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  • Steve Ely avatar

    Tactics - Pt. 3 - Skinned Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 12, 2015
     | 6,542 views

    We are instructed to be aware of how our enemy works against us. However, it is also essential to know how God works. We need to learn His tactics so that we won't miss His hand moving in our life.

    Tactics Pt. 4 - Skinned I. Introduction In the New Testament, Paul instructs us to be aware of how our enemy works. In 2 Corinthians 2:11, he says “After all, we don’t want to unwittingly give Satan an opening for yet more mischief—we’re not oblivious to his sly ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Make A Point Without Making An Enemy

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,169 views

    What’s the best way to break bad news? There’s no easy way to drop a grenade, but there are some principles we can follow to help ease the conflict. Paul outlines 12 guidelines in the book of Philemon for dealing with conflict God’s way.

    RESOLVING CONFLICT GOD’S WAY "HOW TO MAKE A POINT...WITHOUT MAKING AN ENEMY" PHILEMON ________________________________________ Is it possible to deal with a situation head on in such a way that you are able to get your point across to the other person without them resenting you for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Where Two Or Three Are Gathered Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 28, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 23,723 views

    Working towards reconciliation is always my responsibility.

    Where Two or Three are Gathered Matthew 18:15-20 Rev. Brian Bill April 29-30, 2017 I learned a new word this week from Wikipedia, the source you can trust – contextomy. Contextomy (also known as quote mining) is a type of false attribution in which a passage is removed from its surrounding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Challenge By Fire

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 9, 2011
    based on 21 ratings
     | 29,687 views

    The Almighty God has many names that people use from time to time to adore, admire, worship and praise Him. However, God Himself has names by which He wants to be called. Many men of God had one form of description or the other of God in the Bible.

    The Almighty God has many names that people use from time to time to adore, admire, worship and praise Him. However, God Himself has names by which He wants to be called. Many men of God had one form of description or the other of God in the Bible. The Bible also tells us that there are many gods ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Family Ties Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 24, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,737 views

    A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 3 verses 20 through 27

    Mark 3: 20 – 27 Family Ties 20 Then the multitude came together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread. 21 But when His own people heard about this, they went out to lay hold of Him, for they said, “He is out of His mind.” 22 And the scribes who came down from ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Jesus Christ: The Great Evangelist, Part 1

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 6, 2022
     | 1,386 views

    In the fourth chapter of John's Gospel, the Lord Jesus is presented as the Great Evangelist. From the time He won Nathaniel (John 1:48-51) to the thief on the cross (Luke 23:39-43), He was busy bringing sinners to Himself.

    In Chapter 4 of his Gospel, John has us turn our attention to the Lord Jesus as the Master Soul-Winner and our example for sharing the good news of salvation to everyone regardless of background, culture, nationality, or any circumstance. No one is exempt from hearing and receiving the message ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "i Will Be Diligent: Part 2" Series

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 23, 2020
     | 3,472 views

    The man of God is to not follow trends, fads, feelings, what people would like to hear, or preach messages that make them feel "good", but instead preach the Gospel without compromise or apology and to stay committed no matter what happens.

    The previous message based on 2 Timothy began with the definition of diligence. It means being constant in your efforts, finish what you started, stay committed to the task and not quit or become distracted. Preparation and thought are a part of this process. Never start anything without going ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overturning Status Quo

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 11, 2023
     | 1,623 views

    We might think Jesus is the "go along to get along" Savior, but He is not. He challenges us to overturn the sins of our lives and nation.

    1. Praying Away the Grasshoppers John Maxwell, Partners in Prayer In the summer of 1876, grasshoppers nearly destroyed the crops in Minnesota. So in the spring of 1877, farmers were worried that the dreadful plague would again visit them and destroy the rich wheat crop, ruining thousands of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Stark avatar

    How Can I Live With My Handicap?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 8, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,122 views

    Does God care when we are unable to compete as others compete? Does it matter to Him when we are handicapped? A study of the life of an obscure man provides hope and instruction for each of us to look to God even when we are handicapped.

    “David said, ‘Is there still anyone left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?’ Now there was a servant of the house of Saul whose name was Ziba, and they called him to David. And the king said to him, ‘Are you Ziba?’ And he said, ‘I am your servant.’ And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Jesus The Prophet Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 14,453 views

    Jesus was confrontational, uncomfortable even

    Jesus the Prophet – “Portraits of Christ series” Matt. 12:1-14 – Steve Simala Grant – Jan. 19/20, 2002 Intro: This is the CNN report from December 18, 2000: MEXICO CITY, Mexico -- Fire lit the sky Monday night as lava, rock and ash spewed from Mexico’s Popocatepetl (pronounced ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is The Door

    Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 28, 2025
     | 148 views

    The Exclusive claim of Jesus.

    “Jesus Is the Door” John 10:7-10 Seven times in the Gospel of John Jesus said who He was and each time He deepens our under-standing of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Paul Before King Agrippa Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 12, 2022
     | 3,845 views

    Paul was ready to give his testimony of how he went from a persecutor of Christians to a follower of Christ. Paul was bold to confront King Agrippa with the claims of Christ. Paul even gave an invitation to Agrippa to become a follower of Christ.

    Background The context of this message is that Paul had recently finished his third missionary journey and went to Jerusalem. When he got to Jerusalem, he told James the brother of Jesus and all the church leaders what happened in his ministry where the gentiles turned to God. The Jerusalem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    "The Lord Is My Helper, I Will Not Be Afraid.”

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 11, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,582 views

    “The Lord Is My Helper, I Will Not Be Afraid.” 1) Say it with confidence. 2) Live it with competence.

    They say that most people would rather die than give a speech. Is that how you feel as you anticipate standing in front of us this afternoon, Daniel? The thing is you’ll be giving more than a speech; you’ll be confessing your faith. In a little while you will tell us that you would rather die than ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Jesus... Life's Ultimate Question Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 6, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,497 views

    Confronting the question... who is Jesus to you?

    Intro: (Daylight Savings Time) Last night we changed our clocks…because of particular practical needs…time is changed. On a grand scale God has done the same…Based on a need in the human condition…God is said to have entered the world not simply to change temporal time, but eternity…and this in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    Acceptable Worship Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 28, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,946 views

    Jesus confronts Pharisaic tradition.

    Acceptable Worshi) Mark 7:1-23 INTRO.: As we read the second through the seventh chapters of the Gospel of Mark, it seems to me there is a major emphasis on the controversy between the Pharisees and Jesus. The great expositor, G. Campbell Morgan, thought Jesus was intentionally confronting the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ