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  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    David's Might Men Arise Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,024 views

    It is going to take courage to believe and live the Gospel of the Kingdom in the days ahead. We need to become like David’s Mighty Men.

    Introduction Pastor Tony- God has established times/seasons … Earth rotating around sun- new year According to the Chinese calendar … 2006 Year of the Dog 2007 Year of the Pig (begins Feb 18th) According to the Jewish calendar … 2007 is the year 5767 (began Sept 2006) ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Opposing Opinions Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 8, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,129 views

    God is always against those who are proud, and profit or power driven. He lifts up those who are humble and gracious. We, as His people, must always be the voice of the protection of the planet and the deliverance of the oppressed.

    Revelation 18 v. 9 and they shall weep and mourn about her, those kings of the earth who committed fornication with her and grew rich when they see the smoke of her burning. v. 10 they stayed a distance for fear of her torment, saying, “Woe! Woe! The big city of Babylon, the powerful city for in ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Eternal Wisdom: Transformed By Truth Psalm 90:12 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 2, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,490 views

    Let us embark on a journey to explore the transformative power of truth, seeking God's wisdom in understanding the eternal perspective of our lives.

    Eternal Wisdom: Transformed by Truth Introduction: In Psalm 90:12 (NLT), the psalmist implores, "Teach us to realise the brevity of life so that we may grow in wisdom." Let us embark on a journey to explore the transformative power of truth, seeking God's wisdom in understanding the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Meditation 101

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 19, 2013
     | 8,548 views

    1) The Confidence in Meditation (Psalm 4:1–3), 2) The Calling for Meditation (Psalm 4:4–5), 3) The Confession in Meditation (Psalm 4:6–8)

    Researchers have determined that we produce up to 50,000 thoughts a day and 70% to 80% of those are negative. This translates into 40,000 negative thoughts a day that need managing and filtering — no small task for any person. Even the most confident individuals fall prey to negative, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    God's Word: It's A Beautiful Thing Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,342 views

    This sermon helps delve into the key theme of Titus: that the Gospel of Jesus makes a real difference. Specifically in this text, it is the tranforming, lasting, beauty of his word.

    God’s Word: It’s a Beautiful Thing They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. . . what is beautiful to you? For Tony Conza, it is a 6” sub. (Short story of the Blimpie Guy) Tony Conza embodies what American Dreams are made of. He started off small, working on Wall Street, but with no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Judgment Seat Of Christ

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,583 views

    The Judgment Seat of Christ. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: • Matthew chapter 25 verses 14-30. • 2 Corinthians chapter 5 verses 9-10. Ill: • Two dads were having a drink together; • And conversation turned to their children and their children’s school-work. • The first dad said; “I helped my daughter ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    "The Tears Of An Apostle"

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 13,924 views

    The Apostle Paul cried! It’s important that we understand the emotional and spiritual stresses that brought him tears. In doing so we can understand what should cause our own concern, and tears!

    Southern Hills Baptist Church January 19th 2003 “The Tears of an Apostle” Philippians 3: 18-21 By Pastor Mark Hensley “For, as I have often told you before and now say again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Right Pace Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Dec 10, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,054 views

    To have a right Christmas we must slow down and enjoy Chrismtas. Paul reminds us Jesus came to earth when the time was right (Galatians 4:4) This message encourages all of us not to "DO CHRISTMAS", but to "CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS" This is #2 of a 4 part seri

    Introduction: On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright made their first flight of an airplane at Kitty Hawk NC. On their 5th attempt, the plane under the control of Orville, embarked on a 12 second flight. Wilbur rushed to the local telegraph office and sent the following message – WE HAVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Five Keys To Success

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 4, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 27,533 views

    I suspect we'd all like to be successful. The problem we face is our understanding of what successful means.

    Five Keys to Success Genesis 24:1-14 I have a question for you; are you successful? You immediately thought “yes”, “no” or “not sure/don’t know” and with that thought certain things ran through your mind. Let me ask you another question; would you like ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 31, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,148 views

    This sermon explores Jesus' command to prioritize God's kingdom and righteousness, promising God's provision, and how to apply this in our daily lives.

    Good morning, beloved family of Christ. What a joy it is to gather together, to celebrate the grace of God, to bask in His love, and to learn from His word. I stand before you today, not as an expert, but as a fellow pilgrim, seeking to understand the profound mysteries of our faith and apply them ...read more

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 818 views

    This sermon explores the joy of salvation and redemption through the parables of lost and found in Luke 15, emphasizing the celebration of spiritual transformation.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we come together to share in the Word of God, to find solace in His teachings, and to rejoice in His love. We are here to strengthen our faith, to deepen our understanding, and to celebrate His divine grace. We are here because we are lost and ...read more

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    Marks Of The Messenger (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023
     | 1,910 views

    The “HOW” of our message gives validity to the “WHAT” of our message.

    Marks Of The Messenger Part 2 Acts 14:1-28 This week I watched an interview of a mom who's son was one of the servicemen who was killed in the tragic shooting here in our home town. She experienced what no serviceman's family wants to experience: the arrival of a death notification officer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Children Of The Day Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 17, 2018
     | 7,183 views

    Message 43 in our exposition of Romans. This message focuses on living as light in a dark world.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Children of the Day” Romans 13:11-14 Review In the first 11 chapters of Romans, Paul powerfully proclaims the truths concerning God’s wonderful salvation plan. Beginning in chapter 12, Paul specifies some areas of our thinking needing our attention ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Religion In The New Testamant

    Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 11, 2020
     | 1,140 views

    5 New American Standard Bible verses about this

    Acts 25:19 - but they simply had some points of disagreement with him about their own religion and about a dead man, Jesus, whom Paul asserted to be alive. Acts 26:5 -since they have known about me for a long time, if they are willing to testify, that I lived as a Pharisee according to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    How To Have A Happy New Year

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 1, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,133 views

    This is an expository sermon on the two ways of living life as described by the Psalmist in the opening psalm of the Psalter which encourages trust in God and His Word.

    Do you want to have a Happy New Year in 2007? Do you want to live a happy life in 2007? Well, the Psalmist tells us how in the opening hymn of his hymnal. Here the Psalmist presented two ways of living life. In fact, this psalm provides the “door way” as it were to the remainder of the psalter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist