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  • Stuart Gibson avatar

    Faith Not Fear

    Contributed by Stuart Gibson on Feb 11, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,802 views

    Encouraging listeners to respond with faith when faced with fear.

    Stade de France, Bataclan Theatre, Le Carillon, Le Petit Cambodge, Café Bonne Biere, La Belle Equipe. Many of these places I had never heard of before. Unfortunately, the recent events in Paris have brought them to the front of all our minds. People going about their normal business at the end of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "Conquering Criticism"

    Contributed by Pastor Dre on Apr 21, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,731 views

    Here is a sermon encouraging the listener on how to conquer criticism.

    Conquering Criticism Nehemiah 4:3 Tonight I would like to speak a message entitled "Conquering Criticism" In reality, you and I don't like criticism. Criticism can be crippling and the fear of being criticized can be catastrophic. Criticism can prevent you and I from taking risks that lead to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Polarized Or Compromised

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 18, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,578 views

    If we were listening to the Spirit there would be more unity.

    Polarized or Compromised April 6th, 1975 was the day I was saved by the mercy and grace of God when I only went to church to get a lad off my back. I thought I knew how much I needed that grace and mercy, but now thirty plus years later I learn nearly every day how much more I need it. I know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is This For Here Or To Go?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 4, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,430 views

    Listening to God's Word requires doing God's Word.

    Is This For Here Or To Go? James 1: 17 - 27 Intro: Have you ever come home from the grocery store and realize you left something behind? Have you ever gone through a drive-thru restaurant, place your order, paid at the first window and drove off without picking up your order. Your frustration, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Pastor’s Confirmation Prayer

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 3, 2022
     | 1,782 views

    Keep Listening to and Following Jesus Keep Resting in Jesus

    Dear Confirmands. Over a dozen years ago, your parents waited with eagerness for your birth. During those nine months of waiting, they thought carefully about what name to give to you. They made sure they had the crib set up and the change table ready to go. Your parents also did plenty of praying ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus And Our King! Series

    Contributed by Larry Vollink on Feb 10, 2021
     | 2,498 views

    There are 1,000 of sermons on this subject, and here is another! Listen.

    In 1982, SM Lockridge preached a sermon that has never been forgotten and has been used by 1,000's of preachers, like me! It's called the "That's My King!" He says my King is a seven-way king. . . He's King of the Jews: He's King of Israel: He's King of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Freedom Of Choice PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 17, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 718 views

    This sermon explores Mary's divine encounter and her faith-filled response, demonstrating a reasoning trust in God's redemptive plan as revealed in Luke 1:26-38.

    Good morning, beloved in Christ. I am humbled and overjoyed to stand before you today, to share the Word of God with you, to hold up the lamp of Scripture that our steps may be guided, our hearts warmed, and our spirits nourished. We gather here today in the beautiful embrace of our Lord, united in ...read more

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    Hearing God When He Speaks

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 17, 2002
    based on 314 ratings
     | 49,050 views

    People tend to listen only to what they want to hear. Why do we do that to God and how can we learn to listen when He speaks?

    People have a tendency to listen only to what they want to listen to… Keith Downing shared a story about his Uncle Dick. Apparently his uncle noticed that every time he ate his favorite food, chitlins, his foot pained him immensely that evening. The family physician confirmed his suspicion of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    According To Jim - Pt. 5 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,918 views

    Advice from a friend . . . it can be extremely helpful and life changing if listened to and applied. Jim has a lot to teach us. Let’s listen and learn.

    According to Jim Pt. 5 Introduction Practical advice for practical living! Wisdom that we often fail to apply or live out and therefore we pay the price. Let’s listen and learn! James 5:1-6 1Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming upon you. 2Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Easter - Lord, Remember Me!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 26, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 23,976 views

    The pain & agony they felt was reaching its peak. And the thieves begin to speak again to Jesus. As they do, listen to their requests, & then listen to the answer that Jesus gives.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2018) TEXT: Luke 23:8-43; Matthew 27:27-44 A. Two weeks ago, Palm Sunday, Christians all over the world were remembering Jesus' "Triumphal Entry", a parade in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Four Kinds Of People In Responding To God's Word

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Feb 21, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,030 views

    Why does the same sermon receive different responses from its listeners? This sermon shows four types of listeners in responding to God's word.

    Often, Jesus spoke in parables. According to "Vine's Expository Dictionary," the word "parable" in Greek means "to place one thing next to another for the purpose of comparing." A "parable" is an illustrative story in which a familiar idea is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gods Time

    Contributed by Darren Woods on Jul 15, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,082 views

    Focus:- Divine agenda supersedes human agenda Function:- To encourage listeners to wait on the Lord

    Introduction Weddings are happy and joyful occasions! When we think of weddings we think of bright, happy music, the church and a banquet hall nicely decorated with flowers, streamers, balloons and colour-coordinated linens and so on. We think of family and friends, all dressed in their best ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Suffering Leader

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 1, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,918 views

    Certainly leadership means making other people suffer for you...doesn’t it? Amazingly, leaders in God’s church are known by their willingness to be servant leaders, and even to endure suffering

    July 6, 2003 "The Suffering Leader" 1 Peter 5:1-4 Pastor Jon MacKinney ______________________________________________________________________________________ A couple of weeks ago in the Arizona Republic, there was an article about mega-churches, super-churches. Did any of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Jesus And The Fbi Series

    Contributed by Alex Perednia on Feb 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,702 views

    Recently a Baptist Pastor in Illinois received a visit from the FBI. They came in response to an anonymous caller who took issue with something the Pastor said in his sermon. Like this Pastor, the message of Jesus was controversial in his day. If Jesus

    INTRODUCTION Recently a Baptist Pastor in Illinois received a visit from the FBI. They came in response to an anonymous caller who took issue with something the Pastor said in his sermon. According to the Baptist Press news service, “Nov. 23, 2004, started out like any other normal morning for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sower's Diagnosis

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 13, 2000
    based on 126 ratings
     | 5,090 views

    In this simple parable the great physician offers listeners a straight-forward heart exam.

    (A note to those reading this material: This manuscript follows the presentation of the material as it was originally given. What may be difficult to tell by just reading the original text is the presence of a thick, southern accent – deliberately used in the introduction to make the material more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational