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  • James Stophel avatar

    Don’t You Dare!

    Contributed by James Stophel on May 22, 2014
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     | 6,148 views

    It is hard to resist a dare. Why even Eve was dared by the devil in the garden. Perhaps what is needed is the right type of dares.

    Don’t you Dare! 1st Peter 5:8 – Genesis 2 Don’t you dare!! How many of us this morning have ever heard that phrase! I would about guarantee that most of us have heard that….or even use that…… at one point of our life. I would even add that there is something ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Shall Always Be

    Contributed by Jacob Holmes on Nov 19, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,410 views

    The Character of Christ, demonstrated through spirit-filled believers.

    "HE SHALL ALWAYS BE" Isaiah 32:2 From The Time The Spirit of God moved through moses to begin the Old Testament, Untill the time Malachi Consummated it, The Priests, Prophets, and Preachers have all been given some type of revelation, about a messiah that had not yet arrived. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Biblical Significance Of The Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 14, 2003
    based on 158 ratings
     | 11,300 views

    A communion message.

    THE BIBLICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE LORD’S SUPPER Matthew 26:26-30 INTRO: Before the Lord Jesus Christ left the earth, he established two ordinances for the local church. They are Baptism, and the Lord’s Supper. Neither ordinance has any saving power, but rather, baptism is an ordinance of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stand Firm And Gain Strength

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 4, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 12,621 views

    A short sermon for nursing home services.

    STAND FIRM AND GAIN STRENGTH LUKE 21:19 Most of us who have been students of the actions of Christians in Germany immediately before and during World War II, have been inspired by the faith and the courage of Dr. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the great Christian leader who chose to leave a safe teaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Do These Stones Mean? Series

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Jan 15, 2001
    based on 209 ratings
     | 10,033 views

    The commemoration of the crossing of the Jordan offers us insights into the symbolism of the bricks and mortar in our new worship center.

    Intro:When the waters of the Jordan rolled back allowing the Priests to cross on dry land as they carried the Ark of the Covenant, they were instructed to gather stones as a commemoration of the event. In explaining this, Joshua said "your children will come in the future and ask ’WHAT DO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do You Do When God Is Wrong?

    Contributed by Al Hood on Jan 23, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 3,365 views

    Helping to understand the providence of God in our human experience.

    WHAT TO DO WHEN GOD IS WRONG? SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 8:28 INTRODUCTION: * What do you do when God is wrong and you know it? * You may say that you would never think like that BUT people do. * Paul tells us here that the Christian can rest assured that every thing in this world will work out for good to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Dinner For Two"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,576 views

    The Pharisee thought Jesus was clueless about who was at the dinner table. It was the pharisee what was clueless.

    I have been reading my Bible through again this year. When I came to the passage of scriptures about the Old Testament Tabernacle, I became intrigued with this thought, "God wants to have a romantic dinner with us." He has a table (Shew Bread) prepared for us in the Holy Place. It even has the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Singing And Contemplation Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 23, 2009
     | 3,763 views

    The point of art, and especially music, is to lead us beyond what we can apprehend at the material level, even to contemplative prayer.

    May 25, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis Sing to God, sing praises to his name; lift up a song to him who rides upon the clouds; his name is the LORD, exult before him! 5 Father of the fatherless and protector of widows is God in his holy habitation. The anointing of the Holy Spirit is the action of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Running On Empty

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 15, 2012
     | 3,704 views

    We must be filled with the Holy Spirit in order to display His power in our lives.

    Running on Empty October 14, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be filled with the Holy Spirit in order to display His power in our lives. Focus Passage: Mark 5:25-34 Supplemental Passage: And do not get drunk with wine, for that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Tired Of Leftovers? So Is The Lord! Part 3 Of 3 Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 11, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,827 views

    What can you do with God’s money?

    Ron Blue "There are five things you can do with your Money." -Spend it. -Re-pay Debt. -Pay Taxes. -Save it. / Invest it. -Give it. What Determines how much goes to them: 1. Priorities 2. Self Control What we do too many times is give God the Leftovers! Our Challenge is Stewardship knowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let God Settle Your Score Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Sep 18, 2023
     | 1,553 views

    It is not in the domain of any child of God to take the law into his hands and avenge for any wrongful doing done against him.

    OASIS WORD DIGEST 18th September, 2023 LET GOD SETTLE YOUR SCORES* Bible Passage: Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the Lord, and he will avenge you. Proverbs 20:22 (NIV) Oasis Word For Today* As Christians, we should in no way try to settle our score. This is because ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Problem With Partiality Series

    Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 27, 2001
    based on 159 ratings
     | 10,499 views

    God is no respecter of persons, and he expects no less for his church!

    The Problem with Partiality James 2:1-13 Are you a fair-minded individual? Do you oppose discrimination? Chances are that most of us alive today would describe ourselves as impartial and fair in most senses. But are we really as fair as we like to think? Suppose that today a cook from the local ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Glorious Decline Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 27, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,897 views

    The nobility of John the Baptist submission to God’s plan for his life is contrasted with Lucifer’s ambitions for prominence. The value of a healthy appreciation for the sovereignty of God is considered.

    A Glorious Decline Fortifying the Foundations # 8 John 3:22-36 Intro: When we say the word “down”, what kind of thoughts go through your mind?—down and out, down under, down hearted, a downer. By and large “down” is considered negative. In contrast, “up” sounds real good.—up and coming, upper ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Gideon: An Unlikely Hero Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 2, 2022
     | 4,315 views

    Gideon didn't have much going for him but he had faith in the LORD. That was enough and God used him in a mighty way--after this first encounter, that is.

    (Note: This message is edited from a sermon preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO on October 9. 2022 and is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: Gideon is mentioned here in Judges and he’s also one of those in the “Hebrews Hall of Fame” in Hebrews 11. I have to confess, the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Thousand To One, And He Won! Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 19, 2020
     | 2,679 views

    Samson was bound with ropes and handed over to his Philistine enemies. He faced odds against him of 1000 to 1 or more that he would survive, yet he did! And guess what he used to attack his enemies. . . .

    Introduction: Samson had taken revenge on the Philistines twice after his return to Timnath (Judges 15:1-8). Once he found out his father-in-law had given his bride to the “companion” or best man, as we would say these days, Samson caught 300 “foxes”. He then tied them tail-to-tail, placed a torch ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist