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  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Praying For Inner Strength

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 12,769 views

    We must pray more for inner strength and physical strength.

    "THAT HE WOULD GRANT YOU, ACCORDING TO THE RICHES OF HIS GLORY, TO BE STRENGTHENED WITH MIGHT BY HIS SPIRIT IN THE INNER MAN." I. EVERY CHRISTIAN HAS AN "INNER MAN." A. Our inner person is our spiritual part. "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy HEART, and with all thy SOUL, and with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    The Cosmic Battle For Authority

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,649 views

    Jesus came to conquer and disarm Satan. Mark 1 is about "authority". The minisrty of Jesus actively engages and defeats satan and his demons. The ultimate defeat was the cross and resurrection.

    In Jesus Holy Name February 1, 2009 Epiphany IV Redeemer Mark 1:21-28 “The Cosmic Battle for Authority” There is an ongoing cosmic battle happening in the world around us as Satan seeks to possess and destroy the lives and souls of men, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Do People Fall Into The Traps Of Betrayal?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,854 views

    1. Just as Judas betrayed Jesus because of his love for money so many people betray the Lord today for similar greedy reasons.

    1. Just as Judas betrayed Jesus because of his love for money so many people betray the Lord today for similar greedy reasons. Judas had special abilities to keep accounts of the apostles money as demonstrated by their agreement to allow him to be in charge of their finances. (John 13:29) His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Good And Perfect Gifts - James 1:16-18 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 12, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,894 views

    These verses follow teaching on testing and trials. Is it possible that testing and trials could be considered good and perfect gifts from the Father of the heavenly lights? It all depends if you're walking with Him or away from Him.

    (Pastor Steve starts the first section - co-preaching with Pastor Karenlee) The Scripture that we’ll be taking a look at today is … James 1:15-18 “Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us To Always Experience A Winning Attitude

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,552 views

    Trust the Lord to help you adopt a positive mental, emotional and spiritual attitude with Philippians 4:13 as a personal promise to you from God. Ask the Lord to help you gain a greater assurance of the Spirit’s ability to work this attitude into every pa

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us To Always Experience a Winning Attitude - I Cor. 2:14-17 Illustration:Author Jamie Buckingham once visited a dam on the Columbia River. He’d always thought that the water spilling over the top provided the power, not realizing that it was just froth, that deep within ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Carter avatar

    “be A Responsible Christian”

    Contributed by Chris Carter on Apr 20, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,554 views

    The Christian has been given the responsibility to not sin.

    I. Sin shall not reign over you (vs12) A. The wording of 12 and 13 states that we have an option. 1. At the very base of love lies choice. 2. God is desiring of our love and therefore placed obedience in our lives to demonstrate that love to Him. 3. The mere fact that we are able to choose to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Holiness In Conduct Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 26, 2025
     | 692 views

    Holiness in conduct reflects the transformation that takes place when a believer is in Christ. Our actions, words, and attitudes should consistently glorify God and set us apart from the world.

    Title: HOLINESS IN CONDUCT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 2:12 Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:16, Romans 12:1-2, Philippians 2:14-15, Titus 2:7-8, Colossians 3:17 INTRODUCTION: Holiness in conduct reflects the transformation that takes place when a believer is in Christ. Our actions, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Craig Cramblet avatar

    How To Hate Sin

    Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Nov 22, 2004
    based on 95 ratings
     | 16,203 views

    Adapted from a Puritan message from the 1800’s, this contains a pointed and practical challenge to God’s people to "hate what is evil."

    “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.” Romans 12:9 “When you have finished committing sin, sin is not finished with you. The first cost is high, but it is only the down payment. You keep paying in your conscience, in your body, in the suffering you produce for your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Forgive Us Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,641 views

    Part 4 of 4 covering the teaching of Jesus in the Lord’s Prayer.

    THE LORD’S PRAYER Part 4 of 4 Wednesday, August 10, 2005 Matthew 6:12-13, “Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” What makes it so hard to forgive? 1. Pride 2. Earthly view of life (this is all there ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Vera Hughes avatar

    Don't Worry; Be Happy

    Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,058 views

    In this message, I want to give enough information so that you can set your heart to live a stress free lifestyle.

    MATTHEW 6:31 - 33 THESE VERSES ARE THE KEYS TO LIVING FREE OF STRESS. IF WE WILL SEEK FIRST THE KINGDOM OF GOD - WHICH MEANS GOD’S MANNER, GOD’S ORDER, GOD’S METHOD; GOD’S SYSTEM; GOD’S WAY OF DOING THINGS - AND LIVE A UPRIGHT AND GODLY LIFE AND THE THINGS THAT WE NEED WILL BE CONTINUOUSLY ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Humility: The Key To A Like-Minded Church Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 4, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 13,022 views

    I know God has great plans and great purpose for this church. It could be threatened by disharmony. From people not being likeminded. We need to pray and use these incentives to claim like-mindedness for the sake and cause of Jesus Christ.

    Introduction There was a young man who was a candidate for the ministry. He was about to preach his very first sermon. As he went up to preach he new he was well prepared and he had confidence in his abilities. Before he started to preach the veteran pastor who saw him approach the pulpit with an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Marks Of A God Pleaser

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012
     | 5,912 views

    God has called us to please Him in all areas of our lives! And He offers to help us live a life that honors Him and does no harm to ourselves or others. God is ready and willing to forgive those who have fallen into the trap of sexual sin, giving in to si

    Marks of a God Pleaser 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 Intro: How important is it for a person to please God? The Bible really has a lot to say about this. First, we know that without faith or trust in God, it is impossible to please Him (Heb. 11:1). Most people don’t worry about pleasing God unless ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Living Holy In A Sexualised World Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 1, 2025
     | 219 views

    Holiness in a sexualised world is possible when we intentionally pursue God, guard our hearts, and discipline our bodies.

    LIVING HOLY IN A SEXUALISED WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 6:18-20, Matthew 5:27-30, Job 31:1, Romans 12:1-2, Galatians 5:16-17 INTRODUCTION: We live in an age where sexual immorality is aggressively promoted and celebrated. From ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Do Not Be Deceived! Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 14, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,211 views

    Deception is all around us. How do we overcome? James has great counsel from God to help us.

    Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren! These are the opening words of today’s text in James chapter 1:16. As I worked through this text over and over this week both to memorize it and to understand it, I realized that James speaks of being deceived three times here in the last part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Search Me Oh God And See If There Be Any Offensive Way In Me And Lead Me In

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 11, 2004
    based on 69 ratings
     | 13,353 views

    Even though exploratory surgery is not pleasant it is occasionally necessary. Just as David asked God to search him for any sin of omission or commission so we need to allow God to run a diagostic check on our hearts and minds. When we allow the Lord to d

    Search Me Oh God and See if There be Any Offensive Way In Me and Lead Me in the Everlasting Way (Psa. 139:23,24) "Search me, O God and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me and lead me in the way everlasting." (NIV) (Psa 139:23,24) Even ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational