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  • Troy Campbell avatar

    David's Cave - Five Keys To Victory 2 Of 4 Series

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Apr 5, 2016
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     | 10,010 views

    David overcame every obstacle put in his way. He went into a cave discouraged but came out as a mighty army.

    Title: How To Behave In A Cave – 3 “David’s Cave – Five Keys to Victory – 2” Text: I Samuel 22:1 Last week I started a very powerful series on “How to Behave in a Cave.” I know that many people were touched by the power of the Holy Ghost ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Elijah's Cave Series

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Apr 5, 2016
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     | 26,900 views

    Learn how to come out of our trials victorious.

    Title: How To Behave In A Cave – 8 “Elijah’s Cave” Text: I Kings 19:1-9 Some things can attack you and push you so far into a cave that you can’t even see the impact of your life anymore. You don’t feel like your doing much of anything. So often we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Did You Doubt?

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 7, 2012
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     | 5,888 views

    We must keep our eyes on Jesus, no matter the circumstances.

    Why Did You Doubt? October 1, 2008 Wednesday Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must keep our eyes on Jesus, no matter the circumstances. Focus Passage: Matthew 14:25-31 I. THE LORD BROUGHT THEM THERE II. JESUS PRAYED FOR HIS FOLLOWERS III. THE LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Nevertheless Of His Coming Back Series

    Contributed by Steve Wilson on Mar 8, 2016
     | 5,034 views

    This is the fifth sermon in a series about Jesus being The Great Nevertheless. He keeps wonderfully surprising us. Using the Lord’s "nevertheless" statement in the KJV we get a delightful glimpse of our awesome Savior.

    Introduction • Have you ever been in a courtroom? Certainly we all have through the aide of TV – Perry Mason, Judge Judy, and Court TV. • Many of us have actually served on a jury. If you have, did you take your work serious? • Anybody enjoy jury duty? Was it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Can Endure The Day When He Comes? The One Who Sees Himself As He Is, And The One Who Sees The Lord As He Is.

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 3, 2021
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    Malachi prepares us for the Final Coming, as he points for to John and Jesus, and shows us what Jesus does as the refiner of silver.

    12.5.21 Malachi 3:1–7 (EHV) 1 Look! I am sending my messenger! He will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly the Lord, whom you are seeking, will come to his temple! The Messenger of the Covenant, in whom you delight, will surely come, says the LORD of Armies. 2 But who can endure the day ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Testing Of Your Faith

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jun 14, 2025
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    Here I am! You know that’s something all of us need to learn, isn’t it? When the Lord calls, we immediately say, “Here I am.” That’s the language of obedience, “Here I am.”

    On May 29, 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary planted the British flag on the top of Mount Everest. He and his Sherpa guide, Tenzing Norgay were the first to conquer that mountain, and in doing so, they had climbed to the very top of the world because there is no mountain higher than Everest. Higher in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Strengthening Your Faith

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 3, 2025
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    Faith believes God’s Word, acts on His promise, and speaks to storms—moving from obedience to authority as trust matures in Christ.

    Introduction How can you sing “Victory in Jesus” the right way if you don’t have any? You’ve heard it—people smiling and clapping through the song, but if you could look inside, the victory light is barely flickering. Life has a way of testing whether the words we sing are the life we ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Go! And Trust His Faithfulness - 2 Thessalonians 3:3 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 24, 2025
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     | 776 views

    There is one truth that remains immovable: the Lord is faithful. And when you know that God is faithful, you can go—and trust Him completely.

    Go! And Trust His Faithfulness - 2 Thessalonians 3:3 Introduction We live in uncertain times, don’t we? The world feels shaky. Culture shifts, morals erode, truth is questioned, and people place their trust in fragile things. But there is one truth that remains immovable: the Lord is faithful. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What's In The Wilderness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024
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     | 1,635 views

    This sermon explores Jesus' wilderness experience, emphasizing trials as opportunities for spiritual growth and deepening faith, guided by God's wisdom and strength.

    Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters, to this sacred gathering where we seek to understand and embrace the profound wisdom of God's Word. Today, we're going to be looking at a passage that has a deep resonance with each of our lives, a passage that tells a tale of struggle, solitude, and spiritual ...read more

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    Walking By Faith Part 2: Faith That Overcomes Series

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Aug 18, 2023
     | 1,562 views

    How can true, Biblical faith help us, to not only "survive" this life in a sin-saturated world, but to thrive?

    Faith that Overcomes One of the points I tried to make especially clear in part one of this message is that the enemy of our souls is trying his best to persuade us to neglect or even abandon our faith in God. And, unfortunately, he’s been quite successful—especially so in the last decade or so. ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Will They Find Us Faithful?

    Contributed by Paul Davidson on Feb 8, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,770 views

    Will those who come after us find us faithful? We gain courage and resolution by remembering the lives and sacrifices of those who came before us. We must remember the fallen, resolve to be found faithful, and reflect on the finisher of our faith.

    WILL THEY FIND US FAITHFUL? Hebrews 11:1-12:4 (Bible quotes are from NKJV) INTRODUCTION As I was preparing the sermon for this Memorial Day weekend service, I decided to do a little research regarding this particular holiday. Let’s take a quick Memorial Day quiz to see how much you know about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Lesson Of Faith From A Faithful Mother Series

    Contributed by Larry Norman on May 10, 2002
    based on 269 ratings
     | 42,256 views

    Sin had ravaged this woman’s life and she came to Jesus in desparation, in adoration, and in humiliation.

    Series: Character Studies A Lesson in Faith From a Faithful Mother Matthew 15:21-28 Intro: When Robert Ingersoll the notorious skeptic, was in his heyday, two college students went to hear him lecture. As the walked down the street after the lecture, one said to the other, “Well, I guess he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The, Faithful Pattern, Of A Faithful God

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 25, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 8,133 views

    Year C. Fifth Sunday in Lent April 1st , 2001 Isaiah 43: 16-21

    Year C. Fifth Sunday in Lent April 1st , 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Isaiah 43: 16-21 Title: “The, faithful pattern, of a faithful God” This is a hymn-like prophecy of the return ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Moses Faith; A Self-Denying Faith Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,587 views

    Following Christ is not easy, not if a person is going to truly follow Him. Moses is a prime example of a man who gave up all that the world had to offer in order to follow God and His promises.

    Letting your Faith do the Walking Part 12 Moses Faith; A Self-Denying Faith Hebrews 11:24-28 Introduction Following Christ is not easy, not if a person is going to truly follow Him. Why? Because His call is contrary to what most people think. His call is a call to love, joy and peace, but it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bluemoon Faith Vs. Now Faith

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 7, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,876 views

    Faith is not optional. Faith must not be rare. Faith should be NOW... dreams, goals and purpose are hindered by lack. May we plant the seeds of expectation by enlarging the corners of FAITH!

    BLUE MOON FAITH? VS. NOW FAITH? GIVE GOD A CHANCE... Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: Matthew 23:37 --- how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not! Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God