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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Holy Spirit Vs. A Spiritual Nuisance Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 16, 2011
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     | 7,373 views

    If we serve the Lord in the Spirit's power, God will assist and bless our efforts.

    The Holy Spirit vs. A Spiritual Nuisance (Acts 13:4-12) 1. The Upshot newsblog carried a breath-taking article this week: Jordan Rice, a 13-year-old Australian boy, has emerged as a tragic-heroic figure in news accounts of the disastrous Australian floods, after he asked a rescuer to save his ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Hurt Dealer Vs. The Hurt Healer

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 20, 2011
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    A spiritual battle rages, Satan will is a dealer of pain and fear if we give into his temptations, God on the other hand, Heals the hurts we have from our past...He can set us free!

    The Hurt Dealer vs. the Hurt Healer Pastor Glenn Newton February 20th, 2011 Text: Matthew 12: 22-32 MT 12:22 Then they brought him a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute, and Jesus healed him, so that he could both talk and see. 23 All the people were astonished and said, "Could this be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Truth Vs. Tradition-Madman To Missionary

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 27, 2009
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    Mental disorders vs spiritual disorders

    Tradition: Mental/Emotional/Behaviorial disorders are common among people of today Truth: Spiritual disorders are common among people of today In Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Mans Advice Vs Gods Voice

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010
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    MANS ADVICE VS GODS VOICE (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    MANS ADVICE VERSUS GODS VOICE Reading: Acts chapter 21 verses 1-17: A quick reminder: • The apostle Paul was convinced that he should go to Jerusalem, • Two reasons why: (1st). He wanted to personally deliver the money donated by the churches. • If you cast your minds back a couple of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Wicked Words Vs. God's Word

    Contributed by David Wilson on Nov 28, 2007
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    Part of our continuing study of the book of Psalms- David is concerned with dishonesty of those around him and compares their words to God’s.

    Grant Avenue Baptist Church Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (310) 376-7890 Pastor David Wilson 11/28/07 Psalm 12 “Wicked Words vs. God’s Word” VERSE 1: “HELP!” This word is sometimes translated as rescue, deliver, or even bring salvation. It is a powerful word, and is the root for the Word which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Discipline Vs. Our Pain Series

    Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 12, 2007
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     | 9,366 views

    From a series of Wednesday night Bible Studies on Psalms 1-23. David thinks he has been disciplined enough, but we take the time to contrast parental discipline and godly discipline.

    Notes From Psalm 6 Verses 1-2 Discipline is unavoidable for the child of God. God’s discipline is a demonstration of divine love. See Hebrews 12: 4 - 11 Proverbs 13:24 The purpose of God’s discipline is not to crush us, but to create a right heart within us. What we think is God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 3: Organization Vs. Organism Series

    Contributed by Rolland Bouchard on Dec 10, 2009
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    An indepth look at what it means to be the body of Christ. If He is the head of the body, the foundation of the kingdom, then we are simply body parts, cells, bricks. What does it mean to be an armpit?

    ORGANIZATION VS. ORGANISM “He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church…” Colossians 1: 17-18a Indeed, Babel has had its effect throughout history. We can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    La Verdad Vs. El Engaño

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Jun 2, 2012
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    Hay una batalla entre la verdad y el engaño. Necesitamos hacer todo posible para caminar en la verdad. En este estudio bíblico, se hallan 6 principios para reconocer una secta. Siga la verdad

    TRUTH vs. DECEIT (La Verdad vs. El Engaño) Jn. 8:32 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. (KJV) 32 y conoceréis la verdad, y la verdad os hará libres. (RVG04) A sect is a religous group with distinctives that diferentiate them from mainline christianity. Yes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Right Way Vs The Wrong Way Series

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Oct 28, 2008
     | 4,144 views

    We need to doers of the word and not hearers to be blessed and used by God

    BE ALL THAT YOU CAN BE James 1:19-27 First I want to thank you all for being here. I thought you would find these messages too convicting and quit coming. Even Simone finds them convicting because she was meowing at me yesterday when I was writing this out. Then she went back to licking herself. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Gambling - Wall Street Vs. Lotto

    Contributed by Jb Hall on Jul 2, 2011
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     | 4,746 views

    Does the Bible say "Thou shalt not gamble"? No. What then does the Bible have to say about gambling?

    Gambling – Wall Street vs. Lotto 2 Thessalonians 3:10 By: JB Hall There are 3 basic differences between the stock market and gambling (the Lotto). Namely: 1. The difference between “investment and scheme” 2. The difference between trusting “God” and trusting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David Vs Goliath (Who Are You?) Series

    Contributed by Scott Berry on Jul 21, 2011
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     | 5,694 views

    We often align ourselves with the 'good' character, but stop and consider afresh which character you are like in this story. Are you self-sufficient? Fearful? Jealous? Grow to be more like David!

    David vs Goliath This is so much more than the story of an underdog vs a giant. Which character are you like? (eg facebook quiz) Are you a Goliath? (vs 4 – 10, 42 - 44) Trusting in natural talent, physical security, past success Show contempt for others that you do not understand, realize ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Earthly Wisdom Vs. Godly Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 26, 2011
     | 14,708 views

    We have to decide whose wisdom we are going to follow. James gives us a great breakdown of what the world has to offer verses what God has to offer.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Wisdom is defined as prudence, discretion, the capacity to understand. It is what leads us to act wisely in life. Wisdom being able to apply knowledge in a way that pleases God. • Now, when you think about life from the Christian perspective there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Lowe avatar

    Great Faith Vs. The Fiery Furnace

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 22, 2013
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     | 10,328 views

    Why should they risk the fiery furnace? If they were going to take a stand, it should be over something that is really important. But sometimes, it’s the little things that cause such great damage.

    3-03-03 Great Faith vs. the Fiery Furnace Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter. If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ant Hill Vs. Mole Hill

    Contributed by Dr. Travis Shipley on Sep 19, 2016
     | 9,101 views

    Sometime in life we make a big deal out of small things. Ant hills are small and isolated, moles tear up and entire yard with tunnels underground and cause massive damage. Sometimes we need to sit back and ask ourselves , is this a big deal?

    The Ant , The Mole Hill During the Civil War, General Robert E. Lee had a shortage of soldiers. His army could be devastated if the Union army discovered this weakness. Since he could not increase the number of soldiers, he decided he could make his army look larger than it actually was. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    Worldly Wisdom Vs. God's Grace Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 23, 2016
     | 6,208 views

    Wisdom, Grace, Encouragement

    The Comfort Zone…Where We Are Really Uncomfortable Worldly Wisdom vs. Godly Grace 2 Corinthians 1:12-14 (p. 803) September 25, 2016 Introduction: [During the 1924 US Open Gold Championship at Worcester Country Club in Massachusetts, Bobby Jones was paired with Walter Hagen ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ