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  • James Wallace avatar

    Dealing Wisely With Unbelief & Opposition Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 10, 2021
     | 4,360 views

    If we stand for Jesus, we will inevitably face the same kind of opposition that He did. How do we respond? His example gives us a clue as he faces both the unbelief of his own family, and the deadly opposition of israel's leaders.

    It’s been more than 20 years ago now since I initiated a lawsuit in the name of the church against the Washoe County School District. As a few of you know, and even fewer of you probably remember, it was about the matter of Equal Access—equal access to public school facilities for churches and ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Sharing Your Faith In Spite Of Opposition Series

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016
     | 7,831 views

    Part 3 of series on Evangelism

    Sharing Your Faith In Spite Of Opposition Passing On The Faith 2 Timothy 2:1-13 You may have heard that Lance Armstrong retired from competitive cycling about a month ago. His story is one of the great sports stories of overcoming obstacles. In October 1996 he was diagnosed with testicular ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Purity In Our Opposite-Sex Relationships Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Dec 30, 2018
     | 3,999 views

    Why our conduct with women matters today, and God's standard for what men call "locker room talk."

    “The proof of spiritual maturity is not how pure you are but awareness of your impurity. That very awareness opens the door to grace.” Philip Yancey “Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body.” 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shield Of Faith: Faith Is The Opposite Of Knowledge Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 22, 2023
     | 1,639 views

    Our believing loyalty to Christ is our shield when Satan sends fiery arrows at us and tries to make us think faith is the opposite of knowledge or that faith in Christ is blind and dumb.

    THE ARMOR OF GOD AND THE LIES OF THE ENEMY Shield of Faith: Faith is the Opposite of Knowledge Ephesians 6:10-18 #armorofGod INTRODUCTION… Francis Shaeffer Quote, youngadults.ccphilly.org/is-faith-the-opposite-of-knowledge/ Francis Shaeffer (1912-1984) was an American theologian and philosopher ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Preaching To A Heathen And Superstitious People

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 8, 2014
     | 5,172 views

    If you live for Christ, opposition will come.

    JUN 2 2013PM Preaching to a Heathen and Superstitious People Acts 14:8-20 There was a preacher who was an avid golfer. Every chance he got, he could be found on the golf course. It was his obsession. One Sunday was a picture-perfect day for golf. The sun was out, no clouds in the sky, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Five Reasons For Loyalty In A Hostile World Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014
     | 5,928 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Five Reasons for Loyalty in a Hostile World

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Five Reasons for Loyalty in a Hostile World Luke 12:1-12 I want to first start with the definition of hypocrisy. “Hypocrite” was used in Greek society to describe an actor who gave performances to make money. It means acting like someone who you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Godly Vision And Goal-Setting Part Two

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 26, 2013
     | 5,299 views

    While there are building blocks for goal setting, there are also things we can do when we face opposition to what God has told us to do.

    Godly vision and goal setting part two “Meeting the challenge of opposition Nehemiah chapter 4:1-4:11 Introduction- Last week we looked at goal setting and vision casting. We saw that most people have goals and visions as young people. They aspire to be great protectors of the world as ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Why Am I Not Hated?

    Contributed by Marc Phillips on Feb 19, 2015
     | 3,138 views

    Mark 13:13 says "You will be hated by all because of My name, but the one that endures to the end, he will be saved."

    Why Am I Not Hated – Mark 13:13 As I was reading through this past couple of weeks, I found the book of Mark to be speaking directly to me. Last week we spoke about being politically correct, and I know that I didn’t use scripture from Mark, but I believe one of the verses that sparked ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Enemy Within

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,566 views

    When we set about to fulfill God's vision Satan will also attack us from within.

    A preachers son graduated from high school and the preacher kept asking his son what he was going to do? Go to college or maybe go onto the service. He kept asking his son, but he just could not make up his mind! One day while his son was out, he decided to perform a simple test. He went into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Open Door

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 22, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,251 views

    A Call to follow God through the doors HE opens and not try to walk through doors which others may open.

    An Open Door 1 Corinthians 16:5-9 * When one door closes, another opens, but we often look so long and regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one that has opened for us. -- Alexander Graham Bell * What comes to your mind when hear the term open door? A door is a movable barrier ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peace In Spite Of Panic Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 5, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,168 views

    “Peace in spite of panic” Acts chapter 19 verses 21-41 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: The Uproar at Ephesus (vs 21-28) The Turmoil in Ephesus (vs 29-34) The Reprieve at Ephesus (vs 35-41) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Hello - English • Bonjour - French • Guten tag - German • Namaste - greeting practiced most in the Indian Subcontinent. • Ciao - Italian • Olá - ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going! Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 9, 2022
     | 2,309 views

    'When the going gets tough.' Acts chapter 13 verses 4-12 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Good Beginning (vs 4). (2). A Unique Island (vs 4b-5a). (3). An Unusual Response (vs 5). (4). A Difficult Experience (vs 6a). (5). A Show of Authority (vs 9-11). (6). A Convert at Last! (vs 12). SERMON BODY: Ill: • “When the going gets tough, the tough get going!” • Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Battle For Souls (Sixth Sunday Of Easter 2022)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 20, 2022
     | 1,791 views

    The Lord has planned and is planning how and when he sends us as His instruments to share the Gospel.

    THE BATTLE FOR SOULS Text: Acts 16: 14 - 20, & Acts 16: 23- 31 Acts 16: 14 - 20, & Acts 16: 23- 31 (14) A certain woman named Lydia, a worshiper of God, was listening to us; she was from the city of Thyatira and a dealer in purple cloth. The Lord opened her heart to listen eagerly to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Great Door Is Opened Unto Me (1 Of 2)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 22, 2022
     | 2,803 views

    There is nothing in our life that affects us like the opportunities that confront us each day.

    When the door of opportunity is opened for us, we have to be willing to enter. Illus: Legend has it that the Mormons always gave Mark Twain a hard time about his opposition to their teaching that a man can have many wives. He was always looking for an opportunity to set them straight. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Great Door Is Opened Unto Me (2 Of 2)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 22, 2022
     | 1,485 views

    The way we deal with OPPORTUNITIES or the lack of OPPORTUNITIES in our life affect us more than any thing else in life we that we have to deal with.

    Illus: Pastor Jack Hinton was on a short-term missions trip. He was leading worship at a leper colony on the island of Tobago. A woman who had been facing away from the pulpit turned around. Pastor Hinton got his first look at her, and he said, "It was the most hideous face I had ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist