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  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    I Choose To Stand

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018
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    THIS IS THE LAST IN A SERIES ON CHOICES WE MUST MAKE AS CHRISTIANS. WE MUST CHOOSE TO STAND FOR THE LORD IN A NON-CHRISTIAN WORLD, AND IN A WORLD WHERE MANY CHURCHES ARE WALKING AWAY FROM THE ABSOLUTE TRUTH OF THE WORD.

    I CHOOSE TO STAND MATTHEW 26:24-35; 69-75 THE LAST CHOICE WE ARE GOING TO LOOK AT IN THIS SERIES IS THE MOST IMPORTANT NEXT TO ACCEPTING CHRIST. THE CALL MUST GO FORTH FROM CHURCHES TO BOLDLY PROCLAIM AND LIVE OUR FAITH IN THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. TODAY WE ARE CALLED AS JOSHUA DID, TO STAND FOR THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Just Do It Anyway

    Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 16, 2018
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     | 11,784 views

    When doing good and right or speaking up for Jesus is hardest we should just do it anyway.

    “JUST DO IT ANYWAY!” ACTS 4:8-20; 5:25-29 David P. Nolte There are things in life that are hard to do, but if they are important enough, and if they are right, we do them anyway. There are sacrifices we are called upon to make that we find inconvenient and excessively costly; but if we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Accept Every Challenge

    Contributed by Oliver O. Suarez on Jun 25, 2016
     | 7,295 views

    Say YES to a challenge for you will always prosper when you walk with God

    Key verse: Joshua 1:9 ...Be strong & courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. In life you will always have to fight to be able to have your own place and name. If you are wise, you will know that every challenge in life offers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Without The Struggle, There Are No Wings"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 24, 2017
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    Peter struggled just like each of us struggle with our faith but one glorious day we will receive wings and fly.

    Matthew 16:13-20 Without the Struggle, There Are No Wings A family brought in two cocoons that were about to hatch. They watched as the first one began to open and the butterfly inside squeezed very slowly and painfully through a tiny hole that it chewed in one end of the cocoon. After lying ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Paralyzed Man: "I Need Some Friends" Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 28, 2017
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    Compassion, Courage, Commitment, Commission

    OUT OF WEAKNESS…STRENGTH - Paralyzed Man: “I Need Some Friends” Luke 5:17-26 (p. 719) September 3, 2017 Introduction: Henry Penn, former president of the Society of American Florists, tells what he calls one of the most memorable incidents of his life as a florist. One day ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Living Dog Is Better Than A Dead Lion Series

    Contributed by Olusegun Ayobami Sanni on Jan 8, 2018
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    There is hope for everyone of us because “when there is life, there is hope” and a dead person, whatever important and noble he could have been cannot change anything.

    Introduction: Dog was one of the most an unclean and despicable creature to the Jews; but a living one is better than a lion that is dead already. The most despicable living man’s state is preferable to that of the mot noble that has died impenitent. Thus it is better to be a live coward than a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Unclaimed

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 4, 2014
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    Jesus has claimed the souls of the saved as his own.

    Thank you Rev. Myron Smith The Unclaimed Deut 6:1-11 Now these are the commandments, the statutes, and the judgments, which the LORD your God commanded to teach you, that ye might do them in the land whither ye go to possess it: 2 That thou mightest fear the LORD thy God, to keep all his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Confronting Your Ten Foot Challenge With Grace Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014
     | 7,060 views

    A message to help people identify their most difficult challenge in life right now and to approach it unafraid and with the Lord’s empowerment

    Today we are introducing a new series entitled “Lessons for Life from the Shepherd King.” In other words, for the next 4 weeks, we’re going to be looking into a few scenes from the life of David. Poet, shepherd, musician, singer, statesman, warrior - King David is more than just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Character During Adversity Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on May 31, 2011
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     | 14,593 views

    The character of Paul is revealed as his stands trial before the high priest who reveals he already has deemed Paul guilty.

    If you ever testify in court, you might wish you could have been as sharp as this policeman. He was being cross-examined by a defense attorney during a felony trial. The lawyer was trying to undermine the policeman’s credibility.... Q: "Officer -- did you see my client fleeing the scene?" A: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Against Thousand!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 16, 2013
     | 4,182 views

    Do not feel insignificant, small or wormy and curl yourself inside a shell like a snail; look not at the circumstances but meditate the Word that says, ‘One man of you puts to flight a thousand’, and take courage!

    One against thousand! Joshua 23:10 “One man of you puts to flight a thousand, since it is the LORD your God who fights for you, just as He promised you.” One single man stood boldly against the atrocities towards the black in South Africa and brought about terrific changes. Nelson ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Funeral - Sudden Heart Attack

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 16, 2021
     | 3,084 views

    My friend, Jon had many health issues and died suddenly of a heart attack. Sudden heart attack is a real pandemic in America.

    In preparation for funeral services I often ask people if their loved one had a favorite bible passage or bible story that I can share. Most don’t have one, but when I asked Linda she immediately said, “Joshua 1:9.” Joshua 1:9 (ESV) 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Never Alone Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2014
     | 12,123 views

    The text from 2 Timothy 4 reveals the Apostle Paul's true condition in his final days before his death in Rome. He was never truly alone because of God's presence with him.

    Never Alone (Paul's last days) II Timothy 4:1-18 INTRODUCTION: Loneliness is one of the major mental-health issues in America today. A lot of folks dread the holiday season because, it highlights the losses they’ve had in life. All the celebrating … and the big family gatherings ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    El Peligro De Los Mega-Ídems

    Contributed by Byron Perrine on Apr 22, 2020
     | 1,593 views

    En este discurso, he reelaborado varios sermones de otros predicadores con un énfasis ligeramente diferente basado en la traducción de la versión inglesa contemporánea de Mateo 16: 23, a saber: «estás en el camino porque piensas como todos los demás... ».

    Comparar una variedad de versiones bíblicas puede ser muy útil, y dado el hecho de que los textos originales del Nuevo Testamento fueron escritos en una antigua forma del griego, es difícil extraer el significado exacto del texto y transferirlo al inglés. A través de la ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Things We Need For The New Year (2 Of 2)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022
     | 818 views

    A New Year is always an exciting time for us. WHY? Because last year was not a BANNER YEAR FOR MANY!

    A New Year is also exciting because the past year brought many difficult times into people’s lives. It was a year when: • Some suffered a divorce • Some suffered a financial setback • Some suffered some serious health problems So a New Year is a time when people can put all these bad things behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preaching From Philippians #3

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022
     | 1,963 views

    In the last sermon, we dealt with Paul stating that whether he lived or died, his purpose for living was for the Lord Jesus.

    When he wrote to the Philippian church, he was in prison. In prison he knew that he faced a capital crime and that he might be executed. If you were in prison and you thought that you might die, what kind of letter would you write? We do not have to guess at what kind of letter the Apostle Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist