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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Taking It To The Mat Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 23, 2015
    based on 19 ratings
     | 26,615 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

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "Take The Mark"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 25, 2015
     | 8,641 views

    The Bible teaches us in Ezekiel we need a mark that identifies us as his. So God desires us to be marked this ash Wednesday as one of His.

    “Take The Mark” Ezekiel 9:1-11 (Ezekiel 9:4-6) "And the LORD said to him [one of the four cherubim], 'Go through the city, through Jerusalem, and put a mark [literally, "a tav"] upon the foreheads of the men who sigh and groan over all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Take It Now

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

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Give And Take Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 19, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,526 views

    In order to heal broken relationships, give to the relationship; don’t take from it and get all you need and more from God Himself.

    Pastor Van Morris, from Mt. Washington, Kentucky, tells the story of a married couple, who had a fight and ended up giving each other the silent treatment. A week into their uneasy silence, the man realized he needed his wife's help. In order to catch a flight to Chicago for a business meeting, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What Will It Take

    Contributed by Robert Tallent on Apr 6, 2018
     | 2,996 views

    A sermon about doubt

    Heb 11:6 But without faith [it is] impossible to please [him]: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and [that] he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. 1. You Need to make up your mind today, Who God is Josh 24:15 And if it seem evil unto you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give And Take Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 19, 2017
     | 5,338 views

    To maintain healthy relationships, don't take from the relationship; instead, work to give to that relationship.

    Three college freshman and three seniors were traveling home for Spring break. At the station, the three freshmen bought tickets for themselves and watched as the seniors bought just one ticket. “How are the three of you going to travel on only one ticket?” asked one of the freshmen. “Watch and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • James Snyder avatar

    It Takes A Fool

    Contributed by James Snyder on May 29, 2017
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    A fool is simply someone who acts independently of established authority.

    My grandfather’s favorite holiday was April 1. He would spend weeks and sometimes months planning some trick to fool somebody in the family or some friend of his. Nobody could outdo him in this area. The one I remember the most was pulled on his youngest daughter-in-law. She was as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    It Takes A Thief!

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 21, 2018
     | 7,062 views

    To catch a thief you have to think like a thief. What has the thief taken stolen from you? How can you stop him?

    It Takes A Thief I. Introduction ?The stars were Matt Johnston (who actually lived in Weatherford, OK for a period) and Jon Rainey. Both burglarized homes and businesses, including a police station and stealing Corvettes from a Miss America Pageant, as young men. In 2005, Discovery Channel ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Take Courage

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Jul 15, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,579 views

    We all have to face opposition, 'winds blowing against us', but with faith in Jesus and the courage that only the Holy Spirit can give, we can endure and come through the challenges victorious.

    Title: Take Courage! Text: Mark 6:45-52 The context is important here. Immediately before this section of Mark 6 we have verses 30-44 which record the time when Jesus fed 5000 men with only 5 loaves and 2 fish. The disciples had witnessed a great miracle, so why were they terrified ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Taking The Test Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,037 views

    What happens after you hear the words of Jesus? Is your life different? Today as we study Mark's gospel we see how the Lord gives the disciples an opportunity to test how much the words of Jesus became life in them.

    When I was 15 I took a course at high school in how to drive a car. Drivers Education featured movies, texts, and lectures. At no time during this course did we set foot inside of an actual vehicle. Later, I took driver’s training where we tried out our skills behind the wheel. All this was ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Take The Lead Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on May 30, 2011
     | 7,506 views

    the characteristics of a true disciple.

    Taking the Lead Acts 8:25-40 Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 29 May 23, 2011 Introduction A milestone was reached when Philip goes and presents the Gospel to a Gentile. Through this man, a high official in the court of the Ethiopian Queen, the Gospel would first penetrate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Taking A Stand Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,696 views

    If we are going to follow Jesus, we have to put him first above anything or anyone else.

    Taking A Stand Text: Acts 4:1-22 Introduction 1. Have you ever had to stand up for something you believe in? When we stand, it's normally because there is some sort of opposition facing us. So we have to muster up the courage and take action to stand against that opposition. 2. When I first ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rob Yanok avatar

    Take It Easy Series

    Contributed by Rob Yanok on Oct 5, 2013
     | 8,723 views

    We live in a very tense, uptight and fast paced world filled with hurry. We are frazzled, overwhelmed, & bewildered. Truth is we are addicted to noise. We need to know what it is like to Take it Easy

    Take it Easy Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” We live in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ian Hyde avatar

    Taking The Journey

    Contributed by Ian Hyde on Apr 1, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,327 views

    God’s call to take the journey to worship the newborn king isn’t just for those born to privilege, or those born in the church. It isn’t just for pastors, scholars, and religious leaders. No, God’s call to worship is for anyone who will listen.

    OPENING STORY An old king sat uncomfortably on his throne, fingernails dug into well-worn grooves in the wood as he waited nervously for the mysterious travelers to approach. All Jerusalem was abuzz with the rumors that these men were searching for a new heir which had just been born, yet neither ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • David Radcliff avatar

    Giving And Taking

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016
     | 4,176 views

    Elijah’s brook dried up. Why did the Lord allow this to happen? To teach him to trust in God and not in the brook. Remember, God is our refuge (our supply as well as the supplier), a very present help in time of trouble.

    GIVING AND TAKING I Kings 17:1-7 Elijah’s brook dried up. Why did the Lord allow this to happen? To teach him to trust in God and not in the brook. Remember, God is our refuge (our supply as well as the supplier), a very present help in time of trouble. (Psalm 46:1) I. GOD’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist