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  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "I Am The Bread Of Life: Offensive Words”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 6, 2024
     | 1,211 views

    The radical claim of Jesus is that He is God in flesh whom the Father has sent into the world to provide forgiveness and eternal life. He is the rue manna. There is a chart that reviews the different understandings of the Sacrament adopted from Crossways.

    In Jesus Holy Name August 11, 2024 Text: John 6:38,40 Pentecost XII “I AM the bread of Life: Offensive Words” Last Sunday our Gospel reading was from John chapter 6. Today our Gospel reading is from John Chapter 6. I said to myself “How can I preach on the same theme, “Jesus is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Offense Defense - Pt. 3 - Handling Hurt Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019
     | 3,364 views

    How do you handle hurt feelings? Where is your line? Do you have any offense defense?

    I. Introduction In 1990, I graduated and moved to SC. Applied to receive license. Election year. If we let you get your license with long hair it will cost us votes. The Bishop at that time stepped in and made it possible to get my license. But then he taught me a very valuable lesson. He pulled me ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Are You Taking A Stand Or Taking A Knee?

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Sep 30, 2017
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     | 10,421 views

    Division has been Satan’s primary means to obtain his loyal followers. It is a time-honored emblem of his control over mankind in the place of God or his Son.

    Our culture is very confused, very distracted and very divided in determining what is right and what is wrong. Satan is dividing our nation and deceiving the population making it very hard to speak out and teach our neighbor what is truth. The words of Abraham Lincoln, in his House Divided speech ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ready For Anything (Part 4: Going On The Offensive) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 9, 2024
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     | 1,188 views

    This exposition from Ephesians 6:10-18 deals with the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit. The prayer called for in verse 18 is part of the teaching concerning spiritual warfare. While a good defense is necessary, Christians must go on the offensive and fulfill the Great Commission.

    Intro We are dealing with spiritual warfare using Ephesians 6:10-18 as our text. Every Christian needs to know how to do spiritual warfare because every Christian is a soldier. Like it or not, you are in a fight with the devil. His intentions toward you are not good. He hates you because he hates ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Offense Defense - Pt. 2 - Anger Danger Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,791 views

    How do you handle hurt feelings? Where is your line? Do you have any offense defense?

    I. Introduction He set down in his assigned, first class seat and as the plane prepared to start down the tarmac the stewardess approached Mohammad Ali and said, "Mr. Ali I need you to buckle your seatbelt." Ali looked back with his famous swaggy smile and said "Superman don't ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Is Your Best Offense Really A Good Defense?

    Contributed by Darian Catron on Mar 17, 2022
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    Why are so many so offended by everything today, and are we exempt from this problem? What is the best response (the Christlike one) when things are offensive to us?

    INTRODUCTION: Illustration- There’s an old saying – “The best defense is a good offense.” It’s been used in sports, in business, and in war. It’s also known as the strategic offensive principle of war. The theory is that being proactive with a strong offensive action will make your opponent so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sin: An Offense Against God Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 3, 2014
     | 5,513 views

    This series examines our developing attitudes towards the acceptance of sin according to the world's interpretation of what sin is.

    Sin: An Offense Against God Scriptures: Revelations 13:3-8; 16-18; 20:12-15; 12:10; 1 Corinthians 5 Introduction: This morning I want to address the subject of sin, but not necessarily in the traditional sense. This was the message I had planned to deliver three weeks ago but delayed it until ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Responding To Criticism

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 14, 2015
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    A study on the 7 ways King David responded to criticism.

    RESPONDING TO CRITICISM 2 Sam. 16:5-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: $20 Short 1. A Post Office worker, at the main sorting office, found an unstamped, poorly hand-written envelope, addressed to God. He opens it and discovers it is from an elderly lady, distressed because all her savings -- $200 -- have ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    The Crux Of The Matter

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 28, 2009
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    The cross of Christ is the crux of our faith, the focal point of all we believe, and we cannot diminish its importance in our lives.

    The Crux of the Matter TCF Sermon September 27, 2009 (open with examples of language funnies from Engrish.com) I�ve always been fascinated by words and language. Since I was a little boy, I was always a good speller � in fact I was almost 8th grade spelling champ. Guess what word I missed? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Reason Some People Are Offended By Christ Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 12, 2023
     | 1,989 views

    There are four things in particular that we will look at tonight, four things in particular that offend people.

    Well, it looks like we are going to finish chapter 6 of John before the end of the year. Tonight, we see what the Bible tells us about the reason some people are offended by Christ. People often say that they are offended by the message of Jesus Christ. There are four things in particular that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Reason Some People Are Offended By Christ

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 14, 2012
     | 5,575 views

    The Bible tells us about the reason some people are offended by Christ. People often say that they are offended by the message of Jesus Christ. There are four things in particular that we will look at tonight, four things in particular that offend peopl

    Well it looks like we are going to finish chapter 6 of John before the end of the year. Tonight we see what the Bible tells us about the reason some people are offended by Christ. People often say that they are offended by the message of Jesus Christ. There are four things in particular that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Wisdom Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 3, 2017
     | 10,213 views

    God's wisdom is far superior to the wisdom of this world.

    The Wisdom Of The Cross Text: 1 Cor. 1:18-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: Jesus Christ is the only who lived who claimed to be God and proved to be God. When I compare this to all other claimants of all other religions, it is like the poet who said, 'The night has a thousand eyes and the day ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Gaston avatar

    When Peter Cut Off Malchus’ Ear

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 24, 2021
     | 9,046 views

    Sometimes Christians offend us and this can be a stumbling block to our faith. This happened to Malchus when Peter, thinking he was defending Jesus, cut off his ear. Jesus showed us a better way by healing the one that a Christian offended.

    WHEN PETER CUT OFF MALCHUS’ EAR Jn. 18:1-11; Lk. 22:50-51 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Pastor Ray Stedman told the story of some Americans who were stationed in Korea during the Korean War. They rented a home and hired a local man to cook and clean for them. 2. These Americans were a bunch of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Regret Smashed. 2023!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 12, 2023
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     | 1,898 views

    3 important truths about regret: Smash regret The spirit of offense Live free in Jesus.

    Regret Smashed. 2023! Philippians 3:1-3NLT Perpetual New Year's resolution: Vow to do some of the things you’ve always wanted to do but couldn’t find the time. Call up a forgotten friend. Drop an old grudge, and replace it with some pleasant memories. Share a funny story with someone whose ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sin: An Offense Against God Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 9, 2014
     | 4,215 views

    Part two of this series focuses on the book of Jude and the warning we were given about false teachers and sin being in our midst.

    Sin: An Offense against God Scriptures: Rev. 12:10; 1 Corinthians 5; Jude Introduction: This morning I want to continue the message I started last week titled “Sin: An Offense against God.” If you recall from last week, I told you that this message originated from several ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational