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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Courage Of Our Convictions Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 9, 2007
    based on 65 ratings
     | 18,375 views

    Why would John repeatedly confront Herod about his sin? Why not just leave well enough alone?

    OPEN: The philosophy final at U.C.L.A had many blank pages for the answer to one question: “What is courage?” Most of the students wrote frantically, giving examples, expounding on theories. But one of the classmates turned in his essay with just two words on it to describe what courage was. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Overcome Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 1, 2010
    based on 1 rating
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    How does suffering affect our ability to minister? As Jesus is overcome with grief how is it that He ended up with compassion, not bitterness?

    Back in 2006 my wife and I were presented with an opportunity—go to Kenya and minister to folks who have been unreached by other organizations. On one hand it was an obvious opportunity and a way to serve God by spreading the gospel. On the other hand I was scared to death. We were going to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Matthew 14:1-12 - Braveheart Vs The Mafia Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 4, 2012
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    Faith vs Superstition

    Matthew 14:1-12 - BRAVEHEART VS THE MAFIA He is drawn to the MAN IN THE DUNGEON. Beliefs are tested in the dark dungeon experiences of my life where everything is ripped away to expose who I really am. A dungeon is that place where everything is pointless without the purposes of God. Yet when all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Waiting For Jesus: John The Baptist Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,166 views

    No matter how well we know the Bible, not all things are clear at the beginning. Or even in the middle.

    I expect you’ve all heard by now. Herod executed John bar Zechariah, whom most people called “the Baptizer,” two days ago.Nobody expected it, of course. Everyone knew that Herod was worried that John might be the real thing, and that God would get him if he didn’t tread lightly. But Herodias, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rodney Kelley avatar

    What To Do When Your World Seems To Crumble

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 15, 2009
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    When the hardship of life comes your way, tell it to Jesus. He is our Rock.

    Intro. This has been a year of great grace. God has been good. This has been a year of turmoil, people concerned over the economy, even though we know God is in control. This year has been a year of defeat in some sense, because we have seen wicked people be elected to our high offices across ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Fear

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 3, 2010
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    Fear is a normal abnormality, something we are very used to in our world. Here is the story of the execution of John, and the fear that was behind it.

    Passage: Matthew 14:1-12 Intro: Fear is the negative emotion we are most comfortable with. 1. it is a normal abnormality, something we have gotten very used to in our world. 2. fear is a hugely powerful force; a vast majority of the things we do, or don’t do, are motivated by fear. 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Fearless Campaign Week 4 Series

    Contributed by Brian Harrell on Oct 25, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,951 views

    Based on Max Lucado’s Fearless Campaign this message deals with the fear of Lifes final moments, death. Jesus lifted the curtain on death so we need not be afraid anymore.

    Fearless #4 Fear of Life’s Final Moments Did you know that there’s an application on Facebook that will tell you when your life will end? I have been informed that I will die on January 19, 2016 in a car accident. Apparently a gigantic cupcake falls on my car. What’s worse is it seemed like I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Stand Up For Our Savior

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,030 views

    If Jesus is our King, then we need to take a bold stand for the Lord. John the Baptist certainly did, and John’s story can help us take a stand today.

    Stand Up for Our Savior Matthew 14:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Oct. 26, 2008 *Last Tuesday night, Greg Wilton asked a great question: “Who’s your King? -If Jesus is our King, then we need to take a bold stand for the Lord. John the Baptist certainly did, and John’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cuando No Hay Esperanza Series

    Contributed by Pastor: Jose Luis Dejoy on Jul 6, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,861 views

    Nosotros no vivimos nuestra vida para estar desesperanzados, desanimados o desesperados. Sin embargo, muchas veces nos sentimos así. En lo profundo de nuestra alma, sentimos que la vida nos está haciendo una mala jugada. Nuestro camino está lleno de oscur

    Nosotros no vivimos nuestra vida para estar desesperanzados, desanimados o desesperados. Sin embargo, muchas veces nos sentimos así. En lo profundo de nuestra alma, sentimos que la vida nos está haciendo una mala jugada. Nuestro camino está lleno de oscuridad y desaliento. Nuestra fe se ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Shhhhh (Meditation)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,617 views

    This is a sermon that focuses on the discipline of meditation.

    Matthew 14:6-13 6 On Herod’s birthday the daughter of Herodias danced for them and pleased Herod so much 7 that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked. 8 Prompted by her mother, she said, "Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist." 9 The king was distressed, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Rich Believer, Poor Believer Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007
     | 4,727 views

    Apostles, Pt. 6

    RICH BELIEVER, POOR BELIEVER (MATT 14:6-21) Are you rich or poor? Do you have a lot or a little? Do you have too much or not enough? Here are some Internet quotes on what makes a man or a person poor: “A person is poor when he or she has fallen below a standard of living which public opinion ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Teaching True Repentance

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 11, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,930 views

    What is true repentance.

    TEACHING TRUE REPENTANCE Matt. 14: 1-12 INTRODUCTION: John’s preaching cost him his head. He came out of the wilderness preaching repentance. Repentance is one message that is hated by a sin loving I. WHAT REPENTANCE IS NOT. 1. TEARS. “For many walk, of whom I have told you often, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Celebrating Birthdays

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 6, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 70,739 views

    To show that unbelievers even in their birthdays, that they should be pleasing the LORD instead of themselves are clearly, pleasing, fascinating and enjoying themselves and not the LORD GOD who gave them their lives.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you pleasing the LORD? Yes. all by faith. Hebrews 11:6 Hebrews 11:6 (Amplified Bible) But without faith it is impossible to please and be satisfactory to Him. For whoever would come near to God must [necessarily] believe that God exists and that He is the rewarder of those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Be Careful What You Say And Do It

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 7, 2015
     | 4,913 views

    To show that GOD can be trusted in His WORDS, Promises and Oaths for us not unlike men which can't be trusted.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you trust any man? No. Only GOD and the LORD JESUS. Jeremiah 17:7 Jeremiah 17:7 (Amplified Bible) [Most] blessed is the man who believes in, trusts in, and relies on the Lord, and whose hope and confidence the Lord is. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Little Girl That Offered The Head Of John The Baptist

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 8, 2015
     | 3,291 views

    To show that we are not to be prompted by evil instruction but by godly instruction from the WORD of GOD, inspired and led by the HOLY SPIRIT. 1 Timothy 6:3-4 (Amplified Bible) But if anyone teaches otherwise and does not assent to the sound and wholeso

    I. EXORDIUM: Where do you receive instruction from? GOD. His WORDS, the HOLY SPIRIT as prompted by the Fear of the LORD. Proverbs 1:7 (Amplified Bible) The reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord is the beginning and the principal and choice part of knowledge [its starting point and its ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal