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  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Dig The Wells Of Blessings Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 14, 2017
     | 11,279 views

    Isaac revived the wells of his father Abraham, which brought waters, followed by peace with others. Initially he had to face the problems and hostility yet he was victorious because God was with him.

    DIG THE WELLS Gen 26:12-33 26:12-17 Blessings are gift from the Lord The life of Abraham and the life of Isaac are more or less same. There was famine, both went to foreign countries. Abraham lived in Egypt so Isaac wanted to go to Egypt but God denied permission to do So (Gen26:2-6). He stayed ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Jesus Walks On Water

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 16, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 43,443 views

    In the mean while, the disciples were in trouble at sea, but it was only a small sample of the hardships that lay ahead for them. In the future, when they went out to preach the Gospel, they were met with hostility and persecution. But it is comforting

    Jesus Walks on Water One of my favorite Bible stories is the account of Jesus walking on water. And that is what our Bible lesson is today. I want to tell you the story, even though it may already be familiar to you. It was just after the five ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Reuben Bredenhof avatar

    Hope For A Broken World Series

    Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Apr 3, 2022
     | 3,428 views

    The Root of Jesse will unite and heal everything in this world that has been broken and separated. Those who once were aggressive, hostile, and violent will live together in the harmony that only Christ can give.

    When you look around the world, you see there’s a lot going wrong. People who don’t care at all about God are thriving. The tide of our culture is rushing quickly toward dangerous places. Just go to the public library, or onto Netflix or YouTube, and you’re confronted with many godless values. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Thomas Andrufski avatar

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

    Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Sep 13, 2025
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     | 966 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

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Can I Pray For You? Series

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 13, 2014
     | 5,235 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

  • James Wallace avatar

    How To Follow Jesus--Though Persecuted Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Jun 8, 2021
     | 2,395 views

    How we regard difficulties and persecutions will have everything to do with whether we respond positively or negatively to them. Surprising to us, the very things designed by men to destroy faith cause it to thrive, when we have a godly attitude.

    Jeanie and I recently read a book with a provocative name—The Insanity of God—by the pseudonymous author Nip Ripken. Of course, the title elicits the question, what is insane about God—a question the author never directly answers, but only becomes evident upon contemplation of his message. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Sermon # 19 - God Knows Our Fears Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 13, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 470 views

    Isaac was fearful, he was surrounded by those who envied him and treated him unfairly, but God was with Isaac. Our fears and difficult situations are all known to God and He can turn everything around if only we learn to trust Him wholeheartedly.

    For our study and meditation today let us read Genesis 26:23-24, From there Isaac went to Beersheba. The LORD spoke to him that night and said, "I am the God of your father Abraham. Don't be afraid. I am with you, and I will bless you. I will make your family great. I will do this because ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Suffering For Following Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 30, 2009
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,959 views

    This section covers persecution & hostility in the world. Jesus’ disciples would not have life easy. He says that discipleship will be a costly endeavor & whoever chooses to follow Him must be ready to experience & endure the sort of conflict He experie

    JOHN 15: 18-27 SUFFERING FOR FOLLOWING JESUS This section centers on the topic of persecution and hostility in the world. Jesus foresaw that His disciples would not have life easy. He says that discipleship will be a costly endeavor and whoever chooses to follow Him must be ready to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rock Solid Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 16, 2018
     | 6,498 views

    The foundational principles of discipleship are discussed by Jesus with the present day attenders of the Synagogue, The Pharisees and His new Disciples. Much can be learned from these teachings of Jesus about how to conduct ourselves in hostile environments.

    Lead In Scripture: Luke 6:27-49 Introduction: Re-cap last week. Share a story of God sustaining you. I. Love Your Enemies - Jesus knew that the road the disciples would travel was going to produce several enemies. Therefore, He began to teach them how to respond under attack. • Luke 6:27 MSG - ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Larry Hinkle avatar

    Who Are The Overcomers? Series

    Contributed by Larry Hinkle on Oct 22, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,925 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

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    How To Tell Them About Jesus

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 19, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,422 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

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    The Kingdom Calling - What We Do For Christ Will Last! Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 26, 2023
     | 4,707 views

    Even though believers are called and sent to advance the kingdom of God in a sick, hostile world, they will have good success with the right equipment and the right attitude. Whatever believers do for Christ and His kingdom will be rewarded.

    Sermon: The Kingdom Calling - What We Do For Christ will Last! Scripture: Mt 10:1 “And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.” Mt 10:16 “Behold, I send you forth ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Nickolas Kooi avatar

    You Are A Citizen Of His Kingdom/The Wall Comes Tumbling Down

    Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jul 22, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,771 views

    The second message in the series highlights what you were before Christ came. It highlights the hostility and conflicts between Jew and Gentile, but how that has changed (and what it means for you) since Christ has come.

    Author Rita Snowden tells this famous story from World War I. On the Western Front in France, there was a group of soldiers who brought the body of a dead comrade to a French cemetery to have him buried. The priest came out to them, and said gently that He is required to ask if their fallen ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Which Will It Be?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 25,517 views

    Everyone of us has the capability of displaying a spirit of generosity & kindness & goodness. There are other moments when we are hateful & hostile & greedy. And in each of us are those 2 diverse natures.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2015) Years ago, when our children were small, I learned a lot about being a parent. But then, as they got older, I began to forget what it was like to have young children around the house. But now, with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Laodicea: Things Spoil At Room Temperature Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 6,662 views

    The world will invade us with its values. But we are called to be "hot" to pursue such things as compassion and evangelism and "cold" toward such things as hostility and prejudice. We can sustain these values if we are connected to one another and to Go

    The Harlem Renaissance poet, Langston Hughes, speaks to me. I trust he also speaks to you. In fact, that is the very title of his poem! “To You” To sit and dream, to sit and read, To sit and learn about the world Outside our world of here and now – our problem world – To dream of vast horizons ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist