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  • John Hamby avatar

    On The Edge Of Greatness

    Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 16, 2003
    based on 119 ratings
     | 42,243 views

    Three characteristics of moving on to greatness taken from the Children of Israel’s refusal to cross over into the Promised Land.

    On the Edge of Greatness Numbers 13:17-20 (Basic Sermon idea from a sermon by Pastor Eric Goodman) I believe that it is God’s desire for every church to enter into greatness. You may be thinking, “Now, hold on Bro John, that can’t be right! Are you saying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Truth About Pergamum Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 1, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 3,548 views

    A call to stand firm upon the Truth of God’s Word by refusing to give in to the world’s view of "tolerance."

    IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT THE RIPPLE OF TODAY’S LIE IS TOMORROW’S WAVE AND NEXT YEAR’S FLOOD! GOD NOT ONLY TOLD US, BUT REQUIRES US TO ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH! THE SAME IS EVEN REQUIRED OF US FOR MAN MADE LAWS. IN A COURT OF LAW A WITNESS WHO COMES BEFORE THE JUDGE AND JURY IS REQUIRED TO PLACE THEIR ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Life Man's Way

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Jan 25, 2010
     | 1,970 views

    Because Christ made a way to defeat Satan; you must refuse to yield to His crafty temptations to sin.

    I. Have biblical convictions and always flee sin! v. 1-5 A. The strategy of confusion (1-3). B. The strategy of presumption (4). C. The strategy of ambition (5). II. Refuse to allow sin to germinate and take root by yielding to it! v. 5-6 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rejection Of Messiah Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 28, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,750 views

    Many people see Jesus and want to be like Him, but simply refuse the surrender and sacrifice neccessary to be Christlike in their lives!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: March 27, 2010 Date Preached: March 28, 2010 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Approaching the Resurrection Sermon Title: The Rejection of Messiah Sermon Text: John 12:20-36 [ESV] Introduction: Walter Jerry Payton is considered by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Wagner avatar

    Children's Stories? Jonah And The Whale

    Contributed by Todd Wagner on May 1, 2013
     | 13,167 views

    This book is about God's great love for everyone and about man's stubborn refusal to participate with God in loving others.

    Well, we have been looking at children's stories. Stories we've just kind of always known. In fact, what we do with our 0- to 4-year-olds here is we have a curriculum called Bible Biggies where we tell them all the big stories of the Scripture so they can be aware of those stories. Way too often, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Recognizing Red Flags

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 8, 2015
     | 6,476 views

    What is a red flag? Is it possible to have red flags all around us and refuse to acknowledge the need of change?

    RECOGNIZE THE RED FLAGS #2 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com DO WE UNDERSTAND RED FLAGS? A. IN MY MINISTRY I WORKED WITH A BEAUTIFUL YOUNG LADY, THAT DID NOT HAVE A LOT OF SELF-CONFIDENCE. She dated a few fellows, but never a long term relationship. I knew her several years. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Power Of Persistence Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 30,815 views

    There is a great blessing in store for God’s people who REFUSE to give up. There is great power in persistence.

    INTRODUCTION Paul’s first letter to church at Thessalonica was full of encouragement to be ready for the return of Christ. He reassured them that their loved ones who died won’t miss the big event—they’ll actually be the first act! Most scholars think there is less than a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life After Death? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 21, 2017
     | 5,914 views

    The Sadducees were Bible Scholars but they refused to believe in the resurrection; can we have the same attitude about Scriptures?

    Before reading our passage this morning, open your Bibles for a moment to 1 Corinthians 15:1-8….. Let us note that there is a gospel, meaning good news, which speaks of being saved from judgment to a place called hell, where all evil is forever kept separated from a holy glorious God! When a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When Jesus Is The Adversary

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 19, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,451 views

    A look at a challenging passage that indicates that when we refuse Jesus as Savior He will become our Adversary at judgment.

    - These verses seem out of place. Why would Jesus end what He was saying here with talk about going to court? It doesn’t really seem to have much to do with the points He’s just made. - When that happens (and it happens at multiple places in the gospels), the temptation is to either presume that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Stay Focused!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 20, 2019
     | 17,071 views

    Beware, there is great danger when we refused to stay focused on what is important. Paid attention, stay focused.

    WHERE ARE YOU GOING TO FOCUS YOUR ATTENTION? By Wade M. Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@@aol.com Where ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Dunn avatar

    Love Won’t Walk By

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 25, 2025
     | 13 views

    Loving Christians refuse to walk past suffering; they see, feel, and act with Christlike compassion that changes lives for eternity.

    It was just after sunset on a chilly evening in Chicago. The streets pulsed with life—horns, footsteps, laughter, rushing commuters. The Michigan Avenue Bridge glittered with lights reflecting off the black water below. Thousands passed across it every hour. But on this particular night, one man ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Way Of Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 7, 2025
     | 416 views

    Being right with God is a choice to repent, believe and receive the free gift or refuse, reject and remain unclaimed for eternity

    God has an amazing life of adventure and purpose waiting for us all. But very few people find it. A lot of people think “I tried the God thing, but it didn't work.” The problem is that the promises of God don't happen without the practices of Jesus. AND Most people aren't taught what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fooling The Magician

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,595 views

    We fool the magician (Satan, the master illusionist) by refusing to believe the illusion, pulling back the curtain and trusting the unseen reality.

    Some of you may have seen David Copperfield perform his magic. His act includes a lot of glitzy conjuration, including: levitating himself, being sawn in two, and making things appear and disappear. Using illusion, he has carried the art to the extreme. He has “walked through” the Great Wall of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Undeserving Heart - The Man After God's Own Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 4, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 15,631 views

    There are people who refuse to come to God because they don’t believe they deserve His love. But do any of us?

    OPEN: Max Lucado tells the story of a young boy who had just rec’d a slingshot for his birthday He’d spend hours shooting rocks at various target/but he never seemed to be able to hit his target. One day he was in his Grandmother’s house and he watched as her pet duck waddled by. On impulse he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen Todd avatar

    By Grace Comes Joy Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,245 views

    Paul refuses to allow anything to be added to the gospel because such things steal the joy that comes from salvation by grace alone.

    Philippians 3:1-3 Sunday, May 26, 2002 One of the greatest truths from the Word of God is the truth that salvation is by grace through faith completely apart from any of our works. Yet there is something perverse within us that even when we know that truth we desire that there be a set of rules ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist