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  • John Williams III avatar

    Voices And Choices

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 24, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,149 views

    We have to be cautious because much like the original audience of Proverbs, we are in a marketplace of voices that compete for our time, attention and even our allegiance. Proverbs 1:7 reminds us that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.

    VOICES AND CHOICES Text: Proverbs 1:20 – 33 Matthew Henry once made the point that the book of Proverbs gives us a “…. necessary caution against bad company”. Matthew Henry’s comment reminds me of something I always heard when I was growing up which was “If you lie down with dogs, then ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Surely

    Contributed by Frank Edwards on Jan 27, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,935 views

    One man, and one man only is wholly competent to tell us the story of the death of Jesus. That man is this roman centurion. It was this centurion, who sent his band of men across the brook Kedron in the soft moonlight to arrest Jesus.

    Hark 15:39...And when the centurion who stood facing him,saw that he so cried out, and gave up the s p i r i t , he said surely t h i s m a n i s t h e S o n o f G o d . ; S U R E L Y One man, and one man only is w h o l l y competent to tell us the story of the death ofJesus. That man is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    The Lord's Prayer Choices-Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,291 views

    Each line of the Lord’s Prayer confronts us with spiritual and life choices. How will we pray? How will we live?

    The Lord’s Prayer Choices---Part 2 Matthew 6:9-13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO “Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Forgive us our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    4 Lent A

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Mar 7, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 14,428 views

    Dealing with the healing of a blind man Jesus confronts the bad theology of the Pharisees. Jesus speaks of love and healing in the face of legalism and rules.

    4 Lent A John 9:1- 41 10 March, 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen Words, words, words! There is a long-standing university class exercise where you are to take a long piece of work and capture the meaning in a sentence or two. These 41 verses might be summed up as, “A man is healed, people found it hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    In The Valley Of Praise Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 65 ratings
     | 24,242 views

    Jehoshaphat and Judah should not have won this battle... under ordinary circumstances. How did they prepare to be used by God in this momentous confrontation?

    OPEN: (We played Don Francisco’s Song "Jehoshaphat" after reading the text... it’s worth buying his CD just for personal enjoyment) One of the oldest books on warfare was written by Sun Tzu. It’s called the Art Of War and in its 13 chapters, Sun Tzu laid down some basic principles of how to wage ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Python Spirits

    Contributed by Chika Ossai-Ugbah on Jun 23, 2011
    based on 20 ratings
     | 35,496 views

    It treats demonic avenues through which people are deceived and enslaved even with the supernatural. It calls on believers for discernment and confrontation through prayers

    In Acts 16:16, Paul and Silas encountered a young woman who prophesied to them through what Luke calls a “spirit of divination.” However, the Greek word from which “divination” is translated is python. “Python” was a word associated with prophecy amongst the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 16 - Matthew 12:43-45 - Playing Whack-A-Demon! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Nov 16, 2010
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,255 views

    Even when confronted they were abrasive and uncooperative, malevolent. It took some time to EVICT them, and there was always the danger that they would RETURN.

    Part 16 - Matthew 12:43-45 - PLAYING WHACK-A-DEMON! Many years ago I worked in an organisation called SCILS - Sunshine Coast Independent Living Skills. We worked with people who had mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. David (not his real name) was helped to find a place to rent in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ehud: Deformity Lesson 3

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 23, 2024
     | 815 views

    There is strength when a great church (a body of believers) are led by a great leader who will confront evil and give people peace.

    A. THE OPPRESSOR OF ISRAEL – EGLON: JUDGES 3:12-14 1. Repeated sin. “The Israelites again did evil in the sight of the Lord; and the Lord strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel” (3:12). a. Why would God use an evil person? As an instrument of punishment for His sinning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Warriors Of Faith

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 26, 2024
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     | 3,094 views

    We are fighting a real battle, confronting a real enemy, but our victory is assured through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

    The Warriors of Faith Study Text: 1 Timothy 6:12 Introduction: - The Christian life is that of a spiritual battle that goes on without ending. Ephesians 6: 10 - 12. - God’s part, we cannot do, our part, He will not do, therefore, if we are faithful, God will look after us and ensure our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Great Realization

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 6, 2025
     | 207 views

    This sermon confronts our deep-seated desire for control with the liberating truth that our steps are not ours to direct, but God's.

    Introduction: The Illusion of Control My brothers and sisters, we live in a world that worships at the altar of self-sufficiency. We are told from a young age to "be the captain of your own ship," to "chart your own course." We make five-year plans, we create vision boards, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Table-Flipper Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025
     | 202 views

    Jesus confronts anything that blocks true worship, clears space for outsiders to encounter God, and invites wholehearted praise that honors the Father.

    INTRODUCTION Palm Sunday tends to paint a very specific picture in our minds. Children waving palm branches. A gentle Jesus seated on a humble donkey, smiling, receiving cheers like a beloved hometown hero. We imagine sunshine, hope in the air, families lining the streets. It feels like the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Ehud - Deformity Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 8, 2025
     | 149 views

    There is strength when a great church (a body of believers) are led by a great leader who will confront evil and give people peace.

    A. THE OPPRESSOR OF ISRAEL – EGLON: JUDGES 3:12-14 1. Repeated sin. “The Israelites again did evil in the sight of the Lord; and the Lord strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel” (3:12). a. Why would God use an evil person? As an instrument of punishment for His sinning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Freedom In Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 941 views

    This sermon explores confronting legalism, embracing Christ's liberation, and living in the freedom of God's grace as highlighted in Galatians 2:11-21.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. We are gathered here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine narrative God is writing in our lives. We are not bystanders, but rather, we are the living epistles of God’s grace, the tangible expressions of His love and mercy. ...read more

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    The Sin Of Unbelief PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 12, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 736 views

    This sermon encourages believers to confront their doubts, seek strength in God's Word, and embrace faith as a confident step into God's truth and promises.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is indeed a day of joy and thanksgiving, for we are gathered here to immerse ourselves in the divine wisdom of the Holy Scriptures. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment, to engage with the Word that is sharper than any two-edged sword, ...read more

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    The Party’s Over PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 130 views

    God lovingly confronts our misplaced affections and hollow celebrations, calling us to honest repentance and deeper relationship, offering restoration instead of shame.

    If your week has worn thin and your soul feels tired, welcome. You’re in the right place. God meets us in the ordinary and the overwhelmed. He meets us in the pew and in the parking lot, in the headlines and in the heartache. And He has a word for us today—steady, strong, and sure. Have you ever ...read more

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