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  • Tim Burns avatar

    The Defense Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Tim Burns on Mar 14, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,958 views

    Even in the midst of opposition Paul rejoiced because the Gospel was being preached.

    1) Last week we spoke of the Gospel being advanced when we go through difficulties in our lives. When the Gospel advances we advance. When Paul was able to process his problems through acceptance and surrender he was able to receive divine power and perspective. 2) This week we will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Power And Value Of Love

    Contributed by Carl Palatino on Oct 8, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,645 views

    stand fast in one spirit by the truths of the Gospel, in opposition to every error.

    THE POWER AND VALUE OF LOVE 1 John 4:7-15 Introduction: The apostle having finished what he proposed to say concerning the trying of spirits, returns to his former exhortation to brotherly love, and which comes with fresh force and strength; for since worldly men follow, hear, embrace, and cleave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Did Mary Know? Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 10, 2019
     | 5,301 views

    Grace is God giving to us the exact opposite of what we deserve.

    A. WHAT DID MARY KNOW? LUKE 1:26-30 “Six months after Elizabeth got pregnant; the angel Gabriel visited the Virgin Mary who was living in Nazareth. She was engaged to Joseph, a descendant of David. The angels said to her, ‘You are given grace, the Lord is with you; you are favored over all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Being Good Matters Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 2,619 views

    We must be vigilant and fight against gratifying ourselves in opposition to the will of God.

    Today, I want to talk about “Why Being Good Matters.” And I want to express it in such a way that rebels who repent of their sins have hope. We want to examine our purpose in living against the backdrop of life itself. Not a sanitized view of life that we find in an ivory tower, stained glass ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    The Blame Game

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 9, 2023
     | 1,490 views

    Excuses and forgiveness are opposites. What can be excused does not need to be forgiven.

    What do you suppose happened at the palace the next morning, when Herod woke up with a hangover the size of the Roman Empire and a public relations problem twice as big? I can hear them all spinning the story, can’t you? It’s not the way it seems! It’s not my fault! I’m not to blame! Let’s listen ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When He Shall Come Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025
     | 210 views

    Signs of Lord's return in nature, society, and Christian opposition.

    A. WHAT ARE SOME SIGNS OF THE LORD’S RETURN? 1. Signs in nature, i.e., “There shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes” (Matthew 24:7). 2. Signs in society. Lawlessness, violence, sexual immorality, greed, selfish pursuit, pleasure seekers, rebellion, despair (2 Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Did Mary Know? Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 22, 2025
     | 230 views

    Grace is God giving to us the exact opposite of what we deserve.

    A. WHAT DID MARY KNOW? LUKE 1:26-30 “Six months after Elizabeth got pregnant; the angel Gabriel visited the Virgin Mary who was living in Nazareth. She was engaged to Joseph, a descendant of David. The angels said to her, ‘You are given grace, the Lord is with you; you are favored over all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Can The Lord Help Us Overcome Oppression From Demonic Powers?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 87 ratings
     | 19,009 views

    Be sure that you consistently equip yourself for every spiritual battle. Be confident in the Lord’s ability to fight every battle in, through, with and for you

    What are some of the Biblical means of helping people be freed from demonic oppression? 1. Paul, the apostle, gives us a great formula for fighting every good fight of faith in Ephesians 6. Paul writes, "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Obstacles To Restoration

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 30, 2025
     | 293 views

    Restoration is God’s promise, but certain spiritual, emotional, and behavioural barriers can hinder or delay its manifestation in a believer’s life.

    OBSTACLES TO RESTORATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 3:22 Key Verse: “Return, ye backsliding children, and I will heal your backslidings. Behold, we come unto thee; for thou art the LORD our God.” (Jeremiah 3:22) Supporting Texts: Hosea 14:1-2, Isaiah 59:1-2, James 4:7, Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Taming The Temptation

    Contributed by Ohm Kevaley on Sep 5, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,647 views

    how to overcome temptation

    Taming the Temptation:By Pastor Ohm Prakash M.TV! No way it won’t affect my mind," the teenager barked back at his mother as he slammed the door to his room and picked up the magazine filled with images and pictures that contain the power to shape his life in a direction far from what God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Whatever Became Of Sin?

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 2,866 views

    A message on overcoming sin.

    WHATEVER BECAME OF SIN? Ephesians 2:1-10 INTRO: I heard about a man who was standing in an airport pointing his finger at different people saying GUILTY! One man responded: “How did he know about me?” If we did that today, people would say: “What have I done wrong? I’m just like everybody else.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sang Kwon avatar

    Handicapped Lives

    Contributed by Sang Kwon on May 12, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,663 views

    overcoming our weaknesses

    Introduction When we read biography, it sometimes tend to show that there is a perfect human being in the world. Even from the Bible we can easily find people like Job, Abraham, and many others who have walked their lives just faithfully all the time. One day God appealed to Abraham and said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    The Devil Came To Destroy And Not Give Life

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,604 views

    How to overcome temtation

    A Reality Check on our Spiritual quality of life There have been messengers that have deceived many. Take back in 1930 in Germany. Their economy was still suffering from WWI and they needed someone to help them. Communism was a threat as well as unemployment. There came a man name Adolph Hitler. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Robert Travis avatar

    My Servant Job

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Nov 28, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,012 views

    How to overcome adversity

    (Job 1:6-12) Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them. And the LORD said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    3rd Sunday After Epiphany

    Contributed by Roger Hartline on Jan 26, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,659 views

    Overcoming Evil with Good

    The Third Sunday After Epiphany 2000 From the Epistle: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Paul has told us this morning to overcome evil. Not only has he told us to overcome evil, but he has given us ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican