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  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Fish And Spit

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 17, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 5,597 views

    Response to the challenge of God’s call from an unrepentant prophet, Jonah.

    Jonah 2 “Fish and Spit: The Challenge in Jonah .” Can you imagine what it is like to be inside a fish like Jonah? He said in v.5 “seaweed was wrapped around my head” This is like sushi in reverse. All rolled up in seaweed, but thankfully not dipped in wasabi and soy sauce? Hey maybe that’s a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    A Sad, Sad Ending Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,588 views

    As we look at the death of King Saul we are confronted with the reality of our own death and the need to be ready. We also are reminded of the grieving that results from all losses.

    Introduction: A. If you bring up the subject of death and you will get many different reactions from people. 1. Some can easily and readily talk about it, and others cannot. B. When you ask children about death, they say some interesting things. 1. A 7 year-old boy named Alan said this, “God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lordship: Salute Or Dilute Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 8, 2023
     | 1,856 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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    Family Obligations

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 24, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,373 views

    Why is it that we come to church? Why do we open ourselves up to the possibility that we might have to confront ourselves, to repent and even to change?

    How many of you have heard someone say, “Why do I have to go to church? Can’t I be just as good of a Christian at home, reading the Bible, doing good deeds, praying by myself, maybe watching a favorite preacher TV in the comfort of my own living room? Why should I bother getting up on Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Spirit Of Saul

    Contributed by Joshua A. Muncy on Aug 17, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,030 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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    Righteous Or Unrighteous PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 26, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 30 views

    God lovingly confronts our sin, calling us to repentance and surrender, so we may experience true healing, gratitude, and restored relationship with Him.

    Some Sundays feel like a soft chair and a warm blanket. Other Sundays feel like the Father’s steady hand on our shoulder, guiding us to look straight at the mirror and see what He sees. Today is one of those tender, truthful moments. Romans 1 is a sober passage, yet it is also a gracious gift, ...read more

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    How To Know The Truth

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Aug 9, 2025
     | 123 views

    How can we know the truth? Jesus is constantly confronted and questioned about truth. In John 7, He gives 5 reasons that He is trustworthy.

    How to Know the Truth GOOD MORNING. Have you ever felt unsure about what to believe? That would probably be everyone. When it comes to Jesus, there are endless opinions and lots of people claiming to speak for God, and it’s been that way for 2000 years now. How can we really know the truth? This ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Are You Usable

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,444 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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    The End

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 14, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,168 views

    We see three responses to Jesus' death: despair, deliberation from a distance, and conversion. Which group do you most identify with? The cross confronts us with a decision.

    Luke 23:44-49 The End Have you ever felt like you’re at a dead end? Like you didn’t really know how to go forward? Maybe you were in a dead-end relationship. Or a dead-end job. Or a dead-end health prognosis. It can be a very hard place to be. Today we’re going to start at the end. But don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Reliable Is The Bible? Series

    Contributed by Todd Hudnall on Apr 11, 2005
    based on 171 ratings
     | 9,380 views

    This apologetic message examines the reliability of the Bible and challenges us to be people of the Scripture.

    (ON THE STREET INTERVIEWS-VIDEO) The Bible is a unique and remarkable book. It is actually a library of 66 books written over a span of 1,500 years. There isn’t another book in history that took that long to write. 40-different authors from every walk of life wrote the Bible. We all know that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Persist And Prevail: The Story Of Isaac's Wells SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,502 views

    Isaac, on the brink of celebrating his success in finding water, is confronted by the Philistines who forcefully claim his well. Despite this being the third time, Isaac does not surrender. Will he persist and prevail?

    Today, we will explore the story of Isaac and the lessons we can learn from his experience of digging wells. Isaac faced challenges and opposition, but he never gave up. Through his perseverance, we can discover how to overcome adversity and achieve success in our own lives. When Isaac began to ...read more

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    Don't Back Down When Facing Trials

    Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Oct 16, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,261 views

    Tom Petty sang 'I won't Back Down' probably referring to earthly challenges.This mini sermon encourages Christians not to back down when facing spiritual challenges. It is based around the life-threatening challenge faced by the Prophet Daniel.

    Don’t Back Down When Facing Trials Popular singer/songwriter Tom Petty passed away recently after a highly successful career. One of Petty’s most loved songs was titled ‘I Won’t Back Down’. Some of the lyrics go like this: Well, I won't back down No, I won't back down You can stand me up at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Where Are The Heros?

    Contributed by Raymond Smith on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,313 views

    Challenge for believers to take their stand for Him and experience the Lord’s enabling and provision

    1 Samuel 17; Numbers 13:26 - 14:10. Who are your heroes? Each generation has its heroes. Some are because of the heroic actions, others because they had (in our opinion) enough courage to challenge the system. Some are because they "made" it in something, in this particular generation it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Responsibility Of The Watchman Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 12, 2024
     | 1,145 views

    A challenging passage on the essential responsibility of the spiritual watchman. How does this idea apply to today?

    IN ANCIENT DAYS: There would be a watchman on the city wall to warn of impending danger. - Ezekiel 3:17. - 2 Samuel 18:24-27; 2 Kings 9:17-20. - In ancient times there was literally a watchman on the city wall, scanning the horizon for danger. When an army appeared, the quick alarm spread by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Storm's Coming

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Jun 27, 2025
     | 521 views

    After witnessing God's overwhelming power on Mount Carmel, Elijah discovered that breakthrough often begins with the smallest signs of God's movement.

    A Storm's Coming 1 Kings 18:44 "And at the seventh time he said, 'Behold, a little cloud like a man's hand is rising from the sea.' And he said, 'Go up, say to Ahab, "Prepare your chariot and go down, lest the rain stop you."'" - 1 Kings 18:44 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational