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  • Carl Allen avatar

    Going To Court With God

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 28, 2008
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    Going to Court with God Micah 6:1-8 Intro Novelists and dramatists often use courtrooms scenes as material for their stories. Prosecutors and defenders try their cases before jurors and judge. Both call for witnesses. The audience gets caught up

    Going to Court with God Micah 6:1-8 Intro Novelists and dramatists often use courtrooms scenes as material for their stories. Prosecutors and defenders try their cases before jurors and judge. Both call for witnesses. The audience gets caught up in the process. The tension builds until the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Answers For The Accuser

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 16, 2019
     | 5,206 views

    How to deal with accustions.

    “Answers for the Accuser” Rev 12:10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. Introduction: I’ve had this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Torn Between Two Worlds

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 27, 2017
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     | 8,403 views

    We have no reason to worry about chasing after the things of this world when we have a Father who provides everything we really need.

    Torn between two Worlds Matthew 6:24-34 Have you ever felt like you were getting mixed messages about what makes life worthwhile? What are the things that can make you truly happy? The world is holding out things like wealth and status and power and popularity and Jesus is telling you that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    If You Think Things Are Bad Now

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015
     | 7,751 views

    IF YOU THINK THINGS ARE BAD NOW

    Jeremiah 12:1 - 17 IF YOU THINK THINGS ARE BAD NOW Jeremiah 12:5 If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? and if in the land of peace, wherein thou trustedst, they wearied thee, then how wilt thou do in the swelling of Jordan? ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Last Days Scoffers Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2023
     | 1,332 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

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    The Rise Of Apostasy In The Last Days Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 2, 2025
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    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

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    My Glory Must Be Released Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 18, 2025
     | 740 views

    The enemy fights the glory of men because he knows that once your glory is revealed, your destiny will manifest, and you will walk in divine fulfilment.

    MY GLORY MUST BE RELEASED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 60:1 — “Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee.” Supporting Texts: Psalm 3:3, Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 8:18, Haggai 2:9, 1 Peter 5:10 INTRODUCTION: Glory is the divine deposit of God upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Who Fights His Own Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 31, 2025
     | 370 views

    The battles of life are inevitable, but you are not alone in the fight. The God who created the heavens and the earth is also the God who defends His own. When He fights, He fights to win, and He never loses.

    THE GOD WHO FIGHTS HIS OWN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 14:13-14 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 1:30, 2 Chronicles 20:15-17, Isaiah 49:25-26, Romans 8:31, Psalm 68:1 INTRODUCTION: Life is a battlefield, not just a playground. Spiritual warfare is real, and every child of God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Of Divine Intervention Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 10, 2025
     | 1,187 views

    The God we serve is still in the business of divine intervention. No matter how deep your pain, how long your delay, or how impossible your situation looks—God is able and willing to step in.

    GOD OF DIVINE INTERVENTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 126:1-4 Supporting Texts: Exodus 14:13-14, Daniel 3:24-25, Luke 7:11-15, Acts 12:5-10, Isaiah 43:19 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life when human efforts fail and natural solutions run out. It is in such moments that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Gospel Message Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jul 18, 2025
     | 254 views

    How does Peter answer the accusers when he returned to Judaea?

    “The Gospel Message” Acts 11:1-18 As we join with Peter heading home we see that the Gospel message that has always been intended for all is being challenged. One might ask, “Why?” Would it not be great that the whole earth would hear the message of redemption and then trust the only path unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Was Jude Thinking? Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 25, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,648 views

    Exposition of Jude 3-4

    Text: Jude 3-4, Title: What was Jude thinking? Date/Place: LSCC, 9/3/06, AM A. Opening illustration: Yogi Berra, the well-known catcher for the New York Yankees, and Hank Aaron, who at that time was the chief power hitter for the Milwaukee Braves. The teams were playing in the World Series, and as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Preparation For Defense Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,109 views

    Exposition of Jude 20-21

    Text: Jude 20-21, Title: Prescription for Defense, Date/Place: LSCC, 10/1/06, AM A. Opening illustration: All the doctors giving Junior the run around while this cancer is eating him up. Can you imagine a doctor giving you a 3-hour discourse on the particular disease that you have, and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Christians Disagree Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,989 views

    Unity is crucial to Christian witness. Nothing is more essential and nothing brings God glory like the love and unity of the body of Christ in a fallen world. Yet this struggle is pervasive. How does God want us to deal with it?

    Powerpoint available upon request: gwnance@bellsouth.net ask for "Powerpoint for When Christians Disagree." When Christians Disagree Philippians 4:2-3 is an unusual text that we need to slow down and look into. 2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to agree with each other in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Introduction To Jude Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 20, 2012
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     | 12,140 views

    Jude is a book that many overlook and ignore, but it has a message for the church of today.

    JUDE: An Introduction A Study of the Letter of Jude Teaching Lesson 1 May 9, 2012 The Book of Jude… how many of you have read it? How many of you have ever studied it? Tonight we are going to look at an overview of the book of Jude and over the next several weeks we are going to look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    False Prophets Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 16, 2023
     | 1,765 views

    Jude shows the characteristics of false prophets.

    Opening Scripture Jud 1:8-16 Likewise also these dreamers defile the flesh, reject authority, and speak evil of dignitaries. (9) Yet Michael the archangel, in contending with the devil, when he disputed about the body of Moses, dared not bring against him a reviling accusation, but said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God