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  • Donnie De loney avatar

    The Battle Of The Church

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Nov 18, 2012
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    Instruction on battling Satan and his schemes.

    The Battle of the Church Text: Ephesians 6:10-20 Introduction: True story....A Christian leader was traveling recently by plane. He noticed that the man sitting two seats over was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Standing Firm Against The Devil Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 1, 2018
     | 10,420 views

    Message 16 from Philippians expanding on Paul's admonition to stand firm. This message deals with standing firm against the devil.

    “Stand Firm against the schemes of the Devil” Paul’s letter to the Philippians offers some key elements to “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord No Matter What”. 1. ADOPT THE RIGHT AXIS – Passion to praise exalt Christ 2. MAINTAIN THE RIGHT ATTITUDE – Passion to please Christ 3. PURSUE THE RIGHT AIM – ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 21, 2019
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     | 9,156 views

    God strengthens us to participate in his plan in the face of resistance.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Isn't it so easy to live for Jesus? Are you not glad that we live in a world that embraces Biblical truth, that encourages righteousness? • Are you not glad that we the media, Hollywood, as well as politicians doing all they can to promote Biblical values? ? • Wait, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dealing With Temptation

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 24, 2012
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    A talk at the start of lent that considers the temptation of Christ and the temptations that come our way. God always offers a way out for us to take, but we don’t always take it.

    A native-American elder once described his own inner struggles like this: “Inside of me there are two dogs. One of the dogs is mean and evil. The other dog is good. The mean dog fights the good dog all the time.” After being asked which dog wins he thought for a moment and replied, “The one I feed ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Rise And Rebuild Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 4, 2013
     | 9,806 views

    We may have no walls to repair, yet many of us have faced the challenge of restoring a ruined life. Whatever we may encounter, we can find in Nehemiah’s quest the confidence to handle adversity with grace. We can expect God to act--to be present when tr

    In the Army, we say that there are 3 kinds of people… -Those who make things happen; -Those who watch things happen; -Those who wonder, “What happened?” Nehemiah was a leader who--by God’s grace--made things happen. We may have no walls to repair, yet many of us have faced ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Plan The Work, Part 3: Defend The Plan Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 21, 2009
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    When a leader knows, through prayer and the confirmation of God’s people, that he is in the will of God, he must defend his plan against ungodly opposition.

    One of the great lessons we get from the book of Nehemiah is that opposition is not a onetime deal. It would be nice if we could just deal with opposition once and be done with it, wouldn’t it? But we can’t. Because as long as we are doing the work that God calls us to do, we will have to face ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doing It God’s Way Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
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     | 10,160 views

    If we want to see God’s will done in our lives, then we must commit ourselves to doing things His way.

    Doing It God’s Way Acts 21:27-40 Intro: As we have followed Paul through the past few chapters of Acts, we have witnessed someone who was willing to give up his own way in order to do what God had called him to do. That is not always easy to do because we are too easily convinced that our way is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Our National Shame: A Pastor’s Call To Boldness

    Contributed by Pastor Sam Guido on Feb 12, 2011
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     | 4,475 views

    A call to todays pastors for boldness

    Our Nation’s Shame: A Call To Pastors For Boldness! Pastor Sam Guido "If, to please people, we offer what we ourselves disapprove, how can we afterwards defend our work? Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair. The event is in the hands of God". George Washington spoke ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    The Building Resumes Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 13, 2010
     | 6,972 views

    Sermon 8 in the series. God, in His providence, allows the construction to resume. But it is not long before the opposition resumes. The Christian walk will always be a fight. It is truly warfare!

    The Book of Ezra Study #10 (Ezra 5) The Building Resumes! OPEN 1. Under what circumstances do you find it difficult to persevere in doing what is right? 2. When have you faced opposition from others for doing the right thing? 3. When have you experienced God’s protection in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Temple Completed Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 13, 2010
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    Sermon 9 in the series. Nothing great has ever been accomplished without opposition. Remember, these locals worshiped Jehovah, but only as ONE of their many gods. When the Jews would not join with them, then they tried to harass them, both locally and leg

    The Book of Ezra Study #11 (Ezra 6) The Temple Completed! OPEN: * 1. What do you think is valuable about studying history? 2. When have you discovered something about the past that has helped you in the present? • I remember when I learned that no great thing has ever been accomplished ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believers Have Reason To Boast

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 25, 2010
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     | 4,294 views

    Epiphany 4(A) - Believers have reason to boast. Boasting is never because of one's human flesh. Boasting is always found in the Lord!

    BELIEVERS HAVE REASON TO BOAST (Outline) January 31, 2010 - Epiphany 4 - 1 CORINTHIANS 1:26-31 INTRO: Pride and boasting are words coupled with great sinning. It was the pride of Adam and Eve that brought sin into the world. Out of pride they disobeyed God and did as they pleased. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Consistent Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 22, 2011
     | 9,571 views

    The church at Philadelphia is the church "I" would probably want to join. It is the church who received from the Lord, a word of observation, affirmation, and even commendation - but NO WORD of CONDEMNATION.

    The Consistent Church Revelation 3:7-13 * Of all the churches which Jesus wrote to in the Revelation, the sixth church is the most consistent in the fulfillment of ministry & mission. This is the church that I would have wanted to be a member of. It is this church that our Lord gives no word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    How To Handle A Sinful Person In The Church Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 20, 2015
     | 4,734 views

    We have just finished examining Paul’s 11 answers to some questions he was asked in a previous letter. Now Paul starts to address some more detailed problems. In chapter 5 of 1 Corinthians, Paul addresses the shameful sin of sexual immorality.

    We have just finished examining Paul’s 11 answers to some questions he was asked in a previous letter. Now Paul starts to address some more detailed problems. In chapter 5 of 1 Corinthians, Paul addresses the shameful sin of sexual immorality. Many churches become involved in shameful sin. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    The Return Of The King Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 2, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,311 views

    Opposition, Suffering, Hope, Jesus' Return

    FOLLOW THE LEADER – The Return of the King 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (pg. 825) September 6, 2015 Introduction: I think it’s important that we remember that when Paul originally wrote his letters to the churches...including the Thessalonian churches, there were no chapters and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Three Attitudes About Christ (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 19, 2015
     | 5,616 views

    Pt 2 of a 2-part sermon examining 3 attitudes toward Christ & the Gospel displayed in Acts 5:17-42. Pt 1 dealt with the spirit of opposition and the spirit of compromise Gamaliel typified. This sermon shows the spirit of discipleship Peter & John showed.

    Three Attitudes about Christ (Part 2) Acts Series Chuck Sligh April 19, 2015 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Acts 5:29-33 – “Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist