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  • Keith Linkous avatar

    Defending Against Discouragement

    Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jun 24, 2002
    based on 88 ratings
     | 9,406 views

    We all face discouragement. So how do we defend against it. This message helps.

    Anyone who has served within the arena of Christian service knows that we are not void or excluded from the pangs of discouragement. It may not always be a problem, but there is always the potential for discouragement. I believe the devil sees to it that this is the case. Discouragement is more ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lies Against Man Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Apr 23, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,064 views

    When we lie we destroy our community and our relationship with God

    Tonight I want to begin by stating four famous quotes. I am sure that you have heard them before, and I want you to think about what they all have in common. "Read My Lips, No New Taxes.” – George H Bush “I did not inhale.” - Bill Clinton. "The American people have a right to know that their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Up Against Jericho

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 25, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,416 views

    When you face your Jericho, remember Who is in charge, maintain your relationship with Him, be prepared for surprises, and be strong and courageous.

    Up Against Jericho Josh. 5:13-15 INTRO.: This story is the beginning of Joshua’s leadership of Israel. You remember meeting Joshua in the 13th chapter of Numbers when he was among the 12 spies sent into the Promised Land and one of only two who came back with a positive report. He was Moses’ aide ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Up Against A Wall

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,197 views

    Encouragement from Joshua

    Intro: Last week we learned some lessons about Moses. We talked about Moses giving the leadership of the nation of Israel over to Joshua. This morning, we want to learn some lessons from Joshua’s first days of leadership. Joshua has been with Moses for 40 years in the wilderness wanderings. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Plot Against Paul Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 25, 2017
     | 8,689 views

    Alone, locked up, and held under guard; it would be natural for Paul to be depressed, fearful, and discouraged by all this. Perhaps he was secretly chastising himself for the commotion he had caused. He had failed and now what about his plans to go....

    April 18, 2016 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.E.6: The Plot Against Paul (23:11-22) Acts 23:11-22 (KJV) 11 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Battle Against The Wasters

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 17, 2011
    based on 30 ratings
     | 44,001 views

    The Bible says that no man can enter into the house of a strongman and spoil his goods except he first binds the strongman. This book focuses on the activity of the evil powers that has dealt a deadly blow on the black race in particular and has truncated

    The Bible says that no man can enter into the house of a strongman and spoil his goods except he first binds the strongman. This book focuses on the activity of the evil powers that has dealt a deadly blow on the black race in particular and has truncated its developmental process. We are talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Battle Against The Wasters

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 19, 2010
    based on 36 ratings
     | 155,270 views

    The Bible says that no man can enter into the house of a strongman and spoil his goods except he first binds the strongman. This book focuses on the activity of the evil powers that has dealt a deadly blow on the black race in particular and has truncated

    THE BATTLE AGAINST THE WASTERS Dr. D. K. Olukoya The Bible says that no man can enter into the house of a strongman and spoil his goods except he first binds the strongman. This book focuses on the activity of the evil powers that has dealt a deadly blow on the black race in particular and has ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Against Hyprocrites Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 10, 2021
     | 2,656 views

    1) Luke has fact checked the report for you; 2) Luke has prepared the Road for the King; and 3) The Ellis Island for Christianity is Repentance.

    Most people are religious at some point in their life. They dabble in religion either as a child or perhaps they attend church for a while with a friend during their days in college to explore the fascinating world of religious belief. A coworker dies that is Buddhist and they interact with their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Winning Against Worry Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,385 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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    Kicking Against The Pricks

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 26, 2008
    based on 27 ratings
     | 15,461 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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    God Is Against Abortion

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Oct 13, 2017
     | 5,906 views

    Through the years, we pastors at Hosanna Church have focused from time to time on the American tragedy of Abortion. This is the latest look into this matter for 2017

    GOD IS AGAINST ABORTION Dallas E. Henry & Eric J. Hanson (2017 update) 44 years ago today, on January 22, 1973, The Supreme Court made an incredibly poor decision. In deciding the case of Rowe vs Wade, The Court struck down the abortion laws in all 50 states, deciding that a woman’s right to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Guard Against Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 4, 2016
     | 8,753 views

    Discouragement distorts our perspective and leads us to compromise.

    I read a story once that says Satan once held a sale and offered all the tools of his trade to anyone who would pay the price. They were spread out on the table and each one was labelled – hatred, malice, envy, gossip, lust – all the weapons that everyone knows so well. However, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Believe

    Contributed by Henry Shellman on Nov 1, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,389 views

    Evangelistic message proclaiming Jesus as the "Only Way"

    Believe Acts 4:12 “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” Intoduction I. Man is searching in all the wrong places for salvation. Illustration: There is an old story about an old man who was out walking one night, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • David Richardson avatar

    Believe It Or Not

    Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 19, 2007
     | 4,921 views

    Do you believe that He can save you from that bad habit, or that bad situation? Martha did and she voiced that belief.

    Believe it or not. John 11:21-27 Introduction Last week I mentioned the term, “Cafeteria Christianity.” A religion where people walk into church and pick and choose what they believe may benefit them, rather than what will benefit the body of Christ. I remember in Hawaii, a young couple coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Believe

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Oct 18, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,080 views

    The willful unbelief of the Pharisees disturbed the Lord to the depths of His spirit.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: People refuse to believe that which they don’t want to believe, in spite of evidence. When explorers first went to Australia they found a mammal which laid eggs; spent some time in water, some on land; had a broad, flat tail, webbed feet, and a bill similar to a duck. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist