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  • Byron Perrine avatar

    The Provocative Entry

    Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019
     | 2,613 views

    Palm Sunday helps us correctly understand humility in relationship to others, and Christian vocation in relationship to God. The following discourse is based upon one of the first sermons I preached, a “Palm Sunday” sermon given many years ago.

    (If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) There are very many New Testament scriptural admonitions to humility; for example, Paul writes: “By the grace given to me I bid everyone among you not to think of himself more ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Proper Provocation

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 28, 2014
     | 3,080 views

    We must consider how we can encourage one another to do good.

    Proper Provocation April 27, 2104 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must consider how we can encourage one another to do good. Focus Passage: Hebrews 10:23-25 Supplemental Passage: "Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Overcome Provocation As Isaac Did

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 23, 2001
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     | 9,833 views

    How to Overcome Provocation as Isaac Did (Godliness is profitable for all things, even an antidote to over-reacting to provocations)

    How to Overcome Provocation as Isaac Did - Gen 26:1-35 Intro - How should we respond we were are bullied? As children we all encountered a bully and learned that it is better to avoid a fight and to overcome opposition with kindness, wisdom and friendliness. Illustration:On a wall near the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Today

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Oct 27, 2024
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     | 344 views

    D.L. Moody said after the Great Chicago Fire, "I press Christ upon the people then and there and try to bring them to a decision that day.” Tomorrow is not promised!

    Hebrews 3:7-15 (NKJV) “Today” October 27, 2024 On October 8, 1871, D.L. Moody was preaching to the largest crowd he had ever faced. He preached a sermon entitled, “What shall I do then with Jesus which is called the Christ?” He finished with these words, “I wish you would take this text home with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If Not For Peninnah

    Contributed by Babatunde Olugboji on Jun 1, 2010
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     | 94,985 views

    The provocation of Hannah by her rival Peninnah was designed by God, to press her towards her victory

    If not for Peninnah 1 Sam 1: 1-10 Introduction First Samuel opens with the story of Elkanah and his family. The Bible says he was from the hill country of Ephraim, he was son of Jeroham and perhaps more importantly, that he had two wives. One was Peninnah, the other was Hannah. Instructively, these ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Finding Strength In Adversity SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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    God used Peninnah's provocation of Hannah to push her towards her victory

    The story of Elkanah and his family, as depicted in the book of 1 Samuel, reveals significant lessons for us. Elkanah had two wives, Peninnah and Hannah. Peninnah had children, while Hannah desperately longed for a child. Despite facing provocation from Peninnah, Hannah's faith and favor with God ...read more

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    Moses Messes Up Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 19, 2010
     | 4,608 views

    Those who lead are accountable for their failures, but so are followers who stress out and aggravate their leaders.

    Moses Messes Up (Numbers 20:1-13) 1. Let me share my preaching schedule with you. Next week, Luke will be preaching. The week afterward, we will look at the Bronze Serpent incident here in Numbers. The week after that, we’ll look at a midrash on this whole section from I Corinthians 10 and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Concerning The Collection - Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 30, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,640 views

    This sermon examines the last three of eight principles "concerning the collection."

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of finances. Four weeks ago I began a section Concerning the Collection. My intention is to preach four ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Esther: The Clueless Queen

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 136 ratings
     | 10,512 views

    I’ve provocatively entitled today’s sermon: Esther, the clueless Queen because of the following.

    I’ve provocatively entitled today’s sermon: Esther, the clueless Queen because of the following. Esther, as you may know won a beauty contest put on by her husband, king of Persia. She had a chance to audition for the role because her husbands first wife refused to be part of a fashion show. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Maximum Impact

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 7, 2010
    based on 84 ratings
     | 47,604 views

    Warning ( may contain some provocative material), read at the risk of becoming uncomfortable, hungry and passionate for more of God.

    My Text reading: 1 Sam 1:1-2, 6-7, 19-20 Elkanah had two wives: You know there’s going to be trouble right there. The name of The one was: Hannah (Grace-favor) And the name of the other was: Peninnah: (Jewel, ruby, precious, valuable) Hannah (Grace, Favor, was unfruitful, unproductive, barren, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Provoke One Another

    Contributed by Dave Clark on Dec 11, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,303 views

    Hebrews turns the notion of provocation upside-down by imploring us to provoke one another to love and good deeds.

    Provoke One Another Hebrews 10:23-25 Rev. David J. Clark While reading the scripture lesson, I stumbled across this phrase that just seemed odd. “Beloved, let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds.” Provoke to love and good deeds? I always associated the ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    A Place Of No Water

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 23, 2016
    based on 16 ratings
     | 12,738 views

    We may well find, like Moses, that the answer is already to hand.

    A PLACE OF NO WATER. Exodus 17:1-7. Moses must have been pretty near the end of his tether (Exodus 17:4). After all, the LORD had already heard the cries of His people in their bondage (Exodus 3:7), and sent Moses to them: but it had been all Moses could do to convince them to accept ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Picking A Fight We Cannot Win

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 2, 2008
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     | 3,606 views

    Attempting to worship the Lord with one foot in the world is provocative, to say the least. Christians need to take heed to their attempts to worship.

    CORINTHIANS 10:20-22 PICKING A FIGHT WE CANNOT WIN “What pagans sacrifice they offer to demons and not to God. I do not want you to be participants with demons. You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons. You cannot partake of the table of the Lord and the table of demons. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reinventing The Very Best In You

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Jan 29, 2011
    based on 184 ratings
     | 30,306 views

    Why does good things sometimes never last? What is the purpose of irritations and provocation that leads to frustrations? - It is because God want you to discover the very best in you!

    REINVENTING THE VERY BEST IN YOU Reading: 1 Samuel 1: 1-20 Honestly speaking, the first month of this year is a month of surprise irritations and frustration for me and my family. This is the time when some of my dearest friends suddenly became like enemies just because of misunderstanding. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    About The Collection (Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 1, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,372 views

    This is the last of four messages "about the collection" in which we examine the principles of financial stewardship with respect to giving to the church. This sermon examines the provocation, protection, and perspective in giving.

    Scripture This is the fourth and last in a series of sermons About the Collection. For the past few weeks I have tried to highlight some of the biblical principles of financial stewardship with respect to giving to the Lord. I would like to reiterate that these messages are intended to help you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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