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  • ralph juthman avatar

    Facing Fear Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jan 5, 2013
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    Fear can propell you towards faith in God, or it can paralyze you from fulfilling Gods purpose for your life.

    AVOIDING LIFES CLIFFS Facing Fear Matthew 14:22-32 INTRODUCTION A man was being chased by a tiger. He ran as hard as he could until he was at the edge of a cliff with the tiger in hot pursuit. The man looked over the edge of the cliff and saw a branch growing out of the side of the cliff a few feet ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Face It! Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 20, 2011
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    What does the bible mean by "setting one's face"?

    One of the most exciting things about going on a trip is the planning. When you’ll go, the route you’ll take, who you’ll visit, the places you will go to eat, and all the other fun things you’ll do during your trip. A man went on a trip to Israel. He was about to enter the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Face Of Praise Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Dec 17, 2011
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    This is number 4 in the four part series. God is worthy of our praise. Christmas is the prime time for us to stop and give thanks, praise and worship to God for the most precious of gifts, His Son.

    THE FACES OF CHRISTMAS 4 LUKE 1:57-80 ‘PRAISE’ INTRODUCTION For the next three minutes, I would like you to turn to two people, and share what was the most special present you ever received at Christmas? How did you feel when you received it? What were you feelings toward the person ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Facing Fear

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Feb 1, 2012
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    Faith over fear

    Facing fear Intro: What does being afraid do? 1: Hesitation a) you second guess b) you wait when you should move c) you stand still Point: Fear is something everyone who has ever lived has had to deal with, at one point and time even the bravest men and women felt fear creep into their hearts ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Faces In The Crowd Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 18, 2012
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    On the day of the triumphal entry there were many faces in the crowd with differing agendas. Where would you fall?

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we are going to rewind of Bible DVR’s for a final time. Today we rewind back to the beginning of what is called the Passion Week to the Triumphal Entry. • For Jesus this is the beginning of the end of His ministry on earth. • In John 12:1, it is Friday evening and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Facing The Zombies

    Contributed by William Fallert on Mar 8, 2012
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    meeting the needs of others both psychically and spiritually

    Facing the zombies Luke 6:27-40 2 Cor 5:17 Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation, the old has gone the new has come. I want to tell you of an amazing transformation in my life. Jesus Christ changes lives. He makes us into something he can use, something new and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Faces In The Crowd"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 27, 2012
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    Four faces or people that were probably in the crowd on Palm Sunday and what we can learn from them.

    “Faces in the Crowd” April 1, 2012 Matthew 21:1-9 “As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Faces Of Jesus

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 5, 2014
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    We do not always realize the roles or recognize the activity of Christ in our lives... unless we are looking.

    Title: The Faces of Jesus Text: Luke 24:13-35 Thesis: We do not always realize the roles or recognize the activity of Christ in our lives. Significance: It is the Road to Emmaus text wherein we see Jesus as a stranger, as a guest and as a host. Introduction It seems like a long time ago but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Radiant Face!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 26, 2014
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    You cannot compare the colossal, massive, immeasurable love of God with anyone! None gave their blood and life for you! None.

    Looking up at Daddy! Psalm 34:5”Those who look to Him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed.” My heart skipped a beat and melted! The way the school kids look at me with so many myriads of emotions in those faces: How is madam’s mood? Is she happy today? Will she ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faces In The Crowd Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 22, 2013
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    Adapted from a sermon by Joseph Rodgers. Thanks for the wonderful work. As He was riding the colt, the people begin to lay down their cloaks and palm branches as they call out, “Hosanna… blessed is He who comes in the name

    For the last few weeks we took a long walk with Jesus What did Jesus see as He entered Jerusalem for the last time, in His earthly form? This morning, I want to start a series that will allow us to see things through the eyes of Christ. Instead of seeing things from our perspective, I want us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Face Of An Angel

    Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Dec 9, 2013
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    Stephen's death a challenge to all who love the Lord.

    The Face of an Angel Acts 6:12/15 Stephen, the first deacon and Christian martyr the first gospel preacher. He was also one of the first to work miracles under the new dispensation. His life gave the sacred writer cause to give a detailed account of his character, education, background and the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Face In The Mirror

    Contributed by Bishop, W. F. Houston, Jr. on Feb 23, 2015
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    Beloved, have you ever looked in the mirror and the reflection told you what you didn’t want to see? You know, you might be feeling one way but when you look at yourself in the mirror the reflection reproduces something totally different.

    You know, in the last 2 to 3 years, I noticed two pretty important ways the world has changed. Now frankly, I don’t know whether it’s because of global warming or the lack of gun control or the Obama administration. All I know is that these two issues, at least to me, are far more important than ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Facing Forward Series

    Contributed by Andy Stanley on Sep 18, 2009
    based on 31 ratings
     | 37,859 views

    The third in a series of messages on the topic of an invisible "unseen" world that impacts our visible world. This sermon focuses on the bondage of our human bodies to decay and suffering, and that God remains present and active through it all.

    Get the logos, graphics, and videos Andy used to preach this message. Visit www.andystanleysermons.org. The irony of pain and suffering, or one of the ironies, is that it’s really the shortest route to God. When the bottom drops out and things suddenly, overnight, or in a moment, or in a phone ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In Your Face!

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 22, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
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    Same vicinity. Same City. Same neighborhood. Same circle of friends. But no in your face moments?

    In Your Face Text: 2 Samuel 14:21, 25-26, 28, 14b 2 Samuel 14:21 – 21Then the king said to Joab, "Behold now, I will surely do this thing; go therefore, bring back the young man Absalom." 2 Samuel 14:25-26 - 25 In all Israel there was not a man so highly praised for his handsome appearance as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Face Of The Pilot

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 6, 2010
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    The text relates the Transfiguration, the mountain top experience, to the glory "The Face" of Jesus the Pilot of our lives. Updated February 2022.

    A ship ...was in a serious storm... and in grave distress. The passengers ... were alarmed. One of them finally, ... against orders, .... went up to the main deck ... and made his way to the pilot house. The pilot was at the wheel, ... but seeing the man was greatly frightened; ... he gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican