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  • Anne Benefield avatar

    You Want Me To Follow You Where?

    Contributed by Anne Benefield on Jan 19, 2009
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     | 7,309 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

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    "being A Christian Is Hard"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 20, 2019
     | 11,540 views

    The challenge of following Christ.

    “Being a Christian is Hard” Luke 6:27-38 Someone said to me this week, “Being a Christian is the hardest thing I’ve ever done,” and I would have to agree with them. Jesus says: “Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Spirit Of A Conqureor

    Contributed by Camillus De Almeida on Dec 12, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,060 views

    Challenges make Champions

    THE SPIRIT OF A CONQUEROR Joshua 14: 6-15 “If there were no challenges there would be no champions. Challenges produce champions and battles produce conquerors.” Cami De Almeida 1. A Conqueror holds the vision in his/her heart. v7 •Your heart is the vessel in which God deposits your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stephen Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 22, 2023
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     | 937 views

    As the gaze of the Sanhedrin fell on Stephen they saw “that his face was like the face of an angel.” Stephen stood there, unafraid, his face glowing with the peace and calm of heaven.

    September 23, 2023 As the church grew, it began to experience growing pains. One source of that pain involved the distribution of food to the Jewish and Gentile widows. The Gentile widows made accusations that they were not getting their fair share of the daily food distributions. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    When The Disappointed Meets The Disappointing

    Contributed by James Groce on Jul 12, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
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    In John 21 we find the disappointed and the disappointing coming face to face.

    Introduction: 1. Have you ever been disappointed? Had a confidence broken? How did it make you feel? 2. Have YOU ever disappointed someone? broken confidence? let someone down? How did they feel? How did you feel? What was it like to face them again? 3. These can be harsh experiences -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Totally Clean Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,128 views

    How a Leper’s life was changed by meeting Jesus’ face to face.

    Totally Clean “face to Face” Sermon series Sunday June 24th 2007 Intro: We have a play set in our back yard, and under it the kids have seen it as great fun to dig up the dirt. They love to sit out there and play in the dirt. And the only thing greater than playing in dirt is playing in mud. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Your Giant Is No Giant To God

    Contributed by Bartholomew Riggins on Nov 16, 2009
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     | 14,941 views

    Facing our Giants of Life from the story of David facing Goliath.

    On this day the last Sunday of the month of January already 2009, we greet you in the matchless, Name of Jesus, giving honor to God who is the head of my life and to Jesus who is the head of the universal church and this local fellowship, it is indeed an honor and a privilege to stand before you ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A New Year 2012

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Dec 22, 2012
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     | 18,302 views

    a challenge for the new year

    Today marks the first day of the first month of a new year. As you reflect upon the past year, what kind of year was it? A mile-marker year or a forgettable year, A year of blessing or hardship? As we look back at 2011, we see a lot of heartache, my Dad’s stoke, the death of Penny’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Aren't You A Saint!

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 24, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,618 views

    The challenge of sainthood

    Why aren’t you a saint? Story In a small country village in Sicily, there were two brothers, renowned members of the local Mafia. They were mean, bad and very rich. No one had a good word to say about them. Indeed, everyone seemed to have a story about how they had either been cheated or ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Cure

    Contributed by John Mccormack on May 14, 2013
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    A CHALLENGE TO OBEDIENCE

    THE CURE INTRODUCTION: ROMAN WRITERS AND JEWISH RABBIS RECOGNIZED THE MEDICINAL VALUE OF SPITTLE FOR HEALING CHRIST USED IT TO COMMUNICATE HIS INTENTION TO HEAL A BLIND MAN IF HE OBEYED HIS COMMAND. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: JOHN 9:2-3 CHRIST’S DISCIPLES ASKED AN IRRELEVANT QUESTION, A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Child's Ministry

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Feb 13, 2003
    based on 164 ratings
     | 39,875 views

    The Challenge facing the church today is: IS THERE A PLACE FOR OUR CHILDREN IN MINISTRY? IS THERE A LAD HERE WITH GIFTS TO OFFER? IS THERE A GIRL HERE WHO HAS GIFTS TO OFFER? Well, let’s see as we approach our Target Text.

    “I will give my voice to the Lord. All the words I bring, all the songs I sing, I will give them to the Lord. I will give my hands to the Lord. All the things they do will be good and true, I will give them to the Lord. I will give my heart to the Lord. All the things I love are for Him above, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Success From The Word

    Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Oct 8, 2005
    based on 130 ratings
     | 10,888 views

    Joshua is about to embark on a new phase in his life. The challenges he faced were daunting and much beyond his ability. God gives him a: ‘Success mantra’ that I want to share with you in 4 points

    Introduction: Self-help books and how-to manuals are immensely popular today. People want to know how to be successful, whether it is winning friends, making money, getting a promotion, losing weight – its all about being successful. Yet, God’s Word is the original success manual and every truly ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Is There Not A Cause? Series

    Contributed by Dave Rajoon on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 68,970 views

    There are giants stalking the land and many people are too afraid to take up the challenge to stand and fight. David faced a giant one day and while everyone cowered and his brothers berated him, David asked: "Is there not a Cause?"

    BIG IDEA: Giants are stalking the land but the church seems to be burying its head in the sand. We must get up and fight because there is a cause. Introduction: David was the youngest of the eight sons of Jesse. Three of his brothers served in Saul’s army. There names were Eliab who was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Secret Of Breakthrough Faith

    Contributed by Angel Caballero on Jun 7, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,876 views

    If you think your faith is not enough for a miracle, see Jesus on the cross for you, and faith you need to face any situation or challenge s will come into your life. Just look too Jesus! The author and finisher of faith.

    Introduction : We will study faith today through the binacular of GRACE and finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross. Through the years of being a Christian we heard teachings about faith which is not filtered by the finished work of Christ. Maybe some of us heard that in order to receive ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Time To Put Up Or Shut Up

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 7, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,951 views

    This sermon primary focus is on the Encounter that Jesus had with Satan at Caesarea Philippi 1. Jesus faces the "Gates of Hell" 2. The disciples experience an amazing epiphany and 3. Jesus challenges His Disciples to live a life of radical discipleship.

    Scripture: Mark 8:27 - 38; Psalm 19 Title: Time to Put Up or Shut Up This sermon primary focus is on the Encounter that Jesus had with Satan at Caesarea Philippi 1. Jesus faces the "Gates of Hell" 2. The disciples experience an amazing epiphany and 3. Jesus challenges His ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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