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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Evil Doers Hate Jesus

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 14, 2015
     | 3,314 views

    To expose evil doers as haters of LIGHT (JESUS) and to show that they need to hide in darkness so their deeds will not be exposed.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you hate JESUS? Do you hate to come to Him? Do you hate people who leads you to the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To expose evil doers as haters of LIGHT (JESUS) and to show that they need to hide in darkness so their deeds will not be exposed. IV. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Williams III avatar

    No Plan B (Second Sunday After Easter 2022)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 20, 2022
     | 2,157 views

    Peter and John were arrested Acts 4:3 .... Acts 5:27 -32 represents their second arrest. “Minding their own business” involved sharing the Gospel. Matthew 28:19 was their call to go and make disciples! There was no Plan B.

    No Plan B Text: Acts 5:27 - 32 Acts 5:27-32  When they had brought them, they had them stand before the council. The high priest questioned them,  (28)  saying, "We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name, yet here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and you ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Persecution: The Opening Salvoes

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,983 views

    Religious opposition to the Gospel!

    PERSECUTION: THE OPENING SALVOES. Acts 4:1-31; Acts 5:12-42. Soon after the early success of Pentecost, the fledgling New Testament church found herself facing persecution. This is not surprising, and quite in keeping with the pattern of the earlier ministry of Jesus. For example, Herod the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Sin Of Indifference

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 18, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 19,211 views

    One man said, “The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference. The opposite of art is not ugliness, it's indifference. The opposite of faith is not heresy, it's indifference. And the opposite of life is not death, it's indifference.”

    The Sin of Indifference 2 Timothy 3:1-4NKJ Apathy: Lack of interest or concern, especially regarding matters of general importance or appeal; indifference. Lack of emotion or feeling; impassiveness. One man said, “The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference. The opposite ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The God Who Puts His Word In Your Mouth Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 18, 2026
     | 108 views

    This message reveals that when God puts His Word in your mouth, you can confront challenges, silence opposition, and release destiny because it is God’s Word, not your own.

    THE GOD WHO PUTS HIS WORD IN YOUR MOUTH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 4:12 Key Verse: “Now therefore go, and I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shalt say.” (Exodus 4:12, KJV) Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 1:9; Luke 21:15; Deuteronomy 18:18; Proverbs 25:11; Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Trouble At Philippi.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 22, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,782 views

    Diabolical opposition to the gospel.

    TROUBLE AT PHILIPPI. Acts 16:16-34. One of the hazards of church planting is a problem of space: where and when to gather for worship. Of course, small groups can meet in our homes: but the very beginning of gospel work might, in suitable climates, take place outdoors (cf. Acts 16:13). But ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    "i May Be Persecuted, But I Am Not Forsaken."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 22, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,520 views

    "When Christians face discouragement and faint as a result of opposition and persecution, it's an opportunity for us to show what God can do. Even when we are weak, God is powerful enough to handle any situation and use us as an example of his strength and might."

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (2 Corinthians 4:8-10) ( 8) "We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;" (9) " Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;" (10) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Williams III avatar

    A Tale Of Two Fish Stories

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 1, 2021
     | 2,848 views

    What do these two stories (Jonah and disciples called to be fisher of men) the have in common? The disciples were called to be fishers of people and Jonah got eaten by a fish. Both of these stories have elements of decision, opposition and courage.

    A TALE OF TWO FISH STORIES Text: Jonah 3:1- 5, 10 Mark 1:14 – 20 Jonah 3:1-10  The word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time, saying,  (2)  "Get up, go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to it the message that I tell you."  (3)  So Jonah set out ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Denis O'Callaghan Ph.D. ,Th.D., D.D., D. Phil. avatar

    The Three Faces (Phases) Of Paul The Apostle Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 8, 2012
     | 4,556 views

    The Growth of the Apostle Paul.

    Do you ever go sleep (I have always wondered where you go when yo go to sleep) thinking about a problem, or some other thought that you have been worrying like a puppy with a new chew toy? Well last night I did just that, I was thinking as I went to sleep " Now how I do I translate into words what ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark H. Stevens ThD avatar

    How God Heals Depression

    Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Feb 19, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,788 views

    Yes People of Faith Get Depressed

    Depression has troubled people everywhere, in every age, and it will trouble us more in this 21st century. It is very important to understand this illness but professionals don’t always understand its complexity. Depression is not always the result of some sin or somebody’s mental ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    God's Wonder Working Word Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 6, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,961 views

    The psalmist continues to fight against the power of evil, which tries to subvert him from the Living God. In the midst of the rebellion of this world there is God's Divine Revelation which works wonders.

    PSALM 119: 129-136 [The Ministry of The Word Series] GOD'S WONDER WORKING WORD [Numbers 25:24–26] In this section [Pe, the 17th letter in the Hebrew alphabet] the psalmist continues to fight against the power of evil, which tries to subvert him from the Living God. It is God's Word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Seven Things The Blind Man Did

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 1, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,214 views

    He saw the master face to face.

    Seven things the blind man did Luke 18:35And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging: 36And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant. 37And they told him, that Jesus of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Palitha Jayasooriya avatar

    Don't Back Down When Facing Trials

    Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Oct 16, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,397 views

    Tom Petty sang 'I won't Back Down' probably referring to earthly challenges.This mini sermon encourages Christians not to back down when facing spiritual challenges. It is based around the life-threatening challenge faced by the Prophet Daniel.

    Don’t Back Down When Facing Trials Popular singer/songwriter Tom Petty passed away recently after a highly successful career. One of Petty’s most loved songs was titled ‘I Won’t Back Down’. Some of the lyrics go like this: Well, I won't back down No, I won't back down You can stand me up at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Kelly Benton avatar

    When The Battle Comes

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jul 6, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,624 views

    To encourage the listener that the battle belongs to the Lord!

    Most of us are familiar with the story of David and Goliath. It truly is one of the greatest victories in all of Scripture. David, a mere shepherd boy stands to face the giant, Goliath in battle and he wins. This is the kind of story we need to hear isn’t it? After all who doesn’t have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Brandon Vernoy avatar

    Are You Qualified? Series

    Contributed by Brandon Vernoy on Sep 2, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,849 views

    God has a habit of picking people who have been passed over. All the great men and women of scripture were unqualified

    Are You Qualified? 1. CONTRAST: HUMANLY SPEAKING THERE WAS A GREAT CONTRAST BETWEEN DAVID AND GOLIATH. " A champion named Goliath, who was from Gath, came out of the Philistine camp. He was over nine feet tall. He had a bronze helmet on his head and wore a coat of scale armor of bronze weighing ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God