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Blessed… Praise Be!

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 14, 2026

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The Beatitudes expose neutral faith, declaring where life with God truly exists and refusing to let blessing remain comfortable.

“Blessed…” That word is so familiar to us that it barely registers anymore. We hear it and we nod. We hear it and we assume we know what comes next. Blessed — we think — means approved. Comfortable. Favored. Safe. Almost instinctively, the response follows. Praise be. We say it quickly. We say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Revelation 3:15-17, Matthew 7:28-29

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Pressing Toward The Mark

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025

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Pressing toward the mark involves commitment, focus, discipline, and the refusal to settle for less than God's best.

PRESSING TOWARD THE MARK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:12-14 Supporting Texts: 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Hebrews 12:1-2, Luke 9:62, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 INTRODUCTION: The Christian journey is not a sprint but a lifelong race. It is marked by challenges, victories, setbacks, and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Inclusiveness Of The Church Age

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 20, 2020

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ALL who are in Christ Jesus are accepted by God. We have no right to refuse any whom God has received.

THE INCLUSIVENESS OF THE CHURCH AGE. Isaiah 56:1, Isaiah 56:6-8. The idea here seems to be that the community of God’s people should “preserve justice and do righteousness” (Isaiah 56:1). The reason is not far to seek: “for My salvation is near to come, and My righteousness to be revealed”. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1, Isaiah 56:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Next Thing

Contributed by Jonathan Meade on Oct 21, 2024

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God will refuse to tell you about His next steps for your life until you do this one thing.

Message title: The Next Thing If you like you can turn to one scripture today, Luke 5. I want to talk to you about something a little more serious. I had to learn this the hard way from myself, and I'll be honest, it's not easy, but it's so worth it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Courage When Crisis Comes

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 1, 2025

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Courage is faith refusing to yield to fear—God’s Spirit empowering us with power, love, and soundness in every crisis.

I. When Fear Feels Bigger than Faith If you lose your money, you’ve lost a lot. If you lose your reputation, you’ve lost more. But if you lose your courage—you’ve lost everything. Fear has a thousand disguises: anxiety, hesitation, exhaustion, even polite excuses. It doesn’t always scream; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-7, Joshua 1:9, Psalm 27:1, Isaiah 41:10, Romans 8:15 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Borrowed Breath Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 9, 2025

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Pastor John teaches how Belshazzar's refusal to yield to God brought him and his kingdom to ruin.

Borrowed Breath Book of Daniel Series Daniel 5 CCCAG March 9th, 2025 Scripture- Daniel 5 Introduction A few notes before we begin this message today. Before we dive into Daniel 5, a quick note: I got some emails concerning that I missed something about how to identify the antichrist in last week’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11, Romans 5:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where Is Your Nineveh? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 5, 2023

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This sermon encourages believers to embrace God's calling on their lives, resist the temptation to run from it, and understand the repercussions of refusal.

Good morning, beloved. It is a joy and a privilege to gather together in the house of the Lord, to lift our hearts and voices in praise, and to immerse ourselves in the truth of His Word. As we gather today, let's remember that we are not alone. We are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Topics: Assignment

Forgive For Health

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 28, 2007

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When we refuse to let go of our desire for revenge, when we refuse to forgive as God told us to do, we are really telling God that we don’t trust him to resolve the situation correctly, and that we can do his job better than he can.

(Other Scripture passages) 2 Samuel 11:26-12:10, 13-15 Psalm 32 or 32:1-8 Luke 7:36-50 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) In our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

In The Lion's Den Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

based on 94 ratings

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Daniel’s faith was tested again in his refusal to compromise on his worship of God contrasting with the corruption of King Darius’ court.

DANIEL 6 - IN THE LION’S DEN The title to this chapter is symbolic of the situation in which Daniel found himself. Here we have a character study of three types of people, the Good, the Bad and the Indifferent - as symbolised by Daniel, his enemies and King Darius. All three types are met in ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

The One And Only!

Contributed by Klaus Mehrl on May 23, 2005

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A sermon preached on Trinity Sunday. Deals with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego’s refusal to bow to the golden image, but to worship the true God.

In the 3rd chapter of Daniel we’re told, "King Nebuchadnezzar made a gold statue ninety feet tall and nine feet wide and set it up on the plain of Dura in the province of Babylon. Then he sent messages to the princes, prefects, governors, advisers, counselors, judges, magistrates, and all the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:5-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Is This Happening To Me!

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 10, 2005

based on 4 ratings

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A message on being serious with your life.Refusing to call ’normal’normal,living by questioning your life and enquiring from God!

“Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. The LORD answered his prayer, and his wife Rebekah became pregnant. 22 The babies jostled each other within her, and she said, "Why is this happening to me?" So she went to inquire of the LORD. 23 The LORD said to her, "Two ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:21-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Judgement Before Restoration.

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Mar 11, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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Before God can bring revival and restoration to a church, He first brings judgement on those who refuse to repent of their sin.

Ezekiel 33 Pray Ezekiel 33:1 The word of the LORD came to me: 2:"Son of man, speak to your countrymen and say to them: `When I bring the sword against a land, and the people of the land choose one of their men and make him their watchman, 3:and he sees the sword coming against the land and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Opportunity Almost Missed"

Contributed by Fred Edwards on Mar 16, 2002

based on 54 ratings

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Those who refuse to step out on faith, (no matter the amount), run the risk of allowing Jesus to pass by for the last time.

"OPPORTUNITY ALMOST MISSED" Mark 10:46-52 (020317) Bartimeus was typical of every person making the journey through life. He was blind to what was going on around him other than what someone told him. We are blind to the things of God unless someone tells us and then we have the same choice that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

Envy Is Not Pretty Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 9, 2005

based on 16 ratings

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Envy is an emotion that refuses to recognize the goodness of God. Envy is telling God that God could have done a better job with us.

Envy is Not Pretty I Samuel 18:6-9 February 9, 2005 Ash Wednesday I love music. All kinds of music. If you look through my CD collection, you will find Contemporary Christian, Country, Classic Rock, Opera, Broadway Show Tunes, and Classical. I like Willie Nelson, George Strait, The Beatles, Bon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:6-9

Denomination: Methodist

Running From God Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018

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Message one in an exposition of the book of Jonah. This message introduces the book and ponders principles related to Jonah's refusal to accept God's call.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch Jonah Series #1 “Running from God” Introduction / Overview So much of what we know about God comes from observing His interactions with people recorded in the Bible. God did not dictate a theology book but through stories of His relations with people. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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