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  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Guarding Against Antichrists Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 7, 2012
     | 4,738 views

    We look at the fifth test that proves if one really knows God. Are we guarding against antichrists?

    As we look at the seven tests that prove if we really know God we can get a little lost as I try to explain them. Kind of like the time when the husband stayed home while his wife went to church. When she got back he asked her what the preacher preached about. She said, “I don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Against The Crystal Ball

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 12, 2013
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    A sermon on Isaiah 48 and demons and how they can know the future (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, God Most High, pg. 101)

    HoHum: Francis MacNutt quotes Walter Wink in his book “Deliverance from Evil Spirits" writes: "...if you want to bring all talk to a halt in shocked embarrassment, every eye riveted on you, try mentioning angels, or demons or the devil. You will quickly be appraised for signs of pathological ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Charge Against Him

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025
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    There is really only one question that we must answer about Jesus and that is was “The Charge Against Him” that resulted in His crucifixion true or false.

    The Charge Against Him “Above his head they placed the written charge against him: THIS IS JEUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.” Matthew 27:37 Intro: There is really only one question that we must answer about Jesus and that is was “The Charge Against Him” that resulted in His crucifixion true or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The War Against Fear

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Sep 16, 2002
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    “The War Against Fear” Fear is the great tool of The Enemy to bring down the walls of Christianity in America and The World. Since the terrorist attacks on the Pentagon and The World Trade Center, the words of promise from 2 Timothy 1:7 has been

    “The War Against Fear” Fear is the great tool of The Enemy to bring down the walls of Christianity in America and The World. Since the terrorist attacks on the Pentagon and The World Trade Center, the words of promise from 2 Timothy 1:7 has been speaking to my heart: “For God hath not given ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There Is No Law Against Love

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 18, 2008
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    What we need is Love

    I Am the Flag of the United States of America I am the flag of the United States of America. My name is Old Glory. I fly atop the world’s tallest buildings. I stand watch in America’s halls of justice. I fly majestically over institutions of learning. I stand guard with power in the world. Look ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Fighting Against God Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 7, 2022
     | 1,623 views

    When ever someone tries to stop the Gospel or the church of Jesus Christ, God always wins!

    FIGHTING AGAINST GOD Text: Acts 5:33-42 Introduction 1. Illustration: When I first got interested in music, the first artist that I took a liking to was a man named Jim Croce. He is famous for songs like Bad, Bad Leroy Brown and Time In a Bottle. I was thinking this week of another one of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Kicking Against The Pricks

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 26, 2008
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     | 15,312 views

    Paul made some important discoveries that day on the road to Damascus about the inescapable One whom he was kicking against.

    Acts 9:1-9 "It is hard for thee to kick against the pricks" Jesus seems to be saying that fighting against him and his Gospel results in self-injury In a cathedral in New York is a gallery that is surrounded by a series of panels. Each panel represents a Christian century and bears the name of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Against Process Theology

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 12, 2013
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    A sermon loosely based on Isaiah 46 which dwells on God's immutability (Much material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, God Most High, chapter 25 "The Immutability of God")

    HoHum: Lars Wilhelmsson says, “We are all in process. We are being made.” Yes, we are but not God. WBTU: A. Exegesis on Isaiah 46 Vs. 1 Bel and Nebo were names of two false gods the idol-worshipping nations served. It is as if now God gets personal, “naming names” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The World Is Against You Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 30, 2016
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     | 9,064 views

    Sermon adapting Little Red Riding Hood to talk about the power Christians have in overcoming the world which is against us.

    THE WORLD IS AGAINST YOU 1 JOHN 4:1-7 #GreaterIsHe THE STORY… Little Red Riding Hood (p) Once upon a time there was a little girl; we’ll call her Little Red Riding Hood, who was heading to her grandmother’s house to make muffins. Little Red and her grandmother both loved fresh ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rebellion Against God

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010
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    Jesus confronts every smug and complacent sinner. But Jesus is also speaking to us. For Jesus forces us to ask, “How are we treating God’s vineyard today?”

    Intro There was a beautiful vineyard, its vines bending, laden with the weight of rich, swollen grape clusters. For the owner had planted a good vineyard. He had chosen a vigorous, hardy stock of vine. He had well prepared the soil to guarantee a good harvest. Yes, the vineyard had rich, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Building Against Opposition Series

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Mar 6, 2021
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     | 5,177 views

    Just as Nehemiah was giving the call to build the walls of Jerusalem, each of you also have a calling. But know that it is easier to quit than to commit. Do not listen to the words and criticism of your opposition and focus on the word of God.

    Building Against Opposition Nevertheless, we made our prayer to our God, and because of them we set a watch against them day and night. - Nehemiah 4:9 It is not about how you start your work. It is whether you finish and how you finish that is important. One of the greatest tests of character ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Warning Against Apostasy Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 7, 2020
     | 3,132 views

    Under heavy pressure from intimidation and threats of violence, the Christians who sought a relationship with Jesus Christ were considering escaping their suffering by repudiating their faith in Jesus. Therefore, the writer reminds them of what they have at stake.

    2/10/20 Tom Lowe Lesson #20 [ID3c] The Warning against Apostasy (Hebrews 6:4-8) Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-8 (NIV) 4. It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, 5. who have tasted the goodness of the word of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    If God Is Against Us... Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 21, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 16,422 views

    In Nahum, God says, "I am against you." We like to emphasize one of the verses of Nahum: "God is slow to anger..." but there is a limit to God’s patience. What happens when we continually turn our backs on God?

    IF GOD IS AGAINST US By Maynard Pittendreigh Nahum 1:1-15 1 An oracle concerning Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite. 2 The LORD is a jealous and avenging God; the LORD takes vengeance and is filled with wrath. The LORD takes vengeance on his foes and maintains his wrath ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Winning Against Worry Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014
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     | 8,353 views

    We cannot follow Christ faithfully if we continue to live in a state of worry

    Winning against Worry Matthew 6:25-34, 11:28-30 Series: Winning the Battle with Anxiety May 12, 2013 Morning Service Have you ever dealt with dense fog? Fog causes problems with visibility, it creates problems with maneuverability and it slows everything down. A massive patch of fog that covers 7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Argument Against Polygamy

    Contributed by Steven Ostrowski on Apr 21, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,910 views

    A detailed argument against Polygamy and why Christians should oppose it.

    The subject of polygamy has resurfaced in the news. A Fundamentalist Latter Day Saints compound was recently raided by Federal officers over accusations of polygamy, child abuse, and teen pregnancies. This has not been the first time that American Federal officials have had to raid compounds to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic