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  • John Williams III avatar

    What’s Your Mission On Straight Street? (Third Sunday Of Easter 2019)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 28, 2022
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    Do you believe that God has a mission for you? Are you listening when God calls you to that mission? Or, do you have some reservations about that mission?

    WHAT’S YOUR MISSION ON STRAIGHT STREET? Text: Acts 9:1 - 20 But Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, men or women, he might bring ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Wrecking Crew ( Fifth Sunday Of Easter 2022)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 11, 2022
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    Nothing in all the world is more important to the world but the Blood of Jesus! Nothing but the blood of Jesus matters because [our own] “ … flesh and blood cannot enter the kingdom of God” (I Corinthians 15:50 NIV).

    WRECKING CREW Text: Acts 11:1 -18 Act 11:1-18  Now the apostles and the believers who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also accepted the word of God.  (2)  So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers criticized him,  (3)  saying, "Why did ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Opportunity Brings Resistance

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 29, 2020
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    Never run from an opportunity to minister because there are adversaries. It goes with the turf.

    1Cor 16:9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. When God opens a door for you, it will also lead to many adversaries. Many give up when there is resistance to their ministry. Why do we expect less? In a war for every attack there is a great chance for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hindered But Not Hopeless Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 11, 2020
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    There can be no doubt that Paul endured much for the sake of the gospel. From a worldly perspective, one might have thought his efforts had largely failed. However, Paul kept the faith and continued serving the Lord. We should be thankful for his perseverance.

    Hindered but not Hopeless 1 Thessalonians 2: 17-20 What precious and powerful words are recorded for our exhortation in these few verses! These words reveal the very heart and soul of the apostle Paul. He, of all men, knew what it was to face adversity and extreme difficulty in ministry. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Theology Of The Cross

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Mar 27, 2021
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    God works under opposites in order to help mature us in our faith so that we might appreciate even more the miracle of His love. And that love is truly miraculous.

    The Theology of the Cross God sometimes does not work in the ways which we would expect our God to work. Sometimes, He does not always give us what we want. Sometimes, there are moments in our life where God seems so far away. We pray to Him and nothing happens. We look at God to intervene in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Building Spiritual Foundations: Lessons From Nehemiah Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023
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     | 1,887 views

    Today, we embark on a journey through the Book of Nehemiah, a powerful story of leadership, faith, and rebuilding.

    "Building Spiritual Foundations: Lessons from Nehemiah" Today, we embark on a journey through the Book of Nehemiah, a powerful story of leadership, faith, and rebuilding. As always, we turn to the New Living Translation of the Bible to guide us. 1. Nehemiah's Burden for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sleeping Saints And The Unstoppable Kingdom

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Nov 30, 2023
     | 651 views

    They had imagined the persecution to lessen because of Saul’s conversion, instead it got worse.

    Sleeping Saints and the Unstoppable Kingdom December 3, 2023 Acts 12:1-4 NIV “It was about this time that King Herod arrested some who belonged to the church, intending to persecute them. 2 He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword. 3 When he saw that this pleased the Jews, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Marks Of The True Church: Unity Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 1, 2024
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     | 1,930 views

    The unity of the Faith transcends denominations, embracing all who are twice born through faith in Christ the Lord.

    “I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. The glory that you have given me I have given to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus And The Feast Of Tabernacles.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 3, 2022
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     | 1,293 views

    Jesus said, My time is not yet.

    JESUS AND THE FEAST OF TABERNACLES. John 7:1-13. JOHN 7:1. “After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for He would not walk in Jewry (Judaea), because the Jews (the Jewish leadership) sought to kill Him.” It is truly an amazing thing that “Jesus walked” amongst men. He who is eternally ‘one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Be Surprised Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 7, 2000
    based on 114 ratings
     | 7,597 views

    There is opposition on every journey of faith, and it seems impassable.

    DON’T BE SURPRISED! 1 Peter 4:12-19 Introduction: 1. There is opposition on every journey of faith. It is enough to cause many to become discouraged and quit. It is enough to give pause to everyone – is it worth it? It is enough to seem impassable. It is enough to be classified as a real ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Man Your Battle Stations

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 21, 2003
    based on 144 ratings
     | 12,709 views

    There are things we can do to overcome the opposition.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A Mr. Duffy said, “MY SON David enlisted in the Marine Corps and was sent to San Diego. At the base, he was greeted by a poster of a ferocious-looking drill sergeant, placed on a wall where no recruit could possibly miss it. “As the DI glared out of the picture, the caption read: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Let Them Talk

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Jun 9, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,487 views

    We sometimes have to let the opposition talk

    Let Them Talk Scripture Reference: II Samuel 16:5-10 One of David’s subjects did not recieve him: 5 And when king David came to Bahurim, behold, thence came out a man of the family of the house of Saul, whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera: he came forth, and cursed still as he came. 6 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Peter's Conflict With The Religious Leaders Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 16, 2020
     | 3,943 views

    Any progress in the Christian life will face opposition

    Peter's conflict with the religious leaders Acts 4:1-22 1 And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them, 2 being grieved that they taught the people, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moving In The Opposite Spirit— 6th Sunday In Ordinary Time

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 27, 2019
     | 4,985 views

    A “Manual” for Escaping Our Vicious Cycles through non-violence is what the Sermon on the Mount has been called; to transform the adversary - and, in the process, to be transformed ourselves.

    1). Mary Lou Kownacki relates the following tale: It seems that in a certain village a snake had bitten so many people that few dared to go into the fields. Finally, it was taken to a wise person who tamed the snake and persuaded it to practice the discipline of nonviolence. When the villagers ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Persecution And Renewal: Why Opposition To The Church Could Signal Revival

    Contributed by Ronald Moore on Jun 22, 2025
     | 201 views

    Recent years have witnessed a troubling rise in the persecution of Christians across the globe. In some countries, believers face brutal oppression — imprisonment, physical violence, even martyrdom.

    Recent years have witnessed a troubling rise in the persecution of Christians across the globe. In some countries, believers face brutal oppression — imprisonment, physical violence, even martyrdom. Even in Western societies that pride themselves on tolerance and pluralism, there is an escalating ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican