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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Facing Opposition From The Carnal

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 8, 2001
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,363 views

    To lead the children to understand that faithful obedience to God often means that we will find ourself being opposed by carnal people.

    Unit 12 – Faithfulness Lesson 35 – John the Baptist, a Faithful Messenger – Luke 3:1-20; 7:18-23; Mark 6:17-29 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that faithful obedience to God often means that we will find ourself being opposed by carnal people. 2. Explanation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Disappointments New Christians Face

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 19, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,766 views

    Common disappointments that new Christians face often bring discouragement to the point of giving up.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM churches August 29, 2004 “Disappointments New Christians Face” I Peter 1:6-9 James 1:2-4 INTRODUCTION: Think back to the time when you first came to the Lord and made your decision to become a Christian. You might have been a little child in Sunday school. It may have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Heart To Worship - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 7, 2005
    based on 70 ratings
     | 19,180 views

    Michal’s kind of worship was the type of worship that plagues many churches today. David’s worship is the kind of we need. But how do we deal with the Michals amongst us?

    OPEN: A little 6 year old girl and her 4 year old brother were sitting together in church. The brother was giggling, singing and talking out loud. Finally, his big sister had had enough. “You’re not supposed to talk out loud in church” she said. “Why? Who’s going to stop me?” the boy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Face Your Giants Series

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016
     | 13,039 views

    David simply a man who believes God for the impossible. He faces giants like everyone of us does everyday. But David trusted God with the impossible and faith brought out the best out of him. Attributes in private now became public. We are giant killers.

    Series: David - A Man After God¡¦s Own Heart: Part 4: How To Face Your Giants (1, 2, 3) 1 Samuel 17: 40 And David took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd's bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    How To Face Your Giants Series

    Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Mar 23, 2011
     | 7,073 views

    Focusing on God, not the gaints, brings victories.

    How to Face Your Gaints ! Samuel 17:20-29, 34-37 You know this story well. Not only from Sunday School and church sermons do we learn this story, but also from daily life when things are referred to as “between David and Goliath.” Here’s the jest of the story. Two major forces ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Too Graced To Be Two-Faced Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 29,150 views

    THE ART OF STUMBLING When Peter’s behavior didn’t line up with the gospel, Paul confronted him publicly.

    INTRODUCTION Someone sent me a list of popular sayings third graders were asked to complete. Their surprise endings made me smile. 1. Better safe than punch a fifth grader. 2. Strike while the bug is close. 3. It’s always darkest before Daylight Savings Time. 4. Don’t bite the hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Words And Deeds Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Apr 5, 2022
     | 1,917 views

    Actions speak louder than words. What do yours say?

    Words and Deeds lanny smith 2022 Lent / Psalm 23; Matthew 26:6–13   • Proverbial statements: • Talk is cheap. • Actions speak louder than words. • Our experiences tell us these statements carry a lot of truth. • It is critical that disciples of Jesus have words and deeds that are congruent. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lesson 26: Criticisim Gets To The Top

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 18, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,774 views

    Be Careful Who and What You Criticize

    A. BE CAREFUL WHO AND WHAT YOU CRITICIZE: NUMBERS 12:1-16 1. Is this a family squabble? “Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses” (12:1). They were Moses’ older sister and brother. 2. Were they influenced by public opinion? “When the people complained” (11:1). 3. Can people in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing The Giants: Evidence Of Christian Growth Series

    Contributed by Jonny Hunt on Aug 28, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,452 views

    In these verses is a list of virtues that should be growing in the life of the believer. They are best translated by referring to moral excellence, practical wisdom, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness and unselfish love.

    Sherwood Baptist Church has one of the most dynamic media ministries of any church in America. They have produced Facing the Giants, arguably the best feature-length movie ever made by a local church. It’s a God-glorifying, excellently created sports film in the tradition of Hoosiers, Remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sweat Of Our Face And Return To The Ground

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2016
     | 2,359 views

    To show that urgency of death is inevitable to everyone, and that we still have time to evangelize.

    I. EXORDIUM: Will you just return to the dust just like that? No. I will make sure I will have sweat, toil and labor to work for the Kingdom of GOD before I go. 1 Corinthians 15:58 (Amplified Bible) Therefore, my beloved brethren, be firm (steadfast), immovable, always abounding in the work of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sweat Of Our Face And Return To The Ground

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016
     | 2,717 views

    To show that urgency of death is inevitable to everyone, and that we still have time to evangelize.

    I. EXORDIUM: Will you just return to the dust just like that? No. I will make sure I will have sweat, toil and labor to work for the Kingdom of GOD before I go. 1 Corinthians 15:58 (Amplified Bible) Therefore, my beloved brethren, be firm (steadfast), immovable, always abounding in the work of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Lewis avatar

    Pure In Heart Series

    Contributed by Mike Lewis on Nov 28, 2023
     | 2,644 views

    As Jesus continues to preach these different beatitudes, he spells out the different virtues of what makes a disciple close to God’s intention for mankind and how we can be blessed by God.

    WELCOME & INTRODUCTION A CLEAN GETAWAY In May of 2019, Nate Roman, 44, of Marlborough, Massachusetts, arrived home and noticed immediately that something wasn’t right. After looking around his house, he called the police. What was wrong? The place was too clean. “You could smell the cleaning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faces In The Crowd: The Man Healed Series

    Contributed by Michael R. Hodge on Apr 4, 2011
     | 5,268 views

    Responding to the example of the friends that brought their crippled friend to Jesus, we are challenged to invite others, to expect God to do amazing things, and to praise God in response.

    “Faces in the Crowd” – Luke 5 This is the second message in our series entitled “Faces in the Crowd”. This series focuses on a number of characters found in the Gospels, whose names are briefly mentioned, typically appearing in one story and then we seldom read of their story again. In essence, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mirror

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 2, 2016
    based on 45 ratings
     | 35,494 views

    If we want to know who we really are, what mirror should we look in? We need, we must yield to God's Word to God's will and allow him to mold us into the image the reflection, the image of His son.

    For Those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are 4 Scriptures read prior to the Message. Today's assigned readings are: Exodus 34:29-35; Psalm 99; 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2; and Luke 9:28-43. After being away for some time on a business trip, ... Bill thought it would be nice ... to bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Standing Strong In The Face Of Difficulties

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 25, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,999 views

    We can stand strong in the face of any fearful situation. That's because we are truly rich in the grace of God.

    Have you ever been scared? I mean scared to the point that you were afraid for your life. There was a group of missionaries that were on a mission trip in London. They were in prayer walking one afternoon in an area that was full of mosques and protesters were in the streets. As they walked and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist