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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Center Of Chaos Or Peace--Your Decision

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 16, 2024
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    The Lord Jesus, in His Galilean ministry, was at the center of ongoing controversies.

    Saturday of the Second Week in Course 2023 The Lord Jesus, in His Galilean ministry, was at the center of ongoing controversies. The authorities, both Jewish and Roman, probably said something like “chaos follows Him.” The Pharisees hated Christ because He taught that doing just and charitable ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Consequences For Bad Decisions Lesson 10 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 5, 2024
     | 550 views

    Decisions outside the will of God have consequences.

    A. FIGHTING A BATTLE WHEN YOU DON’T WANT TO: JOSHUA 10 1. Decisions outside the will of God have consequences. When the mighty Gibeonites tricked Israel. The Bible said of Israel, “They did not ask counsel of the LORD” (9:14). Why We Don’t Pray • Self-confidence and not a walk of faith. • We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do You Make Decisions?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 6, 2024
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    Mozart was a great musician, but a terrible philosopher.

    Tenth Sunday in Course 2024 The great composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is quoted as saying “I pay no attention whatever to anybody's praise or blame. I simply follow my own feelings.” It seems appropriate to apply this statement to our first reading today, because the original man, whom we ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Great Couples Of The Bible 1: Courage Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 26, 2010
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     | 4,740 views

    Studying the virtue of "goodness" through the eyes of great couples of the Bible.

    Great Couples of the Bible 1 Courage For God's Will Peter tells us in 2 Peter 1:5 to Add to our Faith Goodness (virtue, excellence, moral character. It is a rare word in NT that describes the sum of all desirable character qualities. It means courage, rigor, energy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Peter - Man Of Bold And Courageous Faith

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 13, 2003
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    In the lives of the Apostles we see them going thorugh some of the same challenges and experiences we go thorugh. Simon Peter denied Jesus before Pentecost but after Pentecost he demonstrated the power of the risen Lord in his life and witness.

    Peter – Man of Bold & Courageous Faith John 1:35-42 As we study the life and ministry of the 12 Apostles we see how extra ordinary they are and at the same time how ordinary they are. The twelve Apostles came from various backgrounds. Most were blue color workers laboring as fishermen (James, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Faith To See PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023
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     | 976 views

    To explore the transformative power of faith, courage, and the decision to follow Christ, as demonstrated in the encounter between Jesus and Bartimaeus. Key

    Good morning, dear friends! It is indeed a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, to lift our voices in praise, to bow our hearts in prayer, and to open our minds to the wisdom found in His holy Word. Today, we are going to immerse ourselves in a passage from the Gospel of Mark, a moment ...read more

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    “deborah: A Portrait Of Courage” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 7, 2016
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     | 20,833 views

    Deborah provides us with a terrific example of courage.

    We're looking at the lives of Old Testament believers as we think about characteristics God wants to develop in us. Today, we're thinking about courage. A good, biblical definition of courage would be, "the strength to obey God even when I'm afraid and things are difficult." Today, we're ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Truths To Learn From Esther

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on Apr 14, 2008
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    Esther was faced with a decision that required her to pray, review God’s timing, act with courage and live by faith. These are traits we must evidence too when making decisions

    Esther became Queen to King Xerxes in 479BC. This was around 25 years after Ezra took a group of pilgrims back to Israel. In chapter one Queen Vashti refuses to obey the King and is removed from power. In chapter two the King holds a beauty pageant to select the next queen. READ 2:17, 18 As we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Courage To Confront – Jesus Clears The Temple Series

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Apr 4, 2009
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    The Gentile Court was the temple access point for Gentiles to learn about Judaism, and since believers are now the spiritual temple, how might Jesus seek to confront us and clear our lives of the clutter that prevents our effective witness?

    5.4.09 COURAGE TO CONFRONT – JESUS CLEANSES THE TEMPLE Mark 11:1-11:19 INTRO When did you last witness blatant wrongdoing and step in to do something about it? • It may have been to do with malpractice in the workplace and you became the whistle-blower. • It could be that you witnessed a dispute ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "take Courage. It Is I."

    Contributed by Les Buttolph on Aug 28, 2023
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    When the storms of life threaten, even overwhelm us, know that Jesus is there, and can save us.

    One very cold day, a farmer sees a bird lying on the path, half dead. He picks up the bird, cradles it in his hands, and blows his warm breath on it. The bird begins to revive, but the farmer has chores to do, and doesn’t have the time to nurse the bird to recovery. But he spots a fresh cow pile, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Making Difficult Choices

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 26, 2016
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     | 10,560 views

    How do we make difficult choices and stick with them?

    Intro How do we make difficult choices and stick with them? Purpose There are many factors involved in a difficult choice, but let’s look at a very important place to start. Plan Let’s look at Jesus’ instructions in Luke 9:51-62 and learn a very important consideration in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Incourage - Part 1 - Dis-Couraged Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2009
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     | 8,001 views

    Superman never felt panic or fear! We’re not him. Sometimes we lack courage. However, as believers we should be operating in courage. Why? How?

    InCourage Pt. 1 – Dis-Couraged I. Introduction I wished I was Superman! I wished I could at any moment’s notice run to the nearest phone booth and change into my cape and handle every situation with supreme confidence and strength. However, the truth is that we aren’t supermen and we don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Be Strong And Courageous! Your God Comes!

    Contributed by Christopher Goelzer on Jan 21, 2004
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     | 8,180 views

    Encourage and empower believers to be strong because God has given them life and a highway to heaven.

    NIV Isaiah 35:1 The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, 2 it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; they will see the glory of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Great Step-In Father PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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    Highlight the powerful impact of a father's love and guidance, as exemplified by Mordecai's relationship with Esther, and to encourage us to follow his example in our own lives.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into the story of Esther. Our story today focuses on the unique bond between Mordecai and his cousin, Esther, whom he raised as his own daughter. As Billy Graham once said, "A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and ...read more

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    How Long? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 13, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,282 views

    Elijah asked the question which needs to be asked of God's people today..."How long will you sit on the fence?"

    HOW LONG 1 Kings 18:21 • The first message today is the first message of the church. “Jesus saves.” The second is likened unto the first, “Jesus and Jesus ONLY – SAVES.” The Bible records the very words of our Lord Jesus (John 3:16 & John 14:6). What does ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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