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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    How Did I Get Into This Mess? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 14, 2013
    based on 97 ratings
     | 31,115 views

    Is it sinful to borrow money? Is it evil to declare bankruptcy? And why do so many people seem to be in financial trouble today?

    OPEN: Years ago, I had a friend who attended a Bible Study at my home. He shared with our study that when he graduated from High School, he had a life goal. His life goal was to be a million dollars in debt before he reached the age of 30… and THEN he’d declare bankruptcy. He said he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Loves To Recycle

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 15, 2001
    based on 73 ratings
     | 9,023 views

    describes how God uses evil for good - influencing our ability to deal with people

    February 18, 2001 Genesis 45:3-8,15 3 Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still living?” But his brothers were not able to answer him, because they were terrified at his presence. 4 Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Come close to me.” When they had done so, he said, “I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joe Bedy avatar

    Halloween, Not The Day, But The Way.

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Oct 25, 2001
    based on 264 ratings
     | 17,635 views

    Oct. 31st is not inherently evil, but it can be used to serve God or serve the Devil.

    October 31 2001 Josh 24:15-15,Deut. 18: 9-14 Halloween not the day, but it is the way that we handle it that can serve God or Satan. The FBI said Monday night that they have asked all law enforcement officials to be on "high alert." (Oct 29 2001) Sources say Osama Bin Ladin’s network is poised to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    Parable Of The Tares - 2 Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Mar 2, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,878 views

    What is the source of Evil in the world? Jesus gives His answer in the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares

    Living Under Grace – 4 – Parable of the Tares - 2 Recently visiting my mother’s congregation • I was asked this question about the tsunami tragedy by an older member of the congregation • Do you think because of the high number of casualties in Ache that God had singled out the Moslems for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    The Yeast Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 3, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,226 views

    Evil, symbolized by yeast, permeates our lives and our Churches: an unpopular interpretation of the parable.

    The Yeast Matthew 13:33 INTRO.: As a child, I watched my mother bake bread. She would mix the dough and the yeast and let it sit in a large basin until it rose. Then she would knead it some more and divide it into smaller pans for baking. My brother and I would come around often to see if it had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Persist In Prayer

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 12, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,849 views

    A message from Luke 18:1-8. The parable of the persistent widow and evil judge.

    Luke 18:1 (NLT) One day Jesus told his disciples a story to illustrate their need for constant prayer and to show them that they must never give up. 2 Needs • Prayer – Our direct link to God • Persistence – A “won’t quit” state of mind Luke 18:2-3 (NLT) "There was a judge in a certain ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Grace Shown To Jehoiachin

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 25, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 15,000 views

    The grace shown to Jehoichin by Evil-merodach typifies the grace shown to the believer by our Lord.

    GRACE SHOWN TO JEHOIACHIN “…Evil-merodach, king of Babylon, in the year he became king, released Jehoiachin king of Judah from prison.” II Kings 25:27. Grace has been defined as “unmerited favor”. In human association, we have no greater example of grace than that shown to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spirits

    Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Nov 6, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,266 views

    There are 2 types of spirits: God ones, which liberate, and evil ones, which bind.

    Spirits Psalms 51:10-12 ***READ BEFORE TEXT*** I’m going to preach tonight about Spirits. The Bible says there are many spirits moving around in the earth. (there are some even in this room just going around) In the midst of all these spirits, there are 2 diverse types: good spirits, and bad ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Greatest Terrorist Of All

    Contributed by Mike Mizell on Apr 1, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,790 views

    This message will hlp people see who is behind the evil and mayhem that exists in our world.

    The Greatest Terrorist of All Psalm 91:1-7 The world as we knew it changed forever on September 11, 2001. On that fateful morning, life was moving along as it had always moved here in America. People were going to work, driving their kids to school, having breakfast with their families, planning ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Matthew Sickling avatar

    Spiritual Warfare

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 3, 2007
    based on 104 ratings
     | 27,740 views

    This sermon discusses the fact that we as Christians are egaged in an ongoing spiritual war with the forces of evil.

    Introduction: We as a nation are engaged in a War on Terrorism. Our enemy dealt a serious blow to us on September 11, 2001. Since then we have taken the fight to our enemies but they have not given up. In fact they continue to kill our young men and women serving in Iraq on a daily basis, while ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Stand Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,335 views

    To stand against the forces of evil, we must both "get real" and "get ready".

    * To read the writings of Paul is to be reminded of several things. We are reminded that the believer lives differently than the non-believer. We are reminded that the believer, has a specific way to develop and grown. Our beliefs should impact our lives, families, work, play, and performance. * ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael West avatar

    Marks Of A Powerful Christian Series

    Contributed by Michael West on Apr 2, 2008
     | 3,336 views

    Good works for the right reasons, overcoming evil and five results or evidence of spiritual authority.

    Sunday January 19th, 2003 Series: Spiritual Authority Part Three Sermon: The Marks of a Powerful Christian Scripture: I Thessalonians 5:15-24 Romans 12:21 — We overcome evil with good. What are we supposed to give to evil. At first we have our responsibility and duty to give to the body of Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    Uncertainty

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,846 views

    What the devil meant for evil, God will use for His own good in our lives.

    1 Samuel 13:20 KJV But all the Israelites went down to the Philistines, to sharpen every man his share, and his coulter, and his axe, and his mattock. I. INTRODUCTION—UNCERTAINTY -Uncertainty is one of the most challenging of all human problems to have to contend with. It is a place of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Boyne avatar

    The Heart Of Man

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,711 views

    Man’s heart is evil and wicked and not to be trusted above God or His Word.

    The Heart of Man November 4, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Man’s heart is evil and wicked and not to be trusted above God or His Word. Focus Passage: Mark 7:14-23 Supplemental Passage: Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    The Lord Keeps Me Alive

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 28, 2014
     | 9,854 views

    To show that the LORD keeps us alive and preserves our lives from all evil.

    I. EXORDIUM: Who keeps you alive? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD keeps us alive and preserves our lives from all evil. IV. TEXT: Psalms 121:7 (Amplified Bible) 121:7 The Lord will keep you from all evil; He will keep your life. V. THESIS: Praise, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal