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  • Bruce Ferris avatar

    The War Against Fear

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Sep 16, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,828 views

    “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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    Contending Against Apostasy

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,441 views

    To show that we must not allow apostasy to thrive in the church, but rather combat it in the power of God.

    -Scripture has quite a bit of sport allusion to it -The next two Sunday nights we will be taking a look at the book of Jude -It is one of the shortest books of the Bible (only 1 chapter) -But it packs a great deal of truth in a limited number of verses -It is in our passage tonight that we see a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Warnings Against Worldliness

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 22, 2024
     | 767 views

    Series in I John

    Title: “A Warning Against Worldliness” Script: I John 2:15-17 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 6-23-24 Intro: “A man bought a new hunting dog. Eager to see how he would perform, he took him out to track a bear. No sooner had they gotten into the woods than the dog picked up the trail. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Who Is Against Us?

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Jul 29, 2015
     | 5,289 views

    As a child of God I should always realize that God is never against me.

    Who Is Against Us? Romans 8:31-39 The result of what’s happening in this world is the progression of sin. We are told that the whole creation groans and we as believers are awaiting the adoption of the body. What we must endure as believers must be understood as part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guarding Against Deception Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 7, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,058 views

    Once we cast a vision and begin laying hold of the Promised Land, we need to watch out for deceptive people; those who creep into the fold to snatch away our vision, and plunder our hard-earned spoils in an act of spiritual piracy.

    Once we cast a vision and begin laying hold of the Promised Land, we need to watch out for dream catchers! Now, when I speak of dream catchers, I am not referring to the round wooden frame resembling a spider’s web, which was handcrafted by the Ojibwa tribe of Native Americans for the purpose of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standing Against The Devil

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 23, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,777 views

    Sermon for the 13th Sunday After Penetecost

    Ephesians 6: 10 – 20 / Standing Against The Devil Intro: In his book, “Fuzzy Memories,” Jack Handey writes about a bully who would demand his lunch money every day. Jack was smaller and an easy target, so he just gave the bully the money. One day jack decided to fight back and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Up Against The World Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 12, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,407 views

    The cosmos opposes God and is condemned by God. This “world system” is society organized without God and against God. At best, He gets a back seat. The cosmos puts people at the center of all things instead of God. Belonging to Christ involves a radic

    “Up Against The World” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “I have given them Your word, and the world hates them because they are not of the world any more than I am of the world. My prayer is not that You take them out of the world, but to protect them ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Back Against The Wall

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 16, 2014
     | 7,775 views

    Jesus stands with us even when our back is against the wall

    "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 14:33 I. The Promise of Peace I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace Every person will face challenges in life; it is one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Battle Against Advent Series

    Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Oct 29, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,440 views

    Not everyone was enthralled about the Promise of Advent that God had made. In fact, there was 1 who was so against it, that he was going to do everything in his power to make sure God did not keep that promise. I am speaking of God’s archenemy, the devi

    Today is the 3rd Sunday of Advent, a time when we remember the coming or the arrival of Christ into this world. And we have been trying to refocus our attention on some of the truths involved in Advent. We began w/ asking whether there was a genuine need for Advent. That is the problem w/ modern ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Guarding Against Gossip Series

    Contributed by Dustin Boden on Mar 8, 2025
     | 412 views

    🗣️💬 Our words have more power than we realize! In this series, we’ll discover that our words matter, that there are consequences for what we say, and explore how we can use our words for God's glory.

    “Guarding Against Gossip” Proverbs 11:13 NLT 13 A gossip goes around telling secrets, but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence. Introduction: So, here we are—today we are talking about one of the biggest dangers facing the church today! It’s something we don’t always recognize right ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Conspiracy Against God

    Contributed by Michael Sanes on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,182 views

    Imagine the absurdity of conspiring against God, yet there are those who are willing to try. Ananias and his wife Sapphira agreed together to conspire against God.

    Conspiracy Against God Text Acts 5:1-11 Intro: Illustration of botched conspiracies ·Conspiracy literally means to plot or scheme, to connive or work against Trans: Let us consider the "steps" of their conspiracy against God I. The Conspirators’ Plan 1. To deceive the church - for they ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Stand Against The Bullies!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 11, 2016
     | 4,559 views

    All bullies have their day, but we must react differently than the bullies though we stand up to them.

    John 15:20 Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also. Romans 12:14 Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. Matthew 5:11 Blessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Firewall Against Deception

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 15,839 views

    In this Internet savvy generation the term “firewall” is not only common vernacular but also an essential component for the proper functioning of your personal computer. To ignore a firewall’s value, is to put yourself at risk of losing all that is dear

    In this Internet savvy generation the term “firewall” is not only common vernacular but also an essential component for the proper functioning of your personal computer. To ignore a firewall’s value, is to put yourself at risk of losing all that is dear to you on your hard drive. Literally, hours ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Winning Against Worry

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,325 views

    It is not in God's plan for His people to worry.

    Winning Against Worry Matthew 6:25-6:34 Introduction: A sermon about "Worry" on Mother’s Day! (How fitting) If you’re a Momma, Worry is part of the territory, in the cup of motherhood. a One of favorite cartoons is "Dennis The Menace" and in this cartoon he’s sitting in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Against Open Theism

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 31, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,659 views

    A sermon describing open theism and gives reasons why it cannot be (much taken from Matthew Henry's commentary on this passage)

    HoHum: The following list of statements are not meant to be offensive to the Open Theist.  They are meant to be both humorous and illustrative.  Open Theism teaches that God does not know future events, that He can be surprised by them, that He can make mistakes, and that He learns what will happen ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ