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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Overcoming Anger Toward Belligerent People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 61 ratings
     | 8,533 views

    Belligerent people often struggle to control their anger. Their harsh words and sharp tone of voice tend to escalate feelings of hostility in some situations. 70% of arguments are caused by a harsh voice tone. "A harsh word stirs up anger, but a soft ans

    HOW TO DEAL WITH YOUR ANGER TOWARD BELLIGERENT PEOPLE Eph. 4:28-32 Illustration:Whatever is begun in anger ends in shame. B. Franklin. Belligerent people often struggle to control their anger. Their harsh words and sharp tone of voice tend to escalate feelings of hostility in some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Man Vs Wild

    Contributed by John Perry on Jan 12, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,796 views

    The wilderness really reveals what we are. We see two different groups of people in our text facing the same conditions, environment & circumstances. One group of people is dying while the other group is thriving. What makes the difference?

    Bunbury Wed pm 12/01/11 “Man Vs Wild” Intro: *** The survival expert & ex British SAS soldier Bear Grylls has b/co famous for his series of reality survival documentaries where he is dropped from the air into remote locations of hostile territory w/ the mission of surviving & finding ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Creating A Refuge Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 7, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,162 views

    Claiming new spiritual territory is difficult. All who seek to follow Jesus in faithful obedience while walking in hostile territory need a place of refuge. It’s up to the body of Christ to create that safe haven for both ourselves and others.

    Conquering the land, or claiming new spiritual territory, involves grueling spiritual labor. We will encounter resistance, or even minor persecution, when sharing the message of salvation in Jesus Christ; and we can grow weary if we do not have times of refreshing. We’ve got to find a safe haven ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Samson Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,658 views

    Samson had everything going for him: supportive, godly parents, a good home environment, and blessing from God. So why did he decide to walk a path of selfishness and what does that say to us?

    Samson is a puzzling character. He had great successes for the nation of Israel but personally was a total failure. He was as weak morally and spiritually as he was strong physically. Why the Lord ever used him is beyond me and why his story is just so interesting and compelling floors me. I think ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    What Are You Seeking? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 18, 2007
     | 3,649 views

    How do respond to a change in your environment? When Jesus comes on the scene he forces us to think in new ways. Learn how his early disciples dealt with the coming of a big change: the Messiah.

    How do you want people to think of you? I guess it depends on the situation-and your age. When I was younger I wanted to be cool, and I was so not. Today I could be thought of in many roles: husband, son, father, pastor, writer, or musician. When I’m with other pastors I could want to be thought of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Body Functions - Pt. 1 - Covenant Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 27, 2015
     | 6,589 views

    Exactly like our physical body our spiritual body consists of individuals and relationships carrying out specific functions! Our survival depends on our ability to maintain and at times restore our internal environment.

    Body Functions Pt. 2 - Covenant I. Introduction In our constant search and longing for a miracle we often overlook what is the pinnacle of all the creative miracles. The intricacies and precision that was required to perform this miracle is mind boggling. It is breathtaking. It continues to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Body Functions - Pt. 2 - Carry/Comfort Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 27, 2015
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     | 5,396 views

    Exactly like our physical body our spiritual body consists of individuals and relationships carrying out specific functions! Our survival depends on our ability to maintain and at times restore our internal environment.

    Body Functions Pt. 3 - Carry/Comfort I. Introduction God formed each of us and according to Jeremiah He knew us before we were ever formed. He formed our natural bodies by by establishing biological systems that carry out specific functions. These systems are necessary for everyday living. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Body Functions - Pt. 3 - Confront Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 27, 2015
     | 3,621 views

    Exactly like our physical body our spiritual body consists of individuals and relationships carrying out specific functions! Our survival depends on our ability to maintain and at times restore our internal environment.

    Body Functions Pt. 4 - Confront I. Introduction We have been talking about how the spiritual body works is a direct parallel to how our natural body works. Like our physical body, which works because there are specific biological systems that carry out their assigned role and function, our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Getting Real With Your Enemies Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 5, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,858 views

    Hostility comes from the obsessed, self-absorbed heart, and often offers permission for random acts of violence. Jesus got real with His enemies by naming their madness but trusting His own defense to God.

    Stress strengthens. That is a physical fact. It is also a spiritual truth. Stress strengthens us. When we face opposition, we grow. When we deal with differences, we become stronger than we were. Strange as it may seem, and unpleasant though it may feel, give thanks when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can I Pray For You? Series

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 13, 2014
     | 5,211 views

    This is part two of my 2014 New Year's Message for Christ Church Billericay. I look at mission and pray and whilst doing say consider the harvest field, hostility, hospitality, healing and heaven's kingdom!

    Last week was part one of my New Year’s message and today is part two. Last week I summarised the final words of Jesus to the disciples as this: “Go, make disciples, baptise them; teach them to obey.” I also quoted David Watson from thirty years ago and related it to our locality ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    How To Tell Them About Jesus

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 19, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,393 views

    The following sermon is going to review how Paul and Silas were able to effectively evangelise to the hostile people of their time in hope that we might learn and apply their proven techniques to evangelising the unsaved of our generation.

    How to Tell them About Jesus Matthew 28:19, Acts 16:16-40 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 I was watching the news this morning and in bold, highlighted colors the worldwide meter of COVID-19 cases has now hit over 2.1 million with about 150 thousand deaths! The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Hinkle avatar

    Who Are The Overcomers? Series

    Contributed by Larry Hinkle on Oct 22, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,888 views

    In spite of a very hostile culture and severe persecution of Christians, Jesus identified ones who overcame in the tribulation. These are found faithful despite persecution. They are called by Jesus overcomers. Who are these overcomers and what are the keys to victory?

    There is a battle going on in the world, struggle for worship, Satan’s goal to hinder love, to undermine loyalty, trust, and obedience to God’s word and will. the assignment Jesus gives to John, comes at a time when heavy persecution against faith. Jesus said John, write to the church, my love ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Thomas Andrufski avatar

    Faith Under Fire – Attacks On Christians In The U.s.

    Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Sep 13, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 927 views

    In recent days, America has been shaken by the assassination of Christian leader Charlie Kirk. Following Jesus publicly will invite spiritual resistance, but the Church must face hostility with truth, holiness, and courageous love.

    Faith Under Fire – Attacks on Christians in the U.S. Text: John 15:18–20; 1 Peter 4:12–14; Romans 12:21 (KJV) John 15:18-20 (KJV) If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. 19 If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Teach Your Children Well Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,390 views

    A look at the family today.

    This morning we wrap up our series on the family with a look at teaching our children. What do parents, grandparents, Sunday school teachers, and nursery workers need to know in order to give our children and teenagers the best possible chance at living life as God intended and enjoying the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Be The World To One Person Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 21, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,175 views

    Esther, Pt. 2

    BE THE WORLD TO ONE PERSON (ESTHER 2) Once a frog fell into a deep pothole and couldn’t get out no matter how hard he tried to jump out. Even his friends couldn’t get him to muster enough strength to jump out of the pothole. After a number of futile attempts, they gave him up to his expected fate. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible