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  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Internal Opposition/Conflict Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 3, 2013
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    When serving God conflict and attack from the enemy is expected, what we do NOT expect is the enemy using our own to attack. We must meet this challenge of internal conflict and Nehemiah gives us a template on how this can be done... meet it with honesty

    Sermon Brief Date Written: January 31, 2013 Date Preached: February 3, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building with God Sermon Title: Internal Strife and Opposition Sermon Text: Nehemiah 5 [ESV] Introduction: Nehemiah had heard of the great trouble ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    A Branch On The Tree.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 16, 2024
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    Israel could not produce the type of fruit that God had intended because they tried to produce it on their own- and not God’s way. God expected to find peace, but instead He found bloodshed; He expected to find justice but instead He heard cries of oppression.

    A Branch On The Tree. Charlie Brown, “Snoopy some day we will all die.” And Snoopy says, “True, but on all the other days we will not.” Here's my addendum, -The believer never dies! The grapevine has always been central to Israel’s agriculture and economy and was an important symbol for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Avoiding The Distortions

    Contributed by Colin Thornby on Nov 6, 2010
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    Just like the Sadducees, we can selectively read scripture and so make false and disastrous assumptions about Christ and his call (Luke 20:27-40)

    One of the curious things about religious people is that they can develop very fixed ideas about what is right and what is wrong. Sometimes these are bolstered by appeals to their religious texts, sometimes it is based on experience, or a sort of philosophical position. Jesus interaction with the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Victor Ramlall avatar

    Light Up Your Life And Others By Uncovering The Light!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 29, 2014
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    We are expected to be the lights shining in the dark places of this world so that others can find their way to the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ!

    Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Blessings And Woes (November 2013)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 15, 2022
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    “Preaching comforts the uncomfortable and makes the comfortable uncomfortable”. There are always going to be people who will be shocked to learn that they received woe when they were expecting a blessing!

    BLESSINGS AND WOES Text: Luke 6: 17 – 26 No man can be a Christian without being a controversialist. Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834–1892) (Draper’s Book Of Quotations For The Christian World). Jesus was often counter cultural in His day. He taught with authority that many considered ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Meaningless Worship = Sins Unforgiven

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 25, 2018
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    Sermon based on false Jewish traditions which they designed to "earn" God's blessings. Jesus challenges their theology of how to receive forgiveness. Includes a story about "team work in the ministry".

    In Jesus Holy Name August 26, 2018 Text: Mark 7:5,7,21,23 Pentecost XIV “Meaningless Worship=Sins Unforgiven” Mark records for us today another encounter with the Pharisees. Jesus was constantly being challenged by the Pharisees. They challenged His authority to heal on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Dunn avatar

    When God Seems Slow

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 25, 2025
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    When God seems slow, fear builds idols. Trust Jesus, who breaks our false gods and restores us to the only Savior worth waiting for.

    Introduction — The Silence That Feels Dangerous They waited. Moses went up the mountain to talk with God. Israel watched him go until he was only a speck on the slope…and then he disappeared into the cloud of glory. The first day, there was awe. The third day, curiosity. By day ten…whispers. By ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • David Owens avatar

    Monday - Cursing Fig Trees And Cleansing Temples Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 7, 2022
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    On Monday of Jesus' final week of earthly life, he cursed the fig tree and cleansed the temple. Both activities symbolized God's judgment on the fruitless religion of Israel. As disciple of Christ, we must be faithful and fruitful, and not cause others to stumble.

    A. Years ago, I decided to “edjumacate” myself by reading all the classic novels. 1. I decided to start with Herman Melville’s classic novel Moby Dick. 2. I didn’t get very far, because I just couldn’t take long chapter after long chapter describing the whaling harpoon – you can only say so much ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Help For Happier Families - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 4, 2023
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    We must: 1. Help children discover God's best for their lives (vs. 40, 52). 2. Make every effort to worship together (vs. 41-42). 3. Watch out for false assumptions (vs. 43). 4. Work together to solve our problems (vs. 43-46). 5. Wake up to the wonder of Jesus Christ (vs. 46-50).

    God's Help for Happier Families - Part 1 Luke 2:40-52 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared July 4, 2023) BACKGROUND: *The Bible is the Word of God, and the best thing it can ever do for us is save our souls. That's what God's Word will do, if we hear the good news about the cross of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Consecrate Yourself Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 13, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 34,585 views

    If you expect to receive God’s promises in your life you need to consecrate yourself to Him and His purpose for you.

    June 14, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Romans 8:1-17 Subject: Seven Steps to Receiving God’s Promises Title: Step #1 - Consecrate Yourself Last week I began the first message in the series Seven Steps to Receiving God’s Promises. All the steps come from the book of Joshua when Israel was preparing ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Why Did God Complain To His People?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 9, 2024
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     | 898 views

    Micah depicts a court here. God's people are on trial where God is the judge and the people are told what is expected of them.

    The book of Micah was written to God’s people, the children of Israel in the Northern Kingdom, and of Judah in the Southern Kingdom. It was written to warn them of the coming judgment from God but to also for them to repent. Throughout the book of Micah, the need for peace and justice in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Hear My Cry

    Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 14, 2007
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    A prayer to lift your hopes.

    Ps 102 ‘Hear my Cry!’ Preached at Jubilee Church by Adrian Warnock Prophetic preaching builds peoples hopes up. It is vital how we see things- a sunset or a sunrise? How do we see things? Psalms are multifaceted in application. A prayer of a man in a cerain situation that speaks for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus' Extended Forecast, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018
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     | 13,073 views

    Watching for the Lord's return doesn't mean looking up to the sky; it means looking around to show God's love to those who need Him.

    INTRODUCTION This is the third and final message in the miniseries from Mark 13 entitled “Jesus’ Extended Forecast.” Jesus wasn’t predicting the weather; He was predicting the future. In this chapter, He gives us some important details about His second coming. The early church lived in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Making Jesus Known

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 9, 2013
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    We must live totally for Christ, remembering that if the enemy isn't fooled by false worship we cannot believe that God will be either. (Acts 19:1-22)

    Making Jesus Known Acts 19:1-22 Introduction We are called to have a common purpose in what we do -- The purpose is to worship, to love, and to celebrate Christ and share Him always -- That is our challenge, mission, and it is STILL where we find ourselves today Most will agree that Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hard Life? But Who Says Christian Life Is A Walk In The Park

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Aug 9, 2025
     | 316 views

    This sermon delves on the notion some Christians hold that following Christ makes life easier, smoother, and comfortable.

    Hard Life? But Who Says Christian Life is a Walk in the Park? Scripture Reading: John 16:33 – “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Some people come to Christ thinking that following Him will instantly make life easier, smoother, and more comfortable ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal