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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Destroying The Wall Of Hostility Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 10, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,805 views

    Peter shared the works of God in saving the Gentiles in Cornelius' house. This is the will of God. It brings challenges the church will have to grapple with, but the truth is, God will make the Jews and Gentiles one in Christ.

    Good morning. Glad to be able to meet up again and remember our Lord together as a Body of Christ. We celebrate God’s goodness and lovingkindness despite the challenges. • Let us praise God with Psalm 47 before we look into Acts 11. 1 Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Richard Papafio avatar

    Hostile Or Pleasing To God

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jan 10, 2019
     | 2,180 views

    Anything we do either makes us hostile or pleasing to God, so we have to check before we make any step

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *HOSTILE TO GOD OR PLEASING TO HIM?* Romans 8:7-8 King James Version (KJV) 7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. 8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Responding To Rejection And Hostility Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025
     | 210 views

    Rejection, especially after genuine efforts to do good, can be deeply painful. But 2 Samuel 10 shows us that our response matters more than the offence itself.

    RESPONDING TO REJECTION AND HOSTILITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 10:1-19 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:18-21, Matthew 5:44, Psalm 35:1, Isaiah 54:17, Proverbs 26:4-5 INTRODUCTION: 2 Samuel 10 presents a significant lesson in how acts of kindness can be misinterpreted and even met ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Overcoming Anger Toward Belligerent People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 61 ratings
     | 8,546 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

  • Don Campbell avatar

    Living As Aliens In A Hostile World Series

    Contributed by Don Campbell on Oct 23, 2025
     | 35 views

    THIS IS THE THIRD SERMON IN THE SERIES

    LIVING AS ALIENS IN A HOSTILE WORLD PSALM 119:17-24 INTRODUCTION A. Some commentators believe an unnamed author wrote this Psalm during the period of the Babylonian captivity because he writer calls himself a “sojourner” or “stranger.” However, David also lived in exile when his son Absalom ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    How To Handle A Hostile Person Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 22, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,200 views

    This is the 8th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.

    Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#8] HOW TO HANDLE A HOSTILE PERSON 1 Samuel 24:1-22 Introduction: We have seen how Saul was a destroyer, wiping out the town of Nob; and David became a deliverer, setting free the town of Keilah. David was the future king, the king in waiting- He was loyal to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    Prayer For Surviving In A Hostile World Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 14, 2018
     | 4,474 views

    Message 43 in our journey thorough John. This message explores the most amazing promises regarding prayer found in John 15 and 16.

    Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Prayer promises for survival in a hostile fallen world” John 16:7-15 How do we rise above the lure of the world? Jesus touches on the essential resources for living in a hostile world all through his final moments with his followers. 1. Develop a settled ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Producers Of A Hostile Environment-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 20, 2010
     | 2,729 views

    Part 3 of a 7-part sermon. The Apostle Paul, revealed to Timothy that a hostile(antagonistic) environment will characterize the last days. But why ? A hostile(antagonistic) environment is produced by, a Distortion of….

    PRODUCERS OF A HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT-III—2Timothy 3:1-9 Need: We live in a country of great corporate & personal wealth. Why do people/things seem to be getting worse with times? Why is the world getting worse/colder/violent? I’m gonna fix ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Producers Of A Hostile Environment-7 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 2, 2010
     | 3,415 views

    Part 7 of a 7-part sermon. The Apostle Paul, revealed to Timothy that a hostile(antagonistic) environment will characterize the last days. But why? A(n) Hostile(antagonistic) environment is produced by, a Distortion of….

    PRODUCERS of a HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT-VII—2Timothy 3:1-9 The last days will be characterized by a hostile(antagonistic) environment. The Apostle Paul, revealed to Timothy that a hostile(antagonistic) environment will characterize the last days. A(n) hostile(antagonistic) environment will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Producers Of A Hostile Environment-6 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 2, 2010
     | 3,749 views

    Part 6 of a 7-part sermon. The Apostle Paul, revealed to Timothy that a hostile(antagonistic) environment will characterize the last days. But why? A Hostile Environment is characterized by a Distortion of...

    PRODUCERS of a HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT-VI—2Timothy 3:1-9 The last days will be characterized by a hostile(antagonistic) environment. The Apostle Paul, revealed to Timothy that a hostile(antagonistic) environment will characterize the last days. A(n) hostile(antagonistic) environment will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Producers Of A Hostile Environment-4 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 9, 2010
     | 3,390 views

    Part 4 of a 7-part sermon. The Apostle Paul, revealed to Timothy that a hostile(antagonistic) environment will characterize the last days. But why ? A hostile(antagonistic) environment is produced by, a Distortion of….

    PRODUCERS of a HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT-IV—2Timothy 3:1-9 Need: We live in a country of great corporate & personal wealth. Why do people/things seem to be getting worse with times? Why is the world getting worse/colder/violent? I’m gonna fix ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Turning Towards Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,322 views

    The season of Lent is a season of repentance. Instead of focusing on the sin, or what we are turning from, we are going to focus on what we are turning towards.

    Turning Towards: Series Introduction (Lent #1) March 5, 2006 Intro: All of life has a rhythm. There is birth, growth, and strength, and then weakness, decline, and death. There is work, and then there is rest. There is waking, then sleeping, then waking again. Day, and night. There is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Towards Sanctification.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 11, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 248 views

    God has not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness (1 Thessalonians 4:7).

    TOWARDS SANCTIFICATION. 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8. As Paul approaches the subject of “sanctification” (cf. 1 THESSALONIANS 4:3; 1 THESSALONIANS 4:4), he encourages his readers on their “walking” and “pleasing God” so far; but also “beseeches” and “exhorts” them “in the Lord Jesus” to “abound more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    The Bible In A Nutshell

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 29, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,433 views

    The Bible is about God reaching out to His creation specifically mankind whom He has created in His own image and John 3:16 captures that essence of the message of His love towards us.

    “The Bible In A Nutshell” John 3:16 1. God’s GRACE (v. 16a). For God so loved the world Deuteronomy 7:8; Jeremiah 31:3; Malachi 1:2; Romans 5:8; Titus 3:4; 1 John 4:9-10, 19 2. God’s GIFT (v. 16b). that He gave His only Begotten Son Isaiah 9:6; John 1:14, 18; Romans 5:10; Romans 8:32; 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keeping The Faith In A Hostile World Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 2, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 9,183 views

    External and internal conflict, a clash of values

    Keeping the faith in a hostile world—Judges chapters 1-2 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (Scripture Reading: 2:6-19) The slogan of the Outback Steak House is “No Rules—Just Right”…but I suspect that if you showed up and didn’t wait for the hostess, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational