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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Excuses

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 3, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,668 views

    God doesn’t want us to obey Him just because we’re afraid of punishment. He longs for loving obedience that comes from our hearts.

    Opening illustration: A Colorado Springs woman sits in her car in front of an elementary school every weekday afternoon and points a hair dryer out her window at passing vehicles. Many drivers mistake the hand-held dryer for a radar gun and slow down. Mission accomplished! The speed limit is posted ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Rewards Of Failure PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 23, 2023
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     | 766 views

    This sermon encourages perseverance in failure, adopting Christ's mindset, and avoiding complacency, to live a life pleasing to God and beneficial to others.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a joyous occasion to stand before you today, to share in this sacred space of fellowship and learning, and to lift our hearts and minds to the wisdom of God's Word. We are here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. For in His infinite ...read more

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  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Love Your Government Neighbor Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 14, 2009
     | 3,028 views

    As Christians many believe government is an evil that should be avoided or opposed. Paul encourages us to be a redemptive force for the gospel by actually getting along with governmental authorities.

    As we get into chapter 13, let’s sum up where we’ve been. Chapter 12 marks a big change in Romans—going from the theological to the practical—how do we live out what we’ve learned about God and us and God’s plan? Chapter 12 could be summed up like this: “The only reasonable thing to do in response ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Message 17 - 1thessalonians Chapter 5:22 – Abstain From Every Form Of Evil Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 13, 2023
     | 2,796 views

    What may appear innocent can be barbed because it can become a form of evil. Abstaining from all forms of evil is examined in this serious message. What does it mean “to abstain” and several examples are looked at.

    MESSAGE 17 - 1THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:22 – ABSTAIN FROM EVERY FORM OF EVIL THE INTRODUCTION {{1Thessalonians 5 v 22 “Abstain from every form of evil.”}} The KJV is “Abstain from all appearances of evil.” NIV is “Reject every kind of evil.” NASB and ESV is “Abstain from every form of evil.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gossip, Backbiting, Slander, Evil Speaking, And Malice

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000
    based on 176 ratings
     | 18,781 views

    Christian unity is not based upon agreeing with one another or having the same doctrinal beliefs. Nor is it compromising your beliefs for the sake of unity.

    Accepting Jesus as our Lord and Savior made us a member of His family, the Body of Christ, and we also became His bride. We were grafted into the vine, the bloodline of Jesus. This made us into an instant blood relative to every Christian throughout time, co-equal with every believer as a brother ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. George Calhoun avatar

    The Lord's Prayer: "Deliver Us From Evil Series

    Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 31, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,579 views

    The Christian life is not a Church picnic, attending a nice worship service or adopting the power of positive thinking. It’s a battle with an enemy who relentlessly tries to destroy us and the work of God.

    Elmer Towns, the vice president of Liberty University and dean of its school of religion shared how he was conducting a seminar for about a 150 people at a seminar in California. At the conclusion of the day, he walked over to the end of the first row of chairs by a row of windows, asked every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    How God Keeps Us From Evil Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 2, 2008
     | 9,694 views

    Part of God’s special plan for us is protecting us from that which we cannot protect ourselves. He knows our frailties and has His watchcare over us to help us in our confrontation daily with evil.

    How God Keeps Us From Evil Griffith Baptist Church – 12/30/07 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 28 Introduction The story is told of a farmer in a Midwestern state who had a strong disdain for “religious” things. As he plowed his field on Sunday morning, he would shake his fist at the church people who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Judgment Seat Of Jacob - An Evil Confederation Of Anger

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,718 views

    A message that focuses on the anger of Simeon and Levi in their reaction to Dinah’s defiling by Shechem.

    THE JUDGMENT SEAT OF JACOB SIMEON AND LEVI THE EVIL CONFEDERATION OF ANGER TEXT: Genesis 49:5-7 Genesis 49:5-7 KJV Simeon and Levi are brethren; instruments of cruelty are in their habitations. [6] O my soul, come not thou into their secret; unto their assembly, mine honour, be not thou ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Upscale Tchotchkes - Jesus Overcomes Evil Powers Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 3, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,137 views

    The church of Ephesus overcomes the occult by focusing on Jesus. We overcome in the same way.

    Here in America when we are dissatisfied, we express our dissatisfaction in a variety of ways. If we feel that receive poor service at a restaurant, we might not leave a tip; If we feel the city is not clearing the streets fast enough, some folks write a letter to the editor; If politics is driving ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sacrifices - Revenge After Kindness Is Repaid With Evil Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 26, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,123 views

    This messages focuses on our desire to have revenge when we suffer a wrong.

    Sacrifices: When Making Sacrifices Grows Old Part II: Revenge After Kindness Is Repaid With Evil Scriptures: Psalm 109; Jeremiah 17:10; Proverbs 23:7; Matthew 15:18-20 Introduction: I shared with you previously from Psalms 73 focusing on the writer’s frustration with the wicked prospering. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Why Does God Allow Suffering And Evil?

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 12, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 14,433 views

    The question why does God allow suffering and evil is one of the most significant questions of this or any other time.

    Why does God allow suffering and evil? Why are babies born blind? Why is a promising life snuffed out as it is on the rise? Why are there wars in which thousands of innocent people are killed, children are burned beyond recognition and many are maimed for life?. There may be times when you find ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    The Evil Man’s Guide To Success Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 1, 2016
     | 7,849 views

    A study of the book of Job 21: 1 – 34

    Job 21: 1 – 34 The Evil Man’s Guide to Success 1 Then Job answered and said: 2 “Listen carefully to my speech, and let this be your consolation. 3 Bear with me that I may speak, and after I have spoken, keep mocking. 4 “As for me, is my complaint against man? And if it ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Deliver Us From Evil: The Hope Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Ken Pell on May 2, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,176 views

    The resurrection makes life worth living -- and leaving!

    DELIVER US FROM EVIL: THE HOPE OF THE RESURRECTION Revelation 14:13 Sermon Objective: The Resurrection makes life worth living … and leaving. INTRO Easter Sunday, as exhilarating as it is, has, shall I say a “negative side-effect” that we must address. If we are not careful we begin to live and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Gregg Bitter avatar

    The Potter Calls To Us: Turn From Evil

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,872 views

    1. Hear his call, for his hands formed us 2. Hear his call, for his hands are reforming us

    Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, who pours out his Holy Spirit on us through the Word of God recorded by Jeremiah in the 18th chapter: The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD: “Get up and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will make you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    #4: Turn From Your Evil Ways Series

    Contributed by Archie Luper on Jul 7, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 34,537 views

    STORY: Wife goes with husband to doctor. Not good, husband has but one week to live. Extend time by cooking, rubbing feet, back, take golfing, fishing, etc. Be as affectionate as when you were first married. This might extend his life. “Honey, what did do

    I. INTRODUCTION If your visiting with us we want you to know -studying this fall on the subject of revival and beginning next week we’ll be looking at some of the greatest revivals in the Bible. This week we will conclude our study of that great verse in the Bible telling us what God is looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ