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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    In The Valley Of Praise Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 65 ratings
     | 24,251 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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    Lord's Prayer Choices--Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,772 views

    Each line of the Lord’s Prayer confronts us with a spiritual choice about prayer and about life.

    The Lord’s Prayer Choices 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 debts as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Got Doubts? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024
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     | 1,342 views

    This sermon explores the story of Doubting Thomas, encouraging believers to confront their doubts and find faith in the trustworthiness of God.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be with you today, to gather once again in the warmth of fellowship, under the banner of our shared faith, united in our love for the Lord. Today, we find ourselves in the company of a familiar figure, a man who walked closely with Jesus, who ...read more

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    Breaking Negative Cycles Before The New Year Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 27, 2025
     | 332 views

    A call to confront, dismantle, and terminate destructive spiritual, behavioural, and generational patterns before entering a new season.

    BREAKING NEGATIVE CYCLES BEFORE THE NEW YEAR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 6:25-26 Key Verse: “And it came to pass the same night, that the LORD said unto him, Take thy father’s young bullock… and throw down the altar of Baal that thy father hath.” (Judges 6:25) Supporting Texts: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Situation Of Immorality PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 773 views

    This sermon emphasizes the importance of maintaining purity within the church, confronting sin, and the urgency of purging evil from our midst.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. It is a joy and a privilege to stand before you today, sharing in the love and grace that our Heavenly Father so generously pours out upon us. As we gather in this sacred space, let's remember that we are not just attendees, but active participants in God's grand ...read more

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    Truths Worth Fighting For

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 26, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,033 views

    Some truths, those that define the Faith of Christ the Lord, demand that we stand firm in defending them against distortion. The faithful depend upon each of us as followers of Christ to defend the Faith, speaking the truth in love.

    “Some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, ‘Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.’ And after Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and debate with them, Paul and Barnabas and some of the others were appointed to go up to Jerusalem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conflict Management: The Source Of Conflict

    Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Oct 19, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,027 views

    Jesus not just a Wonderful Comforter, but He also a Confronter. That’s not because He hates us, but because He loves us. Bare in your mind, that Jesus never is the cause or source of a confrontation. What in us is the source of conflict in our own live

    Conflict Management: The Source of Conflict Matthew 10:34-37 By: Donny Tatimu doni_t@yahoo.com These verses can be one of the most difficult verses in the Bible to explain. I know that many of you will agree with me. Let see this verses in its proper context: 34 Think not that I am come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Do You See The Light? Series

    Contributed by Adam Couchman on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,359 views

    John 9 is a compelling chapter in John’s Gospel. The healing of the man born blind confronts us with our own spiritual blindness. As we read, we are confronted with the same question that Jesus presents him, "Do you believe in the Son of Man?" Jesus, the

    John presents his gospel in much the same way that a lawyer presents evidence in a kind of divine trial. He compels his “jury” to make a decision for themselves about Jesus – “do you believe or not?” The gospel is often divided into two sections – the Book of Signs (chapters 1-12) and the Book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Courage Of Our Convictions Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 9, 2007
    based on 65 ratings
     | 18,872 views

    Why would John repeatedly confront Herod about his sin? Why not just leave well enough alone?

    OPEN: The philosophy final at U.C.L.A had many blank pages for the answer to one question: “What is courage?” Most of the students wrote frantically, giving examples, expounding on theories. But one of the classmates turned in his essay with just two words on it to describe what courage was. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ruleigion

    Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 13, 2026
     | 148 views

    Jesus confronts rule-based righteousness by restoring the heart of God’s law—mercy, life, and grace centered in Himself.

    Before we turn to Matthew chapter 12, I want to share a new word with you. Are you ready? Here it is: Ruleigion. Not religion — rule-igion. I didn’t invent this word — it was coined by Joshua Harris from Covenant Reformed Church in Hagerstown, Maryland — but it names something Jesus confronts ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Table-Flipper Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025
     | 211 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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    Let's Go To Dinner Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Feb 11, 2021
     | 2,202 views

    How much is enough? What do we do and where do we turn when we're afraid we don't have enough of (fill in the blank)? Jesus confronts his disciples with an enormous challenge to feed 5,000 people. But there's not enough. Now what?

    You can listen to the audio of the sermon on my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/7808947 Follow The Leader - Feeding the 5,000 “What’s for Supper?” • We’re having lunch together after services this morning. My wife is back in the kitchen right now checking on the preparation. • Right ...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
     | 35,522 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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    Five Stones Of David

    Contributed by William Tan Yh on Jul 5, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,303 views

    David brought five stones and a sling to confront Goliath. What do you bring when you are faced with your own Goliath?

    Dear brothers and sisters, Thank you for joining us for today’s devotion. We will look at the story of David and Goliath. Let me first explain that the real hero in this story is God and the Goliath represents the challenges and struggles we face in life. Sometimes the challenges and struggles ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    You Want Me To Follow You Where?

    Contributed by Anne Benefield on Jan 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,769 views

    Jesus wants us to follow Him to the places where we need to grow. It won’t be easy, but the reward is great.

    You Want Me to Follow You Where? Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18; John 1:43-51 The Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, January 18, 2009 Introduction: Our scripture lesson today is found in the end of the first chapter of the gospel of John. You may remember that John’s Gospel begins with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed