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  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Rejection

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 1, 2021
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    A rule of polite society is don’t discuss religion. Jesus ignored that rule and was rejected in His hometown. Rejection is a true Christian experience. Let’s look at facing rejection in Mark 6:1-13.

    Prelude A rule of polite society is don’t discuss religion. Jesus ignored that rule and was rejected in His hometown. Purpose: Rejection is a true Christian experience. Plan: Let’s look at facing rejection in Mark 6:1-13. Rejection (Mark 6:1-6) Mark 6:1 Then He went out from there and came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Lindsey avatar

    A Savior Is Born

    Contributed by Mark Lindsey on Dec 30, 2022
     | 1,870 views

    How should we respond to Christmas? The many responses by those in the Christmas story helps us to know Christmas can change our lives as well.

    “A SAVIOR IS BORN” LUKE 2:4-7 Earlier, I read from Luke’s account of the birth of Jesus; but, there is more to tell. Allow me to give a brief overview of the Christmas story. Joseph and Mary were a betrothed peasant couple living in the small town of Nazareth. Their lives were interrupted with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responding To The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 15, 2024
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    Responding to the Gospel - Acts chapter 13 verses 42-52 - sermon by Gordon (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Initial Response: Excellent (vs 42-44) (2). The Subsequent Response: Jews = Negative (vs 45-47 & 50-52) (3). The Subsequent Response: Gentiles = Positive (vs 48-52) SERMON BODY: Ill: A few nicknames of prime ministers of the United Kingdom • Rishi Sunak: • ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    From Why To What

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Feb 21, 2024
     | 1,243 views

    The normal human response, “Why did this happen?” calls God to account. On the other hand, “What do you want me to do?” is an invitation for God to call us to account.

    Sixty years ago President John Fitzgerald Kennedy sent a group of military advisors to a little country in the Far East that most Americans had never heard of. Their government was having some trouble with rebels and turned to the U.S. for help. Who else should they turn to? The United States was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Larry Grant avatar

    Even So

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Mar 2, 2024
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     | 1,401 views

    Paul is teaching us that just as God did not call Elijah to live in a cave, He did not call you to live a defeated life but to stand up for the Lord. God did not save you for you to be discouraged and depressed, but to know that you are called and chosen.

    Romans 11:2-5 (NKJV) “Even So” March 3, 2024 The Response – YOU ARE FOREKNOWN “God has not cast away His people whom He foreknew” – Jeremiah 1:5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart...” God does not make bad investments; God does not make mistakes! His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Demand For Holiness - A Holiness Expressed In Genuine Love Responding To The Gospel

    Contributed by Robert Tarasiak on Sep 9, 2023
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    "Holiness does not consist in mystic speculations, enthusiastic fervours, or uncommanded austerities; it consists in thinking as God thinks, and willing as God wills." John Brown, Nineteenth-century Scottish theologian, quoted in J. Bridges, The Pursuit of Holiness, p. 51.

    1 Peter Series Part 6 Sub Series: A Demand for Holiness (1:13 – 2:3) Title: “A holiness expressed in genuine love responding to the gospel” Text: 1 Peter 1:22-25 INTRO: WHAT DOES HOLINESS LOOK LIKE? "Holiness does not consist in mystic speculations, enthusiastic fervours, or uncommanded ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Our Worship Prompts His Willingness. Pt 2

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 28, 2023
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     | 1,206 views

    The Old Testament uses three primary terms that are translated worship: The first term, avad. It's usually translated to serve. It signifies a lifestyle of commitment and allegiance. The second term, yireh. It is to fear...

    Our Worship Prompts His Willingness. Pt 2 Matthew 8:1-3NKJV Before the text this evening, Jesus had just finished the Sermon on the Mount. Matthew 5-7chapters. Finally as Jesus completed His ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Test Of Ought - My Legacy.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 9, 2025
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     | 403 views

    There is an unpopular word: OUGHT. Ought suggest we have a duty and responsibility to our church, our family and this nation. What are our spiritual obligations? What ought we to be faithfully doing?

    THE TEST OF OUGHT --- WHAT IS THE LEGACY I AM LEAVING? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (This is a several part lesson.) When I was a child we sang a song, Everybody ought to read their Bible, the Bible. The men and women, the boys and the girls, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Larry Grant avatar

    Breathe On These

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Oct 19, 2025
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     | 627 views

    It is our obligation to see that we not only preach with divine urgency but pray with divine fervency. We must be satisfied with nothing less than the outpouring of the Spirit of God.

    Ezekiel 37:1-10 "BREATHE ON THESE!" October 19, 2025 Ezekiel, a 25 year old priest from the family of Zadok, when he, along with King Zedekiah and 10,000 Jews were taken to Babylon in 598 BC. Five years later, in 593 BC, Ezekiel was thirty when he was called into the ministry. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do You Do With A God Like This?

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 12, 2019
     | 5,260 views

    Before I get started, please understand that this is not a question asked in arrogance. I am in no way suggesting in this question that you could possibly control GOD!!!!! This question is asked in wonder.

    WHAT DO YOU DO WITH A GOD LIKE THIS? Before I get started, please understand that this is not a question asked in arrogance. I am in no way suggesting in this question that you could possibly control GOD!!!!! This question is asked in wonder. This question is asked in amazement. This question ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Greg Robinson avatar

    Jesus Christ: Our Response To His Gift

    Contributed by Greg Robinson on Feb 13, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,409 views

    How have you responded to the gift that is Jesus Christ?

    “Jesus Christ: Our Response to His Gift” Matthew 26:6-13 Intro: “Who of you has ever said to someone, “I owe you one”? Most of us have been in that position. Someone, a close friend or family member, helped you out of a tight spot and you felt grateful for the help and let them know that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ivy Drafor-Amenyah avatar

    Covid-19: The Response Guide For Church Leaders

    Contributed by Ivy Drafor-Amenyah on Mar 26, 2020
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     | 7,570 views

    In the current challenge, the church must know what to do. This guide provides strategies for managing our members, interactions, and finances in productive ways to increase our relevance.

    PREAMBLE The church has been challenged beyond its capacity in the past few days. The whole world has been affected by the coronavirus which first infected people in Wuhan in China at the end of 2019. There are direct and indirect impacts of this phenomenon. People have been infected, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    A Desperate Widow: A Parable About A Responsive God."

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 23, 2007
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     | 5,570 views

    Jesus gathers his disciples for a teaching on prayer....to pray and not grow faint. He uses a persistent widow, a shadey character, a dishonest judge to make a point about the goodness of God. The message is not about the "way to have peace with God" bu

    In Jesus Holy Name October 21, 2007 Text: Luke 18:1-8 Redeemer “A Desperate Widow: A Parable About A Responsive God” During the past Sundays our Sunday morning Gospel lessons have been moving us through the Gospel of Luke. In Luke 14 Jesus told his disciples about the “cost of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Danny Moss avatar

    "A Christian Response To The Da Vinci Code"

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Apr 27, 2006
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     | 1,756 views

    This message is a response to the Da Vinci Code challenge to the diety of Jesus Christ.

    "Who Is Jesus Christ? How Shall We Answer The World?" (a response to the Da Vinci Code challenge to the Diety of Jesus Christ) Text-Matthew 16:13-20 By-Rev. Danny Moss dannymoss777@yahoo.com Introduction- I have always been greatly interested in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Look At Two Responses Of The Romans To The Jesus Question Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 21, 2012
     | 6,056 views

    A look at the response of the centurion and Pilate as they see him and examine him.

    March 21, 2012 Two Romans John 18:28-29 Then the Jews led Jesus from Caiaphas to the palace of the Roman governor. By now it was early morning, and to avoid ceremonial uncleanness the Jews did not enter the palace; they wanted to be able to eat the Passover. So Pilate came out to them and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran