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    There Is Hope PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,088 views

    God's promises and love are steadfast and unfailing, even in the face of unbelief and the challenges of the world.

    So, with that thought in mind, let's read our passage for today, Romans 11:7-10: 7 What then? What the people of Israel sought so earnestly they did not obtain. The elect among them did, but the others were hardened, 8 as it is written: “God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes that could not see and ...read more

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    You Shall Not Bear False Witness Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 1, 2022
     | 1,857 views

    Based on Ex. 20:16 - Sermon challengers hearers to live lives of truth.

    “YOU SHALL NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS” Ex. 20:16 FBCF – 7/31/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – A couple of hunters chartered a plane to fly into the Canadian wilderness. Two weeks later when the pilot came to pick them up, he saw the two animals they had bagged and said, "I told you fellows I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First In Everything! Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 30, 2023
     | 1,117 views

    We live in a pluralistic society and thus presenting the uniqueness of Christ is a great challenge.

    INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: We live in a pluralistic society and thus presenting the uniqueness of Christ is a great challenge. Some see Jesus as a great teacher. Some see Him as a prophet. Others perceive Him as a great example. Many in our culture see Jesus as one among the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Do I Do When My Faith Is Under Attack? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jul 28, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,581 views

    Daniel faces the greatest challenge of his life by relying on his faith in God.

    Introduction The year is 2022, and our faith is under attack. It should not surprise us because all throughout the Bible men and woman of faith have come under attack. Noah as he worked on building the Ark probably his faith in God suffered great ridicule by those around him. The Bible describes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thankful For Jesus: Born In A Barn

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 7, 2022
     | 1,926 views

    I would like to challenge you this Christmas season to up your thankfulness!

    THANKFUL FOR JESUS ‘Born in a Barn’ Luke 2:8-21 #Christmas2022 #Heresy READING OF SCRIPTURE We are going to begin this morning by reading Scripture, but I would like your help and participation as we do so. The passage will be on the screen, as we read, please read out the words in yellow and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Worthy Worship Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 26, 2022
     | 3,321 views

    I challenge each of us today with this: Worship God in a worthy manner.

    WISE LIVING: WORTHY WORSHIP Ecclesiastes 5:1-20 #wiseliving2022 READ ECCLESIASTES CHAPTER 5:1-20 [person from the congregation] As we begin this morning, I would like to dig into a few stories in the Bible that share some important truths with us before we get into Ecclesiastes 5. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Embracing Change With God's Strength SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,052 views

    An exploration into the transformative power and challenges that come when God's presence uplifts us.

    Today, I want to share with you a powerful message on the theme of "Embracing the Power of God's Presence" using Psalms 68:1-3 as our scripture text. My prayer is that by the end of this sermon, our hearts will be ignited with a deep desire to experience the transformative power that comes when God ...read more

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    Leaving Behind My Anger

    Contributed by Sam Griffiths on Jan 20, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,775 views

    A challenge for people to recognise their anger, see that it may be a blockage of growth in Christ, and then to deal with it

    Leaving behind my anger Ephesians 4:26 – “In your anger do not sin” Someone sent this letter to a well-known national Christian magazine: “I find I am an angry Christian and my anger spills out unpredictably. I find it hard to allow myself to be angry. My sense of guilt gets in the way. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Standing Up Means Standing Alone Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 25,019 views

    Part 3 in Elijah series - standing alone for God and the risks involved - a challenge!

    1 Kings 18:16-40 – When Standing Up Means Standing Alone Chuck Colson tells the story of Telemachus, a 4th-century Christian monk. This man lived in a remote village, tending his garden and spending much of his time in prayer. One day he thought he heard the voice of God telling him to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Missions: A Wake-Up Call Series

    Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 86 ratings
     | 14,588 views

    As Paul rebuked Peter to his face, we sometimes need a challenge in Missions.

    During the time of the Iranian Hostage Crisis of 1979, Greg Livingstone was asked to give a “missions minute” at a large evangelical church on the East Coast. Since he had only one minute to speak, he decided to ask them only two questions. The first one was, “How many of you are praying for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be A Finisher

    Contributed by Lowell Hochhalter on May 14, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 15,242 views

    Students are challenged to FINISH their faith. Plan to finish, Finish Strong, and To Finish with excellence

    Be A Finisher FINISHERS: Plan to Finish 2Timothy 4 [7] I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. [8] And now the prize awaits me the crown of righteousness Paul knew his purpose he knew what it was going to take to complete what had been started ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Have A Dynamite Church

    Contributed by Tracy Thompson on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 226 ratings
     | 22,730 views

    Preached this sermon to challenge our Church to access God’s Power for ministry.

    Intro: In the passage of Scripture we read, We see in Acts 1:8 that Jesus told the Disciples that they would receive power when the Holy Ghost came upon them. In verse 4 Jesus commanded them to stay in Jerusalem and to “wait for the promise of the Father”. Then we read of the disciple going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Training To Win

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 14, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 12,622 views

    A message based on the 1996 Olympic Games. The message deals with life’s challenges.

    THE TRAINING TO WIN 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 INTRO: I wonder if anyone here has ever run a marathon? The closest I ever came to doing that was trying to get away from my mother when she was chasing me with a switch. Maybe your experience was different. Anyone who has studied Olympic history knows ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rich Man, Poor Man Series

    Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 176 ratings
     | 23,599 views

    This message challenges us to view people and possessions through the framework of godly values.

    Rich Man, Poor Man James 1:9-11 The issue of money has been a prominent one from the inception of the church. Jesus spoke a great deal about it himself. Consider this: o 16 of 38 parables were concerned with money/possessions. o 1 of 10 verses in the gospels (288) deal directly with money. o The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be A Doer Of The Word Series

    Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Jun 14, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 34,293 views

    This sermon challenges believers to go beyond merely hearing the truth to practicing the truth.

    Be a Doer of the Word James 1:22-25 Our text in James today emphasizes the difference between hearing and doing God’s Word. I came across a wonderful illustration of this from Chuck Swindoll. He says…(READ Swindoll Illustration) How true to life is that? Let’s examine what James says regarding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist