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  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Trouble Is Brewing Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 31, 2021
     | 3,307 views

    Mordecai, Esther, and the Jewish population in Persia may have been excited that a Jew had been selected as the new queen, but their excitement would not last. Trouble is brewing within the kingdom - a situation that will affect every Jew in the Persian Empire.

    Trouble is Brewing Esther 3: 1-7 It is likely that Mordecai and the Jews within Persia were feeling confident about their current situation. Although they remained a captive people within the land, one of their own had been crowned queen over the kingdom. This surely increased their outlook for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don`t Let Your Situations Get The Best Of You

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 3, 2019
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     | 32,869 views

    IN LIFE WE FIND OURSELVES IN MANY SITUATIONS YOUR SITUATION MAY BE ONE THING AND MINES MAYBE ANOTHER BUT WE ALL ARE DEALING WITH SOME KIND OF SITUATION

    Luke 22:31-32 31 And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: 32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. VERY BRIEFLY I WANT TO REASON WITH YOU ON THE THOUGHT (DON`T LET ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Confronting Your Ten Foot Challenge With Grace Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014
     | 6,482 views

    A message to help people identify their most difficult challenge in life right now and to approach it unafraid and with the Lord’s empowerment

    Today we are introducing a new series entitled “Lessons for Life from the Shepherd King.” In other words, for the next 4 weeks, we’re going to be looking into a few scenes from the life of David. Poet, shepherd, musician, singer, statesman, warrior - King David is more than just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is Your Calling? (Part 10) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,595 views

    The life of our Lord is a constant testimony to His desire to please the Father, more than anyone else. Thus, His actions and His words are always governed by the will of the Father. Think about what did Christ’s calling mean? THE CROSS ... Are you ready?

    Opening Illustration: A missionary couple who had been gone from the US for years on end were finally coming home. They had faithfully served God and ministered among the poor, and had seen many lives brought into the kingdom of God. When they got off the airplane, there was a crowd of people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Weather The Storm Series

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Feb 13, 2023
     | 2,964 views

    Jesus is making His final appeal. Many of those who were listening to Him believed, but many didn't. When adversity comes our way, is your foundation built on the solid rock or sand?

    The Sermon on the Mount 25 Weather the Storm Mat 7:24-27 Guess what folks? We’re at the end of the Sermon on the Mount! Jesus originally preached this message to willing and anxious ears. They sat quietly through His sermon which even though it may have taken Him only an hour or two, we have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Things Happen

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 16, 2023
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    Bad things happen to us. The way in which we handle them demonstrates to the world the relationship we have with Christ Jesus.

    Things Happen – John 9: 1 - 12 Intro: Some of us have enjoyed the benefits of cataract surgery. With this simple operation usually done in less than fifteen minutes per eye, doctors can remove the clouded lens of the eye and replace it with a clear, artificial lens. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Seven Times The Righteous Rise Up Again!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 20, 2022
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    God's people are not promised immunity from trials and troubles. In fact, the Bible hints we may fall many times. Our victory is not that we never fall, but that God gives us grace and power to get up each time, so that in the end we triumph!

    SEVEN TIMES THE RIGHTEOUS RISE UP AGAIN! Prov. 24:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Some people fall at the worst times. Like the high school graduate who fell down the platform stairs just after receiving his diploma (in front of 4,000 people). 2. A waiter in a restaurant told of slipping on a wet ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Powerful Rescue SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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     | 612 views

    God, in His immense power, is our ultimate savior and protector. We all face a common adversary, known as Satan or the Devil. However, with God's mighty hand, we can be saved and delivered from this enemy.

    God is a powerful God, and because of this, His hand is powerful to save and deliver us from the hands of our enemy. We all have an enemy, and his name is Satan or the Devil. The hand of God is powerful upon us, His children. God created us all in His own image and likeness, as stated in Genesis ...read more

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    Finding Hope In Hard Times SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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     | 1,120 views

    Naomi's story teaches us that even in the face of immense suffering and adversity, God's goodness, kindness, and mercy prevail.

    The book of Ruth takes us back to a time when judges ruled in Israel, around 1200 B.C. It is often regarded as one of the greatest love stories ever written. Today, we will explore the lessons we can learn from the story of Ruth and Naomi. Naomi's decision to leave Bethlehem during the famine was ...read more

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    God Responds To Our Prayers In Four Ways

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 8,127 views

    God Responds to Our Prayers in Four Ways

    GOD RESPONDS TO OUR PRAYERS IN ONE OF FOUR WAYS: (Rom 8:26,27) Illustration:At a meeting of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Bobby Richardson, former New York Yankee second baseman, offered a prayer that is a classic in brevity and poignancy: "Dear God, Your will, nothing more, nothing less, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Todd Pearson avatar

    How Have You Responded To The Claims Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Todd Pearson on Nov 14, 2000
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,952 views

    Have you accepted the Jesus of the Bible?

    How Have You Responded To The Claims Of Jesus? John 10:1-28 To fully understand who Jesus was and why He came we have to go back to the very beginning. In Genesis Chapter 3 the human race is plunged into depravity because of Adam’s sin. Romans 5:18 says, “...as through one man's offense ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do You Respond To God's Message?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 12, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,500 views

    What do you do when you hear God speaking to you? At the Birth of Chris, three individuals rrespond three different ways.

    Purposeful! Ephesians 2:8-10 Before an individual comes to Christ, Ephesians tells us that he or she is dead in trespasses and sins. His or her life has little or no meaning in light of eternity. When a person comes to Christ, the Word of God tells us that the Holy Spirit quickens or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jonah 1: Responding To God’s Greatness Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Feb 12, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,583 views

    The book of Jonah is about responding to God’s greatness and grace. Throughout the book, the wind, waves, fish, sailors, and Ninevites all respond rightly to God. Only Jonah disobeys. This is the introductory sermon to a four-part series. It answers the

    [This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Should I Respond To The Passion Of The Christ Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 3, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,727 views

    This is a basic message about how people should be called to accept Christ after they have seen the Passion of the Christ

    How should I respond to The Passion of the Christ? 9 That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Jesus Said About Responding To The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,214 views

    Some will respond to the gospel with 1) Callused Indifference. 2)Empty Emotionalism. 3)Worldly preoccupation 4. Life changing Faith

    WHAT JESUS SAID ABOUT RESPONDING TO THE GOSPEL MARK 4: 1-20 1. Illus. of dynamiting for fish (1001 Humorous Illustrations, # 151) • Punch-line: “are you going to talk, or are you going to fish?” 2. Life is filled with important decisions. “Whom will I marry?” “What do I want to do for a living?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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