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  • Edward Boyce avatar

    The Story Of Moses And The Stool Pigeon

    Contributed by Edward Boyce on Jan 25, 2002
    based on 131 ratings
     | 13,534 views

    Change in the congregations of America is difficult and is often resisted. This sermon looks at Moses as a model for transformation and change in a church.

    The Story of Moses and the Stool Pigeon Exodus 13:17-18 Deuteronomy 8:1-16 In 1914 a very sad thing happened when Martha died. Martha was the last of passenger pigeons. One hundred years earlier the passenger pigeons covered the landscape. It was not uncommon for flocks of over one hundred ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A View From The House Of The Potter

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 7, 2016
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,374 views

    The surprise here is that the intention of God can be resisted, and if (we) turn He speaks of changing His mind.

    A VIEW FROM THE POTTER'S HOUSE. Jeremiah 18:1-11. On one occasion I was taken to a pottery museum, where one could purchase wares and also see them being made. I had made one or two small pottery items while at school (one of which remained on my mother’s back doorstep long after I had left ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Advancing In The Midst Of Opposition

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 29, 2025
     | 366 views

    Many people quit their assignments at the sign of resistance. However, divine purpose attracts both favour and warfare.

    ADVANCING IN THE MIDST OF OPPOSITION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Nehemiah 4:1-21 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 54:17, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, Romans 8:31, Psalm 27:1-3, Exodus 14:13-15 INTRODUCTION: Life's journey is often filled with resistance, but those who are determined to advance cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Problem Of Sin Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 799 views

    Despite our sinful nature, we can resist sin and rely on the power of Christ to overcome it.

    Let's dive in. We're going to chat about a book in the Bible called Romans, written by a dude named Paul. It's all about how we can live our lives in a way that shows we're grateful for God's love and mercy. The big idea here is the power of the gospel, which is like a superhero's power, but even ...read more

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    Seven Reasons For The Seasons Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 22, 2012
     | 5,651 views

    Jesus said "I have come" several times. Here are seven reasons He gave for leaving Heaven to come here.

    Video “Christmas: God with us I really enjoyed that video of a father and child having a Christmas talk. Today I want us to look at another father/ child conversation about Christmas. In fact, the first conversation about Christmas. Romans 8:3 reads “For what the law was powerless to ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    When Your World Is Turned Upside Down: Dare To Be A Daniel

    Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 28, 2020
     | 2,748 views

    How will you respond when living the Christian life becomes especially difficult--when compromise is clearly required in order to just get by in life? Take some cues from Daniel!

    Once again, what a year 2020 has turned out to be. Evidence of that is obvious this morning. Who among us could have possibly predicted that a Sunday morning service at Risen King Community Church in 2020 would look like this? If we had taken a photo of today’s service in the future, I suspect ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    How Can I Tell If I'm Becoming Yoked With The World?

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 18, 2016
     | 4,348 views

    Last week I preached on 2nd Cor. 6 where Paul talks about not being yoked with unbelievers. But how can we know if that’s happening to us? In order to find out if we are heading in that dangerous direction we need to ask ourselves some key questions.

    HOW CAN I TELL IF I’M BECOMING YOKED WITH THE WORLD? INTRODUCTION: Last week I preached on 2nd Cor. 6 where Paul talks about not being yoked with unbelievers. But how can we know if that’s happening to us? Oftentimes it’s not easy to tell. Satan is tricky; he’s subtle. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Narnia: Always Winter And Never Christmas

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Nov 10, 2005
    based on 101 ratings
     | 4,737 views

    Introductory sermon to The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Theme: "The world is not as it should be."

    ALWAYS WINTER AND NEVER CHRISTMAS—Romans 8:19-21 and other texts (all Bible quotations are from the New International Version) Oxford, England, September 18, 1931. Two brilliant young professors walk in the darkness until 3:00 a.m. Jack and Tollers have become fast friends, drawn together by ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Hated For Speaking Truth PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,467 views

    Have the courage to speak God's truth, even when it is unpopular or met with resistance, trusting in God's future promises.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. Today, we're going to dive into the book of Amos and explore a verse that challenges us to think about the power, cost, and courage of speaking truth. Amos 5:10 says: "They hate him who reproves in the gate, and they abhor him who speaks the truth." Here’s a ...read more

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    Not By Bread Alone PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 12, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 875 views

    Explores Jesus' temptation in the wilderness, emphasizing the importance of spiritual sustenance and resisting worldly temptations through God's Word.

    Greetings, beloved friends and family in Christ. We gather here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine theatre of God's grace, love, and wisdom. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment, to reflect on the words of our Savior, to learn and to grow, to ...read more

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    Caging And Killing The Beast Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,566 views

    Final sermon in series on temptation. This deals with the work and grace of God to help us resist and overcome besetting sin.

    KILL OR BE KILLED Part 4-Caging and Killing the Beast October 28, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Did you hear about this one? National Basketball Association Commissioner David Stern announced this week that an internal investigation into the gambling of NBA referees found that all 56 officials had ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Temptation PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 767 views

    This sermon emphasizes the importance of living by the Bible, resisting temptation, and maintaining hope, humility, and faith in our Christian journey.

    Welcome, beloved, to this gathering of hearts and minds united in faith and the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. We find ourselves here, not by mere chance or circumstance, but by the divine orchestration of our Heavenly Father who has a word for each of us today. A word that is as timeless as it is ...read more

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    Even The Mature Experience Failure Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,145 views

    Noah preached for 120 years and knew what it was to resist temptation, but eventually it knocked him off his feet.

    Intro: 1. C. S. Lewis, "A silly idea is current, that good people do not know, what temptation means. This is an obvious lie. Only those, who try to resist temptation, know how strong it is. After all, you find out, the strength of a wind, by trying to walk against it, not by lying down. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Life With The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Sep 3, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 19,945 views

    1.RELATIONSHIP 2.REFINING 3.REST 4.REVELATION 5.REQUESTS 6.RESISTANCE 7.RELEASE

    LIVING LIFE WITH THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE HOLY SPIRIT OUTLINE 1.RELATIONSHIP 2.REFINING 3.REST 4.REVELATION 5.REQUESTS 6.RESISTANCE 7.RELEASE THE MESSAGE LIVING LIFE WITH THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 1. RELATIONSHIP The Lords wants to provide us a relationship with the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    John Series Sermon 25 the Essential Authority Power To Meet The World’s Desperate Needs John 5:1–16 Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Apr 24, 2022
     | 2,281 views

    through this healing miracle, Jesus was claiming to have supreme authority over the Sabbath

    JOHN SERIES SERMON 25 The Essential Authority Power to Meet the World’s Desperate Needs John 5:1–16 (5:1–47) DIVISION OVERVIEW: Jesus, Authority: Chapter 5 reveals Jesus to be the Authority over all of life. He is due the same worship, obedience, and service as God; for He is equal with God (Jn. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist