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  • Joel Pankow avatar

    All It Takes Is One

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 2, 2022
     | 2,673 views

    David stands up to Goliath and changes the whole course of the war. Jesus stands up to Satan as our substitute. All it takes is One.

    3.5.22 1 Samuel 17:4–49 (EHV) The Philistine would say, “I defy the ranks of Israel today! Give me a man, and we will fight each other!” 11 When Saul and all Israel heard those words of the Philistine, they lost their courage and were terrified. 32 David said to Saul, “Do not let anyone lose ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus, The True Faith Healer

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jan 31, 2015
     | 3,868 views

    We have to take a risk by reaching out to Jesus in faith for healing. Jesus can release us from our suffering and then use our story to encourage others.

    Have you ever wanted something so much that you were willing to do anything to get it? If so, you can appreciate what Jairus and the woman did in Mark 5:21-43.. Jairus was one of a group of key people who oversaw some of the administrative duties of local synagogues. He was not a priest. In this ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Judas The Coin Collector

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022
     | 1,703 views

    Sometimes we take life much too seriously. Life is to be taken seriously, but some folks are so serious they can not enjoy life.

    If we are going to enjoy life, we have to have a sense of humor. God has a sense of humor. I know some folks have the idea that God sits up in heaven and never cracks a smile. But I do not believe that, I sincerely believe God looks down upon what He has created and has the same kind of joy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take Your Turn PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 7, 2025
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    Gratitude transforms us when we respond to Jesus’ mercy with obedience and thanksgiving, drawing us closer to God and shaping our hearts through prayer.

    Some of us walked in today with weary hearts, carrying questions that don’t quiet down when the lights go out. Have you ever felt like those lepers in Scripture—near enough to hear hope, far enough to feel invisible? Maybe you’ve been standing “afar off,” waiting for a word, wondering if God still ...read more

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    It Takes All Kinds Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 28, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,589 views

    he Pharisees who were bent on controlling life through rules, tedium, and withholding grace stood in sharp contrast to the common people who flocked to Jesus.

    It Takes All Kinds (Mark 3:1-12) 1. Do you think of yourself as a rational, reasonable thinker, or an emotional one? 2. Let me read this story from the AP: “The U.S. is simply abandoning tons of equipment because shipping it home would cost too much… Military planners have decided to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Burn The Ships!

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 28, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,801 views

    Are you ready to leave 2020 behind for good? As much as we'd like to cut COVID off and put it behind us, we won't be able to quite yet. But there are other things that we can break free from. But if we're going to do it the right way we'll need to burn the ships.

    BURN THE SHIPS As we get ready to go into 2021, I'm sure everyone is ready to leave 2020 behind for good. Unfortunately, 2021 doesn't look like it's going to be much of a fresh start; we're still dealing with COVID in a major way. So it looks like we won't be able to get rid of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is Jesus Your Teacher? Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,292 views

    If a fully trained student is like his teacher, we need to seriously consider who we allow to hold that position in our life and in our children’s lives.

    In this part of Luke’s gospel we see how Jesus began to get into trouble with the religious leaders. Chapter 5 tells us how he touches a leper and later announces to a man that his sins are forgiven, then he demonstrates his authority to forgive by healing the man. He doesn’t fast like he’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Take A Risk Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,896 views

    As we consider the risks in following Christ, we need to acknowledge that He is the Christ headed for the cross; therefore, it will cost to follow Him, but the risk is worth it, because being with Christ is the only way to live!

    A man named Fred inherited a huge land grant, but the will provided that he could choose land in either Chile or Brazil. He chose Brazil. Unhappily, if he had chosen Chile, he would have received his inheritance in land on which they had recently discovered uranium, gold and silver. But he chose ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Take Courage

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 28, 2002
    based on 234 ratings
     | 21,698 views

    This text is all about contrary winds - really opposition; those things that come into our lives and make us wonder if we will EVER get anything accomplished.

    This text is all about contrary winds - really opposition; those things that come into our lives and make us wonder if we will EVER get anything accomplished. What kinds of contrary winds did Jesus face? Mark’s gospel (v.1) tells us that Jesus had just been rejected in his home town, Nazareth. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dana Visneskie avatar

    Take Courage

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Sep 18, 2005
    based on 47 ratings
     | 11,150 views

    A message on faith and how to grow in our faith with God. I give 4 points that will help people grow in there faith and understanding of God, Enjoy!

    Title: Take Courage! Text: Mark 6:45-52 Using Dan 3 and the 3 Hebrew Children Pray!!! • Introduction: - What is Faith? - Faith is the radar that guides the ship into port when the person can’t see. - Faith is described this way by one person: Trusting commitment of one person to another, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Take It Now

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 5, 2015
    based on 14 ratings
     | 41,337 views

    Every thing that God has promised you waits for the claim of faith to take possession.

    Que Sera Sera How many have heard that song? It was a song made popular by Doris Day There was a Doris Day Show that came on with her beautiful voice singing that song. Que Sera Sera (It means) Whatever will be will be (The song says (The futures not ours to see Que Sera Sera). This song ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joel Preston avatar

    Whatever It Takes Series

    Contributed by Joel Preston on Mar 22, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,961 views

    The greatest need in our ever increasingly needy world is for Christians & Churches to make a difference in the lives of people. The mission of the church is for each of us to find our way into lives of hurting people & introduce them to the sufficiency o

    The Gospel of Mark #4 – “Whatever it Takes!” Mark 2:1-12 Intro – 1. ILL – Down on his luck, British writer Michael Arlen went to New York in 1944. To drown his sorrows he paid a visit to the famous restaurant “21.” In the lobby, he ran into film producer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Take Courage. Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Jul 14, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,103 views

    A sermon that takes heart from the teaching of Hebrews chapter 5. It shows how this chapter can increase our courage.

    It wasn’t an easy task. The best runners in the world were there - world record holder Roger Moens, Ernie Cunliffe, George Kerr, Christian Waegli, Istvan Rozsavoelgyi, Jerry Siebert, Bulyshev, Balke, Murphy, Matuschewski, Schmidt. Any one of these could be the winner. High up in the pressbox ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Stephen Carter avatar

    Taking On The Storms

    Contributed by Stephen Carter on Aug 3, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 10,888 views

    "Going to the other side" of faith and Taking on the Storms!

    “Taking on the Storm” Mark 4:35-41 Background: Probably for the sake of privacy and relaxation, Jesus proposed a trip across the lake of Galilee. With the vividness so characteristic of our author, Mark gives a graphic account of the stilling of the storm (4:35-41) and of the freeing of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Taking It To The Mat Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 23, 2015
    based on 19 ratings
     | 26,789 views

    How do we defeat Satan? It appears we do it by (as a Church) beating down the gates of Hell. But how exactly do that, and what is the objective in beating down those gates?

    When Joe Louis was in his prime he fought "Two-Ton" Tony Galento. Louis was favored to win because 2 Ton Tony loved to fight… but he hated to train. At the first part of the fight, Galento threw his Sunday punch and sent Louis sprawling to the mat. Louis was more surprised than hurt and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ