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  • Andy Stanley avatar

    Facing Forward Series

    Contributed by Andy Stanley on Sep 18, 2009
    based on 31 ratings
     | 38,124 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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    5 Smooth Stones

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 23, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 35,418 views

    David needed no sword, spear, helmet, etc., but God's weapons -- the 5 smooth stones of the Name of Jesus, the Blood of Christ, the Word of God, the Spirit, and prayer. By those our giants will fall too!

    5 SMOOTH STONES 1 Sam. 17:40 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: DOING A GOOD DEED 1. A young pastor (trying to live a holy life) was sitting in a restaurant eating lunch. He opened a letter he’d just received that morning from his mom. As he opened it a twenty-dollar bill fell out. He thought to himself, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • James D. Thornber avatar

    Killing Giants Series

    Contributed by James D. Thornber on Dec 10, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,134 views

    Everyone will face giants. But God has prepared us to take down every giant we meet.

    Killing Giants 1 Samuel 17 No matter how long you’ve been a Christian or how much faith you possess, you will still have opposition in your life. You can be the nicest, sweetest, gentlest, kindest and most caring individual the world has ever seen, and there will still be somebody the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dan Campbell avatar

    An Open Door

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on Nov 5, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 14,109 views

    Evidently, Paul is tired. He has already spent more than eight years on his first two missionary journeys traveling from city to city, working tirelessly, preaching the gospel, starting churches, facing opposition, sometimes even having to flee from thos

    AN OPEN DOOR 1 Corinthians 16:5-9 Tonight I feel a little bit the way the Apostle Paul felt when he wrote the words we find in 1 Corinthians 16:5-9. After I go through Macedonia, I will come to you—for I will be going through Macedonia. Perhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even spend the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    You Are A Fundie Bible Thumping Mentally Retarded Crutch Needing Holy Ro... Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 31, 2016
     | 5,835 views

    "You are a fundie Bible thumping mentally retarded crutch needing holy rolling homo-hating dirt IQ close-minded backwards thinking ignoramoose God loving hypocrite." You believe in Jesus? Jesus, Paul, and Peter says you will face opposition to your faith.

    YOU ARE A FUNDIE BIBLE THUMPING MENTALLY RETARDED CRUTCH NEEDING HOLY ROLLING HOMO-HATING DIRT IQ CLOSE-MINDED BACKWARDS THINKING IGNORAMOOSE GOD LOVING HYPOCRITE 1 PETER 4:12-19 You are a fundie Bible thumping mentally retarded crutch needing holy rolling homo-hating dirt IQ close-minded ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Contention Is Over

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 24, 2025
     | 276 views

    Your season of contention is giving way to a season of fruitfulness. Like Isaac, you may have faced opposition, envy, and rejection, but keep digging. Don’t settle at Esek (strife) or Sitnah (hostility). God is leading you to Rehoboth—a place of peace, purpose, and prosperity.

    THE CONTENTION IS OVER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 26:18-22 "And he removed from thence, and digged another well; and for that they strove not: and he called the name of it Rehoboth; and he said, For now the LORD hath made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Faces In The Crowd

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 2, 2003
    based on 239 ratings
     | 19,242 views

    A look at the various people in the crowd on Palm Sunday

    (I began this message with the triumphal entry scene from Jesus Christ SuperStar 2000) I don’t know how you feel about the Musical Jesus Christ Super Star, but for me that is probably the scene that best depicts what happened on that Palm Sunday so many years ago. The crowd pushing in trying to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Facing Reality Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 15,591 views

    Part 3 in a study through the 199th Psalm

    Facing Reality Part 3 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Date: February 9, 2002 AM Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Psalm 119:17-24 Introduction One of the biggest problems with many today is that they have a hard time dealing with reality. The reality of the fact or truth that God can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Face In The Crowd.

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 21, 2003
    based on 72 ratings
     | 8,525 views

    This message asks; Who would you have been on that first Easter?

    Now they call it the via da la Rosa, the way of sorrows, then it was just another street. And as Christ made his way up the crudely paved streets to Golgotha the crowd pushed and shoved to get a glimpse of the one who was called king of the Jews. The way was packed as Jews from all over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jim Kane avatar

    The Face Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 1, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,842 views

    Abraham illustrates Paul’s belief in salvation by faith.

    Introduction: Did you have any childhood heroes? Who were they? What was it about them that made them a hero to you? One of my heroes was Captain James T Kirk of the starship Enterprise. It was his ability to command and direct that fascinated me. Heroes are human examples of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jim Luthy avatar

    The Faces Of The Stranger Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Sep 21, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 4,740 views

    Let’s talk about what makes it difficult for us to form community, and in so doing, we will also find an explanation for the turmoil our world is seeing and has always seen.

    The Faces of the Stranger Pastor Jim Luthy I’ve really wrestled this week whether to return to our series on community or to talk about the recent attacks on our nation. On one hand, we are being asked to return to normal, whatever that means, and these messages on community are meant to equip us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Facing Temptation

    Contributed by David Seeley on Mar 5, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,845 views

    God has promised to provide a way of escape for every temptation we face. Because of this there is no need for us to fall repeatedly into sin. We must learn to lean on His strength to keep us strong during temptation.

    Facing Temptation Text: Luke 22:31-32 “And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.” I. Realize that Jesus was tempted (Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    Facing Temptation Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 148 ratings
     | 14,213 views

    This sermon is about dealing with temptatoin. It is based on Rick Warren’s The Purpose-Driven Life.

    Someone once said, “I wouldn’t be tempted if temptation wasn’t so tempting.” Sam Levenson said, “Lead us not into temptation. Just tell us where it is; we’ll find it.” Flip Wilson said, “The devil made me do it the first time, but ever since then I’ve been doing it on my own.” Oscar Wilde said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Stephan Brown avatar

    A Face In The Crowd

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Mar 24, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,190 views

    Shows the different types of people who surrounded Jesus. Exhorts us to be disciples, not merely members of the crowd.

    “A Face in the Crowd” (Matt. 21:8,9) Introduction: The Power of Numbers. Example: Rock Concert Types of People who followed Jesus: A. Crowd B. Enemies C. Disciples I. The Reaction of the Crowd at the Triumphal Entry. Matthew 21:8, 9, “8 A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    The Face Of Deceit

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Aug 1, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,109 views

    Why would a man lie to himself?The Face of Deceit takes many forms.

    The Face of Deceit What is Deceit; The intentional misleading or beguiling of another; in Scripture represented as a companion of many other forms of wickedness, as cursing (Psa 10:7), hatred (Pro 26:24), theft, covetousness, adultery, murder (Mar 7:22; Rom 1:29). The Revised Version (British ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal