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  • Robert Robb avatar

    The Gibeonite Deception Series

    Contributed by Robert Robb on Jul 22, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 41,123 views

    Foolish carnal reasoning that led to a wrong decision

    Study 12 Chapter 9 – The Gibeonites Introduction In our last study we were considering together the way in which Joshua and the people of God, having experienced a humiliating defeat at Ai, had returned to the place of defeat, re-engaged the enemy and gained a glorious victory over them. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Keeping Your Faith Alive Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 24,810 views

    In this introductory message, we’ll look at how this young church was started and we’ll focus on what the believers did to keep their walk with God fresh.

    Keeping Your Faith Alive Two country pastors were standing by the side of a highway holding up a sign that read, “The end is near! Turn around now before it’s too late!” The plan was to lift the sign up high and point to the words as cars came down the road. The first driver slowed down enough ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standing Firm In Trials Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 116 ratings
     | 36,943 views

    Persecution is promised to believers; therefore we should not be surprised when we encounter trials of various kinds. In the midst of difficulties, we must continue to increase in love for people as we anticipate the return of Christ.

    Standing Firm in Trials Here are a few breaking prayer needs that have been compiled by a ministry called “Open Doors.” (Taken from the Pastor’s Guide for the “International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church,” www.opendoorsusa.org). Vietnamese authorities recently arrested a pastor and held ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Refuge In A World At War

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 120 ratings
     | 10,631 views

    War tempts us to worry. But every Christ-follower can find a place of safety, a place of rest, a place of protection, a place of shelter… even in the thick of the battle.

    War tempts us to worry. On Wednesday evening, President Bush told our nation, “Now that conflict has come, the only way to limit its duration is to apply decisive force.” The president promised “a broad and concerted campaign” but warned that it “could be longer and more difficult than some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Then!

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,994 views

    Life maybe difficult as we follow Jesus, but then one day when we least expect it, God will grant us times of great blessing and peace.

    Then! Acts 9:31 Charles Haddon Spurgeon was born in 1834. Charles' father was a minister, so Charles was influenced by the Word of God from an early age. Charles was a bright boy. Even as a young boy in Essex he had been an avid reader, he read Pilgrim's Progress when he was only six years old - a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    One For All And All For One!

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 86 ratings
     | 11,484 views

    Stewardship sermon

    "One For All And All For One!" 2 Corinthians 8:1-7 During the months of May and June we spent four weeks seeking to gain a deeper understanding of "God’s Amazing Grace" and how the Lord has so freely showered every one of us with His abundant blessings. We learned that we were not born by mere ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Opposition To Godly Things

    Contributed by Scott Hippler on Aug 8, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,071 views

    Acts 4:1-4 What opposition have you encountered in your walk with with God? What was your response? God will bless your efforts!!!!

    Satan’s #1 tool to oppose us and to defeat us is the various forms of opposition that come at us in everyday life and especially when we are attempting something great for God. In those times of ministry, outreach and evangelism - Satan will pull out all of the stops to knock us off course, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Good Thing About Bad Things" Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Lindsay on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,935 views

    Perseverance thru trial is God’s primary means of maturing his children.

    “The Good Thing about Bad Things” James 1:1-4 I Introduction and Overview to the Letter of James In the foreward of his book, Inside Out, Larry Crabb writes this: “Modern Christianity, in dramatic reversal of its biblical form, promises to relieve the pain of living in a fallen world. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Heart Like Jonathan Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 13, 2001
    based on 188 ratings
     | 30,097 views

    First in a series of "Heart-to-Heart Talks on Relationships," this one about friendship

    HEART TALKS: A Heart Like Jonathan (Friendship) 1 Samuel 20 Long before there was a Batman and Robin, long before there was Calvin and Hobbes, long before there was Tom and Huck, Charlie Brown and Snoopy, Bert and Ernie, Ren and Stimpy, Beavis and Butthead, there were two friends whose ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Will We Return To The One We Have Forgotten?

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 14, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,598 views

    During times of prosperity it is so easy to forget about God, but He has not forgotten about us. Will we return to the One we have forgotten?

    Will We Return To The One We Have Forgotten? Hosea 4 A strange, but refreshing phenomenon is taking place in our country. If you watch the news, read the newspaper, or pick up copies of your favorite magazine at the grocery store then you are being bombarded with stories about faith, God, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Embarrassed At Christmas Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,900 views

    IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS (Part 2) If you and I are to keep from being embarrassed at Christmas, we need to learn to give in the same way God has given to us. Selfless giving follows God’s example. God hasn’t given us anything waiting

    INTRODUCTION: Have you ever been embarrassed a Christmas? Has you found yourself “red faced” and it wasn’t due to the cold? Unfortunately many of us have fallen into the commercial Christmas mentality and find ourselves overly self-conscious and uncomfortable if we receive an unexpected gift ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    That You May Know: Part 2

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000
    based on 56 ratings
     | 3,742 views

    God's love sets us free.

    "That You May Know: II" 1 John 5:18-21 Bobby grew up in a dysfunctional home. He saw things take place in his home while he was growing up that no child should ever see. Because of the decisions of his parents, chaos filled every corner of the home and drained any hope of stability or sanity ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Touched By An Angel, But Changed By The Lord!

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000
    based on 90 ratings
     | 5,051 views

    Jesus is far superior to the angels in every way.

    "Touched By An Angel, But Changed By The Lord!" Hebrews 1:4-14 There is a movement, a love fest that is sweeping our country. The infatuation, or love, however you wish to describe it has everything to do with the tender feelings and warm thoughts that we have when we think about angels. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Divided We Fall

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 151 ratings
     | 8,450 views

    Church conflict dishonors the Lord and can do great damage to people's souls

    RYAN: Oh, don't give me that, Andy! Anyone with half a brain knows that I am right. ANDY: Are you saying I am stupid? Listen, Ryan, you better take back what you said or I'll throw you halfway across the room! RYAN: Yeah? You and what army? ANDY: Don't get me mad, Ryan. These hands are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Theproblemwiththephariseeswhopouted,whinedaboutthepeoplewhopraisedwithpalms Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 135 ratings
     | 8,104 views

    This sermon compares and contrasts the Pharisees and the palm worshippers and encourages us all to not be like the Pharisees but to worship Jesus with enthusiasm like the palm worshippers.

    The Problem With the Pharisees Who Pouted and Whined About the People Who Praised With Palms Luke 19:28-48 April 13, 2003 (Palm Sunday) Intro: A. [Enthusiastic Worship, Citation: Per Nilsen, Burnsville, Minnesota] Per Nilson tells the story of Nisswa, Minnesota, where they hold the popular ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational