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The War We Wage

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 26, 2004

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God said we should also be on the offensive.

The War We Wage Eph 6:10-17 Introduction: Our nation has known many wars, but Vietnam was an especially frustrating campaignrn. Think jungle terrain made the enemy hard to find, and guerrilla warfare made him hard to fight. Many Vietnamese who peacefully worked the rice paddles by day put on the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

How Great Is Your Love

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 18, 2003

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Love is an uncommon force that copes with suffering. By enduring the pain, sorrow and anger we are exhibiting God’s unconditional love. People who are mature in love endure the pain of selfish, critical and immature scoffers.

How Great is Your Love - I Cor. 13:4-7 Illustration: One evening while appearing on CNN’s Larry King Live, Jack Kemp, the honorable congressman from New York, made an insightful comment about the religious right when he said, “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Legalism: Our Great Enemy Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 22, 2003

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Paul has been writing to the Philippian church, warning them about internal controversies that could divide them. Now Paul turns the attention of the church in Philippi away from the internal controversies and tells them to watch out for legalists.

What is your aim as a Christian? The aim of a Christian is to, or should be to, please God. Every Christian should in his heart seek to please God. So as Christians we often as that question. What can we do to please God? One person asked this question to a respected Christian institution. He ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Elevate To The Next Level: "Living Victoriously”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 14, 2025

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We’ll be looking at this subject of living victoriously from the standpoint of how a group of people lived their life victoriously in the midst of great trials and tribulation and now are in the presence of God in heaven because of how they lived their lives on earth.

Elevate to the Next Level “Living Victoriously” Revelation 12:7-12 Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GY4R0o2vZq4 I’m kind of taking a different approach to our study. Today, we’ll be looking at this subject of living victoriously from the standpoint of how a group of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-12, Revelation 12:11, Romans 1:16, 1 Corinthians 15:17, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Hebrews 2:14, Hebrews 9:12, Hebrews 9:22, Isaiah 53:7, John 1:29, Leviticus 17:11, Luke 9:23, Matthew 10:39 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Raptured Before The Great Trib Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jun 19, 2008

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Rapture of the church.

WE KNOW THAT WHEN Jesus gives a command, we want to pay very close attention to it. • We want to make sure we’re obeying it carefully. John 15.10 "If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love. • SO AS we keep His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Commission: Populating Heaven

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 21, 2013

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The Great Commission invites us, amazingly, into the joy of sharing faith and, by God's power and grace, having a real impact on the future population of heaven. Weird but true.

Let me ask a couple questions about our home planet and its population to begin today. How many nations/countries are in the world? Anyone want to guess? Ballpark? 196 [ (not incl. Puerto Rico, Bermuda, Greenland, Palestine, Western Sahara, and even the components of the United Kingdom (such as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming A Great Commission Christian

Contributed by Ty Tamasaka on Jul 26, 2011

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This message is geared to motivate believers to step out in faith to be "great commission Christians" who are willing to take a risk and share their faith in Jesus.

Becoming a Great Commission Christian! ME When Jesus comes into our lives, things sure do change don’t they? I recall when I was a new believer, I used to work out at the gym all the time, and there was one occasion when a I wanted to use a rowing machine and noticed a towel on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Other

Jesus Foretells His Death And Resurrection Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

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Part 12:The Great Commission - ...I must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and I must be killed and on the third day be raised to life...

The Great Commission Part 12 – Jesus Foretells His death Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org | www.TruthDigest.org ANNOUNCEMENTS Mar 30th 6:00PM Evening Service at the church – “Seminary Students will be preaching” March 30th – Grace Steadman April 6th – Lori Ulman April ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Bible Church

The Great Escape - Prison Break! Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 27, 2006

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Jesus set us free to live in freedom! Live as someone who is free and don’t let yourself be taken captive again! You have the choice to live in freedom or to be taken captive by the enemy. It sounds like a simple choice: live in freedom. Far too many

THE GREAT ESCAPE – Prison Break! Galatians 5:1 INTRODUCTION: ILLUSTRATION: In July 1976, one hundred and three Jewish hostages were taken by terrorists in Entebbe, Uganda. The Jewish nation sent secretly their commandos into Entebbe to free their people. The problem was tremendous; how do they ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Testimony Of His Great Love

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 12, 2016

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In this sermon, we will speak of God, the incarnated Word who lovingly laid down his life for us; that we might lay down our lives for the brethren. This lesson deals with faith, discipleship and brotherly love.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. His Great Love Declared 2. His Great Love Demonstrated 3. His Great Love Duplicated Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we will be discussing the theme: “A Testimony of His Great Love.” This is love “indescribable, incomprehensible and past finding out.” This love has been ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16, John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prepare The Way Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 3, 2009

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The church is to be on the offensive in preparing the way of the Lord in the lives of people!

Prepare The Way, Luke 3:1-6 Introduction There is a story of an Atlantic passenger lying in his bunk in a storm, deathly sick—seasick. A cry of “Man overboard!” was heard. The passenger thought, “God help the poor fellow. There is nothing I can do.” Then he thought at least he could put his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

Lying

Contributed by John Ong on Jun 17, 2015

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The Bible is straightforward in saying that lying is a sin and is offensive to God.

ACTS 5:1-11 SHARES THE STORY OF ANANIAS AND SAPPHIRA… But there was a certain man named Ananias who, with his wife, Sapphira, sold some property. He brought part of the money to the apostles, claiming it was the full amount. With his wife’s consent, he kept the rest. Then Peter said, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Wilt Thou Have Me Do?

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

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What will God have you do to help take to Gospel to the whole world. You can do you part. This message was preached at the beginning of our annual Missions Conference 2001.

What Wilt Thou Have Me To Do Acts 9:6 Reading: Isaiah 6:1-8 Intro: Acts 9:1-6 We are familiar with the Great Commission…..we are going to study it in more detail this evening. When Paul was stricken of the Lord he asked a question that should be on all of our minds. Vs. 6 What wilt thou ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9, Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Let Jesus "Open The Door"

Contributed by Neal Gray on Mar 17, 2002

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A CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Pastor preaches on how we want to be effective servants of the King. But more than our desire is required. Jesus must allow us to succeed in His work here on earth.

A Wide Door for Effective Service: Let Jesus "Open the Door" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Revelation 3:7-13, KJV Purpose: We want to be effective servants of the King. But more than our desire is required. Jesus must allow us to succeed in His work here on earth. Allow us, please, Lord ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Holiness

Love At Last Sight

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 5, 2000

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The One to Whom all authority has been given, in Heaven and on earth, says, "Go therefore..."

A closer study of all four of the gospels and the opening chapter of Acts will reveal to even the most casual student, that Jesus was seen by many people in various places, after His resurrection and prior to His ascension to Heaven. In fact, the ascension itself took place from the top of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Orthodox

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