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  • Quintin Morrow avatar

    "Every Pilgrim's Progress"

    Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Jul 16, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,103 views

    A message on the essntial virtues of Christian living.

    The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com The Text Outline: I. The Christian’s Attitudes (vv.5-8a). A. Submission (v. 5a). B. Humility (vv. 5b-6). C. Complete trust in the Lord (v. 7). D. Self-control (v. 8a). E. Spiritual attentiveness (v. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    The Enemy Is Out There!

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Feb 2, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,059 views

    This sermon is about "the enemy", or the adversary of our faith, who is out there seeking prey to devour, and that the enemy is not us!

    (1) "A reporter was interviewing an old man on his 100th birthday. "What are you most proud of?" he asked. "Well, " said the man, "I don’t have an enemy in the world." "What a beautiful thought! How inspirational!" said the reporter. "Yep," added the centenarian, "outlived every last one of them." ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    Overcoming My Three Greatest Fears

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 80 ratings
     | 12,051 views

    You can’t argue with God. He has a calling upon your life.

    Text: Exodus Chapter 4 1And Moses answered and said, But, behold, they will not believe me, nor hearken unto my voice: for they will say, The LORD hath not appeared unto thee. 2And the LORD said unto him, What is that in thine hand? And he said, A rod. 3And he said, Cast it on the ground. And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Buice avatar

    Terror Or Peace

    Contributed by Keith Buice on Jan 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,118 views

    A sermon to remember the 9/11 attacks. a sermon of comfort

    Terror or Peace, Which do you choose? I Peter 5:8-9 Intro: Raj Mattoo, a 35 year-old support manager for a charity, was on board the number 91 bus traveling through Tavistock Square on Thursday morning when he saw a bus coming in the opposite direction. “All of a sudden the roof of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Some Parting Words Of Advice Series

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 61 ratings
     | 10,891 views

    Peter exhorts the church here in four areas: leadership, humility, anxiety and our adversary the devil.

    SBC Philippi 11/27/05 pm Rev. Jeff Simms Some Parting Words of Advice 1 Peter 5:1-10 Primary Purpose: We will look at some parting words of advice that Peter had for the church in 4 major areas. Peter begins this section by saying that he wants to exhort the elders of the church as a fellow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Waiting For God To Return Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,927 views

    It’s the Power of the Holy Spirit that enables us to live out Christ’s Purpose and this is what leads us into Persecution

    Let me share something I received from Pastor Rick Gray at St. Johns Assembly of God Church. Rick is one of my prayer partners and someone whom I respect deeply. He emailed me that Mr. Verbout [Principal at James John School] resigned under duress from Dr. Bettencourt effective July 1, 2002. An ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Tie On The Apron

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 1, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,723 views

    There is no way around it. We have been called to be servants, and the Lord has exemplified what that means. Let’s tie on our aprons!

    July 13, 2003 "Tie On the Apron" 1 Peter 5:5-14 Pastor Jon MacKinney ______________________________________________________________________________________ We all have principles that we live by, certain things we believe to be true. You can tell what a person believes to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • James May avatar

    The Roaring Lion

    Contributed by James May on Aug 3, 2003
    based on 95 ratings
     | 62,871 views

    The lions are roaring, which do you hear? Are you listening to the "roaring" of Satan or the "roaring" of the Lion of the Tribe of Judah?

    THE ROARING LION 1 Peter 5:8, "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:" If there was ever a time when Satan’s roaring could be heard it is in our present day. Everywhere you turn, no matter what you read or what ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Scott Jordan avatar

    What Do You Know About Your Enemy? Series

    Contributed by Scott Jordan on May 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,819 views

    Part one of the Spiritual Warfare Series

    WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT YOUR ENEMY? Spiritual Warfare Series Part 1 I. WE HAVE AN ENEMY Be careful! Watch out for attacks from the Devil, your great enemy. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for some victim to devour. Take a firm stand against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Fred Lab avatar

    A Always Hungery Lion

    Contributed by Fred Lab on Mar 4, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,332 views

    This is a sermon I put together that is not in a series. I gatherd much of my info from The Bible Exposition Commentary feel free to use it anyway you choose.

    ICCC “The Always Hungry Lion?” 1 Peter 5:8-14 3-7-04 Any lion trainer will tell you that there is no such thing as a tame lion. The animal may be on his good behavior today and be a whirlwind of ferocity tomorrow. He may eat off your hand, or permit you to put your head in his mouth, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Overcoming The Enemy

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 18, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,127 views

    Overcoming the enemy once does not mean he will stop his harassment of us. This is what he is, and what he does. So our posture toward him, both defensively and offensively, needs to become habitual and reflexive. We need to overcome our ignorance of the

    Opening illustration: One morning, I watched a rabbit nibble grass in my backyard. He was on the small side, with brown flecked fur and a cotton-puff tail. Suddenly, a hawk sliced through the air as fast and precise as lightning. With talons outstretched, he snatched for his prey. But the rabbit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Lion Tamers - Pt. 4 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on May 24, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,536 views

    Lions are loud. They are scary. All we see are teeth. So how do you tame the lions in your life?

    Lion Tamers I. Introduction The king of the jungle. Fierce. Loud. Teeth bared. Claws sharpened. Ready to pounce. Ready to destroy. Infinitely powerful. Striking fear in everyone! Lions. One of the top attractions at zoos and circuses! We don't mind watching them when they are caged up and at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Known In Hell

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 7, 2013
     | 4,840 views

    The power of the believer if he walk in the Spirit. Power against satan.

    Known In Hell PETER DECLARES, “…your adversary the devil…walketh about…seeking whom he may devour…resist, steadfast in faith…: 1 Peter 5:8-9 JESUS DECLARED “Whatsoever thou shalt bind on ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Norman Lawrence avatar

    Stand Down, Or Stand Up!

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jan 14, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,254 views

    I believe today that America and the Church in America is at a Crossroad, and it is up to each and every one of us here to decide whether it’s time to “stand down” or “stand up”! I believe it’s time to stand up!

    The past couple weeks, I have heard a term more and more that to be quite honest with you, as a person who has not served a day in the military, hadn’t heard the term, and even when I did, I was a bit unsure what it meant. Here is the meaning of the term STAND DOWN: A relaxation from a state ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Gregory Lilly avatar

    God Cares And God Will Help You

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Feb 4, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,678 views

    Do you feel like nobody cares for you? Do you feel forgotten and all alone? God cares and He will show you how. Will you let Him?

    I Peter 5:7-11 Introduction: As every one will testify, life can sometimes be difficult. As it has been said, if we had no mountains, we would not learn to climb. Also, if we had no problems, we would not learn to depend upon the Lord. Peter was well aware of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist