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  • Marty Boller avatar

    Contending For Your Destiny: Three Strategic Warfare Moves Series

    Contributed by Marty Boller on Nov 18, 2005
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    #2 of 3 teachings. There is a great need for Christians to awaken to the unique call & destiny awaiting all those who follow Jesus. Yet how many treasures of God’s Kingdom are never claimed because we try to remain civilians in a time of war?

    Last week we introduced “Contending for Your Destiny”. The premise is this… 1. God has wonderful promises for you & your household! YOU have a destiny in Christ in this lifetime 2. Those promises won’t be answered without a battle. 3. God is looking for YOU to stand up & CONTEND with HIM for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    Contend For The Faith - Part 2: Know Your Strategy Series

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009
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    Jude gives us a strategy for dealing with false teachers.

    CONTEND FOR THE FAITH Part 2: Know Your Strategy Text: Jude 17 – 25 Introduction: · Read the story of Joe The Story of Joe Joe is a new Christian. Last month, he and his family went to Sunday morning services at First Church. As he listened to the message, Joe became increasingly aware of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Culbertson avatar

    Contend Pt. 1 What Do We Believe? Series

    Contributed by Paul Culbertson on Mar 22, 2013
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    We cannot just be a church that simply says we believe, we need to be ready to share what and why we believe it!

    March 10, 2013 LOVE DOES. contend pt. 1 WHAT DO WE BELIEVE? Good morning! Two hunters were out hunting and come upon what appeared at first as an abandoned farm. The barn was sagging, the house was in disrepair, and there were junk cars and car parts lying around. The only thing that made it a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Culbertson avatar

    Contend Pt.2 Why Do We Believe? Series

    Contributed by Paul Culbertson on Mar 22, 2013
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    Most Christians can't share with non-christian why they believe except to say I believe because I believe. Faith is an amazing gift, but God gave answers to why all throughout the universe! WE WANT TO HELP YOU HAVE ANSWERS!

    March 17, 2013 Love does. CONTEND pt.2 // why? Good Morning! Why do we believe? We want our church to be a place where answers are found and people not only believe but can explain why they believe. It was autumn, and the Indians on the remote reservation asked their new Chief if the winter was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    The Letter To The Church At Laodicea Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 5, 2018
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     | 10,374 views

    A sermon examining Jesus' letter to the Church at Laodicea

    THE LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT LAODICEA Revelation 3:14-22 Charles Spurgeon said “No Scripture ever wears out. The epistle to the church of Laodicea is not an old letter which may be put into the waste basket and be forgotten; upon its page still glow the words, "He that hath an ear, let him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    Hey Jude (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 19, 2024
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    A intro to the book of Jude - a call to confront false teachers and contend for the faith

    Postcards: Jude (Part 1) Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 02- 18-2024 Intro: In the late 1800s, Charles Spurgeon was in the last years of his life and was concerned with how many churches were denying basic Christian doctrines. It started in Germany with the Higher ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Challenge Of The Cults

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
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    We are called to earnestly stand against false doctrines.

    THE CHALLENGE OF THE CULTS The world of apologetics and the confrontation with the false teachers of our times is not a popular theme in the church today. It was just as unpopular in the early days of the church. The twisting around of God’s Word by man has been going on about as long as man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Make Me A Blessing (3 Of 3)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 22, 2024
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    We have discovered in this series MAKE ME A BLESSING that the greatest honor that can be bestowed upon mankind in this life is to be known as a MAN or WOMAN OF GOD!

    However, everyone does not share that idea. That is there might be some here today who live their life everyday wanting to known as: • Great businessman • Great athlete • Great entertainer • Great entrepreneur But one day as these stands before their Creator they will wish they had lived ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Carter avatar

    The Old Time Religion Has Stood The Test Of Time

    Contributed by David Carter on Oct 29, 2001
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    Contending for the faith

    THE OLD TIME RELIGION HAS STOOD THE TEST OF TIME Jude 1:3 Jesus said in Matthew 16:18 - Upon this rock, I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. --- The word "Prevail" means "Conquer" --- The devil cannot Conquer or Defeat The Church! Romans 8:37 - "We are more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stopping Sin's Progress Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Feb 6, 2007
     | 3,101 views

    Contending for the faith

    Series: America, Bless God Sermon: Stopping Sin’s Progress Sunday October 31st, 2004 Intro: Jude 3-4 “Dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt I had to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tony Skaff avatar

    Shall He Find Faith?

    Contributed by Tony Skaff on Mar 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,265 views

    To know why it shall be very hard to find people of faith when He comes back, let’s look at a model story in the Bible of someone converting and joining the faith. The story of Philip and the Ethiopian in Acts 8.

    1stBBC Shall He find faith? Luke 18:8 I say unto you, that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? To know why it shall be very hard to find people of faith when He comes back, let’s look at a model story in the Bible of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Stand Fast In The Lord

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 8, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,340 views

    There are several postures available to us in our Christian life but we are commanded to "stand fast".

    STAND FAST IN THE LORD "Therefore, my beloved and longed-for brethren, my joy and my crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved." Philippians 4:1. I. THE COMMAND IS TO "STAND FAST". We have several options that are available to us in our Christian life. We may lie down: "Therefore He says: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    The Shield Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 29, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,034 views

    This is the 4th sermon in "The Armor Of God" series.

    Series: The Armor Of God [#4] THE SHIELD OF FAITH Ephesians 6:16 Introduction: Over the last several weeks, the subject of Spiritual Warfare has been a focus. We know that we are not supposed to take the fight to the Devil. We know that we are to put on the full armor of God and stand firm. My ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Rise Of Apostasy In The Last Days Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 2, 2025
     | 228 views

    Apostasy is a reality that must not be ignored. Many are falling away from the faith, embracing doctrines that contradict the truth of Scripture. The enemy is actively working to deceive many, but as believers, we must stand firm in the Word of God and be discerning of the times.

    THE RISE OF APOSTASY IN THE LAST DAYS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 4:3-4 Supporting Texts: Matthew 24:10-12, 1 Timothy 4:1, Jude 1:3-4, 2 Thessalonians 2:3 INTRODUCTION The Bible warns that in the last days, many will fall away from the faith, embracing false doctrines and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Last Days Scoffers Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2023
     | 1,023 views

    In the Last days believers, ministers will turn into the backslides, scoffers and paid servants to please men. Watch out and Guard yourselves.

    Jude 1:17-19 Last Days Scoffers Jude 1: 17-19: “But you, beloved, ought to remember the words that were spoken beforehand by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ, that they were saying to you, 'In the last time there will be mockers, following after their own ungodly lusts.' These are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist