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  • James May avatar

    Drifting From The Love Of God

    Contributed by James May on Aug 2, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,570 views

    What will we answer when we are confronted with confessing our belief in Christ?

    Drifting from the Love of God Youth Service The film that you will see will last only about 6 minutes but it will make you think. To set the scene let me tell you about it before we start. The man and woman in van are a Pastor and his wife who are on vacation. He has preached about Jesus all ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When Bad Is Good Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jan 13, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,115 views

    The story of the Good Samaritan confronts us with several implications for living a life of faith.

    Stories Jesus Told: When Good is Bad—The Story of the Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 Jesus was such a captive communicator because he told stories, and people then, just like us now, loved stories. Jesus told stories to make a point in a more compelling way than simply stating the point. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The First Christmas Rush

    Contributed by Anthony Bradseth on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 5,683 views

    The shepherds were confronted with good news, what do you do with it?

    “The First Christmas Rush” Luke 2:8-20 Introduction Several weeks ago as the family and I were putting up the Christmas tree, I began wondering where did this all comes from? Why do we do all these things to celebrate the birth of Christ? There are so many things that we need to do to prepare ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    The Problem With Playing House

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 21, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,959 views

    This is a sermon that confronts the increasingly difficult moral problem of cohabitating heterosexual adults in America.

    “The Problem with Playing House” Provers 16:25 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2005) Introduction: This past Monday I was confronted by a full page of articles from USA Today which the Lord used to prompt my spirit and address a growing problem we are facing in America. The title of the articles: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Elijah's Mountain Top Experience Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,466 views

    Elijah confronts the prophets of Baal to show that Only Yahweh is the true and living God.

    By Rev Bill Stewart As we have just heard, in today’s Scripture reading the prophet Elijah was called by God to go to Mount Carmel which is situated in the North of Israel. It is not an especially high mountain but it does have a great view. In fact, it’s a bit like the lookout on Mount ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Rich Christians In A Guilded Age Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,714 views

    James confronts those who pursue wealth to assess the cost to their spiritual health.

    JAMES 5:1-6 RICH CHRISTIANS IN A GILDED AGE “Come now, you rich, weep and howl for the miseries that are coming upon you. Your riches have rotted and your garments are moth-eaten. Your gold and silver have corroded, and their corrosion will be evidence against you and will eat your flesh like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Power Over Death Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,767 views

    In confronting and conquering the tomb of Lazarus, Jesus demonstrated that the believer’s hope is not in vain.

    Jesus gave us hope when He conquered death. In confronting and conquering the tomb of Lazarus, He demonstrated that the believer’s hope is not in vain. The believer will be raised from the dead, resurrected by the great shout of the Lord’s power. Tonight we are going to see Jesus confront death ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Tree Planted By The Waters

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 5, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,071 views

    The two states of being, the two ways of life: confronting our own hearts.

    A TREE PLANTED BY THE WATERS. Jeremiah 17:5-10. The prophet Jeremiah’s response to the political and international situation of his day was, “Thus says the LORD” (Jeremiah 17:5). And what does the LORD say? He says, in effect, that there are two states of being, and two ways of life: and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Great Personal Offenses

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 7, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,835 views

    In every church in Christendom, we will eventually be confronted with some great personal offenses.

    Prelude, Purpose, Plan In every church in Christendom, we will eventually be confronted with some great personal offenses. How can we better deal with major conflict? Is conflict resolution always possible or even realistic? What can we do when our grievances are ignored? Why is conflict a part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understand The Journey? Give Me My Mountain!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 17, 2025
     | 417 views

    If we listen to the negative crowd they will deter us from our goal. Caleb outlived the negative crowd and claimed his mountain. Quit crying and claim what God has promised..

    UNDERSTAND THE JOURNEY: LORD, GIVE ME MY MOUNTAIN! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) WE HAVE MANY OPTIONS AND OPINIONS AROUND US. WHOSE REPORT ARE WE GOING TO ACCEPT? Isaiah 53:1 Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "The Visible & Invisible Cosmic War On Earth” Part Ii

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 28, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,991 views

    This message is based on the understanding that the "spiritual" warfare explained in Revelation is being played out on earth in the life of Jesus. The 1st confrontation was the wilderness temptation. Mark 1:21 is the 2nd confrontation.

    In Jesus Holy Name January 24, 2021 Text: Mark 1:21-24 Epiphany IV Redeemer “The Visible & Invisible Cosmic War on Earth” Part II The first twenty verses of Mark's gospel is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jonathan Gardner avatar

    When The Going Gets Tough Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Gardner on Sep 15, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 15,642 views

    The example Nehemiah gives us when we’re confronted by bad news, tragedy or problems.

    When The Going Gets Tough. Nehemiah 1 Jonathan Gardner There was a song some time ago, ‘When the going gets tough, the tough get going….’. I’m not sure about the rest of the words, but the tune was catchy. But is does beg the question: What do we do when the going gets tough? We all encounter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Christ Is All That Matters Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 31, 2015
     | 8,649 views

    If we could get what we need from God in any other way … If there was anyway else we could earn favor with God … Christ’s death is meaningless. Are we willing to do whatever it takes to show people what they need?

    Christ is all that Matters Galatians, Part 4 Galatians 2:11-21 - Remember the purpose of this letter: • To teach • To correct • To point us to Jesus - Paul expressed clearly in last week’s study that unity is critical -- Division is not profitable for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    The Tools Of Restoration Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 4, 2024
     | 924 views

    To restore a sinning believer, grab the tools of restoration: pain; punishment; pardon; and partnership.

    The Tools of Restoration (2 Corinthians 2:5-11) Author and Canadian Theologian, Randall Rauser, tells the story of a boy, whose parents had promised him a beautiful car to drive when he turned 16. He dreamed about it all his life, planning to park it in the family’s barn where it could stay warm ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Vulture Christians Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 21, 2023
     | 4,080 views

    This series is about Christian types and the traits that define them. In this message we examine Vulture Christians. This message examines the vulture and its traits that are evident in how some Christians live.

    Vulture Christians Scripture: Matthew 8:21-22; 10:33; James 2:17; Psalm 121:1-2 The title of my message this morning is “Vulture Christians.” Have you considered how often we compare people to members of the animal kingdom? At some point, most of us have compared people we know, and even ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational