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  • Daren Mitchell avatar

    Don't Be Deceived

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on May 22, 2012
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    In order to understand how we can be deceived by the Evil one we need to take a note from Joshua and learn from his experience.

    Don't Be Deceived Joshua 9 There is a theme in this story that applies to every human life: Deception Ephesians 6:12 says, “we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of Fasting

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 5, 2007
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     | 6,191 views

    Did you ever realize that it was food that caused the fall of man? Fasting therefore involves abstaining from food that caused our fall and the receiving of a sinful nature.

    The Power of Fasting Ministered by Pastor Harold F. Weitsz – Sunday 14 January 2007 Gen 3:1-10 NKJV Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said to the woman, "Has God indeed said, ’You shall not eat of every tree of the garden’?" 2 And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Breaking The Shackles Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 5, 2016
     | 10,143 views

    We ask that the Lord protect and deliver us from evil. We do this not fully understanding the extent to which evil has enslaved us.

    Matthew 6:13; Mark 5:1-15 “Breaking the Shackles” INTRODUCTION We come to the end of our reflections on The Lord’s Prayer. We started off realizing that when we pray for God’s kingdom to come and God’s will to be done we are praying that we will live in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Unlocking Blessings: A Lesson From Jabez SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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    Jabez's prayer is a powerful example of seeking God's blessings, expansion, guidance, and protection from evil. This sermon explores how we can apply his prayer in our lives.

    Today, we will explore the prayer of Jabez found in 1 Chronicles 4:9-10. Jabez, despite his challenging upbringing, stood out as an honorable man. His prayer has been widely discussed and admired throughout history. Let's examine this prayer in four parts and understand why it resonates with ...read more

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    Keeping Promises

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on Apr 3, 2010
    based on 23 ratings
     | 9,640 views

    In O.T. times some Israelites made vows to God. Definition: Vows are commitments to God to perform some duty or abstain from some activity.

    Gal 3:15 Brethren, I speak after the manner of men; Though it be but a man's covenant, yet if it be confirmed, no man disannulleth, or addeth thereto. Gal 3:16 Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Lesson On Fasting PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 58 views

    True fasting is not just abstaining from food, but actively pursuing justice, compassion, and mercy, reflecting God’s heart through tangible love for others.

    Friends, welcome. Some of us have come with a holy hunger today. Not just the kind that rumbles in our stomachs, but the kind that aches in our souls—the ache for God to be near, to make things right, to make us whole. If your heart feels weary or your prayers feel thin, take courage. The God who ...read more

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    Called To Serve In Lent

    Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,935 views

    Designed to challenge those who abstain, instead of giving up something, take something up!

    Each of us in our daily lives, succumbs to some form of temptation, be it by overeating, drinking too much, smoking too much. Some of us are even tempted by the famous seven deadly sins; sloth, lust, gluttony, pride, envy and anger. Think about it, how many of us are so used to using a remote ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Dialing 911 Daily Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 17, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,707 views

    Sermon on the Seventh Petition of the Lord's Prayer: Deliver Us from Evil.

    Have you ever dialled 911 by mistake? I have. When I realized it I hung up quickly – hands sweaty, heart thumping sure fire trucks were going to show up on my front doorstep followed by a police car to haul me away when they realized there was no emergency. It’s nice to know that we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Are Politics Mentioned In The Bible? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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     | 951 views

    Explore the intersection of faith, morality, and politics, emphasizing the importance of discernment and the courage to uphold biblical truth, even when it contradicts popular opinion.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we're diving headfirst into a topic that often ruffles feathers but is of utmost importance - the intersection of faith, morality, and politics. We'll be exploring the Bible's stern warning against confusing good with evil, the responsibility that falls upon us ...read more

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    The Parable Of The Wheat And The Tares. Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Sep 20, 2019
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     | 16,308 views

    The Parable of the wheat and the tares or Satan in the Kingdom.” This parable comes just after the parable of the sower.

    Tares among the wheat The Parable of the wheat and the tares or Satan in the Kingdom.” Matt. 13:24-30; 36-43. Christ gave this parable immediately following the parable of the sower. Notice what He said: “Another parable He put forth to them, saying: ‘The kingdom of heaven is like a man who ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Don't Eat The Food Of The Evil Eye

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 2, 2016
     | 5,734 views

    To show that all people are created by GOD and is to be accepted and shared with GOD's WORDS.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you look at people filled with criticism? No. I looked at them as perfect people because they are created by GOD. Colossians 3:10 (Amplified Bible) And have clothed yourselves with the new [spiritual self], which is [ever in the process of being] renewed and remolded into [fuller ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Forgive Us Our Debts: "A River Runs Through It" And The Lord's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Bobby Gilles on Nov 3, 2015
     | 4,380 views

    Debt traps us in a life of despair. And it goes much deeper than financial debt. Jesus provides the only escape from a deeper, darker debt that is propelling us forward to a day of reckoning.

    Good morning. My name is Bobby Gilles; I’m on staff here. For the past few weeks we’ve been preaching through the Lord’s Prayer, a prayer Jesus taught us to pray. Today we arrive at the final two verses: “Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. and lead ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Those Who Love The Lord Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 28, 2013
    based on 84 ratings
     | 40,973 views

    If we love the Lord as we should what will happen to us? 1- God will guard our lives 2- God will shed light on us 3- God will bring joy to our hearts

    INTRO.- ILL.- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Olive. Olive who? Olive love you too! Are you quick to say, “I love you” to anyone? It seems so natural to do this and especially, you’ve been raised in that realm of love. Is your love real? Is it genuine? Is it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lord Is Faithful

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2013
     | 7,290 views

    To show the LORD's Faithfulness and what He has done and continues to do for us.

    I. EXORDIUM: Is the LORD Faithful to you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the LORD's Faithfulness and what He has done and continues to do for us. IV. TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 3:3 (Amplified Bible) Yet the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen [you] and set you on ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Son Of The Most High Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 14, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,448 views

    Jesus is called the Son of the Most High, and he enables us to become Children of the Most High. Therefore we do not need to fear the powers that come against us.

    Message Luke 1:32 Name Above All Names - Son of the Most High Our current sermon series has the generic title of Name Above All Names. Looking at the names of Jesus that appear in the New Testament in the time before Jesus was born up to his time in Egypt. There are actually over 150 descriptions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist