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  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    A Complete Change Of Heart - The Conversion Of Saul

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 30, 2021
     | 5,276 views

    This message is about the dramatic change that the Apostle Paul went through, from being the chief enemy and persecutor of the church to its chief defender and Apostle.

    May 30, 2021 Sermon - A Complete Change of Heart (Saul) - Acts 9:1-31 Today we continue in our short series on highlights from the book of Acts, and today we are looking at the main figure in the narrative of the book of Acts, Paul. His story is amazing because he experiences a complete ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living Out The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 23, 2023
     | 2,032 views

    Paul defends his apostleship, his divine message and his commission to the Gentiles. He highlights the conduct and the crux of the Gospel - justification by faith in Christ.

    Gal 2:11-21 Living Out the Gospel ES 15 Oct 23 2538 11But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. 12For before certain men came from James, he was eating with the Gentiles; but when they came he drew back and separated himself, fearing the circumcision ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Act Like A Man

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 10, 2020
     | 9,686 views

    Paul says to men: If you want to be a real man, “stand firm in the faith!” Men are to stand firm in both holding and defending the truths of the Gospel.

    On an Internet discussion board I found the following comments: Designer duds, hair gel, waxing appointments, manicures, and facials -- once upon a time, these terms were only associated with women, but nowadays, it seems, men are spending more time and money on looking good. Do the men you know ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rudolf E. Y. Mensah avatar

    Leave Your Matter In God's Hands | Part Iii Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 5, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,020 views

    God will trouble your troubles today. God defends His people! God stands for His people! He fights the battles of His people.

    OASIS WORD DEVOTIONAL Opening Passage He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10 Title LEAVE YOUR MATTERS IN GOD'S HANDS | PART III Columnist: Rudolf E. Y. Mensah, ©Oasis WordBank Ref: ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Jesus Went On Trial And Noone Stood Up To Defend Him. Will You Stand Up And Be Counted?

    Contributed by Robert Irvine on Jul 30, 2024
     | 447 views

    The prophet Isaiah asked the question of the suffering servant “who of his generation protested”? And so we ask the same question “who protested at the time of Jesus' illegal trial and execution?” Of course, the answer to that was no one. No one stood up at the trial to support Jesus.

    The prophet Isaiah asked the question of the suffering servant “who of his generation protested”? And so we ask the same question “who protested at the time of Jesus' illegal trial and execution?” Of course, the answer to that was no one. No one stood up at the trial to support Jesus. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Freedom

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 8, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,345 views

    The church must speak Gods truth even when the government of the day no longer wishes to hear it. Pray we find the courage our brave veterans posses so that we too can defend the faith from enemies both foreign and domestic and enjoy our freedom.

    Freedom There are many kinds of freedom and many kinds of slavery. We can be free in our spirit and souls yet be enslaved and held prisoner by a government that does not recognize our God or our beliefs. We think of ancient times when Christians were brought into the arenas as slaves for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Persecution Then And Now: Are You Ready To Fight For The Faith?

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jul 9, 2015
     | 5,556 views

    How many of you have ever been in a fight over your faith? Has someone every attacked you, insulted you, hit you, or tried to get you fired over your faith in Jesus Christ? If you have a real faith, it will happen! Today Christians are being persecuted!

    Persecution Then and Now: Are you ready to fight for the faith? By Kelly Durant 7-12-15 Acts 5:29 Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men. 2. How many of you have ever been in a fight over your faith? Has someone every attacked you, insulted ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    From This Moment On Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 13, 2014
    based on 11 ratings
     | 23,980 views

    A sermon examining the constant work of God in the lives of His people.

    FROM THIS MOMENT ON Haggai 2:10-19 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday, October 19th, 2025) There are certain moments that can change the trajectory of our lives. (Graduations, weddings, the birth of our children, deaths of loved ones, etc.) I have experienced many benchmarks and milestones ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of The Gospel And Freedom From Slavery Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 9, 2016
     | 4,398 views

    We must spread the joy of the Gospel as we fight all kinds of enslavement.

    Thursday of First Week in Course 2016 Joy of the Gospel I can’t imagine what it is to be a slave, or, for that matter, like Lincoln, a slave-owner. But all of us have sinned, and many have been addicted to one sin or the other. That’s the worst kind of slavery. The nation of Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Righting A Wrong Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 3, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,478 views

    A study of the book of Ester 8: 1-17

    Ester 8: 1-17 Righting A Wrong 1 On that day King Ahasuerus gave Queen Esther the house of Haman, the enemy of the Jews. And Mordecai came before the king, for Esther had told how he was related to her. 2 So the king took off his signet ring, which he had taken from Haman, and gave it to Mordecai; ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Jesus The Great I Am

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 7, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,507 views

    Jesus actually claimed to be God and He did so repeatedly. In fact that is why the Jewish religious leaders were so angry with Jesus. He wouldn’t stop making the claim. He had every right to make the claim and the Jews had a right to be angry

    Jesus the Great I Am Exodus 3:14 John 4:21-26 John 18:1-8 Philippians 2:6-11 Revelation 1:8 Today I want to show you how you can prove that Jesus claimed to be God by using His own words from the Gospel of John. Using a highlighter you can become a witness for the Lord. This is the easiest ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    Paul's Model Of Pastoral Care (Acts 20:28-31)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 13, 2024
     | 1,489 views

    In the book of Acts, the apostle Paul leaves the city of Ephesus for the last time. In his farewell to the elders of the church, he summarized his work both as a fellow elder and fellow servant of the Lord Jesus Christ

    In Acts 20, Paul was about to leave Ephesus and the church he helped to plant. For over three years, he and his fellow elders in the faith worked together to proclaim the message of salvation in Jesus Christ alone. He also spent considerable time teaching the Word of God and sound doctrine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    The Lord Is My Shepherd, And That's All I Know!

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 26, 2024
     | 1,748 views

    In this psalm David outlines 7 stress busting habits that will make us happier and healthier (More of a Bible study- 2 parts; Outline and material adapted from Rick Warren at: https://blog.pastors.com/articles/7-stress-busting-habits-to-transform-your-year/)

    HoHum: A gallop article on April 15, 2024 says that Americas are getting less sleep than they need. What is the problem? “What might be driving these downward trends in sleep? Research on health and wellness shows a strong connection between stress and sleep quality. According to the American ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    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

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    Is Jesus "The" Only Way?

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Oct 22, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,175 views

    This sermon is intended to defend the faith that Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and that for those of us who call ourselves Christian, Jesus is "The" only Way!

    I. Illustration: (source unknown) There is an old story about a revival preacher, maybe it was about Billy Graham holding a revival in a rather large town. During the day he decided to walk to the Post Office and mail a few letters. As he made his way he realized he was not sure about weather or ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist