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  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Committed To Promoting The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 28, 2016
     | 9,128 views

    Even though Paul was in bonds, he rejoiced that the Gospel continued to be preached. He refused to allow his circumstances create despair. We too must seek every opportunity to share our faith, while rejoicing for others who are committed as well.

    Committed to Promoting the Gospel Philippians 1: 12-18 As one reads the opening verses of this letter, it is not immediately evident that Paul was bound in prison. His joy and positive attitude conceal the difficulties he faced daily. Although he was not free to move about within society, Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Matters (August 7, 2022)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 5, 2022
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    Moses was willing to refuse to be known as a son of Pharoah’s daughter (Hebrews 11:24). If you had been Moses, could you have made the same choice? Today, we will look at Grit, Growth and Glory because those three are connected.

    FAITH MATTERS Hebrews 11: 24-26, 29-34, By faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called a son of Pharaoh's daughter, (25) choosing rather to share ill-treatment with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. (26) He considered abuse suffered for the Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Is That All You've Got?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 19, 2024
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    We who follow Christ are responsible to present the message of grace at every opportunity. Many will dismiss our message as foolish talk. We must honestly present the truth to such people, refusing to give up our stand for the truth.

    “As [Paul] was saying these things in his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, ‘Paul, you are out of your mind; your great learning is driving you out of your mind.’ But Paul said, ‘I am not out of my mind, most excellent Festus, but I am speaking true and rational words. For the king knows ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Please Don't Chase The Dove Away

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 28, 2023
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    This phrase refers to the Holy Spirit, often symbolized as a dove, and the warning it carries against actions that grieve the Holy Spirit and lead to division within the church. Our unity is a powerful force that can bring about significant change in the church and in the world.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (James 2:1) "My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons." (Proverbs 16:18) "Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Eleven Ways Jesus Taught About Faith Affecting Perspective

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 27, 2004
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     | 3,663 views

    Jesus knew not to get discouraged when many refuse to believe and see the truth. John wrote, "Even after Jesus had done all these miraculous signs in their presence, they still would not believe in him.

    Eleven Ways Jesus Taught about Faith Affecting Perspective (John 20:15-31) Illustration: Recently, many of us at Trinity College of Florida prayed for deliverance, protection and shelter from the four powerful hurricanes and each time God proved Himself to be a shelter in the time of storm. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Does This One Count?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 4, 2004
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     | 2,157 views

    We ought to have to pay the penalty of sin because we refuse to obey. But God in Christ has done what we could never do for ourselves and has given us a fresh start.

    Teenage boys were always looking for something to do on a warm summer’s day, and so the clanking sounds and the laughter got to me that day. I walked across the street to where my best friend lived, and found him in the back yard, with his father, engaged in something new: they were throwing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are Advantages Advantageous? Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,723 views

    This sermon from my series on Preaching Through Romans attempts to deal with some of the arguments that people make against the truth and to the grace of God thereby refusing to take advantage of the offer of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

    What about the person who is born with the proverbial silver spoon in his or her mouth? Are those advantages advantageous? Are they beneficial, useful, helpful – to your advantage, valuable or profitable? Most of us would answer absolutely “Not” in our day and time. On Entertainment News you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Costs Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 9, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,302 views

    While traveling to Jerusalem, a Samaritan village refuses to welcome Jesus and his disciples. Instead of judgment, Jesus demonstrates to his followers overwhelming compassion and reminds us of how he moves in our lives.

    Luke 9:51-62 “Love Costs” INTRODUCTION The stories that we have of Jesus give us snapshots of Jesus, his life and his ministry. Snapshots are powerful communicators. They can, however, limit the information they convey, or massage it. We only see the story that is contained within the frame ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Fire And The Calf

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 28, 2008
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    Modern man shirks personal responsibility by blaming society, parents, TV... or anything else. In this sermon, Aaron is the biblical representative of all those who refuse to accept their personal responsibility and look for a scapegoat to blame.

    The Fire and the Calf Exodus 32:24 It happened four days after my seventh birthday, in a place I had never heard of. At 3:15 am, on March 13, 1964, getting home from work, Catherine Susan Genovese, known to her friends as “Kitty” parked her car about 100 yards away from the front door of her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Provoked And Miserable, But Not Staying That Way.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,543 views

    Hannah was provoked and miserable and bitter, but she refused to stay that way. After prayer, Hannah went home changed. God provides some better things. Hannah was changed before she saw the miracle.

    PROVOKED AND MISERABLE, BUT I AM NOT STAYING THIS WAY. GOD HAS PROVIDED SOMETHING BETTER! Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in 3 parts, Sunday AM, PM, Wednesday. TEXT: Hebrews 11:40 God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Rev. #44~13:1-6 The Unholy Trinity Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 11, 2010
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     | 5,953 views

    This future kingdom will focus on the glorification and exaltation of this “Satan-Man” and the persecution and destruction of those who refuse to accept his deity. This period will last for 42 months or 3.5 years, and will end with the return of Jesu

    Rev. #44~13:1-6 THE UNHOLY TRINITY 2-27-19 Today we’re in chapter 13: and in this chapter we have the unholy satanic trinity, the devil, the antichrist and the false prophet. Satan tries to imitate the thing of God, the antichrist tries to imitate the Christ, the false prophet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    A God Of Grace Delivers His Sinful Servants Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 24, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,796 views

    Israel simply refused the reasonable worship of God. Instead they burdened Him with unreasonable sin. If Israel was to be delivered it would be because of God’s grace & not because of Israel’s response to God’s promises.

    ISAIAH 43: 22-28 A GOD OF GRACE DELIVERS HIS SINFUL SERVANTS It is not because of Israel’s right response to YAHWEH’s promise of help that He will deliver them. Rather than responding humbly, His people had grown wear of Him. They simply went through the motions of religion. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    A Witness To The Faith

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 11, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,334 views

    Although under house arrest, Paul continued to proclaim the Gospel. He refused to remain silent about the grace he had received. We need to share the desire and commitment of Paul to proclaim the Gospel.

    A Witness to the Faith Acts 26: 19-23; 27-29 This was a stressful and frustrating time for Paul. At this time he had been under house arrest for more than two years. He was accused and arrested in Jerusalem by the influence of the Jewish Sanhedrin. Following an appeal to Caesar, he was brought to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Harassment: The Blessing No One Wants Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 15, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,483 views

    This is the last sermon in our beatitudes section of our Sermon on the Mount Series. It deals with how we handle persecution and harassment, by recognizing the source, responding positively, refusing to retaliate, rejoicing as we remember the reward.

    Sermon on the Mount “Harassment: The Blessing No One Wants” Matthew 5:10-12 Tonight we’re finishing the beatitudes section in our Sermon on the Mount series. The message we’ll be looking at is how we are to handle being harassed or persecuted for our faith. It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The 2nd Thief Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 18, 2011
    based on 74 ratings
     | 20,811 views

    Both thieves on the cross insulted Jesus... to begin with. Why did the 2nd thief refuse to accept the love and promises of Christ? What drove him to curse Jesus even as he was dying?

    When the police arrest a suspect – what’s the first thing they are required by law to do? That’s right - “read him his rights”. "You have a right to remain silent ..." etc. What’s the official name for that process? The Miranda Warning. When a suspect has been read his rights they often say ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ