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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Offenses And Forgiveness.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 27, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,439 views

    Stern cautions from Jesus.

    OFFENSES AND FORGIVENESS. Luke 17:1-4. LUKE 17:1-2. Jesus says, "Offenses will come, but woe to him by whom they come!’ Jesus unsparingly warns us what a serious matter this is. That is the force of the reference to the millstone, which normally a donkey was left to pull along. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Offensive Grace

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 16, 2024
     | 423 views

    View this parable of Jesus from 3 difference perspectives, 3 different points of view (Preached this first in 1995; not original with me but trying to track it down would be difficult)

    HoHum: Veteran’s Day is tomorrow- The fighting in WW1 stopped at 11 am on November 11, 1918, the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Originally called Armistice Day it was changed to Veteran’s Day to honor all of those who have served in our armed forces. We honor and appreciate all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ronald Moore avatar

    The Offense That Saves

    Contributed by Ronald Moore on Jul 11, 2025
     | 113 views

    The message of the Cross has never been popular. It was not popular in Corinth when Paul wrote these words, and it is not popular now. The world has always had a problem with the Cross.

    ---The Cross as Crisis--- Beloved, the message of the Cross has never been popular. It was not popular in Corinth when Paul wrote these words, and it is not popular now. The world has always had a problem with the Cross, because the Cross is not an inspirational slogan or a religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    "do Not Be Offended."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on May 15, 2025
    based on 1 rating
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    Choosing not to take offense when wronged demonstrates strength and patience. Practicing this mindset enhances our emotional well-being and strengthens our relationships. By fostering self-control, compassion, and mindfulness, we can cultivate a culture of love and harmony within the body of Christ.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 18:7) “Woe to the world because of offenses! For offenses must come, but woe to that man by whom the offense comes.” (Matthew 11:6) “And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joe Harding avatar

    A Word On The Word: Offensive Or Offensive Part I

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,147 views

    THE WORD OF GOD SHOULD NEVER BE OFFENSIVE TO US!

    A WORD ON THE WORD: OFFENSIVE OR OFFENSIVE PART I LUKE 9: 18-27 AUGUST 29, 2004 INTRODUCTION: OFFENSIVE: 1. offending. 2. attacking. A famous Methodist evangelist named Peter Cartwright was known for his uncompromising preaching. However, one day when the President of the United States, Andrew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Word On The Word: Offensive Or Offensive Part Ii

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Sep 25, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 1,800 views

    WE CANNOT BE OFFENSIVE UNTIL WE LEAVE THE HUDDLE

    A WORD ON THE WORD: OFFENSIVE OR OFFENSIVE PART II LUKE 8: 4-15 SEPTEMBER 12, 2004 INTRODUCTION: TRANSITION THOUGHT: THESIS SENTENCE: I. OFFENSIVE IS GETTING OUT VV. 1-4 A. GETTING OUT IS TRAVELING B. GETTING OUT IS TOWN AND VILLAGE WORK C. GETTING OUT IS GOODNEWS D. GETTING OUT IS GROUP ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Johnston avatar

    Spoiling Satan's Kingdom

    Contributed by David Johnston on Sep 24, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,724 views

    Are we spending too much time holding the fort? I believe it’s time to take offensive measures for the advancement of God’s Kingdom and take back what the Devil has stolen from us.

    Spoiling Satan’s Kindgom Luke 11: 14-20 Preach tonight about Spoiling Satan’s Kingdom 1 Kings 18:1 1 And it came to pass after many days, that the word of the LORD came to Elijah in the third year, saying, Go, shew thyself unto Ahab; and I will send rain upon the earth. This was a promise. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joe Overholt avatar

    Breaking Free From The Fence Of Offense

    Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 11, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,793 views

    Identify what an offense is, and how to overcome the offense once it comes.

    Breaking Free from the Fence of Offence Foundational Text: Act 24:16 And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men. (AMP) Therefore I always exercise and discipline myself [mortifying my body, deadening my carnal affections, bodily ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Budzinski avatar

    The Practical Living Series Series

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,387 views

    • For the past four weeks we have looked at practical living steps we should take on a daily basis. • We have looked at avoiding offenses, trust & faith in God, we looked at the quality of life and last week at covetousness. • When we take offense we st

    Introduction • For the past four weeks we have looked at practical living steps we should take on a daily basis. • We have looked at avoiding offenses, trust & faith in God, we looked at the quality of life and last week at covetousness. • When we take offense we stop the blessing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Practical Living Series Series

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010
     | 2,688 views

    • For the past few weeks we have looked at practical living step we should take on a daily basis. • We have looked at avoiding offenses, trust and faith in God and last week we looked at the quality of life. • When we take offense we stop the blessing f

    Introduction • For the past few weeks we have looked at practical living step we should take on a daily basis. • We have looked at avoiding offenses, trust and faith in God and last week we looked at the quality of life. • When we take offense we stop the blessing flow in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Great Personal Offenses

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 7, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,728 views

    In every church in Christendom, we will eventually be confronted with some great personal offenses.

    Prelude, Purpose, Plan In every church in Christendom, we will eventually be confronted with some great personal offenses. How can we better deal with major conflict? Is conflict resolution always possible or even realistic? What can we do when our grievances are ignored? Why is conflict a part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Harold Jenkerson avatar

    How To Handle Offenses Series

    Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Feb 21, 2016
     | 6,026 views

    In order for the church to grow numerically and spiritually it must know how to handle offenses. The one offending may not know that they have offended. The one offending might need to know how to walk in the fruit of the Spirit.

    02/21/16 How to Handle Offenses Scripture: Matthew 18:15-22 Theme: Offenses Focus: How to handle offenses. Point: If we do not handle our offenses correctly, we will destroy our church. Illustration: When the doctor diagnoses you with cancer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    The Offensive Demands Of The Cross

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 26, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,786 views

    The Cross demands things of us that may seem offensive but the victory we shall have after we yeild to the cross eye hath not seen nor ear hath heard.

    The Offensive Demands of the Cross By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Matthew 16:24: 25 “Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any [man] will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Kelly James avatar

    Offense: Living In The Woe

    Contributed by Kelly James on Jun 25, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,238 views

    Matthew 18:7 says that offense will come but woe unto them by whom the offense comes. You can overcome the woe and live an offense free life.

    Offense: Living In The Woe Matthew 18:7 (NKJV) Woe to the world because of offenses! For offenses must come, but woe to that man by whom the offense comes! I want to talk to you today from a sermon titled, Offense: Living In The Woe. I want to talk to you about something that the Lord has been ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Teflon: No Stick Offenses

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 21, 2023
     | 792 views

    Life can be hard and cruel. We must learn to shake off the obstacles. TEFLON: the no stick surface.

    TEFLON--- NO STICK OFFENSE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) TEFLON: Teflon is the DUPONT TRADEMARK. It is a polymer for non-stick and electrical insulators. The carbon and fluorine atoms stick to each other but not to food or other substances. THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God