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  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    When They Want To Bring Me Down Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,676 views

    Ever faced opposition - or had someone who wanted to bring you down? Ps. 27 was written for you.

    “Soul Talk: When They Want to Bring Me Down” Ps. 27 It was a tough period in ministry. A discovery was made that demanded we release a staff person for moral, spiritual, biblical, and safety reasons. Because of the sensitive and potential legal ramifications of the situation, it took ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Moving In The Opposite Spirit— 6th Sunday In Ordinary Time

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 27, 2019
     | 4,998 views

    A “Manual” for Escaping Our Vicious Cycles through non-violence is what the Sermon on the Mount has been called; to transform the adversary - and, in the process, to be transformed ourselves.

    1). Mary Lou Kownacki relates the following tale: It seems that in a certain village a snake had bitten so many people that few dared to go into the fields. Finally, it was taken to a wise person who tamed the snake and persuaded it to practice the discipline of nonviolence. When the villagers ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Persecution And Renewal: Why Opposition To The Church Could Signal Revival

    Contributed by Ronald Moore on Jun 22, 2025
     | 210 views

    Recent years have witnessed a troubling rise in the persecution of Christians across the globe. In some countries, believers face brutal oppression — imprisonment, physical violence, even martyrdom.

    Recent years have witnessed a troubling rise in the persecution of Christians across the globe. In some countries, believers face brutal oppression — imprisonment, physical violence, even martyrdom. Even in Western societies that pride themselves on tolerance and pluralism, there is an escalating ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • David Henderson avatar

    "Time To Clean House"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015
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     | 15,496 views

    Being angry is not a sin. It is what we do with our anger that really matters.

    “Time to Clean House” John 2:12-22 When I was attending college and seminary I always looked forward to the beginning of a new semester. Regardless of what mistakes I may have made the previous semester, I could now start ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott White avatar

    A Perfect Storm

    Contributed by Scott White on Sep 17, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,593 views

    We all face storms, trials, tribulations in our life; sometime physical, sometimes emotional. But Jesus is always there with us, ready to protect and comfort.

    Have you ever been in a situation where you’ve seen a rain line approaching during a storm? You step outside to just look around and off in the distance you see that rain moving in. You can see the rain headed your way, feel the wind kicking up, maybe see flashes of lightning and hear some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Juan P Barrientez Jr. avatar

    When People Can’t Get Passed Your Past

    Contributed by Juan P Barrientez Jr. on May 23, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,147 views

    This is a message about moving past your past even when other can not.

    Mark 6:1-6 6 Then He went out from there and came to His own country, and His disciples followed Him. 2 And when the Sabbath had come, He began to teach in the synagogue. And many hearing Him were astonished, saying, “Where did this Man get these things? And what wisdom is this which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Criticism Not Handled Properly Can Be An Evil Thing Indeed.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 23, 2016
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     | 6,824 views

    The wrong type of criticism can lead to all sorts of problems. This we must be aware, so that we can handle those who would put us down; criticism to them being a weapon.

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 30th September 2012; St Oswald’s is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22 Psalm 12 James 5:13-20 Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Marty Baker avatar

    Don't Give Up! Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Feb 9, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,768 views

    Every day in some way, you are a part of a team. Today, I want to take you to the Old Testament and introduce you to an ordinary guy named Nehemiah. He was one of the most effective team builders in the Bible. He understood the importance of working together and finishing strong.

    Let’s Rebuild #3 Don’t Give Up! Dr. Marty Baker | February 7, 2021 | Nehemiah 4 My name is Marty Baker and I want to welcome you to Super Bowl Weekend at Stevens Creek. The odds are pretty high that if you own a television, you will be watching the Super Bowl this weekend with the Kansas City ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • James Wallace avatar

    An Unforgettable Mountaintop Experience Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Aug 4, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 22,620 views

    Why God gives us Mountaintop Spiritual Experiences--to be remembered as we go through the valleys of life.

    Eye-witness to the Messiah An Unforgettable Mountain-Top Experience Matthew 17:1-13 Did you know that a bad memory can be one of the greatest weaknesses in your spiritual life? It has been for me on at least two occasions, and probably more than I can remember—remember, I have a bad ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    We Overwhelmingly Conquer.

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010
     | 2,440 views

    The Apostles Persecuted. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Acts chapter 5 verses 17-42. We looked last week at verses 1-11: • The story of Ananias and Sapphira. • How they presumed upon God and were dishonest. Ill: Being honest is not always easy. • The children in a prominent family decided to give their father a book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • James D. Thornber avatar

    Killing Giants Series

    Contributed by James D. Thornber on Dec 10, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,312 views

    Everyone will face giants. But God has prepared us to take down every giant we meet.

    Killing Giants 1 Samuel 17 No matter how long you’ve been a Christian or how much faith you possess, you will still have opposition in your life. You can be the nicest, sweetest, gentlest, kindest and most caring individual the world has ever seen, and there will still be somebody the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Modupe Adefala avatar

    What I Can Not Handle, I Hand Over

    Contributed by Modupe Adefala on Nov 11, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 12,494 views

    Just as God wants us to know and possess the things that He has freely given He also wants to help us with things that are not immediately within our reach but that we need in life ¡V The finger and elbow arrangement.

    What I can not handle, I hand-over! Anchor Scriptures: 2 Kings 4:8-37 Just as God wants us to know and possess the things that He has freely given He also wants to help us with things that are not immediately within our reach but that we need in life ¡V The finger and elbow ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Let Nehemiah Teach You How To Handle Criticism

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 13, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,224 views

    If we are not mature enough for criticism we are too immature for praise. Adverse criticism from a wise man is more to be desired than the enthusiastic approval of the unwise.

    Let Nehemiah Teach You How to Handle Criticism "Do not mind criticism. If it is untrue, disgregard it. If it is unfair, do not allow it to get under your skin. If it is misinformed, refute it. If it is ignorant smile and be bigger than the critic. If it is justified, learn from it." "Adversity ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Jesus Taught Us About Handling Trials

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 16, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,973 views

    Sermon preached Easter weekend in the first person - pastor dressed in period costume as Pontius Pilate - and members of the congregation interacting as characters in the Easter story.

    Allow me to introduce myself to you. My name is Pontius Pilate. You probably know me as the Roman official who presided over the trial that ended with the sentence of crucifixion for Jesus the Christ. Being the governor of an out-of-the-way and insignificant Roman province like Judea was not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    What Would God Say About.. Handling Injustice Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Mar 26, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,329 views

    3rd in 5 lessons prepared and delivered at InSight - Discovery Christian Church’s Believer’s Service.

    What Would God Say About Handling Injustice? 1 Peter 3:21-25 INTRODUCTION: Don’t you just hate it when you suffer unjustly? Maybe it’s something small like being shortchanged at a drive-through window, or told one price but then upon installation given another. Or may it’s more significant ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church