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  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    If God Be For Us, Who Can Be Against Us

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jan 28, 2026
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     | 180 views

    Believers don't have to struggle for Divine protection against the enemy and Satanic opposition, but rather strife to ensure that they remain faithful with the Lord at all times.

    If God Be for Us, Who Can Be Against Us Study Text: Romans 8:31 Introduction: - Paul’s triumphant question is not denial of opposition; it is declaration of divine advantage. - Enemies may arise, challenges may persist, but when God is for a person, the outcome is settled in his favour. - ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Part 1 - What Is Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Oct 6, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,341 views

    This Whole Armor of God Series looks deeper nito Spiritual warfare, what the bible says it is and what each part of the armor represents.

    SPIRITUAL WARFARE & THE WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD (SERIES) Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org What is Spiritual Warfare? „« Ephesians 6:12 (NIV) PRAYER Our battle is not against evil people, nor temptations, but the spiritual force behind these ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Cronicles Of Daniel #7

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Oct 24, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,798 views

    WHEN ANCIENT OF DAYS HOLDS COURT THE SAINTS ARE JUSTIFIED!

    THE CRONICLES OF DANIEL #7: THE SUPREME COURT DANIEL 7: 1-28 OCTOBER 10, 2004 INTRODUCTION: After a three-month summer recess, on October 3,1994, the Supreme Court of the United States opened its 1994-95 term. According to the New York Times News Service, the court’s legal business for that first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    King Ahaz Of Judah

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,647 views

    To consider our motives for our prayers and worship

    King Ahaz of Judah 2 Chronicles 28:1-4,16-25 Primary Purpose: To consider our motive for our prayers and worship to God. Background: Ahaz took the throne at the age of 20 years old after his father Jotham passed away. Not much is said about Jotham except that he was a good man. He seems to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Four Things That Bring Blessing

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,543 views

    Blessings stem from forgiveness, obedience, unselfish service, and faithfulness.

    Four Things that Bring Blessing. Matt. 16:17 INTRO.: in our text, Jesus declares Peter to be blessed or happy because he has just received from the Father great truth and has confessed Jesus to be Christ. It’s hard for us to realize how much happiness would come to a Jew because he discovered the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Touching The Heart Series

    Contributed by Steve Akins on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,087 views

    Today we celebrate Mothers and today as we continue our look in to the life we always wanted we take a look at one of the best characteristics of motherhood- that is the ability to touch the heart.

    Read Scripture Today we celebrate Mothers and today as we continue our look in to the life we always wanted we take a look at one of the best characteristics of motherhood- that is the ability to touch the heart. How does that happen, how do we touch the heart of others? First we must ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    Lord Hide Me From Me!!!

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 25, 2006
    based on 129 ratings
     | 39,361 views

    THIS OUTLINE GIVES THE "CHRISTIAN" A GLIMPS OF THE UNRESOLVED ISSUES WE ALL LIVE WITH BUT NEVER DEAL WITH, THEREFORE, WE BECOME OUR WORST ENEMIES WITHOUT EVEN KNOWING THAT WE ARE. BECAUSE WE HAVE NEVER UNDERSTOOD THAT "transparency" IS A STEP TO HEALING.

    LORD HIDE ME FROM ME Psalms 17:5 - 17:8 INTRODUCTION I HAVE READ MANY PSALMS OF DAVID AND HAVE BEEN OVERWELMED BY MOST OF THEM BUT THIS PARTICULAR PASSAGE HAD REALLY BLOWN ME AWAY AND GAVE ME A REVELATION ABOUT US AS CHRISTIANS AS IT RELATES TO OUR FAITH IN GOD, MOREOVER, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Forgivenes

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,817 views

    Jesus teaches us to forgive.

    Matt.18:21-22 Then Peter came to Him and said, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?” Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven. People have a wrong idea of what forgiveness really ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Rogers avatar

    The Characteristics Of A Christian

    Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 23, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,033 views

    Examines the characteristics that a Christian should radiate in their life.

    The Characteristics of a Christian Matthew 5 verses 1-16, 38-48 I. Introduction II. This message is dealing with the inner state of the mind and a heart that is the indispensable absolute of true Christian discipleship. a. Explains the outward manifestation of character and conduct of true ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pre-Eminence Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,335 views

    exposition on Matt ch 12

    THE PRE-EMINENCE OF CHRIST Matthew 12 v. 1 - 21 Notice :- 1.The Pre-eminence of His worship v. 1 - 8. we see here the attack of the Pharisees (a) The source of the attack v. 2 "the Pharisees" who were devout legalists (b) The subtletly of the attack v. 2 "plucking corn was unlawful on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Alan Chandler avatar

    Don't Burnout...just Burn

    Contributed by Alan Chandler on Jan 14, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,055 views

    Before Jesus returned to heaven he gave His disciples everything they would need to start the fire that would "burn into" the church, but what does that mean for us today?

    "Don’t Burnout…Just Burn" Acts 1: 1-8 I. Intro. A)Pastor to the church board: Bad news: the church burned down last Sunday Good news: no one complained that the Sanctuary was too cold! B)To say the Sanctuary is on fire is a mostly true statement 1)The Fire Triangle(Fire needs heat, fuel and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David DeWitt avatar

    The Power Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 16, 2000
    based on 89 ratings
     | 6,299 views

    The Holy Spirit has the power to change lives and churches

    The Power of the Spirit Acts 2:1-41 I. The Filling of the Holy Spirit (Verses 1-13) A. The power falls 1. The disciples were together a.) This is a larger group than the twelve apostles and was estimated to have been approximately 120 of Jesus’ followers b.) They had gathered specifically to wait ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    America In Crisis & God's People

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 14, 2001
    based on 108 ratings
     | 4,904 views

    The World Trade Center/Pentagon Destruction and America’s future create apprehension; what is the Christian’s understanding of these things?

    Americans in Crisis And God’s People Intro 1. The events of the past week have tried us all; it has also brought out the good and bad in our society. 2. The good: no looting, volunteers, blood donations, and prayer meetings… 3. The bad: some people hardly watching it, watching videos instead ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Faith Triumphs Over Prejudice

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,297 views

    Prejudice is at the heart of much of the resistance to Christ and His message. In the first century, the religious leaders thought of their knowledge of truth to be superior to that of Christ, the upstart carpenter’s son. Things have not really changed al

    1. Prejudice is at the heart of much of the resistance to Christ and His message. In the first century, the religious leaders thought of their knowledge of truth to be superior to that of Christ, the upstart carpenter’s son. Things have not really changed all that much in 2000 years. People ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Frederick Meekins avatar

    A Review Of Orthodoxy By G.k. Chesterton

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,241 views

    A Review Of The Apologetic Classic

    Over the course of the modern era, whether fairly or not, orthodoxy has come to be associated with glumness and austerity. Thus, those coming across Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton might assume they are in for a dull and obtuse recitation of doctrine and dogma. They will, however, be delightfully ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible