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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    In The Desperation Comes A Determination

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 28, 2016
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     | 5,550 views

    Have you ever fallen INTO THE DESPERATION, UNEXPECTED NEED, AND THERE GROWS A DETERMINATION, WE SHALL ARISE AND SEE THE PLAN OF GOD DEVELOP --- KEEP KNOCKING !

    I HAVE NOTHING --- THE PLACE OF UNEXPECTED NEEDS... IN THE DESPERATION COMES A DETERMINATION THE THE IMPOSSIBLE NEEDS WILL BE SOLVED... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Mark 13:33 Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is. We walk in perilous times, danger ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When God Sends Uncommon Helpers Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 11, 2025
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    This sermon emphasises God’s ability to provide help through unexpected people and encourages believers to remain spiritually sensitive and positioned for divine assistance.

    WHEN GOD SENDS UNCOMMON HELPERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 17:9-16 "Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which belongeth to Zidon, and dwell there: behold, I have commanded a widow woman there to sustain thee." (1 Kings 17:9) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 45:1-3, Exodus 17:12-13, 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Faith With Muscles

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 19, 2010
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     | 2,736 views

    The 11th chapter of Hebrews is a moving account of faithful OT saints. Chapter 11 has been given the title “Heroes of faith.” They all attest to the value of living by faith. Now, these faith heroes compose “the cloud of witnesses of Hebrews 12, who give

    Faith With Muscles Hebrews 11: 1-2, 35-40 1 Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see. 2 Through their faith, the people in days of old earned a good reputation. 35 Women received their loved ones back again from death. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Scott Spencer avatar

    How Would You React?

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jul 9, 2014
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     | 4,671 views

    When things get difficult, how do you react? Keeping a cool head is relatively easy whenever things are going smoothly. But what happens when the unexpected occurs?

    How would you react? Mark 14:10-11, 27-31, 43-47, 66-72 10. Then Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve, went off to the chief priests in order to betray Him to them. 11. They were glad when they heard this, and promised to give him money. And he began seeking how to betray Him at an ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    The Amercian Soldier!

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Sep 15, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,942 views

    This sermon was preached at a service in honor of Todd Cherry, a young member of our church who was being sent to Iraq. It looks at what being a hero and a patriot means.

    We throw around the term hero far to often these days. If a man can outrun a defender to score a touchdown, or if a person can slam dunk the ball we call them a hero. If a person can get on the big screen and pretend to do something great, we call them a hero. We have so belittled the term that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    Don't Walk Away From An Answered Prayer

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 12, 2022
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    We tend to pray for the salvation of someone we know, or for a job, or for the return of the LORD, or some other issue, and He answers it in a way that either we don't expect or like. Let's not forget that God is in charge. His will overrides our ideals.

    I want to share with you an insight that the LORD impressed upon me pertaining to prayer and how the LORD graciously answers our petitions and requests presented before Him. You are probably familiar with the saying that He answers our prayers three ways: Either "Yes", "No", ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Finding The Faith Of Our Heroes - Part 7: Great Lessons From Moses' Godly Parents Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 2, 2023
     | 1,656 views

    1. Follow God over government (Heb 11:23; Exo 1:6-22; Exo 2:1-2). 2. Follow the heroes of our faith (Exo 2:3). 3. Depend on God's divine care (Exo 2:3-9). 4. Pass your faith on to future generations (Exo 2:9-11).

    Finding the Faith of Our Heroes Part 7: Great Lessons from Moses' Godly Parents Hebrews 11:23; Exodus 1:6-22; Exodus 2:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 2, 2023) BACKGROUND: *We have been studying Old Testament heroes of our faith, and today we will focus on some great lessons ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Smith avatar

    Jesus Christ: The Same Yesterday, Today, And Forever

    Contributed by Chris Smith on Jul 27, 2006
    based on 23 ratings
     | 23,915 views

    The Heroes of our faith and our country are all dead. Who can we look to for our future? Who will take their place?

    Chris Smith April 16th, 2006 Hebrews 13:8 “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” Throughout history, mankind has depended upon great people for guidance, leadership, hope, and direction. Think about a time in the past, in any country or kingdom, and you can name many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    Focusing On Christ Triumphal Entry Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on May 9, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,110 views

    It is amzing how Christ went from Hero to Villian in one week. This sermon look at Christ entering the city and the peoples reaction

    John 12:12-19 Focusing on Christ Triumphal Entry Introduction A. I may have been watching to much TV covering the War B. Since the war has started I have been flipping channels between MSNBC, FOX News, and CNN. C. What I find the most interesting things is how different people interpret different ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Jim Heidebrecht avatar

    Greater Love

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jun 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,406 views

    Delivered at Hopewell on Memorial Day weekend. It is important to remember the Service, Sacrifice, and Love of our Heroes, the greatest of which is Jesus Christ!

    GREATER LOVE (John 15:13) Intro: Memorial day – about remembering Sometimes, we are not so good at remembering things: 3 sisters, getting up in age: All in the living room in the evening. Gerty got up to go to bed, halfway upstairs she stopped and asked, was I going up, or going down? Mabel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    By Faith Samson Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 28, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,857 views

    This part of the series examines Samson as a hero of faith. It explores his terrifying rampage, torrid romance, torturous retribution, and timely repentance.

    Chapter 14 Samson Do I need to give more examples? I do not have time to tell you about Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets. — Hebrews 11:32 NCV In Will Smith’s latest blockbuster he plays an unlikely superhero named John Hancock. Far from your average, ordinary, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    From Reject To Hall Of Fame

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 9, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,163 views

    Rejection is something a lot of bible heroes had to face, if you don't get the better of it, it will get the better of you.

    From Reject to Hall of Famer PPT 1 Title PPT 2 text Hebrews 11:32 And what more shall I say? For time will fail me if I tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets, Hebrews 11:33 who by faith conquered kingdoms, performed [acts of] righteousness, obtained ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Just Like Me

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 2, 2019
     | 2,504 views

    A recent article by Dave Butts prompted this sermon, reminding us that the heroes of faith were just like us in many ways.

    1. [My Prayer Story @ the Rocket Club Meeting in Huntsville, AL I was seated with Medal of Honor Winner, Generals, and High Dignitaries; Heroes –seem larger than life 2. Everyday Heroes • Consider Dave Sanders, the school teacher shot to death while trying to shield his students from two youth on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christopher Columbus Attacked

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 13, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,127 views

    In our modern day of attacking Christian heroes, the Body of Christ must present the whole truth so the deceived may be enlightened.

    Christopher Columbus Attacked Addressing The Accusations Made Against Him, Then and Today When examining the lives of those whom God had used to lay the foundation of this nation, we must remember, the Bible is clear, “All have sinned and is short of the Glory of God.” (Romans 3:23) No matter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Charles McCall avatar

    A Friend In The Midnight Hour

    Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jul 6, 2003
    based on 139 ratings
     | 23,981 views

    When something unexpected happens late in the midnight hour of our lives, we have in friend in Jesus Christ who can come to our rescue.

    St. Luke 11:1-13 Topic: A friend in the midnight hour In these passages of scriptures, we see Jesus Christ in a certain place praying to His Father in heaven. As He prayed to his Father in heaven, one of his disciples watched and heard Jesus praying, and when Jesus finished praying, that same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist