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  • Michael Reeves avatar

    White Washed Or Washed White?

    Contributed by Michael Reeves on Jun 12, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,381 views

    A message will prompt a salvation evaluation and challenge believers to live for the Lord.

    White Washed or Washed White? Matthew 23:27-28 This morning we will pose the question, have you been washed white or white washed? I think all of us know what white wash is. White-wash- (noun) a liquid composition for whitening a surface, (verb) to gloss over or cover up (as vices or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking The Talk (January 6, 2008)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 5, 2022
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    In the New Testament understanding of the word good, God not only wants to give us that newness that is good in character, God wants us to exhibit how that newness that is attractive because of how it satisfies. How well do our lives demonstrate our walk with God?

    WALKING THE TALK Text: Revelation 21:5 Revelation 21:5 : And the one who was seated on the throne said, “See I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this, for these words are worthy and trustworthy and true” (NRSV). A lady by the name of Wilma Reed once said, “Religion ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Standing Strong

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 16, 2022
     | 4,326 views

    God is reminding us that trials are a part of the Christian life. Jesus never glossed over the challenges we face as His children. God reminds us that whatever trial we face, He is there waiting for us to turn it over to Him and stand strong.

    I want you all to think back with me as we begin this morning. Many of us looked forward to leaving high school behind with all of its challenges. Then we began to experience a whole new set of challenges in college or in the workplace. We began wondering what direction we were going to take in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When We Find It Hard To Pray

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 26, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,077 views

    Prayer is not a mood. It is our lifeline to all that is good and must be chosen above our feelings.

    TITLE: WHEN WE FIND IT DIFFICULT TO PRAY SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 8:26 / ROMANS 15:30 (This is not an original sermon, it is a combination of various ministers with my own adaptations throughout) Richard Dehaan told of a soldier who was doing guard duty on the front line in WWI. After being relieved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Powerful Words

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Jun 7, 2023
     | 1,005 views

    What are our convictions? Do we believe that Jesus is Lord and Messiah? Do we live like this? Do we live like the Day of the Lord it’s coming?

    Acts 2:14-36 4 June 2023 Last week we spoke about the fulfillment of Pentecost and how God powerfully poured out His Spirit upon His disciples, who then proclaimed His marvelous works. The miracle was that people from every nation on earth heard the disciples witnessing in their own native ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unleashing The Power Of Faith SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,442 views

    Whether it's deep-rooted habits in your life that refuse to move, or mountain-like problems that you're facing that you cannot overcome, or a challenge so great like planting something where there is no soil, God says, your faith is enough to solve those problems.

    Today, we will focus on a prayer made by the disciples that had a profound impact on their lives and ministry. In Luke 17:5, the disciples asked Jesus, "Increase our faith!" This simple prayer holds great significance as it reveals the disciples' desire for a stronger faith to accomplish the ...read more

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    What Does It Mean To Be Directionally Challenged?

    Contributed by John Mccaherty on Nov 19, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,711 views

    What’s the worse thing that can happen to us in this world? Sickness, Loss of love one, Job loss Actually Jesus says that the world will set stumbling blocks in front of us, in order to lead us into sin. The worst thing is to live life only to loose it.

    What does it mean to be Directionally Challenged? Matthew 18:7-14 kjv Matthew 18:7-14 Mt 18:7Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh! therefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 3: Our Biggest Challenge Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 14, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,713 views

    A message preached along with our 2008 Palm Sunday program, focusing on the importance of loving people who are not like us...just like Jesus did.

    What the Cross Teaches Us Part 3: Our Biggest Challenge “Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” Luke 23:34 (KJV) The 3 Biggest Challenges of Every Christian 1. To have compassion on those who don’t know God. Illustration: I had been praying regularly with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Kind Of Life Are You Building? Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 31, 2025
     | 1,329 views

    The two builders that conclude Jesus’ sermon indicate to us that He is teaching us how to build the life that honors Jesus.

    What Kind of Life Are You Building? Luke 6:17-49 Introduction We are familiar with the Sermon on the Mount, surely one of the most profound messages in our Bible. Today’s text presents a Sermon on the Plain. “He went down with them and stood on a level place…” Lk 6:17. There are many ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Challenge Of Church In The 21st Century

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 17, 2022
     | 3,248 views

    Doing church today is different and difficult.

    The Challenge of Church in the 21st Century Matthew 16:13-20 13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? 14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Face Life's Challenges Iv Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 7,193 views

    This sermon is a continuation of the series in the beatitudes. Being persecuted for taking a stand in our society on issues as abortion and homosexuality are presented.

    How To Face Life’s Challenges Part IV. NLF 6/10/2001 2 Chron 24;17-22 1 Peter 4:12-19 Text Matt 5:10-12 We have previously looked in our Bibles at Matthew chapter 5 verses 1-9. These verses have been called the Be-attitudes. Someone has said these are the attitudes that should be in us ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Speech That Demands Action Lesson 20 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024
     | 950 views

    Your authority is God's Word.

    A. WHY PEOPLE RESENT BEING TOLD WHAT TO DO 1. They know better than you. 2. They don’t respect your opinion. 3. They are blinded to God’s work and your ideas. 4. They have a hidden agenda. 5. They are not yielded to God’s will. 6. They are ignorant – never learned Christian principles. 7. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Listening To Last Words

    Contributed by David Zachrich on May 19, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 483 views

    Before Jesus departed from His disciples to return to heaven, after His crucifixion and resurrection to pay for the sins of the world, He offered several final messages that were – and still are – important.

    Revelation 21:1-6,12-20 Last words … Friends in Christ, When children leave home after high school or college, words are shared between parent and child to express love. When a loved one passes, if there is an opportunity, last words are shared are also shared to express love and gratitude. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Old Testament Challenge: Daniel And The Lions

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Apr 22, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,297 views

    Old Testament Challenge: Daniel and the Lions

    Years ago Chuck Swindoll wrote these words: "The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on Life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Revival And It's Challenges Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 10, 2021
     | 1,668 views

    There was a riot at Ephesus because of the revival of spirituality. The chaotic situation in the City of Ephesus put the missionaries team out of control. What lesson did we learn from this passage on the providence of God?

    Acts 19:23-41 Revival challenged by Persecutors 19:23-27 Evil designs of Demetrius 19:28-34 Riot at Ephesus 19:35-41 Wisdom of City Clerk Acts 19:23-27 Evil designs of Demetrius There was a riot at Ephesus because of the revival of spirituality. Earlier passages explained to us that the preaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist