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  • Tom Doubt avatar

    A Time To Rebuild

    Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jul 14, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 35,470 views

    Every new project or ministry has several hands in it: hand of God, hands of outsiders, hands of believers, and hands of opposition.

    A Time To Rebuild Nehemiah 2:17-20 Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church July 13, 2003 BACKGROUND: A. Parable: There once was a thriving little church in the country. Internal squabbles developed that tore the church apart. Attendance dwindled until the church died. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Perseverance Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 66 ratings
     | 14,952 views

    1. He faced opposition from people. 2. He faced the evil of a fallen world.

    Annie Dillard is one of my favorite authors. In her book Teaching a Stone to Talk, she writes: “You don’t have to sit outside in the dark. If, however, you want to look at the stars, you will find that darkness is required. The stars neither require it or demand it.” Darkness is a part of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Man Of The Hour

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 25, 2007
    based on 78 ratings
     | 8,341 views

    Let’s take a look at Stephen’s life and how it stacks up against ours. 1- Full of grace 2- Did great wonders 3- Met mean opposition 4- Faced with death

    INTRO.- ILL.- One Friday morning, a teacher came up with a novel way to motivate her class. She told them that she would read a quote and the first student to correctly identify who said it would receive the rest of the day off. She started with “This was England’s finest hour.” Little Suzy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith In The 21st Century: The Seven Key Aspects Of Faith

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 28, 2021
     | 2,514 views

    Faith is something that sets the Christian apart from the world. The Christian believes in a God unseen. The Christian believes differently from the world. The people of the world don't think in terms of belief.

    "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the people of old received their commendation. By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible." Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    When Faith Compromises With Culture Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Jul 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,043 views

    This is an intro to the series on Judges and sets the stage and context for the following sermons on Gideon and Samson. You could say that the theme of this sermon is "What went wrong?"

    WHEN FAITH COMPROMISES WITH CULTURE Culture has a very powerful influence in our lives. What our culture dictates we often follow along with. If our culture says it is okay, then it must be okay. In some circles of church community smoking was considered a sinful practice. Now our culture says it ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Two Kinds Of Appearances

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 27, 2021
     | 1,975 views

    For many today, life is all about appearances. We live in an age where people want to APPEAR one way but the reality is the opposite of their appearance.

    Illus: During the Oscars in Hollywood in 2004, the actors and actresses tried to give the impression that they cared about poverty. Listen, if they really cared about the poor as they pretend to care, instead of buying those dresses that some of the actresses paid hundreds of thousands of dollars ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Confidence In Christ Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 15, 2014
     | 5,682 views

    Part four of the series living for Christ and the confidence we should have as believers in Christ

    Confidence in Christ Philippians chapter 3:1-3:11 Introduction- Turn to Philippians chapter 3:1-3:11 The series “Living for Christ” That has been our focus for the last several weeks. Built up in Christ Christ dwelling in us. Christ empowering us for service. Today, putting our ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Reality Of Christian Persecution (Part 1)

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 24, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,381 views

    A sermon examining the persecution endured by Christians throughout history.

    THE REALITY OF CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION (Part 1) Acts 4:1-4 A woman in India watches as her sister is dragged off by Hindu nationalists. She doesn’t know if her sister is alive or dead. A man in a North Korean prison camp is shaken awake after being beaten unconscious; the beatings begin again. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Think About It Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 22, 2015
     | 5,241 views

    Delayed gratification is the norm for God's choice servants. Ponder how He works leads to a precious gift of understanding.

    “Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.” [1] Anticipate opposition and hostility if you are a Christian. Don’t seek conflict; but don’t be surprised when opposition arises. We Christians seek peace with all people and we will do all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Killing Giants Series

    Contributed by James D. Thornber on Dec 10, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,738 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

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    Redeem Your Suffering

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 15, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,188 views

    We must guard against the worldly pressures and fears that threaten us to "tone down" the Gospel message.

    FEAR! A WORD THAT IS ONLY 4-LETTERS, BUT ONE THAT CAN REAP DEVESTATING CONSEQUENCES. FEAR IS SO POWERFUL THAT IT CAN PARALYZE, CONTROLL, AND MANIPULATE US. FEAR CAN COMPELS US TO DO IRRESPONSIBLE THINGS AND CAN EVEN HINDER US FROM LIVING RESPONSIBLY AND LIVING FRUITLESS LIVES. THIS IS WHY I ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Resistance Resistant

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,802 views

    Anytime there is a new initiative in the kingdom of God, resistance will arise. Where God is at work, the enemy is also at work. Rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem was certainly no exception to this. When people take kingdom priorities seriously, people res

    Resistance Resistant Nehemiah 4:1-8 Don Jones tells the story of a close friend who pastored in the Phoenix area but God had laid on his heart the desire to start new churches. He left to go plant a church in another state. The plans were laid for him to begin with the cooperation of two ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sword And Trowel Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 25, 2013
     | 7,312 views

    Prayer, preparation, and a passion for the cause of God are the keys to Israel's defense under Nehemiah.

    We’re skipping over chapter 3, which consists of a roster of those engaged in the work effort. Nehemiah has his workers carefully organized to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. The Hebrew word for “rebuild” was also used for the healing of a wound. Nehemiah divides the work into ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • John Bright avatar

    A Call To Arms Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Jan 16, 2021
     | 2,535 views

    Working through the book of Philippians using consecutive expository preaching. Philippians 1:27-30

    Series: Philippians Sermon: “A Call to Arms” Philippians 1:27-30 Pastor John Bright Philippians 1 “27 Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Three Attitudes About Christ (Part 1)

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 13, 2015
     | 6,146 views

    In Acts 5 are 3 attitudes about Jesus and the preaching of the cross. One is satanic & one SEEMS reasonable & sensible, but is really a product of human wisdom & leads to error. Only one is biblical & blessed by God. Part 1 deals with the first 2.

    Three Attitudes about Christ (Part 1) Chuck Sligh April 13, 2015 TEXT: Turn in your Bibles to Acts 5 [TEXT TO BE READ LATER] INTRODUCTION In Reader’s Digest, a young woman told of being employed as a dental receptionist. She was on duty when an extremely nervous patient came for root canal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist