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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Dealing With Life Issues

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 12, 2025
     | 380 views

    Facing life's challenges can be overwhelming but with a perspective rooted in faith can shape not merely the response to those challenges but also the outcomes and growth experienced from them. Our shared experiences highlight how adopting a godly approach.

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Facing life's challenges can be overwhelming but with a perspective rooted in faith can shape not merely the response to those challenges but also the outcomes and growth experienced from them. Our shared experiences highlight how adopting a godly approach—rooted in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fighting Against The Adversaries Of Greater Tomorrow

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 26, 2025
     | 282 views

    Every man or woman destined for greatness must confront and overcome adversaries that seek to hinder divine advancement.

    FIGHTING AGAINST THE ADVERSARIES OF GREATER TOMORROW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Nehemiah 4:1-9 Key Verse: “Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them.” — Nehemiah 4:9 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 16:9; 1 Peter 5:8-9; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    The Trouble With Tradition Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 15, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,942 views

    A sermon examining Jesus' confrontation of the traditions of the Pharisees.

    THE TROUBLE WITH TRADITION Mark 7:1-13 You have probably heard about the man who was confused by the way his new bride baked a ham. Before putting it in the oven, she took a knife and trimmed off both ends of the ham. The husband asked, "Why did you do that?” The wife answered, "You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Contextualized The Truth Through Challenging People About Their V

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,540 views

    HOW JESUS CONTEXTUALIZED THE TRUTH THROUGH CHALLENGING PEOPLE ABOUT THEIR VIEWS OF GOD, CHRIST, AND THEIR OWN HUMANITY - A Case Study in contextualization from Mark 12.

    HOW JESUS CONTEXTUALIZED THE TRUTH THROUGH CHALLENGING PEOPLE ABOUT THEIR VIEWS OF GOD, CHRIST, AND THEIR OWN HUMANITY - A Case Study in contextualization from Mark 12. The goal of Jesus in every communication encounter was to challenge the people to their highest potential in the will of God. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Neal Nybo avatar

    When Challenges Come Our Way, Jesus Already Has A Plan

    Contributed by Neal Nybo on Apr 23, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,975 views

    By looking at Jesus feeding the 5000, we realize Jesus already knows what he wants to do in your situation. Don’t limit the possibilities to only what you can imagine. And, remember what Jesus has done in the past and trust him for something big.

    For those of us who want Jesus to be predictable, I have bad news and good news. The bad news is. Jesus is not predictable. Never has been, never will be. The good news is, he knows what he is doing and its all for the best. The disciples experienced the same kind of hopes and expectations. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    "how To Embrace Life's Many Challenges."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 16, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,389 views

    "Embracing Life’s Many Challenges" powerfully reminds us that although life presents difficulties, it is through these challenges that we can experience profound growth, deepen our faith, and ultimately fulfill God's purpose for our lives."

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (James 1:2-4) (2) “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;” (3) “Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.” (4) “But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    On Easter Morning A Simple Question, With A Glorious Answer, Challenged And Changed Everything

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 13, 2022
     | 2,139 views

    The women go to the tomb to find a dead Jesus, but they are given life and hope instead. We have the same hope and life in Christ alone.

    4.17.22 Luke 24:1–12 1 On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women went to the tomb, carrying the spices they had prepared. 2 They found that the stone had been rolled away from the tomb. 3 When they went in, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 While they ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "The Best Remedy For Stress"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 21, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,894 views

    Jesus confronts life’s deepest personal problem.

    Matthew 6:25-33 “The Best Remedy For Stress” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Said the robin to the sparrow, “I really do not know why it is these human beings rush about and worry so.” Said the sparrow to the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Night Comes To Israel"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 27, 2010
     | 3,809 views

    The Jews had their final confrontation with Jesus, and their final chance.

    "At that time the Feast of the Dedication took place at Jerusalem; 23 it was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple in the portico of Solomon. 24 The Jews then gathered around Him, and were saying to Him, "How long will You keep us in suspense? If You are the Christ, tell us plainly." 25 ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Minding Our Own Business Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 8,202 views

    We must have the courage to confront sin.

    MINDING OUR OWN BUSINESS Nehemiah 5:1-19 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO CONFRONT SIN. ?: Inductive KW: Steps TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 5:1-19 four unfolding steps that demonstrate what Nehemiah does when confronted with a problem from within. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Hughes avatar

    Spreading Branches

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 20, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,299 views

    Peter is confronted about spreading the gospel to gentiles.

    Spreading Branches Acts 11:1 – 11:30 Jeff Hughes – August 3, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. The gospel had come to the house of Cornelius there in Caesarea. We saw last week, where he and his entire family, and some of his friends came into a relationship with Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ivan Casteel avatar

    The Lion Is Out Of His Thicket

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jan 5, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,577 views

    To strengthen the Christian life when confronted with the Devil

    PP0228 DATE THE LION IS OUT OF HIS THICKET! Jeremiah 4:5-7; 1 Peter 5:8. (Jer 4:5 KJV) "Declare ye in Judah, and publish in Jerusalem; and say, Blow ye the trumpet in the land: cry, gather together, and say, Assemble yourselves, and let us go into the defenced cities." (Jer 4:6 KJV) "Set up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Fact Or Fiction?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 23, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 5,835 views

    We are confronted with both facts and fiction in life.

    INTRO.- ILL.- Fact or fiction? · "I just got a hot tip from an inside source that this will go through the roof." · "The word on the street is that this deal is ready to take off." · "There is no way you can lose money. Your return is guaranteed!" · "Everyone is getting in on this." · "You ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Hamby avatar

    “jesus And The Truth About Sin” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 11, 2010
    based on 28 ratings
     | 26,083 views

    Jesus confronts the Pharisees defective view of sin.

    A Study of the Book of Mark Sermon # 24 "Jesus and the Truth About Sin" Mark 7:14-23 In our study we have seen how the Pharisees had elevated their oral traditions to a position of equal or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    God Displayed His Goodness To The Rebellious

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Sep 23, 2019
     | 3,107 views

    How did God confront the heinous sinner?

    “When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it. Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist