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  • David Dykes avatar

    Don't Waste Your Most Precious Possession Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018
    based on 5 ratings
     | 53,757 views

    You haven't always existed; only God is eternal in both directions. Your soul will exist long after your physical life is over, either in heaven with God or in hell separated from God.

    INTRODUCTION What is your most precious possession? This world has plenty of expensive baubles and trinkets. Here are some actual things people own that they probably consider to be a precious possession. For instance, how about a gold-plated, diamond studded iPhone? The cost is $2.97 million and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From The Herods In The Bible

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 21, 2025
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    The Herods of the Bible provide us with powerful lessons on the dangers of pride, selfish ambition, and rejecting God’s will. Their lives serve as stark warnings about the cost of rebellion against God and the importance of humility, integrity, and obedience in leadership.

    LESSONS FROM THE HERODS IN THE BIBLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 2:1-18, Mark 6:14-29, Acts 12:1-23 Supporting Texts: Luke 23:1-25, Acts 12:20-23, Revelation 19:11-21 INTRODUCTION: The Herods in the Bible represent a family line known for their tyrannical rule and opposition to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Dynamics Of Fruitfulness Series

    Contributed by Steven Wenner on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,259 views

    Since fruitfulness is dependant on sharing the word we must understand the dynamics of the word or we will be intimidated by the opposition.

    Sermon. “The Dynamics of Fruitfulness” Mark 4:21-34 Spurgeon Said, WHEN that which comes of his sowing is unfruitful, the sower’s work is wasted: he has spent his strength for nothing. Without fruit the sower’s work would even seem to be insane, for he takes good wheat, throws it away, and loses ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Progress With Your Fellowship

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 22, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,090 views

    Paul wants to provide the Thessalonicans with every possible incentive to continue in the faith as they develop their church in the midst of opposition.

    Paul’s Missionary Approach To the Thessalonicans Coming to Thessalonica, Paul and Silas were able to preach in the synagogue for only three weeks with outstanding success despite incredible opposition. Quickly, the Jews incited a riot against the missionaries and their host, Jason. (Acts 17:1-9) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The God Who Blesses In The Presence Of Your Mockers Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 19, 2026
     | 167 views

    This message reveals that divine blessing is not hindered by opposition. In fact, God often uses mockery as the backdrop for glorious manifestation.

    THE GOD WHO BLESSES IN THE PRESENCE OF YOUR MOCKERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 23:5 Key Verse:  “Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.” (Psalm 23:5, KJV) Supporting Texts: Genesis 21:6–7; Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "The Shedding Of Innocent Blood" Series

    Contributed by Robert Walderman on Jan 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,885 views

    The first in a series of an expanded look at the 7 Deadly Sins, a current societal manifestation and our call to the opposite virtue.

    Of Vice and Virtue - “The Shedding of Innocent Blood” - Abortion: Prov.6:16-19 Today I am starting a once-a-month series of sermons entitled, “Of Vice and Virtue”. It is an expanded look at the traditional “seven deadly sins”. The series will include a look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Everything Begins Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021
     | 3,156 views

    We are made of humble origins but humanity was also made with unique significance… in the image of God Himself.

    We’re in the second week in a new series, where we are tracing out the story of the Bible. We want to see how all the parts of God’s story fit together. And while the Bible is one of the most widely read books in history, it is also one of the most misunderstood. Much of the confusion results from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standing Orders Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on May 25, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,453 views

    Believers who are filled with the Holy Spirit and are walking worthy of their calling will experience opposition and are in need of protection.

    1. The first essential truth is that you can only stand by being strong. 2. The second essential truth is that you can only stand by being submerged 3. The third essential truth is that you can only stand by seizing EPHESIANS 6:10-13 With this being Memorial Day weekend, it seems very appropriate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stand Firm

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jun 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,706 views

    This message uses the example of the Hebrew children to encourage Christians to Stand Firm in the face of any opposition.

    Stand Firm Daniel 1.1-8 vv. 4-5, Daniel and his friends got a three-year crash course in the ways of the Chaldeans. --New Teachings, new language, pagan religion --They were faced with adversity in their education—they would be taught things that went totally against their beliefs. --They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Kill A Giant: Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Timothy Brown on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,191 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to equip persons with biblical strategies and principals when facing giants or opposition in life.

    “Facing Giants” I Samuel 17:47-51 How to Kill a Giant or A Giant Killer (Use a Can of Raid) Introduction: Giants. We must face them. Yet, we need not face them alone. Max Lucado’s book, Facing Giants, takes a profound look at the life of David and digs deeply into the defeats he suffered, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Did You Really Hear What I Did? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,526 views

    This message seeks to answer why people can hear the same message but respond in opposite ways.

    Although I have been a Christian for thirty plus years there are still so many things that puzzle me. How can people hear the life changing message of Jesus Christ and refuse to accept it? Why do people not jump at the chance to have all their sins taken away? However the biggest issue that puzzles ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith In Conflict

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,400 views

    Faith is a personal experience, born in your life measured by your ability to withstand opposition and affliction.

    FAITH IN CONFLICT 01/25/09 IKing 18:41-45 41 And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for there is a sound of abundance of rain. 42 So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he cast himself down upon the earth, and put his face between his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Prayer Of Hezekiah

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on May 29, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 21,045 views

    Although faced with both opposition and intimidation. Hezekiah prayed and the seemingly impossible happened, Jerusalem was delivered.

    Isaiah 37:20 Introduction: Opposition and intimidation are oftentimes used by Satan to defeat the believer. These same two tools were used by the Assyrian armies as they laid siege to enemy cities and fortresses. Hezekiah was a good king, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Lot Can Happen When The Spirit Moves Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 23, 2024
     | 669 views

    Opposition confronted Paul everywhere, but when they left, they left a Spirit-filled, Christ-filled congregation.

    Saturday of the Third Week of Easter 2024 Our readings this Paschal season from the Acts of the Apostles seem continuous, but there are many verses edited out for length. This week we have read about Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey into the area known as Asia Minor, and you may ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Arrest Of A Preacher Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 30, 2025
     | 341 views

    Acts 21:27-36 teaches us that serving Jesus sometimes results in severe opposition.

    Introduction Do you sometimes struggle to stand firm against opposition from the world? Let me tell you about someone who stood firm against opposition from the world. Athanasius was a noted Christian leader of the early fourth century AD. He was born between 296 and 298 AD and died in 373 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed