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Do Not Speak Against Your Blessing

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 16, 2007

Sermon focuses on the power of our words especially as seen when we speak against the blessings that God places in our lives.

Do Not Speak Against Your Blessing Scripture: Proverbs 18:21; James 3:3-10; Mark 3:28-29; Introduction This message came to me a couple of weeks ago while I was watching TV. I began working on it while I was on an airplane coming home from Phoenix which led to me having a Spirit-filled ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pulling Against God Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 6, 2007

Part 2 of the series. Focuses on Anger and Adultery from the Sermon on the Mount.

Pulling Against God Part 2 Scriptures: Matthew 5: 3-30; Hebrews 4:13 Introduction In part 1 of this series, I asked the question of whether or not we were pulling against God. I told you last week that this could take on two different forms: the first was when God was trying to lead us one way ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Win The War Against The Devil

Contributed by Kelly Hudnall on Dec 12, 2001

How to have victory over the powers of darkness.

HOW TO WIN THE WAR AGAINST THE DEVIL .James 4:7 says, "Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you." 1. The first step is to surrender my life to God. Before you can ever expect to win the war against satan, you must settle the Lordship issue. That means two ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Enchantment Against God’s People

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 17, 2021

People all over the world are afraid of evil powers and try to placate them. Balaam tells us 3 reasons Christians are invincible to the dark powers: God's predestination of blessing on us, our sins are removed, and God's presence is with us.

NO ENCHANTMENT AGAINST GOD’S PEOPLE Numb. 23:19-23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: OLD SCHOOL MATH TEACHER ARRESTED 1. A school teacher was arrested at JFK Intl’ Airport as he attempted to board a flight while in possession of a ruler, a protractor, a compass, an ancient wooden device called a ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:19-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Winning The Battle Against Family Curses

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 6, 2018

Why is it that sin problems and failures often run in families for generations? Is it some kind of curse? Is it that demons are inherited? It is from a curse, but it is the curse of sin and iniquity.

WINNING THE BATTLE AGAINST FAMILY CURSES Num 14:18 ‘The Lord is slow to anger and abundant in lovingkindness, forgiving iniquity and transgression; but He will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the third and the fourth generations.’ Iniquity- ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing Shall Stand Against You

Contributed by Marlou Javier on Mar 22, 2021

While the promise that God would be with Joshua was specific to Joshua, the principle extends to us today. So, let’s study these principles in Joshua 10.

The story in chapter 10 however begins with the conflict of battle involving five Amorite kings who decided to attack Gibeon because they made a treaty with Israel. The Gibeonites pleaded to Joshua:“Don’t abandon your servants now!” Come at once! Save us! Help us! For all the Amorite kings who ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be On Your Guard Against False Prophets

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 29, 2017

Jesus warns us not to be star gazers looking for the future but rather get on with the Great Commission

TSL Benefice service 29-10-2017 Story: JWs in TSL Just last week, I was walking the road outside the church and I saw a car parked outside the church and so I went to say hello to the three men around it. I had thought they were going to do some work in the churchyard, but it turns out that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-35

Denomination: Anglican

David’s Anger Against The Wicked

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 1, 2024

David speaks about the evil of Doeg and the blessings of the righteous

David’s Anger Against the Wicked Psalm 52, 1 Samuel 22:8-19 Good morning, The LORD has many characteristics that never change. The LORD is just, holy, righteous, and true; however, the LORD is also loving, merciful, and kind. The LORD is so merciful to His children, that He even takes moments of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:8-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Brother Who Sins Against You

Contributed by Ian Drucker on Dec 12, 2006

Following the directions provided by Jesus when another Christian sins against you.

A Brother Who Sins Against You Matthew 18: 15-20 1. There is a big difference between knowing about God, and actually knowing God. 2. There are many people who know about God, but don’t actually know Him. a. We can read and study the Bible. b. We can have all kinds of documents highlighted. c. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Your Back Is Against The Wall Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 19, 2011

This message looks at several instances when Paul's back was against the wall, noting what he did to push through the adversity to continue God's mission for his life

INTRODUCTION * Paul has faced opposition from the moment he placed faith in Christ (at first from believers who were skeptical, then from unbelievers) * Agabus’ prediction (21:10-11); Paul’s response (21:13) * Paul understood what it meant to have his “back against the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

No One Can Stand Against Us

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 16, 2025

God was with Joshua just as He was with Moses. God blessed Joshua and made him a great leader because of the qualities God saw and approved in him. If we live the way Joshua did and God is for us, no one can stand against us too all the days of our lives.

For our meditation today we will look at Joshua 1:5, “No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life. Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you or forsake you.” (ESV) These are the words of God to Joshua. The Lord told Joshua that no one would be ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:5, Exodus 24:13, Exodus 33:11, Exodus 17:9-10, 1 Peter 5:5-6, Luke 2:51, John 6:66-68, 1 Kings 19:19, 2 Kings 3:11, 2 Kings 2:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Be Strong Against The Evil Intentions Of Men

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jul 25, 2018

Men would by all means poison others against you but never give up the Lord id's on your side

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: BE STRONG AGAINST THE EVIL INTENTIONS OF MEN Acts 14:1-3 King James Version (KJV) 14 And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake, that a great multitude both of the Jews and also of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus Took Up Our Pain And Bore Our Suffering On The Cross.

Contributed by Robert Irvine on Jun 5, 2024

Jesus went to Peter’s house and healed his mother-in-law. Then “Many who were demon-possessed were brought to him, and he drove out the spirits with a word and healed all who were ill.” Matthew then tells us that this fulfilled the prophecy that Jesus “took up our infirmities and bore our diseases.”

The Bible records that Jesus went to Peter’s house and healed his mother-in-law. Then as evening came when it was dark, out of the shadows came many needy people. “Many who were demon-possessed were brought to him, and he drove out the spirits with a word and healed all who were ill.” Matthew then ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4

Denomination: Baptist

Going Up Against "God's Man?"

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 6, 2015

Can you ever challenge a preacher and can you ever righteously remove him?

I just read an article entitled, “Rejecting God-Ordained Leadership in the Church.” The writer was suggesting that we should not resist even ungodly leadership in the Church because God will deal with them. Having seen the abuse of pastors by congregations, I could easily amen this. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Diversions And Distractions: Tools Used Against Us Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 9, 2024

New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

Diversions and Distractions: Tools Used Against Us (Rev. Barry Johnson and Rev. Rodney Johnson) NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:10-11, Joshua 9:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational