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  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Stronghold Beliefs Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 16, 2019
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    In this message I discuss the second stronghold belief that Christians must have and that is the belief that God is a loving Father and within Him is no darkness.

    Stronghold Beliefs Part 3 Scriptures: John 3:16; Jeremiah 29:11; John 14:16-18 This is part three of my series “Stronghold Beliefs.” The first stronghold belief that I shared with you that all Christians must have is the belief that we need to be focusing on our Father’s business. That belief ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stronghold Beliefs Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 23, 2019
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    This message discusses the stronghold belief that Jesus is the Son of God and the only way to heaven.

    Stronghold Beliefs Part 4 Scriptures: Philippians 2:9-11; 1 Peter 1:14-16; Luke 1:26-35 This is part 4 for my series “Stronghold Beliefs” and this morning we will examine the third stronghold belief that Christians should have which is believing that “Jesus is the Son of God and the only way into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stronghold Beliefs Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 1, 2019
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    The focus of Part 5 of this series is on the role the Holy Spirit should be playing in our lives. He is the third person of the Trinity and should have an active role in the lives of all believers.

    Stronghold Beliefs Part 5 Scriptures: I John 4:1-3; 2 Peter 1:19-21; John 14:15-18, 26-27 During a prayer line the minister lays hands on a person and the person faints into the arms of the deacons/ushers standing behind them. This is referred to as being “slain in the Spirit.” People get ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stronghold Beliefs Part 6 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 7, 2019
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    This message focuses on the belief that Christains should have that the Bible is the Word of God and is profitable for the life of every Christian.

    Stronghold Beliefs Part 6 Scriptures: Hebrews 11:6; Romans 10:17; Matthew 4:1-10 This past week, in the United States of America, we celebrated the Fourth of July holiday. The Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day or July 4th, has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stronghold Beliefs Part 7 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 14, 2019
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    This message focuses on Satan, his rebellion and the creation of hell. As you read this message you will discover that there are Christians who do not believe in hell and some are not sure if God exists. This message answers that question biblically.

    Stronghold Beliefs Part 7 Scriptures: Ezekiel 28:12-17; John 8:44; Revelations 12:3-4 This morning I want you to think about two words, persuasion and influence. Persuasion is defined as “the act or fact of persuading someone or being persuaded to do or believe something.” Influence is defined ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stronghold Beliefs Part 8 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 21, 2019
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    Part 9 of this series examines the fall of mankind and how Satan is still using the same strategies (sin) today as he did in the Garden of Eden to separate mankind for our loving, heavenly Father.

    Stronghold Beliefs Part 8 Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 2:11; Psalm 119:105; 1 John 2:15-17 Last week I gave you the definitions of the words persuasion and influence. As you recall, persuasion is defined as “the act or fact of persuading someone or being persuaded to do or believe something.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stronghold Beliefs Part 9 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 31, 2019
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    This message concludes this series. In this message I focus on what it means to be a born-again Christian.

    Stronghold Beliefs Part 9 Scriptures: 2 Peter 1:20-21, John 3:1-7, John 14:12 As I closed my message last Sunday, I told you that this morning will be the ninth and final message in my series on Strongholds Beliefs. I also told you that the last message will be about what it means to be born ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Faith Requires: Belief Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 1, 2020
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    Christians are called to live a life of faith. When we have faith in Jesus Christ we are saying that we trust Him, that our life belongs to Him, and that we may not know what lies ahead, but we know that He is there.

    WHAT FAITH REQUIRES: BELIEF Mark 5:21-43 Introduction Christians are called to live a life of faith. When we have faith in Jesus Christ we are saying that we trust Him, that our life belongs to Him, and that we may not know what lies ahead, but we know that He is there. As we journey through ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    This One Belief Changes Everything Series

    Contributed by Scott Turansky on Oct 9, 2022
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    What it really means to be a disciple.

    The gospel of John does not contain any parables. What the gospel of John has in it is conversations and we learn from those conversations. There’s a conversation that we have with Nicodemus, there's the conversation that we have with the woman at the well, the woman caught in adultery. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    An Unexamined Belief Is Not Worth Having

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 25, 2019
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    Jesus instructs us to have faith and believe, but how do we do that with our doubts?

    Today’s gospel reading is one of the best-known Eastertide gospels – that of ‘Doubting Thomas’. We almost never hear the name of this disciple without the label of ‘Doubting’. Most people, no matter how non-religious, have heard about ‘Doubting Thomas’. You may be interested to know that in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Stronghold Beliefs Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 2, 2019
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    This message is the introduction to my series titled "Stronghold Beliefs." In Part 1 I introduce the concept of stronghold beliefs and why they are important. I also discuss the first stronghold beliefs that all Christians should share.

    Stronghold Beliefs Part 1 Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5; Luke 2:41-50; John 4:34; 5:19 Last week, in my Memorial Day message, I shared with you what takes place when a new recruit enters the military. I told you about the discipline training they receive which could potentially lead them to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stronghold Beliefs Part 2

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 9, 2019
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    This message is Part 2 of this series. In this message I review how stronghold beliefs are developed and the impact that doubting has on the creation of stronghold beliefs. Next week I will go into more depth on the stronghold beliefs that all Christians should have represented in their life.

    Stronghold Beliefs Part 2 Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5; Luke 1:18-20, 64; Romans 10:17 This is Part 2 of my series on Stronghold Beliefs. Last week I shared with you that this series will focus on the stronghold beliefs that we need to develop versus those that need to come down because ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Belief In Afterlife And The Ascension Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 24, 2020
     | 2,037 views

    If the Harvard professor really believes that his existence is extinguished at the moment of death, what does he make of today’s solemn feast of the Ascension?

    Ascension Sunday 2020 What if you see? Recently, a prominent obviously atheist Harvard professor tweeted, “belief in an afterlife is a malignant delusion, since it devalues actual lives and discourages action that would make them longer, safer, and happier.” The problem with such a statement, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    "Jesus' Baptism Is A Model For Understanding Christian Baptism.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 4, 2002
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    Year A. The Baptism of our Lord January 13, 2002 Title: “Jesus’ Baptism is a model for understanding Christian Baptism.” Matthew 3: 13-17

    Year A. The Baptism of our Lord January 13, 2002 Title: “Jesus’ baptism is a model for understanding Christian Baptism.” Matthew 3: 13-17 John baptizes Jesus after objecting that Jesus should be baptizing John. Afterwards, the sky opens, the Spirit of God descends on Jesus and the Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Baptism Divides God's Church But Should Unite It

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Feb 8, 2014
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    John the Baptiser preached repentance and Jesus who had no sin was baptised by John, and the first Christians were baptised. The church should be united with regard to this Sacrament or Ordinance but is sadly divided over belief and practice.

    Text: Luke 3: 21 and 22 ‘After all the people had been baptised, Jesus also was baptised and a voice came down from heaven, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational