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  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Guarding Against Deception Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 7, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,743 views

    Once we cast a vision and begin laying hold of the Promised Land, we need to watch out for deceptive people; those who creep into the fold to snatch away our vision, and plunder our hard-earned spoils in an act of spiritual piracy.

    Once we cast a vision and begin laying hold of the Promised Land, we need to watch out for dream catchers! Now, when I speak of dream catchers, I am not referring to the round wooden frame resembling a spider’s web, which was handcrafted by the Ojibwa tribe of Native Americans for the purpose of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standing Against The Devil

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 23, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,697 views

    Sermon for the 13th Sunday After Penetecost

    Ephesians 6: 10 – 20 / Standing Against The Devil Intro: In his book, “Fuzzy Memories,” Jack Handey writes about a bully who would demand his lunch money every day. Jack was smaller and an easy target, so he just gave the bully the money. One day jack decided to fight back and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Up Against The World Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 12, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,286 views

    The cosmos opposes God and is condemned by God. This “world system” is society organized without God and against God. At best, He gets a back seat. The cosmos puts people at the center of all things instead of God. Belonging to Christ involves a radic

    “Up Against The World” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “I have given them Your word, and the world hates them because they are not of the world any more than I am of the world. My prayer is not that You take them out of the world, but to protect them ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Back Against The Wall

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 16, 2014
     | 7,600 views

    Jesus stands with us even when our back is against the wall

    "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 14:33 I. The Promise of Peace I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace Every person will face challenges in life; it is one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Charles Wall, Jr. avatar

    The Battle Against Advent Series

    Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Oct 29, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,291 views

    Not everyone was enthralled about the Promise of Advent that God had made. In fact, there was 1 who was so against it, that he was going to do everything in his power to make sure God did not keep that promise. I am speaking of God’s archenemy, the devi

    Today is the 3rd Sunday of Advent, a time when we remember the coming or the arrival of Christ into this world. And we have been trying to refocus our attention on some of the truths involved in Advent. We began w/ asking whether there was a genuine need for Advent. That is the problem w/ modern ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Dustin Boden avatar

    Guarding Against Gossip Series

    Contributed by Dustin Boden on Mar 8, 2025
     | 211 views

    🗣️💬 Our words have more power than we realize! In this series, we’ll discover that our words matter, that there are consequences for what we say, and explore how we can use our words for God's glory.

    “Guarding Against Gossip” Proverbs 11:13 NLT 13 A gossip goes around telling secrets, but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence. Introduction: So, here we are—today we are talking about one of the biggest dangers facing the church today! It’s something we don’t always recognize right ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Conspiracy Against God

    Contributed by Michael Sanes on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,068 views

    Imagine the absurdity of conspiring against God, yet there are those who are willing to try. Ananias and his wife Sapphira agreed together to conspire against God.

    Conspiracy Against God Text Acts 5:1-11 Intro: Illustration of botched conspiracies ·Conspiracy literally means to plot or scheme, to connive or work against Trans: Let us consider the "steps" of their conspiracy against God I. The Conspirators’ Plan 1. To deceive the church - for they ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Stand Against The Bullies!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 11, 2016
     | 4,449 views

    All bullies have their day, but we must react differently than the bullies though we stand up to them.

    John 15:20 Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also. Romans 12:14 Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. Matthew 5:11 Blessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Firewall Against Deception

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 15,616 views

    In this Internet savvy generation the term “firewall” is not only common vernacular but also an essential component for the proper functioning of your personal computer. To ignore a firewall’s value, is to put yourself at risk of losing all that is dear

    In this Internet savvy generation the term “firewall” is not only common vernacular but also an essential component for the proper functioning of your personal computer. To ignore a firewall’s value, is to put yourself at risk of losing all that is dear to you on your hard drive. Literally, hours ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Against Open Theism

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 31, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,577 views

    A sermon describing open theism and gives reasons why it cannot be (much taken from Matthew Henry's commentary on this passage)

    HoHum: The following list of statements are not meant to be offensive to the Open Theist.  They are meant to be both humorous and illustrative.  Open Theism teaches that God does not know future events, that He can be surprised by them, that He can make mistakes, and that He learns what will happen ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Winning Against Worry

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,247 views

    It is not in God's plan for His people to worry.

    Winning Against Worry Matthew 6:25-6:34 Introduction: A sermon about "Worry" on Mother’s Day! (How fitting) If you’re a Momma, Worry is part of the territory, in the cup of motherhood. a One of favorite cartoons is "Dennis The Menace" and in this cartoon he’s sitting in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Winning Against Worry Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 13, 2002
    based on 158 ratings
     | 11,645 views

    This six part series on overcoming crippling sins is based on David Jeremiah’s book "Slaying The Giants in Your Life."

    Slaying The Giants In Your Life Series: Winning Against Worry (3 of 6) May 12, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A sermon about "Worry" on Mother’s Day! (How fitting) If you’re a Momma, Worry is part of the territory, in the cup of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The World Is Against You Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 30, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,093 views

    Sermon adapting Little Red Riding Hood to talk about the power Christians have in overcoming the world which is against us.

    THE WORLD IS AGAINST YOU 1 JOHN 4:1-7 #GreaterIsHe THE STORY… Little Red Riding Hood (p) Once upon a time there was a little girl; we’ll call her Little Red Riding Hood, who was heading to her grandmother’s house to make muffins. Little Red and her grandmother both loved fresh ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Evil Against You

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Mar 11, 2018
     | 2,644 views

    They will always scheme against you to destroy you but your Jesus shall surely deliver you from their hands for He has already won the victory for you and you are more than a conqueror through Jesus

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE EVIL AGAINST YOU John 18:28-32 King James Version (KJV) 28 Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas unto the hall of judgment: and it was early; and they themselves went not into the judgment hall, lest they should be defiled; but that they might eat ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Guarding Against Idols

    Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,268 views

    Guarding against idols

    Sermon I John 5:21 Guarding against idols Introduction: We learn here that this is the apostle John writing this letter. The letter is untitled and was written to no particular church. It was sent as a pastoral letter to several Gentile congregations. It was also written to all believers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist