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  • Damien Saylor avatar

    Hatred Growing

    Contributed by Damien Saylor on Aug 23, 2020
     | 2,730 views

    Now who do you think Hatred is growing towards? I would immediately list the answer as the lawbreakers, or the ungodly. No, overwhelmingly the answer is towards Christians. Somehow, no matter what may be happening, the Christian is blamed.

    Sermon- Hatred growing - As I’m studying I often go through little Christian Forums. I’m looking for other people’s thoughts about what’s happening in our world. - A trend that I’m noticing more & more is hatred. Q- Hatred for who? - I would immediately list the answer as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let No Man Despise Your Youth

    Contributed by David Wilson on Jul 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 34,472 views

    Paul's statement to Timothy was not that Timothy demand respect, but that he earn by setting a example in a number of spiritual disciplines.

    I Timothy 4:12-16 CONTEXT: Throughout this letter, Paul has given Timothy careful instructions about proper worship, qualifications of leaders—both deacons and pastors—the conduct of women in worship, etc. The summation of his letter really begins in chapter 3: 15-16: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don’t Despise The Small Things. Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 1, 2019
     | 11,921 views

    We might feel small, just as the post exiles built a small temple. But when we are in the hands of God He chooses to use us as we are. Don’t be disheartened by how you think things are. Don’t despise the day of small things.

    Jexit: Judah Come Home Don’t Despise the Small Things. A sermon on Zechariah 4:1-14 We continue our series on Jexit – focussing on the history and situation of the Judahites when they returned from Bablyon. The key Bible books which we will consider are Ezra, Nehamiah and Esther. We will also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Naaman: Do Not Despise Small Things

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 29, 2024
     | 1,840 views

    A message about how small things can turn into something big.

    Title: Small Things Text: 2 Kings 5 Opening Scripture 2 Kings 5:1 Now Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Syria, was a great and honorable man in the eyes of his master, because by him the Lord had given victory to Syria. He was also a mighty man of valor, but a leper. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    "Do Not Despise The Day Of Small Beginnings.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 29, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,458 views

    This timely message encourages believers to embrace their unique callings, regardless of how small or unnoticed they may appear. It reassures them that every prayer offered and every act of kindness extended contributes to a greater cause when aligned with God's purpose and will.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENECES (Zechariah 4:10) "For who hath despised the day of small things? for they shall rejoice and and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel with those seven; they are the eyes of the LORD, which run ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Danger Of Despising God’s Servants Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025
     | 168 views

    This passage reminds us that God is not passive when His servants are dishonoured. Elisha had just begun his ministry, and heaven made it clear that no one was to mock what God had ordained.

    THE DANGER OF DESPISING GOD’S SERVANTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 2:23-25 Supporting Texts: 1 Chronicles 16:22; Psalm 105:15; Galatians 6:7; Matthew 18:6; Hebrews 13:17 INTRODUCTION: After Elisha received the mantle from Elijah and confirmed the prophetic transfer by parting the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What He Said About Being Despised. Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 17, 2019
     | 3,042 views

    People can change!

    Series: What He Said Title: What He Said About Being Despised Text: Luke 19:1-10 Thesis: People can change! Introduction As Good as It Gets is a 1997 comedy about three very different people whose lives become entangled. The threesome includes an obsessive-compulsive author, an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Highway To Heaven

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 8, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,665 views

    Despise not the chastening of the LORD.

    THE HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN. Hebrews 12:4-17. After impressing us with the heroes of the Faith (Hebrews 11:4-40), the writer encourages us to persevere in the race that is set before us, looking away from our difficulties ‘unto JESUS, the author and finisher’, the pioneer and perfecter, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Despise Not Any Role Of Service In The Kingdom Of God

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 28, 2018
     | 2,767 views

    Any role at all you are given to do in the Kingdom of God has great impact on the pushing of the Kingdom Agenda and great benefits for your life

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: DON'T DESPISE ANY ROLE OF SERVICE IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD. Acts 6:8 King James Version (KJV) 8 And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people. Beloved, this scripture is one that I really appreciate and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    How Have We Despised Your Name? Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Apr 16, 2015
     | 5,638 views

    Since Jesus is the Lord of Hosts, sovereign; you ought to honor and respect Him.

    Introduction: Absalom the son of King David — Israel’s greatest king began to despise (look down on with contempt/scorn) his father and made plans to become king in his father’s place. He secretly sowed seeds of division and rebellion in his father’s kingdom. He won over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Call Of The Shofar? Living In A Bubble?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 17, 2020
     | 2,170 views

    Today we see a redefining of what is truth? Is there absolute truth? Who defines truth? Are we in that number that believes moral relativism? We have no right to redefine truth.

    THE CALL OF THE SHOFAR: ARE YOU LIVING IN YOUR OWN BUBBLE? RE-DEFINING TRUTH? HISTORY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (I DO THIS IN 2 PARTS) I HAVE A SHOFAR TO BLOW: I sound the alarm in ZION, I BLOW THE SHOFAR: THE RAMS-HORN TRUMPET… USED TO CALL TO WORSHIP, TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    From Reject To Hall Of Fame

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 9, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,265 views

    Rejection is something a lot of bible heroes had to face, if you don't get the better of it, it will get the better of you.

    From Reject to Hall of Famer PPT 1 Title PPT 2 text Hebrews 11:32 And what more shall I say? For time will fail me if I tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets, Hebrews 11:33 who by faith conquered kingdoms, performed [acts of] righteousness, obtained ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeremy Poling avatar

    Three Trees

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,239 views

    One should not despise small beginnings.

    ZECHARIAH 4:10 For who hath despised the day of small things? for they shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel with those seven; they are the eyes of the LORD, which run to and fro through the whole earth. Once there were three trees on a hill in the woods. They were ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Blessings And The Blessing Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,160 views

    You cannot despise your birthright and receive the blessing.

    Blessings and THE Blessing (Genesis 25:34, 26:34, and 27:1-40) 1. The Pilgrims who arrived on the Mayflower were not the first to celebrate Thanksgiving in the New World. Several groups before them had done similar things. 2. But the Plymouth Rock Thanksgiving is the one we model our celebration ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Boniface Simiyu avatar

    Have Nothing To Do With A Just Man!

    Contributed by Boniface Simiyu on Feb 6, 2022
     | 1,600 views

    There are dire consequences for our actions against those heaven considers ''just men", even in our thoughts towards them there can be consequnces.

    Matt 27:19 When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him. Pilates wife sent a message to him and it was a very clear message. She had had a dream and in that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational