin’ Outta the Casket! ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Driving On One-Way Streets Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Nov 14, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 7,157 views

    Learning how to become strong for the off-road times of life from 1 Timothy.

    September 14 & 15, 2002 2 Timothy 4:1-8 “Driving On One-Way Streets” Maybe you’ve heard of the busload of politicians who were driving down a country road when, all of a sudden, the bus ran off the road & crashed into a tree in an old farmer’s field. The old farmer, after seeing what happened, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas, A Time To Proclaim That Salvation Has Come Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 22 ratings
     | 20,193 views

    We have a saviour who is ready to help us - this is the story to tell at Christmas

    Luke 1:57-80 – Christmas, a time to proclaim that Salvation has come Introduction It was early one evening in the 1930’s when some elephant handlers in Burma heard the screams. They knew immediately that something was wrong. Running toward the sound they came to the banks of the River. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To The Ends Of The Earth

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008
     | 3,857 views

    Apostles, Pt. 23 (Final)

    TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH (MATTHEW 28:18-20) A story recounts the return of Jesus to heaven after His time on earth. He returned bearing the marks of His earthly pilgrimage with its cruel cross and shameful death. The angel Gabriel approached Him and said, “Master, You must have suffered terribly ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Pergamos: The Compromising Church

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 17, 2009
    based on 84 ratings
     | 34,627 views

    Like Pergamos, today’s church seems to keep only a moderate distance from the world, but both the world AND the church are moving downhill in tandem, and further away from Jesus. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Pergamos: The Compromising Church Rev. 2:12-17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Pergamos.html [map] Before 1974, there was a huge portion of land in the northern part of Australia that belonged to the superstitious Aborigines. That land was covered w/ green ants. The Aborigines believed that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faithfulness Brings Clear Vision

    Contributed by Stephen Noel on Apr 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,798 views

    Simple, though tougher to accomplish....Your Faithfulness will bring clear Vision for the individual and for the Church.

    Faithfulness brings clear Vision Have you ever considered how far faithfulness could take you? We show up at our jobs each day, not always seeing what our faithfulness is creating for our futures, but yet we intrinsically, (on the inside), know that it is building a stability, or a platform, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christian Enticement Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,730 views

    Pergamum is known as The Compromising Church. We will look at the strengths of this church / Subtle Seduction of this church / Standard for the church.

    Christian Enticement Revelation 2:12-17 12 "To the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These are the words of him who has the sharp, double-edged sword. 13 I know where you live-- where Satan has his throne. Yet you remain true to my name. You did not renounce your faith in me, even in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The 'finishing' Line Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Oct 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,506 views

    What’s God doing in your life? Do you know?

    Series Title: The Line in the Sand Message Title: The Finishing Line Scripture: Romans 6:15-23 The process of cabinet-making. or any wood crafting for that matter, is an interesting procedure to watch. First you draw up the plans for the piece of furniture or cabinet that you have in mind. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    David's Testimony Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,428 views

    In this sermon we observe David’s testimony of how God justifies and blesses sinners.

    Scripture In our series in Paul’s letter to the Romans we are learning about the good news of God. The apostle Paul is teaching us how unrighteous sinners come into a right relationship with a holy God. We are sinners by nature. We are rebels against God. We want to rule our own lives, and we ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Getting Ready Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Feb 25, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,621 views

    A yielded heart will take us through the river that leads to the Promised Land.

    COURAGEOUS LIVING P.4 Getting Ready Joshua 3 INTRODUCTION For every challenge that God gives us there will always be a corresponding obstacle to challenge our faith. As followers of Jesus it is imperative to identify the challenge, then make a choice. Will we move forward in faith and overcome the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Whole World Can't Be Wrong Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 31, 2015
     | 5,260 views

    The whole world can't be wrong - can it?

    “Cross Currents: The Whole World Can’t be Wrong” John 12:12-19; Col 4:2-18 I can’t imagine how he must have felt. I’d like to have been there. Joshua was the new leader of Israel. Imagine following the footsteps of Moses. That’s a tall order. I have a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Victory Over Fear, Joshua

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Apr 22, 2022
     | 6,235 views

    Victory over fear is a sermon based on the life of Joshua. This blog deals with how God guides us when we are fearful about our future.

    Follow us on: For more sermons: https://cityharvestag.com/sermons/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Thoughts and feelings are something that comes very naturally ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God