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  • Kenton Beshore avatar

    Risk It

    Contributed by Kenton Beshore on May 9, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,237 views

    A message encouraging young leaders to step out in faith and risk, including biblical instruction and advice from 1 Timothy 4:10-16

    Kenton Beshore is Executive Producer of the small group curriculum Liquid, a new revolutionary video-based resource for small groups and church-wide campaigns. Visit www.experienceliquid.com to learn more. _____________________________________ RISK IT 1 Timothy 4:10-16 All of us have moments in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Paul’s Message In Rome Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 19, 2022
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    Paul was telling the Jewish leaders in Rome about the kingdom of God from the law and the prophets from morning to evening. Some of these Jewish leaders were convinced that Jesus is the Messiah others refused to believe. Are we convinced that Jesus is the Christ, or do we refuse to believe?

    Background to Paul’s message in Rome After his third missionary Journey Paul went to Jerusalem. There he was arrested at the Temple and falsely accused of bringing Trophimus a gentile into the temple (Acts 21:29). He was sent to Caesarea because of the plot to kill him if he was taken to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Mightier Than I Series

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Mar 10, 2017
     | 9,507 views

    John the Baptist is considered to be one of the most significant and productive spiritual leaders of the entire Bible. This is only because of the message JTB preached to the world.

    ONE MIGHTIER THAN I - Part One TEXT: Mark 1:1 – 8 PRAYER: I have been blessed to meet and speak to a wide variety of missionary-ministers who have sold everything and taken their families into ministry. They are truly committed to the calling of God in their lives. Some of these courageous folks ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Inflation During Biblical Times PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 817 views

    Explores facing fears with faith, praying for leaders, and formulating godly plans, emphasizing the importance of knowing God personally and understanding His word.

    Good morning, dear family of faith. There's a warm familiarity in gathering here, isn't there? Like a comforting embrace from a loved one, we find ourselves wrapped in the comforting arms of our Father, ready to receive His word. We're about to embark on a spiritual examination of 2 Kings ...read more

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    A Second Look At Freedom Of Religion Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 13, 2017
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    We must seek to meet those who have no connection to religious tradition but sincerely seek truth, goodness and beauty. Ultimately, Jesus Christ is the what and the whom they seek.

    Thursday of 5th Week of Easter 2017 Joy of the Gospel The words of today’s Gospel could be a reflection on the Beatitude, “Blessed are the poor in spirit.” Ultimately our food, our clothing, our housing and our health care are not ends in themselves, but rather means to the end of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    A Daughter’s Obedience And Sacrifice PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 156 views

    Our words and promises carry deep consequences; God calls us to speak carefully, obey courageously, and trust His grace even when we fail.

    Friend, your words carry weight. Promises shape people. Vows mark moments. We know the power of a whispered “I do,” the gravity of “I’ll be there,” and the ache of “I’m sorry.” Words can build bridges, and words can burn them. Have you ever wished you could take a sentence back? Have you ever felt ...read more

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    Take Up The Challenge And Do The Will Of God Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 6, 2019
     | 4,113 views

    In this age, when Christians of all kinds are being ridiculed, harassed and threatened in many different ways, we need to look at the martyrs of the past two thousand years and take courage.

    Tuesday of the 14th Week in Course 2019 Jacob ben Isaac was a cheat, a liar and a thief. You may recall from an earlier reading in Genesis that he lied, cheated and stole his older brother, Esau’s, first-born blessing. Then, wisely, he left town and took up with Laban, where he married two sisters ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Casual Christians Will Become Casualties

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 25, 2023
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     | 5,054 views

    Barna research contrasted captive & casual believers, which we can see in Abraham & Lot. We'll see how their faith, or lack of it, guided their choices, and see the outcome of their choices.

    CASUAL CHRISTIANS WILL BECOME CASUALTIES Gen. 13:1-18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BAD-MOUTHING TO THE WRONG PERSON. An elderly woman came into church. An usher asked her where she’d like to sit. She said, “I’d like to sit down front.” The usher said, “No, you don’t want to sit down there; our pastor is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Precious Stones- First Things First Series

    Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2009
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     | 4,123 views

    Joshua 1:9 “Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”

    Precious Stones First things First! 12/14/2006 - Marsing, ID Ricardo Rodriguez – pastor_rr@yahoo.com Joshua 1:9 “Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” “Mira que te mando que ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Five Kernels Of Thankfulness

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Nov 29, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 16,015 views

    Our country cannot continue to exist prosperously financed, abundantly favored and religiously free if we fail to be grateful to our God, thankful for His blessings and respectful to His leadership!

    A little girl asked her mother, “Mommy, why do you cut the ends off the meat before you cook it?” The girl’s mother told her that she thought it added to the flavor by allowing the meat to better absorb the spices, but perhaps she should ask her grandmother since she always did it that way. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Hate These Things- God! Malachi Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 18, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,096 views

    The Lord tells his people that he hates the following 4 things: Leaders who mislead His people, people who break the faith, divorce and violence.

    Malachi Pt 2 “I hate these things!” God Thesis: The Lord tells his people that he hates the following 4 things: Leaders who mislead His people, people who break the faith, divorce and violence. Opening Thoughts about our text today: He hates that Levi and its priests have not honored His word and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    3 Questions Asked In The Bible Still Asked Today

    Contributed by Brian Yeager on Mar 1, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,644 views

    Who is Jesus, what must I do to be saved, and what lack I yet are three Bible questions discussed in this sermon outline that are stil be asked today.

    Three Questions Asked in the Bible Still Asked Today Introduction: The statement that there is nothing new under the sun is certainly applicable to questions asked in the Bible. Since we are still governed by the Law of Christ [the New Testament] (Hebrews 1:1-2 and Matthew 24:35), we can learn a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    The Role Of A Godly Father

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 11, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,327 views

    In our day and age wherein we lack godly fathers in our midst, this is an encouraging challenge to men who are fathers and men who would become fathers.

    “The Role Of A Godly Father” 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 1. A Godly Father is ALERT. (v. 13a) watch ye Matthew 24:42-44; 25:13; 26:41; Mark 13:33-37; Luke 21:36; Ephesians 6:18; Colossians 4:2; 1 Thessalonians 5:6; 2 Timothy 4:5; 1 Peter 4:7; 5:8; Revelation 3:2-3; 16:15 2. A Godly Father is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Asking Abd Receiving Wisdom Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,210 views

    James tells us if we lack wisdom "let him ask of God, who gives to all men generously." This sermon treats the text in an expository manner.

    ASKING for and RECEIVING WISDOM. James 1:5-8 {5} But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. {6} But let him ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea driven ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Conviction Of Sin Series

    Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,154 views

    This is a propositional/expositional sermon with an aim at practical application of Joseph’s dealings with his brothers--likening it to the way God deals with Christians about their sin and lack of repentance.

    The Conviction of Sin Genesis 44 Introduction: 1. Joseph’s brothers had undoubtedly learned the art of subtlety that their father had practiced so well throughout his young adult life. 2. They had deceived their father many times, the worst ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist