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  • Bob Joyce avatar

    So Built We The Wall Series

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jun 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,520 views

    There will always be obstacles and opposition when we attempt things for the Lord. But if we commit it to Him, we will achieve His will.

    In 1975, Steven Spielberg shocked America with his classic film, Jaws. Following the story line of Peter Benchley’s novel, a mammoth great white shark terrorized Amity, a fictional New England coastal village. Newspapers in 1975 reported an actual decline in beach tourism during the popular run of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Practical Points Of Conversing With God

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 6, 2021
     | 2,572 views

    Nehemiah's prayer was an example in practicality, specificity and common sense when coming before the LORD with our needs and burdens. Prayer is an orderly time of conversing with God, who wants to hear from you daily.

    This message is a continuation of our look at the prayers of the Jewish statesman Nehemiah and his concern over the rebuilding of Jerusalem, which had laid in ruins for decades after its destruction by the Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar in 586 B.C., which brought the kingdom of Judah to an end ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    In His Father's Footsteps

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,902 views

    Isaac & Abimelech. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Genesis chapter 26 verses 1-33: Ill: • A preacher was addressing his congregation; • When he held up a large piece of paper. • He then took from his pocket a marker pen; • And made a black dot in the centre of it. • Then he held the paper up before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Countering The Critics Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 19, 2015
     | 8,537 views

    Whenever you attempt to do anything great for the glory of God, expect opposition. So when it comes, pray, proceed with the work, and protect yourself as much as possible.

    This last fall (September 19, 2014) when Apple introduced its iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, a group of workers from Teardown.com lined up at 5 a.m. at various stores in Austin to buy the devises. Then they returned to the company's offices, where engineers began disassembling the new products. One of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Five Kinds Of Relationship With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 26, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 17,752 views

    Mark reveals a one to five scale of relationships with Jesus, from his enemies to his selected servants. Do you see yourself in one of these?

    Read or recite Mark 3. In this chapter the opposition against Jesus is mounting. It began in chapter 2 as Jesus broke several traditions that stood in the way of reaching out to the needy and lost. Remember? 1. Jesus announced the forgiveness of sins to the paralytic. 2. He had dinner with tax ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Jesus’ Response To Mockery And Unbelief Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,476 views

    Chapter 7 is a brief pause in the revelation of who Jesus is. This chapter shows the reactions of various groups to the claims of Jesus.

    So far, in the first 6 chapters of the Gospel of John, the author has concentrated on the revealing of Jesus—revealing Him as God, the Son of God, the One who came down out of heaven, and the Bread of Life. Chapter 7 is a brief pause in the revelation of who Jesus is. This chapter shows the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Plot To Kill Jesus Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 26, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,011 views

    The analysis of the plot to kill Jesus in Luke 22:1-6 alerts us to several dangers.

    Scripture It was the final week of Jesus’ life, just days before his death. All of the public attempts of the various groups of religious leaders to discredit Jesus had failed completely, and they no longer dared ask him any question (Luke 20:40). Jesus warned his disciples, in the hearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Courage Under Fire Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 18, 2013
     | 5,841 views

    The work on the wall is nearly done, so we see their four acts of desperation to defeat God’s work: 1. Assassination plot (1-4); 2. Scandalous rumor (5-7); 3. Trap to violate the Temple (10-14); 4. Threat letters (15-19)...and truth to follow when we fac

    Our public schools have been dealing with the serious problem of bullying. Bullies are nothing new; we see examples of them in the Book of Nehemiah. As Nehemiah gets closer to completing the work on the wall of Jerusalem, the pressure and intimidation intensifies. The work was nearly done; all ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    David Volunteered

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 18, 2023
     | 1,866 views

    There was no question that David was the underdog. But there was also no question about God’s help. How do we face our giants? There were odds, there was opposition and there was Divine help.

    DAVID VOLUNTEERED Text: 1 Samuel 17:38 - 50 When I was a kid, I was a crack shot with a sling shot. My grandfather, Cecil had a patent on a couple of sling shots he designed. He designed sling shots that you could literally hunt deer with using an arrow. It was one of his sling shots that ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    I Did Not Quit Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 21, 2016
     | 9,308 views

    Christian service requires stamina to stay the course despite opposition.

    “You, however, have followed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, my persecutions and sufferings that happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra—which persecutions I endured; yet from them all the Lord rescued me. Indeed, all who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Jesus Sends Out The Twelve Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,519 views

    Jesus Sends Out The Twelve - the challenge to evangelise. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: responsibility (vs 7) reliance (vs 8-10) repentance (vs 12) reward (vs 13) SERMON CONTENT: Ill: • Some people are naturally pessimists; • They would rather see the negative than the positive. • I like the story of the man and his dog were walking along the beach, • When they ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Basic Principles Of The Little Commission

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 26, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,476 views

    In the immediate context of this first mission of the disciples, Jesus laid out some basic principles.

    BASIC PRINCIPLES OF THE LITTLE COMMISSION. Matthew 10:24-39. This is part of the Missionary Discourse of Jesus (Matthew 9:35-10:42) - the sending of the twelve disciples to seek out none other than ‘the lost sheep of the house of Israel’ (Matthew 10:6). Since the ‘Great Commission’ (Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Jesus' Last Passover Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 1, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,353 views

    Jesus' last Passover in Matthew 26:17-29 teaches us about the institution of the Lord's Supper.

    Scripture Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem took place on Sunday. We call that day “Palm Sunday.” There was tremendous excitement and anticipation by the people for what Jesus was about to accomplish. They were expecting him to deliver them from their Roman oppressors. Opposition to Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Dobbs avatar

    The Rich Man And Lazarus Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 28, 2025
     | 667 views

    In today’s text we have a story about a wealthy man and an impoverished man whose stories intersect at the gate of the wealthy man. This is a haunting story and one that features people with opposite experiences in life and death.

    The Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16:19-31 Introduction Luke’s gospel is known for having a lot to say about riches and poverty. We might assume that Jesus mostly talked to poor people, but we know he spoke to the Pharisees, many of whom would have been wealthy. (16:14) He also was known to hang ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Catch Me If You Can

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 23, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,320 views

    We can go with Jesus.

    CATCH ME IF YOU CAN John 7:25-36 S: Belief Th: Going with Jesus Pr: WE CAN GO WITH JESUS. ?: Inductive KW: Phases TS: We will find in John 7:25-36 three phases that show the continued opposition to Jesus. The _____ phase is the… I. PROBING (25-29) II. PLOTTING (30-32) III. PREDICTING ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist