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  • Danny Williams avatar

    Overcoming Offenses

    Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 25, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 13,625 views

    How to Overcome offenses

    “Overcoming Offence” July 27, 2003 Am - Danny L. Williams Luke 17:1-5 Intro: Last week I share on Patience the fruit of the Spirit, And I believe that my subject this morning is responsible for absolutely blocking up the fruit of the Spirit. EVERY One of them: So we need to deal with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Offense Of The Cross

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 12, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
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    Why was the cross a stumbling block for people to accept Christ in Paul's time and today?

    The Offense (Stumbling Blocks) of the Cross Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Galatians 5:7-12 We have an exciting statement from our brother Paul which can be translated in different ways. In Galatians 5:11, the verse can be translated as "the offense of the cross." I found this to be an ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Resolving Offenses

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 6, 2020
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    Quit running to another church to solve an offense. Be a mature Christian and do it God's way.

    Scripture Reading: I Cor 6:1-8, Matthew 18:15-17 I. PRIVATE DISCUSSION vs.15 A. Lowest level possible- thee and him alone (Compare word offend) great peace have they that love Thy law and nothing shall offend them'' Psalm 119:65- cause them to go astray forever or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Offense Of The Cross

    Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Feb 18, 2022
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     | 1,351 views

    Romans 1:16 says the gospel is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes. Power is something that is very invasive, and more than likely power will offend people. By design, the gospel contains a necessary offense.

    In Romans 1:16 the apostle Paul said, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes.” How many of us can actually declare, “I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ?” How many of us truly believe that the gospel is “the power of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Defense Or Offense? Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 17, 2007
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    Exposition of the truth in Acts 7:1-53 regarding Stephen’s defense and indictment toward the Sanhedrin and the Jewish people’s rejection of Christ

    Text: Acts 7:1-53, Title: Defense or Offense? Date/Place: NRBC, 10/21/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Martin Luther writes “(Christians) must be warriors, always equipped with their armor and weapons, and that the lot of a Christian is no leisurely existence, nor one of peace and security; rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Offensive Nature Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 11, 2011
     | 4,022 views

    The culture has problems with all kinds of authority. They question when anyone finds authority in the Bible and are offended when anyone else does.

    Offensive Nature Today we are going to examine another of the many problems our culture has with Christianity. There are a lot of intelligent and well educated people that have firm opinions about people/Christians that claim the Bible as the central truth of faith. Perhaps I need to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Weapons For Offense

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Mar 30, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
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    After encouraging believers with different defensive weapons for "spiritual warfare", Paul gives two weapons that together give the believer weapons for "hand to hand" combat. Both however, only work through the power and connection of the Spirit.

    A. Quote: Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones wrote this about our spiritual battle: A man who does not understand the nature of the problem he is confronting is a man who is already doomed to failure. Christian people are like first-year college students—they think at first that every subject is quite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Offenses

    Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Nov 4, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,853 views

    No doubt offenses will come. But we must do all that we can to overcome them.

    Overcoming Offenses 1 Sam. 17 The Bible has a lot to say about offenses. (1)Prov. 18:19 "A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle". (2)Matt. 5: "if your right eye offends you, pluck it out, if your right hand offends you, cut ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Offense Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 24, 2019
     | 3,242 views

    What characterizes true discipleship?

    The Offense of the Gospel John 6:51-58 Jesus had started the 6th chapter of John on a roll. Everyone wanted to follow Jesus. Whether by land or by boat they flocked around Him on the other side of the lake. There Jesus fed the 5000 males which prompted the crowd to believe that Jesus was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Offenses And Forgiveness.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 27, 2023
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    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

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    The Up-Standing Citizen

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Jun 9, 2010
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     | 2,539 views

    The fac that no name is given tells us all this could be anyone at any moment of life, thankfully, we have hope to overcome these issues of life through the Lord Jesus Christ

    The UP-STANDING Citizen Acts 3:1-11 - Psalm 3:3 Introduction: It is important to know that the man’s name is not given, which tells me this could be anyone at anytime in any one of life’s circumstances. 1. HE LOOKED UP VS.4 This man no doubt had a posture that was continually ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Bryant avatar

    The Best Offense Is A Good Defense

    Contributed by James Bryant on Sep 5, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 6,580 views

    With many Universities football program gearing up, they are seeking the best defense. I found the ultimate. Check it out! ! !

    THE BEST OFFENSE IS A GOOD DEFENSE Psalms 94:22 (22) But the Lord is my defence; and my God is the rock of my refuge. This time of year, all of the college football teams in America are trying to put together a game plan to win the National Championship title. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Word On The Word: Offensive Or Offensive Part I

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,724 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
     | 1,483 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

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Take Up Your Cross

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 10, 2001
    based on 387 ratings
     | 70,165 views

    What does it mean to "take up" or "bear a cross? What does it mean when someone says, "I want to take up my cross and follow Jesus"? (Powerpoints available free - #256)

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Powerpoints used with this sermon are available for free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request PP #256.) This morning I want us to look at a passage of Scripture found in Mark 8:34-35. "Then Jesus called the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ