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Be A Mighty Warrior

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005

What is spiritual warfare really about and how as a believer do you defend yourself from attack while not giving ground to Satan?

How many of you have read Frank Peretti’s books like "This Present Darkness?" Peretti changed the Christian idea of spiritual warfare forever by his descriptions of sliming slithering demons plotting to tempt and attack Christians and keep pre-Christians from giving their lives to Jesus Christ. I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Can A Christian Use Marijuana?

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Aug 28, 2015

With the legalization of the recreational use of marijuana, the Christian must evaluate if using pot is an acceptable practice or a sin.

In those States where the use and sell of Marijuana is illegal, the answer is straightforward. The Christian must abide by the laws of secular government (Romans 13:1-2, 5) which means that the use and sell of Marijuana is clearly prohibited. As our Nation moves closer to the legalization of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Proper Preparation For The Second Coming Of Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 23, 2022

I believe we are living in the last days because every day since Jesus ascended into Heaven after His resurrection is one of the last days – we just don’t know how many days, months or years there will be till He returns.

Proper preparation for the second coming of Christ For a few weeks, God has kept leading me back to a specific passage in 1 Thessalonians chapter 5 which I believe He wants me to share with you today. Let me give you a brief introduction to put the verses we are going to look at in context. 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-10, 1 Thessalonians 5:2, 2 Peter 3:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:3, 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10, 1 Thessalonians 5:5, John 8:12, Ephesians 5:8, 1 John 1:5-7, Romans 13:11-14, 1 Thessalonians 5:6, Matthew 24:36, Matthew 24:42-44, 1 Peter 4:7, Revelation 3:2-3, 1 Thessalonians 5:6-7, Luke 21:34-36, 1 Thessalonians 5:8, Romans 10:17, 1 John 3:16, Romans 15:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10, Romans 2:4-11, Romans 5:8-10, 1 Thessalonians 5:10, 1 Thessalonians 4:14, 1 Thessalonians 4:17, Philippians 1:20-25, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24, 1 Thessalonians 5:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

End Times

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 25, 2004

So how should we live in the End Times?

NR 28-11-04 How should we live in the End Times Therefore keep watch because you do not know on what day your Lord will come (Mt 24:42) Story: In the late 19th Century in America, there was a wave of enthusiasm for prophecies predicting the actual date for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Anglican

Strive To Rest!

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Feb 7, 2010

time to find rest in Christ

Concordia Lutheran Church February 7, 2010 Let Us Strive…to Rest Hebrews 4:9-13 † IN JESUS NAME † May you grasp the gift of rest that has been purchased and given to by God the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ Dismissed! The men, dragging and weary, get off their bus, and unload their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

You Smell Like Hell Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 13, 2009

The last in our series on Jude. In this sermon we discuss how Jude tells his readers how to rescue those who are on the verge of eternity without the Lord.

You Smell Like Hell Text: Jude 22 – 25 By: Ken McKinley Well we are finishing up our study of Jude tonight, and we are going to be looking at verses 20 through 25 so lets go ahead and turn to the book of Jude and read the last few verses there (read). I’ve titled my sermon tonight, “You Smell ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Battlefield Communication: Prayer Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 13, 2014

Prayer is personal constant communication with our heavenly Father and holy Commander in chief. We cannot stand as Paul tells us unless we are connected in communication by prayer.

Intro: A man’s wife invited some people to dinner. At the table, she turned to our six-year-old daughter and said, "Would you like to say the blessing?" "I wouldn't know what to say," she replied. "Just say what you hear mommy say," the wife said. The daughter bowed her head and said: "Dear ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

O Little "Big" Bethlehem...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Nov 30, 2011

To glorify The Reason for the season by focusing on a "mystifying", prophetical scripture portion -Micah 5:2

O little “BIG” Bethlehem… O little town of Bethlehem How still we see thee lie… So goes the famous popular Christmas carol sung in many Churches during the Christmas time heralding the birth of the Savior. For those with a flair for history, ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: *other

God's Let-Us Garden

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 5, 2005

a garden for spiritual growth

Intro: years ago an older saint told me that if you will go to Hebrews that you will find that God wants all of us to plant a let-us garden. In this garden are the secrets to a victorious life in Christ. Tonight, let’s dig into Hebrews and study God’s let-us garden. God’s Let-Us ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Godly Communication With God And Unbelievers Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

UNION WITH CHRIST MANIFESTS ITSELF IN CONSISTENT PRAYER, MISSIONARY FOCUS, EFFECTIVE TESTIMONY, AND GRACIOUS SPEECH

BIG IDEA: UNION WITH CHRIST MANIFESTS ITSELF IN CONSISTENT PRAYER, MISSIONARY FOCUS, EFFECTIVE TESTIMONY, AND GRACIOUS SPEECH INTRODUCTION Lucas: sees a twofold division: 1) speaking to God about people (:2-4) 2) speaking to people about God (:5-6) I. (:2-3A) CONSISTENT PRAYER – (directed to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Role Of A Watchman Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 18, 2024

The role of an intercessor is mirrored in the responsibilities of the ancient watchmen of Jerusalem.

topic: The Role of a Watchman “Pray Without Ceasing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:17) The role of an intercessor is mirrored in the responsibilities of the ancient watchmen of Jerusalem. The watchmen stood guard on the walls of the holy city 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They were the eyes and ears ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Communication Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 29, 2019

This is the 24th sermon in the "Accounting" series from the Book of Ephesians.

Series: Accounting [#24] COMMUNICATION Ephesians 6:18-24 Introduction: This morning, we are going to conclude our sermon series after 24 weeks. We began 2019 with the fact that Christians are rich in Jesus Christ. We are blessed to be Children of God. We can communicate with God anytime we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

G.a.p. - Matthew 5:29-30 (Cont’d) Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 15, 2024

In this message you will learn how to fight sin in a way that is not burdensome, so that the Christian life is a life of doing what you want, rather than a life of resisting what you want.

Matthew 5:27-30 "You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.' 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:29-30

Jesus Insists We Care For, And Love, One Another (Revelation 3:1-5) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 29, 2025

In this church, the missing works, are works of love, service, and faithfulness. Have to conquer apathy, and an uncaring attitude, as well as the big obvious sins like idolatry.

In small towns, one of the most important things that anyone can have, is a good reputation. A good name. Your reputation is something that you've built over the entirety of your life in this town, as long as you've been here. People think good things about you, or bad, or a mix. There ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-5

"Are You Ready?"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 27, 2005

Jesus clearly exhorted His disciples to be ready for His coming. Are you ready? Really?

Alistair Begg recalls a news story he heard while living in England about a Liverpool couple who had their car stolen from in front of their home one night. Several days later they woke in the morning to find their car, cleaned, full of gas and sitting back in front of the house. There was a note ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40

Denomination: Orthodox