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  • GUY GLASS avatar

    Responding To Opposition Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 5, 2012
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    THE PASSAGE BEFORE US THIS MORNING IS THE RESULT OF ACTIVITIES IN THE PREVIOUS CHAPTER. IF YOU WERE TO FLIP THE PAGE BACK INTO CHAPTER 3, YOU WOULD SEE THAT PETER AND JOHN, WHILE WALKING UP TO THE TEMPLE, ENCOUNTER A MAN WHO CANNOT WALK, AND THROUGH THE

    RESPONDING TO OPPOSITION ACTS 4:16-22 Proposition: OUTWARD OPPOSITION NEEDS TO BE RESISTED AS A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST. Introduction: THE PASSAGE BEFORE US THIS MORNING IS THE RESULT OF ACTIVITIES IN THE PREVIOUS CHAPTER. IF YOU WERE TO FLIP THE PAGE BACK INTO CHAPTER 3, YOU WOULD SEE THAT PETER AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    A Godly Life In Ungodly Times Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 1, 2012
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     | 35,721 views

    As our culture and society moves in a direction that does not follow godly principles as communicated to us through the Word of God, how are believers in Jesus Christ to go about living a godly life? As opposition grows to a godly way of living, we have

    A Godly Life in Ungodly times A godly life should expect opposition A godly life should expect hard choices Living a godly Life in ungodly times requires that we know Who we believe in Living a godly life brings blessing and peace Slide Intro Good morning. It is hard to believe that the year is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Shiphrah & Puah

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 4, 2013
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    2 valiant women stood up to the most powerful king, chose to obey God rather than men, and were dream-birthers, possibly bringing to birth the deliverer of all God's people!

    SHIPHRAH & PUAH Ex. 1:8-22 (omit 14 & 20) INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: The convert 1. A stereo-type of Jews is that they only think about money. 2. Two Jews -- Abe and Shlomo -- were strolling down the street one day when they happened to walk by a Catholic Church. It had a big sign posted that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "God's Rescue Plan"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 20, 2013
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    A sermon about being part of God's salvation.

    "The Great Rescue" Revelation 7:9-17 As everyone knows, Monday afternoon we had another tragedy as bombs went off at the Boston Marathon. Among those killed was a little 8 year old boy. Other folks lost limbs, and were seriously injured. They will have to learn to live with the results of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • David Owens avatar

    Who's Your Mama? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 14, 2013
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    The critical question is not: Is your spiritual father Abraham? Rather the critical question is: Is your spiritual mother Sarah or Hagar?

    Introduction: A. How many of you are familiar with the children’s book “Are You My Mother?” by P.D. Eastman? 1. It has been one of my favorite books since I was a child. B. “Are You My Mother?” is the story about a hatchling bird. 1. His mother, thinking her egg ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Enemy Within The Gates

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013
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    The need to continue to devote ourselves to prayerful preaching.

    THE ENEMY WITHIN THE GATES! Acts 5:1-16; Acts 6:1-7. There was opposition to the gospel from the very beginning of the post-Pentecostal phase of the life of the church. After all, Jesus warned us that if there were those who hated Him, there would also be those who hate us, His followers (John ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Beginning Of Saul's Witness

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 7, 2014
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    It seems like the more faithful you are to Christ, the more worldly abuse and persecution you receive.

    Last time we saw Saul being relieved of his blindness by Ananias. Saul hadn’t had anything to eat or drink for three days. Before he ate, though, he was baptized. And now begins his ministry. READ v. 19. As I said, Saul has spent three days without food or drink. He was drained and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Where Is God When Life Falls Apart? Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 31, 2014
     | 5,566 views

    How can a loving God allow innocent people to be hurt so badly?

    - When was the last time a trip to the theater left you truly inspired about God? - Movie "God’s Not Dead" - Here in town - Freshman college student Josh Wheaton's faith is challenged by his philosophy professor, who believes God does not exist. He has to defend God's existence to the entire ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Wants To Give Us Heavenly Happiness (Part 3)

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 7, 2014
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    Jesus teaches us here that true happiness: 1. comes from having a pure heart (vs. 8). 2. comes from being a peacemaker (vs. 9). 3. can even come from being persecuted (vs. 10-12).

    Jesus Wants to Give Us Heavenly Happiness (Part 3) Matthew 5:8-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 6, 2013 *Tonight we will take another look at the happiness the Lord wants all of us to have, remembering that the word "blessed" here in the Sermon on the Mount means "happy." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growth Through Oppression

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 3, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,556 views

    Are you really ready for radical growth?

    Exodus 1:8-12 8 Now there arose up a new king over Egypt, which knew not Joseph. 9 And he said unto his people, Behold, the people of the children of Israel are more and mightier than we: 10 Come on, let us deal wisely with them; lest they multiply, and it come to pass, that, when there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Is Our Focus?

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 19, 2013
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    Life is never going to be easy, so sharing the Gospel will not be easy work! Jesus taught us this, the Disciples knew this as truth, so when it comes to sharing Christ will we submit to Him or still remain focused on ourselves?

    Where is our Focus? Acts 16:16-40 Introduction The Christian brothers and sisters at Antioch had good reason to rejoice -- They had been at the center of a great controversy; and stood firm in it -- The controversy? Answering, “What must we do to be saved?” Two weeks: We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "It Is For Your Good That I Am Going Away."

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 21, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,305 views

    We often wish Jesus was still here today. We envy the disciples who had God in their presence. They could be with him and talk with him-physically. But here we see Jesus telling them that it’s a good thing that he’s leaving them. Let’s find out why.

    “IT IS FOR YOUR GOOD THAT I AM GOING AWAY” John 16:1-7 INTRODUCTION: We often wish Jesus was still here today. We envy the disciples who had God in their presence. They could be with him and talk with him-physically. But here we see Jesus telling them that it’s a good thing that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Unto The Church In Smyrna, Write Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 13, 2013
     | 4,777 views

    The church made perfect by suffering

    Unto the Church in Smyrna, Write Revelation 2:8-11 Introduction Last week, we examined the letter the Lord directed John to send to Ephesus. This week we will examine the letter sent to Smyrna. As we will see, the situation in Smyrna was quite different than that of Ephesus. Jesus addresses ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jason Smith avatar

    Working With The Lord's Help Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2013
     | 7,658 views

    It should never surprise us when we do the Lord's work and people react with anger, ridicule, and rejection. Nehemiah gives us a great example of how we need to respond when the enemies of God oppose His work.

    In this lesson, I would like to look at the leadership of Nehemiah through the hardship and opposition that the people went through. They had opposition from outside and discouragement from inside, yet they got the job done. It should never surprise us when we do the Lord's work and people react ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Daren Mitchell avatar

    Taking A Look At Faith

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Dec 8, 2012
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    When it comes to faith I believe in two things; God can and God cares. Why did the followers of Jesus mentioned in the Hebrew writers' description endure the horrific treatment of persecution? Why did they keep their faith in Jesus as the Son of God eve

    Last week we took a look at failure. We discussed that God’s love is unconditional. He doesn't remove love because of your failure or give you some love when you succeed. He loves you because He made you. Paul made his case that even with his failures; God was using Him to unleash His power ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ