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  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Incredible Confidence

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007
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    David’s response when confronted with his terrible sin was to run to the very one he had offended.

    Passage: Psalm 51 Intro: It’s hard to imagine a believer who had messed up worse than David. 1) life filled w/ God’s grace, David blew it. 2) lusted after and committed adultery with a good friend’s wife, Bathsheba, who got pregnant. 3) lured Uriah home to explain pregnancy, but Uriah ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Ghost Town Series

    Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,963 views

    In this sermon and text we look to the past, present, and future to interpret the meaning of the confrontation between Artemis of the Ephesians and the Gospel.

    Ghost Town Acts 19:23-41 3/12/06 PSCOC NOTE: POWER POINT PICTURES WERE USED IN THIS SERMON WHICH GREATLY ENHANCES THE EXPERIENCE OF THE SERMON ITSELF. I USED MANY PICTURES FROM WHAT IS LEFT OF EPHESUS AND ARTEMIS’ TEMPLE TO HIGHLIGHT THE ’GHOST TOWN’ CONCEPT. I FOUND MOST OF THESE ON-LINE, BUT ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Two Worlds Collide

    Contributed by Trevor Woodget on Feb 19, 2008
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     | 5,793 views

    Reminding us of the Christian hope we have as we see how Jesus confronts the death of a young man

    When Two Worlds Collide 17th February 2008 With television cameras rolling a brand new car is propelled down a track into a concrete barrier. Smash! It’s Air bags explode. Crash dummies recoil from the impact. Metal flies! The test is repeated on dozens of new cars. Why this waste of cars? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Live For The Applause! (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 22, 2014
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    In our everyday life we are confronted by people who let you know all of the things they accomplish in their life.

    Matthew 6:1-4-“Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven. Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Call PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 6, 2024
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    Encourages embracing trials as opportunities for spiritual growth, and calls for active faith in confronting challenges with Christ's guidance and strength.

    Good morning, beloved. Today, we gather under this roof, not as strangers, but as a family united in Christ. We come together to share in the Word, to find solace, and to find strength. We are here to remind ourselves that our faith is not a fair-weather friend, but an anchor in the storm. As we ...read more

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    Stand Up For What You Believe PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 14, 2024
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    This sermon encourages believers to confidently share their faith in Christ, confronting falsehoods with the truth of the Gospel, always with gentleness and respect.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a beautiful day that the Lord has made? Every sunrise is a fresh canvas painted by His hand, a testament to His unfailing love and faithfulness. As we gather here today, let's turn our hearts towards the unchanging truth of God's Word, our compass in a ...read more

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    From Mustard Seed To Moving Mountains PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024
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    This sermon explores the transformative power of faith, encouraging believers to confront challenges courageously and strive for extraordinary achievements in their lives.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts eager to be filled with the Word of God. As we come together today, let's remember that we are not alone. We stand on the shoulders of countless believers who have walked this path before us. They have left us a rich legacy of wisdom and insight, ...read more

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    A Man I Once Knew (Real Heroes)

    Contributed by Sanford Colquitt on Mar 23, 2009
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    A tribute to dedicated men and women every where who live their life almost without notice. But rest assured some one is watching.

    Sunday, March 22, 2009 A MAN I ONCE KNEW Intro: It’s wonderful to hear about and strengthen ourselves on the lives of biblical heroes. Their stories never get old & perhaps they are more inspiring as we grow older. Some suggest they are outdated and some even suggest that they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Lord's Prayer Choices-Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004
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    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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    Education, Immigration, Development And The Gospel Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 27, 2010
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     | 3,911 views

    One little act of evil just leads to more evil, not good; if we are to help humans develop, we must fact the twin problems of education and immigration

    Monday of Holy Week 2010 Caritas in Veritate The notion that doing one “little act of evil” in order to fulfill a good purpose is the original sin. So Judas, one of the early disciples and probably the earliest treasurer, raked off some of the collection plate money for something he ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    If You See A Good Fight...get In It

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Aug 17, 2013
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     | 17,044 views

    The Christian faith does not offer an illusory hope of life on earth without evil. Instead, Christian faith calls us to fight evil with good in the world as it is.

    "Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.” In the 1994 movie, “The Road To Freedom: The Vernon Johns Story starring the great actor James Earl Jones who ...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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     | 2,503 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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    Rebel

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012
     | 5,147 views

    When wrong is right, then right is wrong. When right is wrong, then wrong is right. In other words, when our culture has confused truth to the point of calling good evil and evil good, then we are obliged to do what many would think is evil because it is

    rebel: noun or verb? rebel (n): a person who resists authority, control, or tradition; an agent of change rebel (v): to dissent from an accepted moral code or conventional behavior rebellion (n): revolt, revolution, uprising, insurgence // antonyms: complacency, compliance To the question: Am I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Jesus Goes To Church

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,711 views

    What does Jesus do when He goes to church? He changes things.

    Mark 1:21-28 They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach. The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law. Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    It's All In The Mix Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Feb 1, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,208 views

    A sermon exploring the dichotomy of good and evil existing side by side in the Kingdom of God.

    Stories Jesus Told: It’s All in the Mix Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 A story-teller usually has one thing to communicate, one point to make, when he/she tells a good story. Thus it was with Jesus as he began to weave a story for his listeners. Now a good story may have twists and sub-plots that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist