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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Doing Battle In Charity Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 12, 2021
     | 1,064 views

    Scripture reminds us to contend with others, Christian or not, with charity as our rule of engagement.

    Homily for Monday of 11th week in Course 2 Cor 6: 1-10; Mt 5:38-42 There’s an old story that after the battle of Waterloo, someone was speaking to Lord Wellington about the superior courage of his soldiers. He is supposed to have said “our men were not braver than the enemy. They were brave five ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    A Deeper Look: Verses 3-4 Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 11, 2014
     | 5,253 views

    Jude told the believers in this letter that his desire was to write to them about their 'common' salvation, which is in Christ, but that there was a MUCH more pressing matter that he felt compelled to address! A heresy was 'afoot' that he desired to quell

    Sermon Brief Date Written: July 08, 2014 Date Preached: July 09, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed - PM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Deeper Look: Key Verses Sermon Title: Verse 3-4 Sermon Text: Jude 1:3-4 [ESV] Introduction: 3 Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Obeying Our General Orders

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 21, 2023
     | 2,242 views

    We must solemnly swear that we will support and defend the Faith against all enemies, outside the church and in the church; that we will bear true faith and allegiance to the Word of God; obey the orders of the Son of God Jesus Christ, according to unadulterated Word of God. So, help me God

    Obeying Our General Orders By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - When I enlisted in the Army and before I went off to Basic Training I like every person that enlist in the (military) U.S. Army had to recite the Oath of Enlistment which went “I, _____, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Our Common Salvation And Contending Earnestly For The Faith - Jude 1 Verse 3 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 10, 2022
     | 1,896 views

    Jude was setting out the points of our common salvation, when the Holy Spirit urged on him the importance and urgency to defend that salvation. That overtook him, and he asked the readers to “contend earnestly” for the faith. He appealed to them to do that.

    OUR COMMON SALVATION AND CONTENDING EARNESTLY FOR THE FAITH - Jude 1 verse 3 MESSAGES IN JUDE – MESSAGE 2 Jude 1 v 3 {{Jude 1:3 “Beloved, while I was making every effort to write you about our common salvation, I felt the necessity to write to you, appealing that you con-tend earnestly for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Pastor's Heart Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 16, 2023
     | 1,480 views

    Pastor John explores the heart of Paul and how it applies to the modern-day pastor, and to the believer.

    Pastor’s Heart CCCAG, March 16th 2023 Scripture: Colossians 2:1-3 Introduction: As we have finished the first chapter of Colossians we learned a lot about Jesus, what He means for you and I, and how He can help us live victorious lives that bring the light of the Gospel to everyone around us. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Veil That Hides The Glory

    Contributed by James May on Apr 12, 2001
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     | 13,440 views

    There was a veil torn in the Temple at the Crucifixion but there is still a veil that we must contend with in the life of every man.

    The Veil that Hides the Glory! By Pastor Jim May Exodus 26:31, "And thou shalt make a veil of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen of cunning work: with cherubims shall it be made:" Exodus 26:33b, "...and the veil shall divide unto you between the holy place and the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Legacy Of The Heart Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,043 views

    Mothers are key activists and serious contenders in shaping society...To this, women, you are called.

    “Legacy of the Heart” Scripture reading: 2 Timothy 1:1-5 INTRO •S) “Hen’s that produce the best eggs owe it all to their mothers” •Mother’s Day – varying ideas of its original context: - Greek methodology - USA – copied from the English activist Julia Ward Howe in her quest to bring peace after ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Reverence For The "irrelevant" Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 6, 2023
     | 911 views

    If there was a "least likely to be the Messiah" award, Jesus would have been a contender for it.

    Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Matthew 1. Well, this is the beginning of the last week of 2022, which means, of course, that every time you turn the TV on you’re going to get a “Best of 2022” list. I was scrolling through ESPN.com this week, looking at their top ten of 2022 list. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Enemy Within

    Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 14, 2014
     | 6,580 views

    The end time is here. The Church is expecting the return of the Lord. So, there is a battle going on.The last battle of the end time is inside the church.

    THE ENEMY WITHIN Friend,You are welcome to THE TRUMPETER. Remember, It is a moment we are sharing the UNDILUTED word of God, preparing the saints for the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. We sincerely thank God for the people that have been following this preaching of the word of God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What A Wonderful World Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 17, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,246 views

    When we "Contend For The Faith" we need to realize the importance of contending for the fact that we have been created in the image of God. We're not an accident - we have value and a reason to live. But if folks damage that "image" how can they fix that?

    (We started out the sermon with a video from BBC One Videos - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auSo1MyWf8g - which displays the wonder of God’s creation accompanied by a poetic reading of the song “What A Wonderful World”) What a wonderful world we live in. The Psalmist observed “When I look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trouble In Paradise Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,620 views

    This is the 6th study in the study "Intimacy". This study looks at the fact that every marriage must contend with problems.

    TROUBLE IN PARADISE? Song of Solomon 5:2-8 Every marriage is begun with the idea that life will be perfect. After all you have finally found that one person that makes you happier than you have ever been. Nothing could be so bad to ever ruin that. Unfortunately, marriage is full of trials ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jude 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 29, 2023
     | 1,008 views

    We need to contend for the faith because false teachers and non-Christians will try to wear us down so that we give up the faith fight!

    Video Transition: A Million Little Choices Sermon: Jude The following from https://www.gotquestions.org/Book-of-Jude.html • Timeline: The Book of Jude was written somewhere between A.D. 60 and 80. The Book of Jude is closely related to the book of 2 Peter. The date of authorship for Jude depends ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Running With Horses"

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015
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     | 11,972 views

    Jeremiah 12:5 If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses..?

    "Running With Horses" Jeremiah 12:5 If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? Failed in business - Age 22 Ran for Legislature--defeated 23 Again failed in business 24 Elected to Legislature 25 Sweetheart died ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Building Up - Living In Christ Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 18, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,220 views

    Are we contending for the Faith? Are we building each other up in the faith? Are we truly living IN Christ? Here are some points on how.

    1.20.2008 Building Up – Living in Christ Fight for Truth – Part 2 Jude 3, 20, 21 Are we contending for the Faith? Are we building each other up in the faith? Are we truly living IN Christ? Here are some points on how. I had been going to the gym to work out. When I first started working out, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Invasion Of False Teachers Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 4, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,056 views

    Jude's letter is a call to Christians to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints. In today's lesson we see the invasion of false teachers.

    Scripture Several weeks ago I began a new series of studies on the Letter of Jude, which I have titled, “Contend for the Faith.” The Letter of Jude is an extremely important letter. It is extremely important because it is so relevant to our contemporary situation. Even though Jude ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed