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  • Kenneth Squires avatar

    How To Make Yards After Contact Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Oct 24, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,520 views

    Failure to understand elementary insights about how to engage the enemy will leave gaping holes in our defenses.

    After a worship service at First Baptist in New Castle, Kentucky, the mother of a fidgety 7-year-old boy told Pastor Dave Charlton how she finally got her son to sit still and be quiet. About halfway through the sermon, she leaned over and whispered, “If you don’t be quiet, Pastor Charlton is going ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Devil Is In The Debt Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Mar 19, 2015
     | 6,846 views

    Dealing with financial debt and spiritual debt

    DEFINING MOMENTS – PART FOUR THE DEVIL IS IN THE DEBT Matt. 18:21-35 - Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2015) Introduction: Today’s Defining Moment is relevant for all of us. It is going to be an uncomfortable topic for some and yet it has the potential to be liberating for everyone. My goal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Helping Jesus Turn Our World Right-Side Up

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 20, 2013
     | 7,460 views

    How can we help Jesus turn the world right side up? 1. Wake up. 2. Speak up. 3. Join up. 4. Stand up. 5. Look up.

    Helping Jesus Turn Our World Right-side Up Acts 17:1-6 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 11, 2013 *Today is the twelfth anniversary of the savage, terrorist attacks on 9-11. It's hard to believe it's been that long. Just to put it in perspective, the kids in kindergarten on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope In The Lord Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 28, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,381 views

    When we find ourselves in the depths of despair, we have the gift of Jesus … the very embodiment of God’s “hesed” … God’s steadfast love … and we have the cross to remind us of the greatest Christmas gift of all, amen?

    Advent is a time of tension. There is the joy and anticipation of the season and the stress and strain of trying to prepare for it, amen? But the season itself represents an historical and theological tension as well and I am going to use songs from the Jewish song book and songs from our own ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Running From God Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018
     | 5,399 views

    Message one in an exposition of the book of Jonah. This message introduces the book and ponders principles related to Jonah's refusal to accept God's call.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch Jonah Series #1 “Running from God” Introduction / Overview So much of what we know about God comes from observing His interactions with people recorded in the Bible. God did not dictate a theology book but through stories of His relations with people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    God's Instructions For Victory

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 29, 2023
     | 4,265 views

    This message is about God's instructions that helped me rebound after my job was eliminated.

    Good morning, New Light! Many of you know me, but for those who don’t, I am Barry, your pastor’s brother, and I am honored that he asked me to share the message this morning. My message is a very personal one that resulted from a job loss. It was a difficult and uncertain time in my life, and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Your Shield And Reward Series

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Sep 4, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 395 views

    Week 2: I AM Series - From Burning Bush to Bethlehem - When victories feel empty and fears overwhelm you at 3 AM, God offers something better than protection or blessings. He offers Himself completely.

    Your Shield and Reward Week 2: I AM Series - From Burning Bush to Bethlehem Main Text: Genesis 15:1 Supporting Texts: Psalm 84:11, Ephesians 6:16 Introduction You lie awake at 3 AM. The house stays silent except for the refrigerator's hum, and your mind races despite your exhaustion. Last ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Better Walk With God Through Thankfulness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 170 views

    Gratitude opens our hearts to God’s presence, transforming ordinary moments and burdens into opportunities for praise, hope, and deeper relationship with Him.

    Some of us walked in today with full hearts; some with heavy ones. Either way, here you are, and here God is—nearer than the breath you just took. Picture an old, sturdy gate swinging open. Hear the hinges creak a welcome. On the other side? Not a cold courtyard, but the warm smile of a Father who ...read more

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    Death Stinks

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 23, 2004
    based on 52 ratings
     | 7,708 views

    Jesus is our life.

    DEATH STINKS John 11:1-44 S: Jesus, death, life Th: Resurrection! Pr: JESUS IS OUR LIFE. ?: Inductive KW: Parallels TS: We will find in our study of John 11:1-44 five parallels that will lead us to the conclusion that Jesus is our life. The _____ parallel with our lives is… I. When you need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rahab: A Most Unlikely Servant Of God Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Apr 21, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 14,963 views

    Sermon 2 in a series on the book of Joshua. The sermon focuses on how God often uses the most unusual people to accomplish the most amazing things.

    Introduction: 1. This morning is the second sermon in the series entitled, "Possibilities: The Dream of what lies ahead." God is doing big things in the lives of His people, there are great moments ahead for them, but those great moments start in some very unexpected ways. Have you ever noticed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Passing Life's Greatest Tests Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 28, 2017
     | 17,730 views

    This sermon explores the lessons we can learn from Abraham's faith and obedience as he proceeded with sacrificing Isaac as God commanded.

    Introduction: A. A college student had come to take his final exam in his ornithology class (the study of birds). 1. It had been a tough class with a tough professor. 2. The exam consisted of 25 pictures of birds’ feet and he had to identify which birds they were based solely on their feet. 3 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Second Chance God Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 137 ratings
     | 26,141 views

    Our God is a God of 2nd and 3rd and . . . chances.

    First Baptist Church Jonah 3:1-10 July 21, 2002 As of last Friday, how are your investments doing? If you invest in the stock market you’ve lost money — lots of it. If you had $100,000, 2 years ago, you now have about $70,000. While our economy may be in a recession, while there may have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remembering Jesus (Pt. 2) Series

    Contributed by Dan Waite on Mar 10, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,751 views

    PREMISE: Remembering is understanding is faith. The disciple’s lack of spiritual insight was due to their inability to remember and correctly understand their experiences. This story reveals three observations about human nature and Jesus’ prescriptio

    Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ Matthew 16:1 – 12 Remembering Jesus II PREMISE: Remembering is understanding is faith. The disciple’s lack of spiritual insight was due to their inability to remember and correctly understand their experiences. This story reveals ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Fill The Potholes

    Contributed by Roger Shervington on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,174 views

    The highway we travel as Christians needs timely and appropriate maintenance.

    Fill the Potholes Pastor Roger Shervington Community Presbyterian Church El Monte, CA 2nd Sunday of Advent (C) 10 December 2006 This morning, we continue our Advent journey towards the joy and celebration of Christmas while not forgetting that we also celebrate the promise of our Lord’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Glorify Your Son

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,768 views

    How Jesus set an example of prayer

    My 10 Resolutions for 2008. I have decided that with God’s help, I shall: Give up complaining, focus on gratitude. Give up harsh judgments, think kind thoughts. Give up worry, trust divine providence. Give up discouragement, be full of hope. Give up bitterness, turn to forgiveness. Give up hatred, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan