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  • Dan Proctor avatar

    Winning The Spiritual Battle (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jul 14, 2014
     | 5,405 views

    Here in our text, the Christian life is likened to a battle. Every believer must war a good warfare. How can we do this? The apostle Paul lays out a strategy for us.

    Winning The Spiritual Battle (Part 3) 1 Timothy 1:15-26 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Many preachers today make a living off of telling people what they want to hear. They tell people that it is God’s will that they be prosperous, healthy, wealthy, and basically have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Life Revelations

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Dec 3, 2013
     | 3,552 views

    In this life we all should have a better understanding of the great need, great love, great suffering, great purpose, great privilege and our great responsibility.

    Quotes: “Before we can see properly we must first shed our tears to clear the way.” -An ancient tribal proverb from India. “Life is the first gift, love is the second, and understanding the third.” ― Shannon L. Alder “The Word of God is not Passive but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Murder Mystery Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 10, 2014
     | 3,637 views

    Commandment 6: You Shall Not Murder

    Dakota Community Church August 10, 2014 Murder Mystery Summer Series at Dakota: The 10 Commandments Exodus 20:13 You shall not murder. {The Hebrew word also covers causing human death through carelessness or negligence} 1. Why all the fuss? A.) Murder is a violation of a cardinal doctrine ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Expand - Gods Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Selwyn Robins on Feb 1, 2014
     | 5,373 views

    * He was killing the system of Satan. The greatest trick Satan has is for us to believe he doesn't exist. It's not one man beating another, but a puppet master pulling the strings. It's good against evil.

    Expand - God’s Kingdom (Intro) I hope everyone has not just been enjoying our Expand series, but getting filled with the word. Through this series our expectations are high that we get fed with meat and not milk. Amen? Amen. Speaking of Amen, we learned last week that Gods Amen was part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    In A World Where Jesus Said Yes To The Devil Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 8, 2014
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     | 6,708 views

    A journey in our imagination into what would happen if The Wizard of Gallilee said "yes" to the Serpent's temptations in the desert, and what happens if we say "yes".

    Hissss Hissss Imagine…. Imagine….. And the wizard of Gallillee waved his wand. And every church was full. The crowds packed in, acknowledging Jesus as the one true God. Every church was full. So many people crowding in, standing room only. The collection plate piled HIGH full of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Why Is Good Friday Good?

    Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Mar 31, 2021
     | 3,676 views

    Part of this sermon is adapted from a sermon entitled "Good Friday" by Greg Smee on Sermon Central.

    Why is Good Friday Good? Luke 22:66 (KJV) And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council,… Our focus of this day should be on the crucifixion of our Lord. So why "Good" Friday? Why not ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Breakthrough Vision Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 20, 2020
     | 4,541 views

    A message about the importance of vision

    Breakthrough Vision Theme: Text: 1 Samuel 3:1; Proverbs 29:18; Habbakuk 2 1 Samuel 3:1 KJV And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was precious in those days; there was no open vision. 1 Samuel 3:1 NKJV Then the boy Samuel ministered to the Lord before ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Call Of Moses.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 21, 2023
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     | 2,934 views

    The important thing is not the bush, but the presence of God in our lives.

    THE CALL OF MOSES. Exodus 3:1-15. EXODUS 3:1. Moses was tending the flock of his father-in-law, Jethro, and led them to new pastures on the far side of the desert, towards Mount Horeb (a.k.a. Mount Sinai). This place is also known in this verse as “the mountain of God,” and elsewhere as ‘the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Did The World First Hate Jesus?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Aug 17, 2025
     | 181 views

    Sin is what drives people away from God or it is what has kept them from knowing the Lord.

    Why Did the World First Hate Jesus? John 15:18 Sin is what drives people away from God or it is what has kept them from knowing the Lord. Christians will get a lot of contempt and hatred from the world. As Christians, we need to love and support one another. Do we permit little issues to impede ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Are Sinners More Successful Than Godly People?

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 24, 2025
     | 237 views

    Sinners may appear to succeed, but it is a shadow without substance. Their end is sorrow unless they repent. The godly may seem to struggle now, but they are building an eternal reward that cannot be taken away.

    ARE SINNERS MORE SUCCESSFUL THAN GODLY PEOPLE? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 73:1-17 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 12:1-3, Job 21:7-15, Malachi 3:13-18, Luke 16:19-31, Matthew 6:33 INTRODUCTION: Throughout history, one puzzling question believers have asked is why the ungodly seem to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    No Other God Can Stand Before Him Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025
     | 375 views

    The fall of Dagon before the Ark and the plagues that followed in Philistine territory reveal a God who is unmatched in power, holiness, and sovereignty.

    NO OTHER GOD CAN STAND BEFORE HIM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 5:1-12, 1 Samuel 6:1-21 Supporting Texts: Exodus 20:3, Isaiah 42:8, Psalm 115:3-8, Revelation 1:18, Philippians 2:10-11 INTRODUCTION: God is not a man. He is not a created being, nor can He be confined to an image or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Character Study Of Leah Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 21, 2025
     | 1,167 views

    Leah’s story reminds us that God’s favour is not based on human approval. Though unloved by Jacob, she was loved by God and became an important part of His divine plan. Her life teaches us to find fulfilment in God rather than in people’s opinions.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF LEAH – FIRST WIFE OF JACOB, MOTHER OF SIX TRIBES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 29:16-35 Supporting Texts: Genesis 30:9-21, Genesis 49:31, Ruth 4:11 INTRODUCTION: Leah, the first wife of Jacob, is one of the most overlooked figures in the Bible. She was given to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Spare The Emerods

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 24, 2025
     | 72 views

    God’s mercy sometimes arrives as discomfort; pain can become grace when it turns us from pride to reverence before His holy presence.

    1. When triumph turns tender The Philistines thought they had finally beaten Israel’s God. They carried the Ark of the Covenant into the coastal plain like a trophy from a conquered foe. The Ark—God’s throne on earth, the sign of His covenant—was now sitting in the temple of Dagon, the half-fish, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Experiencing Grace

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 15, 2016
     | 10,606 views

    Paul’s life example ought to give us incredible encouragement to God’s power. We must submit under the GRACE of Christ before we can ever really live and must see ourselves for who we are before we can experience freedom.

    Experiencing Grace 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Introduction - This morning, I’d like to discuss a word that is used often in church - It is a word that has several meanings to several, but the same beginnings - Jesus suffered and died to bring this entire creation the GRACE of God - For the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grief During The Holidays PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 13, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 692 views

    This sermon encourages finding hope in God's promises during times of heartache and grief, and holding onto the eternal, unseen blessings He has prepared for us.

    Welcome, beloved family of God. We are gathered here today, not as strangers meeting for the first time, but as a family, united in love and faith. We are united in our shared hope and belief in the promises of our Lord Jesus Christ. We stand together, not because we are perfect, but because we are ...read more

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