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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Dealing With Giants

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 6, 2018
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    When opportunity collides with life, there will always be a battle. there will always be giants that have to be defeated and giants that will sidetrack your purpose. how do we deal with them?

    Dealing with Giants 1 Samuel 17 Introduction- This morning I want to take a look at familiar passage of Scripture. David and Goliath! The fight of the big guy against the underdog. The fight of good against evil. It makes for a great story- but it is not so great when you are the little guy ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Giant Has Fallen

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 9, 2018
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    Most of the Satanic attacks we encounter are psychological in nature -- It’s important that we win psychological battles in life before seeking to strike back in the spiritual realm because our mind is Satan's primary target

    TITLE: THE GIANT HAS FALLEN SCRIPTURE: I SAMUEL 17:1-3 US Military Analysts say attacking the enemy’s mind is among the chief strategies many modern armies use in order to catch their adversaries off guard. They say psychological warfare is actually capable of defeating the enemy without even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    5 Smooth Stones

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 23, 2018
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    David needed no sword, spear, helmet, etc., but God's weapons -- the 5 smooth stones of the Name of Jesus, the Blood of Christ, the Word of God, the Spirit, and prayer. By those our giants will fall too!

    5 SMOOTH STONES 1 Sam. 17:40 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: DOING A GOOD DEED 1. A young pastor (trying to live a holy life) was sitting in a restaurant eating lunch. He opened a letter he’d just received that morning from his mom. As he opened it a twenty-dollar bill fell out. He thought to himself, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    It Takes Guts

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 23, 2020
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    It takes courage in these times, the sermon helps us deal with our issues such as Covid-19.

    “It takes Guts” 1 Samuel 16:1-13 1. What is Guts? • Guts are the digestive tract the intestine or stomach • Guts are the inner essential parts. Like the guts of a car • Guts is fortitude and stamina in coping with what alarms, or discourages : • Instinctual part of a person She knew in her gut ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    6 Five Small Stones - Series

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Mar 27, 2020
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    What does it mean to lean on God in the age of Coronavirus? Looking at David and Goliath (Worship Resources included)

    Sunday, March 29, 2020 Prayers for the World: In our world today, there are many who need prayer. We lift up the ill, and those who care for them. We lift up the vulnerable, that you might surround them with your protection. We lift up the grieving, and we ask that they find comfort in you. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Understanding The Real Battle

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 6, 2020
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    When David fought Goliath, he was the only person who understood that the battle was not a natural one but a spiritual one. It’s a lesson that the Body of Christ must learn.

    This morning we’re going to be in 1 Samuel 17. The Lord has really been ministering to me about some things in 1 Samuel 12, 16 and 17. 1 Samuel 17 is the story of David and Goliath. But it’s really a story about how the enemy of the soul attacks the Body of Christ. We’re going to look at that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Facing Your Fears

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 28, 2020
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     | 7,254 views

    How to trust in God through difficult times

    FACING YOUR FEARS Dr. Jerome Frank was a professor of psychiatry at Johns Hopkins University. He told the story that years ago he was flying across the US to attend a lecture. This was back in the 1960s before all of the modern security measures were installed at airports. He sat beside a man on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Facing The Giants

    Contributed by Isaac Magsino on Apr 30, 2020
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    Intro: Everyone knows what it’s like to be afraid. Our fears can be paralyzing…. It is one of the weapons used by Satan for us to not continue in our Christian life. It is like a big GIANTS in our lives that hinder us to continue.

    FACING THE GIANTS Verse: Selected Intro: Everyone knows what it’s like to be afraid. We all have things that we’re afraid of. A fear I think we have all had at one time or another. There are hidden fears that motivate us too. Fear of failure causes many people to never start, or try anything ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Sanitized Heart

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on May 13, 2020
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     | 18,638 views

    So often we are reminded of the need to wash our hands, especially in this COVID-19 pandemic. But a heart that is not sanitized is also dangerous.

    THE SANITIZED HEART "But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7. Have you ever seen a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Good Samaritan Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smith on May 24, 2019
     | 5,881 views

    The Story of the Good Samaritan in Luke chapter 10 and what it teaches us about the true nature of Sin. In this message we discuss the reasons why we cannot inherit eternal life and why a new spiritual birth is the only way of salvation.

    The Nature of Sin The Good Samaritan In this message, we’re going to consider the story of The Good Samaritanand what it tells us about the nature of sin. We begin in verse 25 of Luke chapter 10, when a legal expert tried to put Jesus on the spot! ‘Teacher’, he asked. ‘What must I do to inherit ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    David: The Giant Killer Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 3, 2019
     | 5,012 views

    1 Samuel 17:45-50

    SUPER MEN - David: The Giant Killer June 9, 2019 1 Samuel 17:45-50 (p. 198) Introduction: When I was growing up my brother Sam and I would be glued to the TV set every Sunday afternoon at 1:30…Why? It was time for Ohio Valley Wrestling…We cheered, booed and sometimes got in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Has 20-20, X-Ray, Telescopic, Microscopic Vision

    Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 22, 2019
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     | 9,399 views

    There are all kinds of eye problems, but God has none of them!

    “God’s 20-20, X-Ray, Telescopic, Microscopic Vision” 1 Samuel 16:1-13 David P. Nolte There are many eye ailments: astigmatism, cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, far or near sightedness, detached retina, lazy-eye, blurred vision, double vision, dyslexia, floaters, color blindness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Oladayo Oladosu avatar

    Depression: Madness In The Palace 1 Series

    Contributed by Oladayo Oladosu on Jul 28, 2019
     | 2,910 views

    Depression is a complex and dangerous mental health condition that cuts across every facet of humanity and often seems so tacit in description and definitions.

    Depression: Madness in the Palace I Samuel 15:24 –16:1; 14--18 But the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord troubled him. And Saul’s servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee. I Sam. 16: 14-15 (KJV) Depression is a complex and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Racists And Bigots And Bias, Oh My!

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 15, 2020
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    The death of George Floyd brought the problem of racial injustice to the forefront again. Although there may be a need for police reform, the underlying problem goes deeper. What does God's word say about things like racism, prejudice and discrimination?

    RACISTS AND BIGOTS AND BIAS, OH MY! The death of George Floyd brought the problem of racial injustice to the front burner again. This time it seems like the protesters are not letting up until there's at least some level of reform. Although there may be a need for that, the underlying problem ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pentecost - The Church Is Born!

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 16, 2020
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    What a day!!! In all of the history of humanity there was never a more important few weeks than the time that passed between the suffering of Jesus on our behalf and the arrival of the Holy Spirit. It is almost too great an event to tell as it cannot be given the justice it deserves!

    Pentecost - The Church Is Born! Today we will be reading from Acts 2:1-13 Last Sunday we took a look at a combination of Jesus’ ascension into Heaven and the Holy Spirit being given to all of humanity on the Day of Pentecost. In doing so we contrasted the work of God in the Old Testament and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene