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    The Shield Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 4, 2011
     | 7,032 views

    We’re learning how to stand – how to stand firm. Today we will take up the shield of faith.

    “The Shield of Faith” OPEN: Today we are going to be talking about the shield of faith – one more piece to the full armor that God has given to each of each to enable us to do what? – to stand. More than that – we are to stand firm. We’re learning how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Getting Ready For The Harvest

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 8,482 views

    I talk about the reality of a great harvest of lost people coming to Christ--but it will take some effort on our part.

    Getting Ready for the Harvest August 10, 2002 As we approach our two-year anniversary I couldn’t help but praise God for what he has been doing here at NCC. I looked back through our records and was reminded about how lives have been touched here. Did you know since September 2000 to now we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Thirsts Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 27, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,647 views

    The thirst of Jesus on the cross reminds us that Jesus is human - which makes Him eligible to take our place and our punishment.

    Message John 19:28 I Thirst Talk about the effect of the drought in Australia We understand what happens when you remove water from the land. We have this vast land called the outback. Beautiful yet it can be deadly. Move on to drought in other nations. Everyone in Australia has relatively easy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    1 Kings 3 - Solomon's Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Sam Cheung on Aug 3, 2021
     | 4,862 views

    Taking a deep look at 1 Kings 3 and the lessons we learn from King Solomon's request for Wisdom

    Passage Read. Pray One day, three men were leaving their office to go on a lunch break. They somehow stumbled on a genie who offered them a wish each. The first immediately said, “I wish I was lying on a beach in Bali with a drink in my hand”, and poof, he was there. The second, seeing the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rejoice, For Today Is The Day Of Salvation!

    Contributed by David Richardson on Jul 14, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 14,563 views

    At just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. The sacrifice of Jesus enables God to once more look upon man and to hold out His heart and hands to man and say "Come, now is the day of salvation."

    Title: Rejoice, for Today is the Day of Salvation! Scripture: Romans 5:1-8 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Go Forward: The Exodus Path Of The Christian Life

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 29, 2025
     | 139 views

    The Exodus story holds a mirror up to us and reminds us that we all tend to default to our learned anxious reactivity when challenged. In the Exodus, God shows us that if we will trust him and move forward, we will inherit the promises of God.

    Exodus 14:15, “The LORD said to Moses, ‘Why are you crying out to Me? Tell the Israelites to go forward.’” (CSB) Introduction: Breaking the Sound Barrier In 1947, test pilot Chuck Yeager prepared for another attempt at breaking the sound barrier. Most pilots believed it was impossible—planes ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    First Christmas Risktakers

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
     | 487 views

    Risk taking is an essential ingredient in ministry for the Kingdom of God. Most Bible heroes were risk takers. Jesus was a risk taker too.

    Opening illustration: Christian villagers in a rural district of India’s Maharashtra state have been told that one church will be closed down every week because they have been “destroying” local tradition and culture by “luring” others to convert to Christianity. Some Christians have also been told ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Overcome Intimidation

    Contributed by Karen Buck on May 24, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 29,263 views

    Intimidation is holding many Christians back not just being who God wants them to be, but also doing what He wants them to do at their church and in their normal day lives. It paralyzes them in the realm of the spirit. It causes them to compromise what

    The Oxford English Dictionary defines intimidation as: to render timid; to inspire fear; to discourage; or, suppress by threatening. Like other strongholds people battle intimidations, however most do not confront the source of it or even realize that there is actually a source. Some battle ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If You Can't Stand The Heat... Series

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jan 19, 2001
    based on 109 ratings
     | 7,074 views

    Given in a young adult’s prison, this sermon challenges the temptation to violence and intimidation and take the braver option: to walk away and come to Christ

    Given at HM Prison Moorland, Doncaster, 27th August 2000 In the name of the +Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. You have probably heard the saying “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen”. Now, this is not a reference to the way I cook, but if you like things done crispy on ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    On-Again...off-Again

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 17, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,442 views

    Christians need to change their hearts and work towards taking the wicked desires out of their lives while adding the things of God to their lives.

    Col. 3:1-17 - 1Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits at God’s right hand in the place of honor and power. 2Let heaven fill your thoughts. Do not think only about things down here on earth. 3For you died when Christ died, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Shared Leadership

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on May 27, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,113 views

    This sermon takes a look at the advice Moses’ Father-in-Law Jethro gave him and how it applies to church leadership today.

    Title: Shared Ministry Text: Exodus 18:13-27 Date: 5/27/07 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: Next Sunday we will be electing 3 new Deacons. Deacons serve a very important role here at Sulphur Spring Baptist Church. I consider the Deacons of this church to be my Partners ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Always Time To Start Over

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 26, 2008
    based on 38 ratings
     | 15,855 views

    Our lives are full of changes, mostly because of reactions to problems. We need to take the Initiative and turn setbacks into stepping stones

    It’s Always Time to Start Over Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 A Time for Everything 1.There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: 2.a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, 3.a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Radical Love!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 14, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 18,526 views

    Your faith, what you have been taught, what you believe about God & His will for your life, makes all the difference in the way you act, in the values you hold dear, & in the standards that guide your life.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2019) TEXT: Matthew 5:38-41; Luke 23:34 A. Fifty-two years ago Ethel & I became acquainted with Dr. Vijai & Pushpa Lall of India. The story of their family’s introduction to Christianity & their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Parable Of The Mustard Seed

    Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015
     | 5,286 views

    To get a better understanding of what this story teaches, I am going to take this apple, cut it open, and take out the seeds. There are five seeds in my apple. Now, imagine that we planted these seeds and each grew into an apple tree. How many apples do you think each tree might grow/produce?

    Parable of the Mustard Seed Mark 4:30-32 Living Bible (TLB) 30 Jesus asked, “How can I describe the Kingdom of God? What story shall I use to illustrate it? 31-32. It is like a tiny mustard seed! Though this is one of the smallest of seeds, yet it grows to become one of the largest of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Prevent From Being Smacked By A 2x4!

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,731 views

    So many people say to us,"Don’t judge me!" But as believers in Christ it is our responsibility to hold other believers accountably to their actions, but we must make sure we ouselves are walking in obedience with Christ before we judge others.

    HOW TO PREVENT FROM BEING SMACKED BY A 2X4! 15"If your brother sins against you,[b] go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. 16But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ’every matter may be established by ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan