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  • A. David Hart avatar

    Opposition At Paphos Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Aug 22, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,865 views

    To get the listener to understand that although we will face opposition from many, we are still on the winning side.

    OPPOSITION AT PAPHOS Acts 13:6-12 My brothers and sisters life is full of opposition. Even in the smallest of things such as playing your favorite game or choosing a place of worship there will always be someone who will oppose you. Even in nature we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing And Serving God

    Contributed by Patrick Agbonkpolor on Dec 1, 2020
     | 9,309 views

    Knowing God is the most important thing in our walk with God. We must be certain that we truly know God before thinking of involving in His work. God's work must be done with all sincerity and zeal.

    TOPIC: KNOWING AND SERVING GOD. TEXT:1Chronicles28:9 "And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understanding all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Whatever Happened To Repentance? Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 28, 2022
     | 3,627 views

    Repentance, as a word, is mostly lost in today culture, along with the words holiness and sin. As a church word, it has lost its meaning over the years. All Scripture references are from the NASB.

    Repentance, as a word, is mostly lost in today culture, along with the words holiness and sin. As a church word, it has lost its meaning over the years. We hear the word, “but what,” we may ask, “has it do with me?” Everything. We are called to be much more kind, and gentle, not wanting to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Wright avatar

    "Speaking Evil Of Others” Vs. "Righteous Judgment” Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,949 views

    James warns against speaking evil against a brother in Christ and teaches that when one is guilty, then they also become guilty of judging the law.

    INTRODUCTION #22 1. Open your bibles to James 4:11&12. 2. In James 4:11 the command “do not speak evil of one another, brethren” is a continuation of warnings spoken of in James 4:1&2 where James warned against the “wars and fighting’s” going on among members of the church due to selfish and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Deception

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 27, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,185 views

    Hosea’s own personal tragedy fades into the background as Israel is examined under God’s searchlight. The events of this chapter summarize what Gomer has done and what Israel has done. What happens to Gomer will happen to Israel.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: In a recent survey it was found that 15 percent of the ladies tinted their hair, 38 percent wore rouge, 98 percent wore eye shadow, 22 percent wore false eyelashes, 93 percent wore nail polish. And 100 percent voted in favor of a resolution condemning any kind of false ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is A Friend?

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Apr 29, 2024
     | 3,832 views

    As Christians, we should choose true friends wisely, recognizing the characteristics of fake friends, and seek God's wisdom to discern the difference between the two.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to talk about a topic that hits close to home for all of us – friendship. We all know the saying, "You are the company you keep," and the Bible has a lot to say about the importance of choosing our friends wisely. Our focus today will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finishing Up Series

    Contributed by David Blizzard on Feb 10, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 4,741 views

    WHEN FINISHING UP, NEHEMIAH OVERCAME OPPOSITION AND GAVE US A PICTURE OF CHRIST.

    FINISHING UP – NEHEMIAH 6 As we have studied Nehemiah we have seen how Nehemiah has faced much opposition. Many times we think that there will come a time when there will be no opposition. We start a task and prepare for the enemy to attack, but many times near the end of the task we get defeated ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit And His Gifts 1

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 10, 2015
     | 6,029 views

    Tonight we’re going to examine the Spiritual Gifts. We're going to take a few minutes and give a brief overview of these gifts, their differences, and their importance. We're especially looking at the Revelation Gifts.

    THE SPIRIT & HIS GIFTS 1 Cor. 12:8-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHAT’S A MIRACLE? 1. A devout cowboy lost his favorite Bible while he was mending fences out on the range. Three weeks later a cow walked up to him carrying the Bible in its mouth. 2. The cowboy couldn't believe his eyes. He took ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Respond To Difficult People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,739 views

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us speak the truth in love to deceitful people.

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us speak the truth in love to deceitful people. Paul wrote, "Speaking the truth in love, let us grow up in all aspects into Him who is the Head, even Christ." (Eph. 4:15) Ask the Lord to help you speak the truth in a loving way to people who are prone to deceive, cheat or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being Christ Minded

    Contributed by Donovan Myers on Apr 27, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,780 views

    Issuing from following Christ are some responsibilities...

    PHILIPPIANS 2:1-11 Whether the relationship is between a parent and a child, between a boy and girl, or between former strangers who now form the body of Christ; there are some things that must be present if the relationship is to be authentic or real. There must be genuine friendship and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Regular Riot Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 8, 2020
     | 2,766 views

    Pagan society and the Gospel do not mix. If we stay true to the Word, we can expect opposition. This opposition highlights that we are in the midst of a spiritual battle.

    A Regular Riot (Acts 19:21-40) 1. Sept. 1 2020 (UPI) -- An American Airlines pilot preparing to land in Los Angeles reported an unusual encounter at about 3,000 feet with a "guy in a jetpack." A recording of the conversation between the pilot and air traffic control Sunday evening at ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Warning Disguises?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 7, 2024
     | 629 views

    The enemy can come as an angel in disguise.

    WARNING REAL DISGUISES. BLESSINGS OFTEN COME IN DISGUISE. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) WHEN I WAS IN THE 6TH, 7TH AND 8TH GRADE IT WAS MY CHORE TO DO THE DISHES EVERY OTHER NIGHT. When it was my night it was amazing I had a headache, a really bad ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Blessedness Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 10, 2024
     | 1,301 views

    The Beatitudes offer blessings where we would not think to look for them.

    Blessedness Jeffery Anselmi / General Core 52 / Blessed; The Beatitudes / Matthew 5:11–12 The Beatitudes offer blessings where we would not think to look for them. INTRODUCTION - When you think of being blessed, what comes to your mind? - Maybe you got the job you wanted, and rightfully so, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Test The Spirits

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jan 26, 2013
     | 4,927 views

    Too often we forget that we live in a spiritual war zone. Remember, the devil will try to mislead you and will portray himself as the truth. Our spiritual battle is with the devil and his evil forces. But we who are Spirit-filled have the ability to expos

    Test the Spirits Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. - 1 John 4:1 Never just accept a prophetic word regardless how gifted or important that person may be. Not every voice we hear is from ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    A Life Lived On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Mar 30, 2009
     | 4,547 views

    This is an expository message on Paul’s personal testimony to the church at Ephesus.

    “A Life Lived on Purpose” Acts 20:17-38 June 22, 2008 Hardly any of life’s goodbyes are as dramatic—and thus well-remembered—as those words of General Douglas MacArthur when, forced to leave the Philippine island fortress of Corregidor, his goodbye contained the promise: “I shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free