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  • Robbie Parsons avatar

    Images Of Light

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Jan 12, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,632 views

    By making the claim to be the light of the world in the temple, Jesus was invoking images that we may have never thought of before. Here are the images of light that Jesus roused in the minds of His listeners.

    INTRO In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life; and the life was the light of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Standing Firm In The Truth Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 8, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,614 views

    As we study Paul's confrontation of Peter in Galatians 2, we learn a number of lessons: the infallibility of leaders, the power of peer pressure, and the truth of the Gospel that we are saved by grace and not by works.

    Introduction: A. You are probably familiar with the traditional Russian parable about the hunter and the bear. 1. One day a hunter raised his rifle and took careful aim at a large bear. 1. When he was about to pull the trigger, the bear spoke in a soft, soothing voice, “Isn’t it better ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fake News Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 10, 2019
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,175 views

    If you want to do well in an era of “fake news,” first, don’t believe everything you hear. Instead, consult the Lord about everything; keep your word and confront the lie.

    This last week, as I was preparing for this message, I came across some very interesting research. In His book, The Honest Truth about Dishonesty, Dan Ariely says, “Over the course of many years of teaching, I have noticed that there typically seems to be a rash of deaths among students' ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Are You Usable

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,413 views

    This message asks the question as to whether or not we are willing to be used in God’s work as Mary was when the angel confronted her with the opportunity to bear the child Jesus.

    Scripture: Luke 1:26-38 Title: “Are You Usable?” Introduction: I’m afraid that too many times this story is read with skepticism. It’s a story that sounds good to read at church during Christmas time, but are we really sure that this story is true. An angel showing up in a very poor part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Discover The Christ Who Is About His Father's Business Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,688 views

    This story from Jesus’ childhood, confronts us with the challenges of prioritizing our lives so that we, like Jesus, are about our Father’s business

    Luke 2:41-52 ”Discover the Christ Who Is About His Father’s Business” INTRODUCTION Growing up is never easy. Each one of us has stories to tell of super highs and crashing lows. We vividly remember the struggle of trying to figure out who we were and what life was all about. We also, with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Dancing With The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 4, 2015
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,939 views

    In Acts 10 - God loves to challenge our thinking, He confronts our "box thinking" and He leads us to new doors of opportunity and transformation.

    Scripture: Acts 10:44-48 Acts 10:44-48English Standard Version (ESV) The Holy Spirit Falls on the Gentiles 44 While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word. 45 And the believers from among the circumcised who had come with Peter were amazed, because the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Spirit Of Saul

    Contributed by Joshua A. Muncy on Aug 17, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,814 views

    The Spirit of Saul is one of the many spirits coming against the church today. This message tells how to identify, confront, and demolish this spirit before it destroys a church.

    NOTE TO THE READER: I was preaching a series near the beginning of the year at the War PH Church entitled "Close Encounters", when God stopped me dead in my tracks, and started teaching me of the "Spirit of Saul". I had no knowledge of this spirit until then. The week before, I had preached on how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do We Have It All Backwards Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,149 views

    James confronts Christians about the natural tendency to show deference to the wealthy. He challenges us to look at wealth from God’s point of view.

    JAMES 2:5-7 DO WE HAVE IT ALL BACKWARDS? “Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to those who love him? But you have dishonoured the poor man. Are not the rich the ones who oppress you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conquering The Giants In Your Life

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 18, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 62,349 views

    Every Christian has one giant or the other facing him or her. The giants must be confronted, challenged and conquered before the Christian can progress in life.

    CONQUERING THE GIANTS IN YOUR LIFE Study Text: 1 Sam 17: 33 - 51 And David said to Saul, Let no man's heart fail because of him. Your servant will go and fight with this Philistine. 1Sa 17:33 And Saul said to David, You are not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him. For you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hypocrisy Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 5, 2022
     | 3,912 views

    If Christians really love Jesus, why is there so much hurt in the church? Jesus confronted the hypocrisy of religious people and desires that his disciples walk in love.

    INTRODUCTION • In our new series, Hot Topics, we will dig into six tough topics that people inside and outside the church often think about (even if we don't ask about them out loud!): • If Christians love Jesus, why is there so much hypocrisy in the church? • How can we trust the Bible? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Secrets Of Spiritual Victory

    Contributed by Sumeet Mj on Jun 2, 2021
     | 5,623 views

    The confrontation of David and Goliath is one of the most discussed and referred event in History. There are powerful spiritual keys in this passage that we can borrow for a victorious spiritual life.

    Secrets of Victory!! 1 Samuel 17:45 Then David said to the Philistine, "You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. 46 This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With Poverty In The Community

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 6, 2025
     | 420 views

    God calls His people to confront poverty through generosity, compassion, and practical community action, ensuring no one among His children remains in lack.

    DEALING WITH POVERTY IN THE COMMUNITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 4:32-37 Key Verse: “Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold.” — Acts 4:34 Supporting Texts: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lordship: Salute Or Dilute Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 8, 2023
     | 1,833 views

    What do we do when we are confronted with the Lordship of Christ. Obey? Or in the case of saw, seek to dilute the responsibility we have concerning Lordship.

    LORDSHIP: SALUTE OR DILUTE 1 SAMUEL 15:1-26 1 SAMUEL 15:22 BUT SAMUEL REPLIED: "DOES THE LORD DELIGHT IN BURNT OFFERINGS AND SACRIFICES AS MUCH AS IN OBEYING THE VOICE OF THE LORD? TO OBEY IS BETTER THAN SACRIFICE, AND TO HEED IS BETTER THAN THE FAT OF RAMS. INTRODUCTION: WHEN WE BEGAN THIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing Your Goliath PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 698 views

    This sermon explores how unwavering faith in God empowers us to confront and overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges, as exemplified by David's victory over Goliath. Key

    Ladies and Gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, today we gather here, united in faith and love, to delve into the heart of the Scriptures, to seek wisdom and guidance, to find solace and strength in the eternal Word of God. We are here to delve into a story that is as old as time, yet as ...read more

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    Facing Your Goliath PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 667 views

    This sermon explores how unwavering faith in God empowers us to confront and overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges, as exemplified by David's victory over Goliath. Key

    Ladies and Gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, today we gather here, united in faith and love, to delve into the heart of the Scriptures, to seek wisdom and guidance, to find solace and strength in the eternal Word of God. We are here to delve into a story that is as old as time, yet as ...read more

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