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  • Jeff Pearce avatar

    Snares Of The Devil

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Oct 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,396 views

    DEALING WITH TEMPTATION.

    SNARES OF THE DEVIL INTRO: THE BIBLE SPEAKS OF THE SNARES SET FOR US BY SATAN. 1: TEMPTATION A) THIS IS WHAT SATAN USES TO GET US OFF THE COURSE GOD HAS SET FOR US B) TEMPTATION IS HIS OLDEST TRICK C) ALSO HIS MOST COMMONLY USED TRICK AS WELL POINT: ALL OF US HAVE EXPERIENCED TEMPTATION AT ONE ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Spencer Homan avatar

    I Do Part 3 - The Engagement Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 31, 2010
     | 2,958 views

    The third part of the "I Do" sermon series focusing on remaining committed even in the face of great opposition.

    John 3:1-8 NIV John 3:1 Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling council. 2 He came to Jesus at night and said, "Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the miraculous signs you are doing if God were not with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Moving The Walls Of Doubt

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,988 views

    Is doubt a sin? Is it the opposite of faith? This sermon answers those two questions and gives instruction for increasing faith.

    Moving The Walls of Doubt James 1:2-8 IS IT A SIN TO DOUBT? IS DOUBT THE OPPOSITE OF FAITH? I want to address the second question first... Is doubt the opposite of faith? NO!!! Opposite of faith is unbelief. Faith is being sure something is true. Unbelief is being sure it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Progress With Your Fellowship

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 22, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,835 views

    Paul wants to provide the Thessalonicans with every possible incentive to continue in the faith as they develop their church in the midst of opposition.

    Paul’s Missionary Approach To the Thessalonicans Coming to Thessalonica, Paul and Silas were able to preach in the synagogue for only three weeks with outstanding success despite incredible opposition. Quickly, the Jews incited a riot against the missionaries and their host, Jason. (Acts 17:1-9) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ray Scott avatar

    Blessed Assurance - Evidence #8 Series

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,282 views

    Continuing in our series on the EVIDENCES that give you the ASSURANCE of salvation ... Opposition from the world is evidence of salvation.

    BLESSED ASSURANCE – Evidence #8 “Opposition From The World” 1 John 3:11-13 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our SERIES on the EVIDENCES that can give us the ASSURANCE of our salvation. We have seen, so far: EVIDENCE #1 – A TRUE Christian will have a relationship with Jesus. EVIDENCE #2 – A TRUE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Paul's Charge To Timothy Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 6, 2016
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,388 views

    This lesson deals with Paul's charge to Timothy to remember the things that he had heard of Paul among many witnesses, and to commit them to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. This lesson silences the notion of evangelistic oversight.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Character: Things Thou Hast Heard 2. Commit: Thou to Faithful Men 3. Competent: Who Shall Teach Others Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: "Paul's charge to Timothy." The beloved apostle Paul instructs his son Timothy: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Jesus' Authority Is Questioned Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 14, 2014
     | 11,816 views

    When we commit ourselves to God, we remove all hindrances. This is what the Pharisees couldn't do because they were only committed to themselves. If we do not want to be modern day Pharisees, we've got to be willing to devote ourselves to Jesus!

    Jesus’ Authority is Questioned Mark 11:18-33 - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” - Jesus’ teachings, while difficult for some to deal with, are always timely -- God always allows us to hear from Him at just the right time - Before we begin ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Playing With Fire

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 12, 2011
     | 6,251 views

    Dealing with temptation

    "Playing with Fire" Proverbs 6:20-35 Proverbs 6:27 "Can a man take fire in his bosom and his clothes not be burned?" I. The Risky Behavior -- v. 28 a. Behavior that clearly violates Biblical principle- "It is never right to do wrong." Always be aware that all of our behavior is in full ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Danger Of Mediocrity

    Contributed by Daniel Bauder on Oct 29, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,805 views

    This message deals with the way God deals with mediocrity.

    THE DANGER OF MEDIOCRITY Revelation 3:14-22 October 22, 2006 Broadway Baptist Church Rev Dan Bauder INTRODUCTION I want to start this morning by thanking everyone who came to the work day yesterday. We had a good turn out and a lot was accomplished. I also want to thank God for placing Debbie ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Obstacles To Knowing Truth Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 21, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,014 views

    Three obstacles to the knowledge of God. 1. Wrong Pursuits 2. Warped Assumptions 3. Willful Opposition

    Obstacles to Knowing Truth Fortifying the Foundations # 17 10-12-03 Text: John 7:14-36[1] Come with me this morning to the temple at Jerusalem during the last year of Jesus’ life. The city is full of people who have come to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. As you recall Jesus’ brothers had ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    When They Want To Bring Me Down Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,453 views

    Ever faced opposition - or had someone who wanted to bring you down? Ps. 27 was written for you.

    “Soul Talk: When They Want to Bring Me Down” Ps. 27 It was a tough period in ministry. A discovery was made that demanded we release a staff person for moral, spiritual, biblical, and safety reasons. Because of the sensitive and potential legal ramifications of the situation, it took ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Did You Really Hear What I Did? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,326 views

    This message seeks to answer why people can hear the same message but respond in opposite ways.

    Although I have been a Christian for thirty plus years there are still so many things that puzzle me. How can people hear the life changing message of Jesus Christ and refuse to accept it? Why do people not jump at the chance to have all their sins taken away? However the biggest issue that puzzles ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Enduring Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
     | 8,280 views

    Jesus tells Peter that the nature of the Church is one that will endure it. No matter the opposition—it will remain.

    THE CHURCH JESUS BUILDS Part 3-Enduring Sunday, March 4, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction Matthew 16:18-19, “And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Timothy Brown avatar

    How To Kill A Giant: Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Timothy Brown on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,959 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to equip persons with biblical strategies and principals when facing giants or opposition in life.

    “Facing Giants” I Samuel 17:47-51 How to Kill a Giant or A Giant Killer (Use a Can of Raid) Introduction: Giants. We must face them. Yet, we need not face them alone. Max Lucado’s book, Facing Giants, takes a profound look at the life of David and digs deeply into the defeats he suffered, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Standing Orders Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on May 25, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,143 views

    Believers who are filled with the Holy Spirit and are walking worthy of their calling will experience opposition and are in need of protection.

    1. The first essential truth is that you can only stand by being strong. 2. The second essential truth is that you can only stand by being submerged 3. The third essential truth is that you can only stand by seizing EPHESIANS 6:10-13 With this being Memorial Day weekend, it seems very appropriate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist