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  • Harold Laubach Jr avatar

    You Can't Take It With You Series

    Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on May 4, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,954 views

    Sermon on the Rich Farmer. Living for God, not for the world's definition of success. Luke 12:16-21

    The Famous Russian author Leo Tolstoy writes in one of his novels about a young man who owns a small farm in Russia. The farm is now his, because his father just died. With his father fresh in the ground at his feet, the young man begins to dream about expanding the farm, growing more crops and ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Family: The Lord Makes & Satan Takes Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 16, 2012
     | 8,392 views

    God created three institutions: The Family; The Church; and The Government. Satan attempts to disrupt each of these. This lesson is a reminder of the importance of the Family.

    1. Chuck Swindoll tells the story of a man who backed his bright, shiny new Cadillac out of the driveway and headed for the freeway on his daily commute to work downtown. He was busily shaving himself as he drove--a normal operation for him. I suppose he had his radio on, and he was listening to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Nehemiah’s Story Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 31, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,276 views

    Nehemiah gives us an example of what to do when we face disasters in this world and how at times God calls us to take a risk for the sake of others. Call on God then go to work!

    Series: BC Justice League Opening thoughts to the series - “BC justice league” – God’s biblical super heroes before Christ. Over the last few weeks we have been sharing the power of the story! We have been looking at how a person’s life can make a difference in the eternal realm of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    David Takes Jerusalem As His Capital Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 17, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 15,228 views

    David is first of all the Shepherd King. That is, he rules with humble loving-kindness, reflecting the love and grace of God, trusting him to bring the victories he needs. But secondly he’s, at the same time, a warrior king, using all the military prowess

    Saul’s son Ish-Bosheth is dead. David is now free to assume the kingship of all of the combined nation of Israel and Judah. The reason this has come about is that two of Ish-Bosheth’s own men have assassinated their king. You’ll find the story of this murder in 2 Sam 4, where David once again ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Precious Lord, Take My Hand

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 20, 2020
     | 8,504 views

    Jesus shows His true color in the Transfiguration

    2.23.20 Matthew 17:1-9 Six days later Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John the brother of James; and he led them up onto a high mountain by themselves. 2 There he was transfigured in front of them. His face was shining like the sun. His clothing became as white as the light. 3 Just then, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Take Courage- For You Must Also_____________________!

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 12, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,949 views

    What do we do when we do God's will and things don't work out the way we intend for them to work out?

    Take Courage, You Must Also_________________ 1 Samuel 23:7-18 Acts 16:6-10 Have you ever did something you felt led by the Lord to do and you believed you had a good motive for doing so, and it still seemed to blow up in your face? David had been running for his life trying to get away ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Take Time To Be Holy – Part 2

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 7, 2023
     | 1,151 views

    Be Holy, for I AM HOLY. How can we, who are of a sinful nature, be holy? GOD calls you to grow in Holiness and equips you to do so through HIS SPIRIT in every believer.

    2023.08.06. SERMON NOTES_TAKE TIME TO BE HOLY – PART 2 William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Be Holy, for I AM HOLY. How can we, who are of a sinful nature, be holy? GOD calls you to grow in Holiness and equips you to do so through HIS SPIRIT in every believer. Scriptures: Colossians 3:1-17, Titus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "take Courage. It Is I."

    Contributed by Les Buttolph on Aug 28, 2023
     | 1,245 views

    When the storms of life threaten, even overwhelm us, know that Jesus is there, and can save us.

    One very cold day, a farmer sees a bird lying on the path, half dead. He picks up the bird, cradles it in his hands, and blows his warm breath on it. The bird begins to revive, but the farmer has chores to do, and doesn’t have the time to nurse the bird to recovery. But he spots a fresh cow pile, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    The Battle For The Mind: Taking Thoughts Captive Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 16, 2025
     | 71 views

    You have around 6,000 thoughts per day. According to cognitive neuroscience, the average person generates 6,000+ thoughts daily. The question isn’t if you’re thinking—but what are you thinking? And more importantly, who is influencing those thoughts?

    The Battle for the Mind: Taking Thoughts Captive June 29, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Corinthians 10:5 INTRODUCTION: The Mind is a Mindfield You have around 6,000 thoughts per day. According to cognitive neuroscience, the average person generates 6,000+ thoughts ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Relationships, Hints For Husbands And Wives

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 2, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,625 views

    When men take their role as preist, the world will watch as the family grows in the grace of God. This action takes willingness and selflessness by both parties!

    Relationships! “Hints for Husbands and Wives.” Text: Ephesians 5:25-27 Doctor Gary Chapman says: “ Before I got married I dreamed how happy I was going to be. Six months after, I was… miserable- and so was my wife. I’d entered marriage with the attitude that I know how to have a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Doug Henry avatar

    Take Hold Of The Year Of The Lord's Favor

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 29, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,479 views

    A look at the fulfillment of the year of the Lord’s favor through the person of Jesus Christ and how we can take hold of it.

    Take Hold of the Year of the Lord’s Favor Luke 4:14-21 Chinese food is one of my favorites. Since this is so, I have been to quite a number of Chinese restaurants through the years. But, no matter how many restaurants you go to in any number of cities and states, you begin to notice some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Owen Bourgaize avatar

    Jerry-Builders, Beware ! Take Heed!

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Apr 21, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,567 views

    Christians are warned to "take heed; be careful" against the Dangers of Presumptuousness, Complacency and Compromise and to ensure that their life’s work will survive the fiery trial of the Judgement Seat of Christ.

    When I’m preparing a message I usually have a Bible concordance within easy reach. A little while ago, as I was turning to a word I wanted to follow up, my eyes fell on the phrase "take heed" and I was surprised to see how many references there were - over 50 ! This was clearly of some importance ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Take Up Your Cross Daily Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 28, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,730 views

    Being a disciple of Jesus is a matter of giving up that which is of little value in order to gain that which is of great value

    In the movie, “A Knight’s Tale”, the main character, a commoner named William Thatcher, travels to Paris to a cathedral to attempt to prove his love for a noblewoman named Jocelyn. But Jocelyn turns the tables on him by asking William to do something to prove his love for her that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    Take Heed How You Hear

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 2, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,819 views

    It is important how we come to church and hear! We often forget that listening to preaching is an act of worship but few really prepare their mind to hear the Word in a focused way.

    TAKE HEED HOW YOU HEAR TEXT: Hebrews 2:1-4 Hebrews 2:1-4 KJV Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. [2] For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Gaston avatar

    He Knows The Way I Take

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 15, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,984 views

    When you're in a terrible trial, these words of Job are like a balm of healing to a wounded soul. It reminds us of God's intimate knowledge of us, His love and His infinite care over our lives.

    HE KNOWS THE WAY I TAKE Job 23:8-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: When It Looks Bad 1. Teacher: "John, what's the matter? Why are you looking so upset?" John: "My dad is in police station and my mom is in hospital!" Teacher: "Oh you poor kid! Please go home!" 2. The principal happened to see John ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God