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  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Making Difficult Choices

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 26, 2016
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    How do we make difficult choices and stick with them?

    Intro How do we make difficult choices and stick with them? Purpose There are many factors involved in a difficult choice, but let’s look at a very important place to start. Plan Let’s look at Jesus’ instructions in Luke 9:51-62 and learn a very important ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Chris Cuthbertson avatar

    When God Tests Our Faith

    Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Nov 22, 2017
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    The Bible says in Matthew 9:29, "According to your faith it will be done unto you." That’s one of my favorite verses in the Bible. What are you expecting God to do in your life? This is the law that God has established.

    HOW GOD TESTS OUR FAITH I want to ask you a question this morning, “How does God test our faith?” The Bible says in Matthew 9:29, "According to your faith it will be done unto you." That’s one of my favorite verses in the Bible. What are you expecting God to do in your life? This is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Eric Anthony avatar

    For Such A Time As This

    Contributed by Eric Anthony on Jul 21, 2014
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    In the midst of troublesome times, God has a way that can not be mistaken, God has given us a way out of Satan's 'No Way.'

    “FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS” SCRIPTURE: ESTHER 4:13-17 I. INTRODUTION A. ESTHER 4:13-17 When we review the book of Esther, we see that Ahasuerus was the king of Persia. God’s people, Israel, wee in the provinces of Persia. Its here that the king had the leaders of 127 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Holy Spirit Decision Analysis - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Raisbeck on Jul 29, 2003
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     | 3,136 views

    Following a painful experience ( job loss ), God lead me into a difficult choice; this decision is reviewed in the light of scripture.

    The last message which I prepared for the PRAYER AND FASTING NETWORK was on "Is A Broken Relationship Hurting You? " ( see July, 2003 Issue ). This article was initiated by some words spoken by a man which I considered to be prophetic. A short time following at a different venue another man ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Funeral For 92 Year Old Christian Lady

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 1, 2020
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    She had made some difficult choices in her past that resulted in hard consequences. The best choice she made was to follow Jesus with some grand consequences.

    Song Psalm 46:1-3 1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. Obituary Song Eulogy Dixie ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Jochebed - A Woman Of Faith

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 11, 2014
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    Can you think of anyone else in the world that has more potential for a positive influence on a child than a mother does? Jochebed was a godly mother who by faith let go and let God in the life of her son Moses.

    Jochebed - A Woman of Faith Exodus 2:1-8 Behind every great man is his mother. Someone imagined the mothers of these well-known sons making the following comments: Mrs. Morse: “Sam, stop tapping your fingers on the table--it’s driving me crazy!” Mrs. Lindbergh: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Attempt To Understand Gods Choices Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 5, 2012
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    With our finite mind and limited understanding there are some choices God has made that simply overwhelm our senses, but Paul makes an attempt to explain one of the most difficult choices God has made...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: August 4, 2012 Date Preached: August 5, 2012 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Series Title: A Journey thru Romans Sermon Title: Gaining Understanding of God’s Choices Sermon Text: Romans 11:11-24 [NLT] Introduction: People make decisions/choices all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    What Being A Parent Sometimes Means

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 21, 2007
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     | 8,408 views

    Mothers have to often make difficult decisions. With God’s help they can do it wisely.

    Mother’s Day Sermon “What Being a Parent Sometimes Means” Exodus 2:1-11 INTRODUCTION: “The Lord gives good many things twice over; but he don’t give ye a mother but once” says Tom in Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Today is the day set aside each year to pay tribute to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Doug Johnston avatar

    The Awakening Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Sep 20, 2001
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     | 4,620 views

    Just as Saul was called out of fear to take his place of leadership, so we too are being called by God to awake from slumber and take our place in these days crying out for leadership.

    Introduction: Saul’s personality was energized when the Spirit of God gripped him. He changed from the cowardly king hiding in the baggage (10:20-22) to a bold man of action (11:5-7). Just as he awoke and took his place, we too must awake to God’s hand on our lives. These difficult days in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    Forming The Character Of Christ In Us - Part 4 Of 6 Series

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 22, 2003
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     | 2,479 views

    David then causes us to examine how God forms the Character of Christ in us as He leads us through the valley of the shadow of death in verse 4.

    “The Model for the Christian Life” Psalm 23:1-6 (4 of 6) 1. The CHRISTIAN Relationship (v.1) 2. COMMITMENT to Discipleship (v. 2) 3. CONSECRATED to Christ (v. 3) 4. Forming the CHARACTER of Christ in us. (v. 4) Luke 1:79; Psalm 27:1-4; Psalm 46:1-3; Psalm 118:6; Isaiah 41:10; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    When The World Becomes Too Enticing Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019
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    Some important reminders for those who are enticed to run with the world.

    - This sermon handles the second vision (1:18-21) and the third vision (2:1-13). - It is tempting to spiritualize the truths contained in this passage, but I think there is a larger truth that is well worth our time in focusing on the straightforward, long-term truth shared here. - In some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Lesson 9. Repudiation Of The Divine Source (James 1:13, Kjv) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021
     | 625 views

    The focus of the chapter turns from trials to temptation. A temptation is an opportunity to accomplish a good thing in a wrong way, out of the will of God. Is it wrong to want to pass an algebra exam? Of course not, but if you must cheat to pass it, then you have sinned.

    0020Tom Lowe 1/25/2021 Jesus Cares Lesson 9. Repudiation of the divine source (James 1:13, KJV) TEXT (James 1:13, KJV) Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: INTRODUCTION The focus of the chapter turns ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    Paul’s Great Purpose In Life

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011
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     | 10,677 views

    Paul wrote this epistle while in a Roman prison. Prior to this he had many trials and tribulations before reaching Rome (see Acts 27-28). Paul was a man of God who faced countless difficulties; and yet he was able to rejoice in the Lord amidst all his pro

    Intro: Paul wrote this epistle while in a Roman prison. Prior to this he had many trials and tribulations before reaching Rome (see Acts 27-28). Paul was a man of God who faced countless difficulties; and yet he was able to rejoice in the Lord amidst all his problems. His secret of joy in spite of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Jesus Respected People's Freedom To Choose

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,185 views

    God created everyone with a free will to choose between good and evil.

    God created everyone with a free will to choose between good and evil. No where in the gospels is there any example of Jesus trying to force a person to go against their individual will. Jesus knew that a person convinced against his will is of the same opinion still. All Christians have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living Out The Christmas Story

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 161 ratings
     | 11,291 views

    Christmas Eve Short Sermon

    LIVING THE CHRISTMAS STORY MATTHEW 1-2, LUKE 1-2 INTRODUCTION Tonight as we prepare for Christmas, I would like us to center ourselves on the thought that we should live out the Christmas story every day of our lives. Jesus came so that we might "have life and have it to the full" (John ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ