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  • Brady Boyd avatar

    Resisting The Roaring Lion Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Oct 25, 2023
     | 1,280 views

    This is not a toothless lion. This lion described by Peter can devour us. The good news is that we do not have to wrestle or fight this lion, just resist it!

    Resisting the Roaring Lion 1 Peter 5:1-9 NIV “To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Christ's sufferings and one who also will share in the glory to be revealed: 2 Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers — not because you must, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hero Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 23, 2012
     | 9,884 views

    A study of the book of Judges chapter 7 verses 1 through 25

    Judges 7: 1 – 25 Hero Then Jerubbaal (that is, Gideon) and all the people who were with him rose early and encamped beside the well of Harod, so that the camp of the Midianites was on the north side of them by the hill of Moreh in the valley. 2 And the LORD said to Gideon, “The people ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Act Like Men Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 17, 2022
     | 3,813 views

    To act like men, who are part of the cure, stay awake, stand in the faith, be strong, and do everything with love.

    Just a few years ago (January 15, 2019), Gillette launched an ad as part of a campaign to address a range of male misbehaviors. The two-minute spot, entitled “We Believe,” addresses bullying and sexual harassment, leveraging Gillette’s longtime slogan in encouraging men to be the best they can be. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Prayerful Waiting

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 22, 2019
     | 3,112 views

    The Bible is full of stories which give examples of persistent prayer. Jesus also commands us to pray always and not lose heart.

    October 20, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 18:1-8 Prayerful Waiting Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Jesus commands us to pray always and not lose heart. Jesus has a lot to say about prayer. He teaches his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Anxiety Battle Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 11, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,893 views

    Adding guilt to anxiety makes nothing better; instead, we need to have a positive spiritual approach toward dealing with surplus anxiety.

    The Anxiety Battle (I Peter 5:7) 1. Webster defines anxiety as a painful or apprehensive uneasiness of mind usually over an anticipated or impending situation or a strong fearful concern 2. Supposedly the average person’s anxiety is about… 40% on things that will never happen 30% on things that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Communication With God Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Mar 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,793 views

    How to stand against the devil

    INTRO: So many changes in our culture, our society even within our own lives. I remember when I was in Jr. High, how I thought I knew most things, when reached H.S. I knew almost everything. Especially when it came to knowing more than my parents on issues dealing with my life. Today I realize what ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Simple Truth About Temptation Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Jul 11, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,401 views

    All Christians can overcome temptation by taking the way out that is provided.

    There’s a real benefit to the ability to resist temptation... especially in the realm of sin. For some, it will be easier than others – but if any of us wants to succeed in our spiritual lives – let alone the rest of our lives – we must come to grips with how to overcome temptation. That’s what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sardis: Confessions Of A Dying Church Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013
     | 7,446 views

    This is the sixth message in this series that looks at the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This message examines the letter to the church at Sardis and how they were spiritually dead and didn't know it.

    As depressing as it might be the opening passage of this letter sounds more like an obituary. The body of believers in Sardis is dead….well almost. Only faint life signs of a faithful remnant remain. For the majority there it was too late, their faith had already flat lined. What begins ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Word Of The Cross

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 26, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,778 views

    Funeral message for Mrs. Athelstein Coleman, whose hobby was working crossword puzzles: a play on "crossword" to say that the "word of the cross" means wisdom and strength.

    It's not only what people do that interests me; it's also why they do it. When I see someone doing something over and over again, I want to know what that behavior means. If there is a pattern in someone's behavior, what does that pattern mean? Often you find that people do what they do, even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Family And Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 25, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,233 views

    Talk about 3 important lessons we need to learn in this battle for our family and then give some practical applications (Material adapted from Andreas Kostenberger's book, God, Marriage, and Family, chapter 8 pgs. 162- 171)

    HoHum: A few minutes before the services started, the church people were sitting in their pews and talking. Suddenly, Satan appeared at the front of the church. Everyone started screaming and running for the front entrance, trampling each other in a frantic effort to get away from the evil one. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    1st Peter Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Feb 6, 2022
     | 1,614 views

    There IS a Villain in the story....

    February 05, 2022 The 1st recorded letter Peter wrote {written before 64 AD} was to believers in the Northern Provinces of Asia in what is now Turkey {Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia}. There are many “Favorite” things to choose from in this letter: • A promised inheritance that ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Ready For His Return Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 29, 2025
     | 716 views

    Christ's return is certain, but its timing is not. We can be ready for Him. Our salvation is assured and He has destined us to be with Him forever.

    1 Thess 5:1-11 Ready for His Return Two things often fascinate people, if they do not know what God says in His Word. • One is regarding the end of life and the other, is the end of the world. What happens when we die, and what happens at the end of the world? • Paul addresses these issues as he ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Spiritual Warfare PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 23, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 952 views

    This sermon explores harnessing hope in hardships through faith, guided by Ephesians 6, and the importance of spiritual armor in withstanding life's trials.

    Welcome, brothers and sisters, to this blessed gathering where we come together, not as individuals, but as a single body in Christ. We are here to hear God's word, to seek His guidance, and to find comfort in His eternal promises. Our hearts are open, our minds are ready, and our spirits are ...read more

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    Reaching New Heights

    Contributed by Mark Wood on Feb 18, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 26,255 views

    Dr. Wood used this sermon Show his listeners that we must set our goals high for what we want to accomplish for God. Dr. Wood shares what we must do to reach these goals, and some of the hindrances we face as we climb toward the top of our mountain.

    Illustration Few things can compare to scaling high mountain peeks. The views from atop these mountains are breathtaking in their beauty and magnificence. The highest peaks on each of the seven continents are as follows: Australia-Mt. Kosciusko at 7316 feet; Antarctica-Vinson Massif at 16,860 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Weakness, His Strength Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 25, 2012
     | 5,074 views

    Gethsemane communicates to us that there is a spiritual reality beyond what we can see and experience for now – God’s holiness, his perfect justice, the pure love between Father and Son, the horribleness of sin, our full depravity, the reality and necessi

    Introduction We have all experienced moments in our lives when we felt like the weight of the world was on our shoulders. A difficult decision lay before us, and the responsibility felt as though it would crush us. Either the task was extremely difficult to accomplish, or the consequences of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed