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  • Les Buttolph avatar

    "take Courage. It Is I."

    Contributed by Les Buttolph on Aug 28, 2023
     | 1,389 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

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    Divine Healing: Take The Devil To Court

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 14, 2023
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     | 1,922 views

    Our Enemy resists us receiving any of the benefits of Christ. We must go to Court with our Advocate, Jesus, who will present the Exhibits of His suffering to prove that we are heirs and benefactors. Then we can claim our own!

    DIVINE HEALING: TAKE THE DEVIL TO COURT Mt. 26:27-28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. During the years when Poland was still a communist bloc country, and the Christian church was still persecuted, it was very difficult for Christians to go to an underground church meeting. There were sentries stationed ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Don't Take The Bait

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 20, 2023
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     | 4,991 views

    This message is about our response to temptations and how the grace of God empowers us to overcome and not yield to them. It's a follow-up to my message "The Truth About Grace."

    Don’t Take The Bait! Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22; First Corinthians 10:13; James 1:13-16 In my message last week I told you that grace does not cover sin, that in fact what it does is empower us to walk away and reject sin. Grace empowers us to reject sin, not cover it up after we do it. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Nothing Is Going To Take My Song

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jan 5, 2025
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    One of the greatest revelations of David's life was the power of song. No one understood praise any better than David, and no one understood the power of a song like David. A song is more than words strung together to a tune. A song is a helper, a companion, and a weapon.

    Psalm 137:1-4 By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. [2] We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. [3] For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us required of us mirth, saying, Sing us one ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Take Heart In Trying Times Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 7, 2025
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    In this world you will have trouble. But if we know God and understand His love for us, we can have peace in Christ and take heart during trying times.

    How to Take Heart in Trying Times Text: John 16:25-33 Well, this morning, we’re returning to our study of John’s Gospel, and just to remind you all of what where we were… Let me give you a quick re-cap. In chapter 13, Jesus went to the upper room with His disciples, and they celebrated the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Takes Care Of His Own Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on May 2, 2020
     | 8,441 views

    God provides for those of us who are believers in Jesus Christ. God provides deliverance for us in this life and in the next. We who are believers in Jesus have everything that God promised in the last part of Obadiah.

    MESSAGES FROM THE PROPHETS: God Takes Care of His Own OBADIAH 1-21 #6weeksintheprophets INTRODUCTION… Good Things Come in Small Packages (p) There is a phrase that we use that is mostly true I think, “Good things come in small packages.” The phrase means that something does not need to be big ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Take The Bait

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 18, 2019
     | 5,220 views

    RUN AWAY FROM TEMPTATION

    Don’t take the bait 2 Timothy 2;22-24 Illus: two fish (Bass –Carp) One time there was two fish who were best friends. They we an odd couple, one was a high-strung bass the other a laid-back carp. One day they were swimming around talking about girl fish and enjoying each other’s company. Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What It Takes To Be A Soldier (Veterans Day)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022
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     | 7,492 views

    Many folks are ignorant about the national holidays this country has set aside for us to observe. Veterans day is one of them.

    If you ask some why we observe this day as a national holiday, they know it has something to do with the military, but they do not understand the significance of it. Illus: They remind me of a young man that took his girl friend to her first football game. They arrived at the game when the two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking Your Faith Through The Roof

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 14, 2022
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    Often we face obstructions which hinder us from getting what we need from the Lord. Unusual steps may have to be taken, but the Lord will answer faith with help & healing! Don't limit God or the way He may work!

    TAKING YOUR FAITH THROUGH THE ROOF Luke 5:17-26 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. An atheist had an old tree in his back yard. During a storm, the tree fell on his neighbor’s house. The atheist called his insurance company to see if it was covered. 2. The insurance agent was a Christian and knew that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    It May Take A Storm To Find God?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 31, 2023
     | 1,882 views

    Let us study Acts 27. The old preacher warning goes unheeded. There is a a terrible storm that has a hidden lesson about trusting God's plan.

    IT MAY TAKE A STORM TO FIND GOD’S PLAN… WE ARE GOING TO MAKE IT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) THE TARGET OF THE GOSPEL. Mark 16:15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. When I was teaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Take Time To Be Holy - Part 1

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 31, 2023
     | 1,102 views

    Be Holy, for I AM HOLY. How can we, who are of a sinful nature, be holy? Hint, it’s not about what we do, it’s what HE does IN us.

    2023.07.30 SERMON NOTES. TAKE TIME TO BE HOLY - PART 1 William Akehurst HSWC BIG IDEA: Be Holy, for I AM HOLY. How can we, who are of a sinful nature, be holy? Hint, it’s not about what we do, it’s what HE does IN us. Scriptures: Titus 3:5-7, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Romans 12:1-2 Titus 3:5-7 5 not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Take Time To Be Holy – Part 2

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 7, 2023
     | 1,224 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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    Taking Authority Over Your Words Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 8, 2023
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     | 3,183 views

    Before they speak, believers should asked themselves: Is what I’m about to say Good? Is it kind? Is it necessary? Believers should not speak until their words pass the test of those three questions. Handle your words with care!

    Sermon – Taking Authority Over Your Words Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32 “Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Take Time To Be Holy - Part 3

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 14, 2023
     | 1,336 views

    Be Holy, for I AM HOLY. When we experience the HOLY GOD, we see our shortcomings. It is only the HOLY LORD GOD that can make us to be HOLY. One Touch and we are made Whole, and Holy, and Ready for HIS Service. But it starts with us, being willing to surrender to HIM.

    2023.08.13. SERMON NOTES. Take Time to Be Holy. Pt 3 William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Be Holy, for I AM HOLY. When we experience the HOLY GOD, we see our shortcomings. It is only the HOLY LORD GOD that can make us to be HOLY. One Touch and we are made Whole, and Holy, and Ready for HIS Service. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Crossword Of Death: Take A Good Look At It

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 5, 2023
     | 685 views

    We take a good look at Jesus' death so we can die with dignity.

    4.7.23 Psalm 31:5 5 Into your hands I commit my spirit. You have redeemed me, O LORD, the God of truth. The Crossword of Death: Take a Good Look at It Today we come here to watch Jesus die. We planned our songs and our worship around it, carrying the cross through the church. Looking at ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran