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  • David Scudder avatar

    Satan's War Against God's Followers Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Mar 8, 2009
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    The American church has been mostly exempt from persecution for more than 200 years. Could it be that we too have become lazy along the way? The fifth seal talks about those who have died for the Lord rather than live for the world. If you were given th

    Revelation 6:9-11; 12:10-17 Purpose: To describe how and why martyrs die. Aim: I want the listener to accept persecution as a privilege. INTRODUCTION: The early church suffered much persecution. But from the death of Severus in 211 until the reign of Decius in 240, about 30 years, the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Our Battle Against Becoming Bitter Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,943 views

    We are admonished against becoming bitter in our walk this side. Let us look into God’s word for greater direction.

    Our Battle Against Becoming Bitter Why do we harbor bitterness in our hearts??? The following may give us an insight. One day, two monks were walking through the countryside. They were on their way to another village to help bring in the crops. As they walked, they spied an old woman sitting at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Buriff avatar

    When The Odds Are Stacked Against You

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Mar 15, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
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    Driven from his home as an "illegitimate" child, Jephthah fought against the odds and elements to rediscover and reinvent himself. His tenacity led him to eventually become the hero and CEO of the nation that originally kicked him out. What to do when th

    I. LIFE IS JUST NOT ALWAYS FAIR A. True In The World, In Church, In Families, In Workplace B. Times When You Feel You’re Unfairly Treated 1. There may be times when you feel underappreciated, favoritism 2. There may be times when you feel excluded, left out II. DEUTERONOMY 23 – LAWS OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Is God Against Sex, Fun And Pleasure? Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 23, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
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    Why I should draw the line where God does in order to lead a fulfilling life and properly respresent the Christ following life to the unchurched.

    Last week we concluded from Scripture that God isn’t the bogeyman some people make Him out to be. (“Does God Punish Us When We Sin?”) Instead of being inclined to punish us when we sin He is actually more inclined to show us mercy. He loves us so much that Jesus suffered our punishment. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Peace--A Weapon Against Satan

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 6, 2007
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     | 16,359 views

    Learning where the Source of our peace is and how to draw from this Source when we are becoming robbed of our peace by Satan.

    April, 2007 “Peace--A Weapon Against Satan” Psalm 23 INTRODUCTION: Living our daily lives at home, at work, or wherever we go during the week, our sense of peace is actually a weapon against Satan. The marketplace of our lives creates many opportunities to rob us of our peace. Stress on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    For He Who Is Not Against You Is For You

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 13, 2007
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    The Church has enough enemies without us attacking our brothers and sisters in Christ.

    For He Who is not Against You is For You Luke 9:50 Aug. 12, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A There are a lot of things done in Jesus’ name that He has nothing to do with. 1 Jim Jones, David Koresh...actions of church people, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    Sins Against The Holy Spirit: Resisting Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 22, 2011
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     | 6,993 views

    Even though the Holy Spirit may be a mystery, it does have history. Even though the Holy Spirit may seem painful, it is profitable. Even though the Holy Spirit may seem distant, it is distinctively God.

    The Cross cancels Sin Sunday, March 1, 2009 Sins against the Holy Spirit: Resisting Acts 7: 51 – 60 As we move through this Lenten Season, I believe we should drop the pretense of Journeying with Jesus Christ to the Cross and thank God that the Cross cancels Sin. A preacher at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sins Against The Holy Spirit: Insulting Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 22, 2011
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     | 8,937 views

    The idea of insulting the Holy Spirit means that you will accept the benefits of God's love; and do not reciprocate with your love and allegiance; but with contempt.

    Sunday, March 8, 2009 Sins against the Holy Spirit: Insulting Hebrews 10: 22 – 31 Many of you may remember the original version of Lorraine Hansberry’s play, “A Raisin in the Sun”, later it would become a movie, and recently it was shown on Broadway with an updated cast. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    Sins Against The Holy Spirit: Blaspheming Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Jun 1, 2011
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     | 9,479 views

    It is clear to me that when it comes to the Holy Spirit; you may resist, but give in; you may insult, but ask for forgiveness; but one thing you must never do is to blaspheme the Spirit of the Living God.

    March 15, 2009 “Joint Usher Board Anniversary Day” Sins against the Holy Spirit: Blaspheming Matthew 12: 31 – 37 We continue in our series with this third installment on Sins against the Holy Spirit: Blaspheming. You may remember that the blessedness of Jesus Christ is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    Elijah's Warning Against Ignoring God.

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 25, 2010
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     | 13,466 views

    You can do a lot of things with God but ignoring Him is not an option - at least not for long!

    Admin OptionsFeature Edit Discussion Close Discussion Add Tags Cancel Delete Discussion Intro: 1. William Craig, "Modern man thought that when he had gotten rid of God, he had freed himself from all that he had gotten rid of God, he had freed himself from all that repressed and stifled him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Pulling Against God Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 27, 2007
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     | 3,757 views

    Discusses how we actually pull against God to attempt to go our own way ot to get God to follow us.

    Pulling Against God Scriptures: Romans 12:2; 2 Corinthians 5:7; Proverbs 3:5 Introduction When Elijah (Eli) was small, I would put him on a leash and take him out for walks (he’s the family’s lab). He hated going for walks and he hated the leash even more. We would start down the path and Eli ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    Are Your Words Testifying Against You?

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Sep 24, 2020
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     | 7,227 views

    One of the things that I believe we sometimes forget is that the words that we speak mean a lot more than what we may think. This message is about the importance of speaking in agreement with God.

    Are Your Words Testifying Against You? One of the things that I believe we sometimes forget is that the words that we speak mean a lot more than what we may think. And one of the verses we’re going to look at this morning, and I’ll turn to it. It’s John 6:63. Jesus says, “It is the spirit that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Thomas Andrufski avatar

    Three Unholy Agents Against The Christian

    Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Oct 7, 2020
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     | 3,908 views

    There are three unholy agents that is against every Christian. That is the world, the flesh and the devil. I believe your flesh is the worse of the three. The reason is that it is simply attached to you and it is always so near.

    Three UNHOLY Agents Against the Christian 1 John 2:15-17 (KJV) Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Richard Papafio avatar

    Hoping Against Hope In Christ Jesus

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Nov 29, 2018
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     | 5,517 views

    Don't give up, the God who has promised is faithful and shall surely deliver

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *HOPING AGAINST HOPE IN CHRIST JESUS* Romans 4:17-22 King James Version (KJV) 17 (As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Vince Miller avatar

    Building A Case Against Your Spouse Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Dec 30, 2018
     | 2,674 views

    One of the great pivot points in any marriage is that moment you learn how to stop privately building a case against your wife.

    "A good wife always forgives her husband when she's wrong." Milton Berle "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind." Romans 12:2 Constructing the case One of the great pivot points in any marriage is that moment you learn how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist