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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    No Weapon Formed Against You-Christmas

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 26, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 12,533 views

    No weapon formed against us can defeat us when we stay true to the Lord as Mary found out in the Christmas story.

    No Weapon Formed Against You Shall Prosper 12/20/98 Christmas Sunday Luke 1:26-38 Matt. 1:18-25, 2:13-18 Have you ever had the experience of planning to make something absolutely wonderful and at the last moment something went wrong and messed it all up? Have you ever played in a game, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    He Who Is Not Against You Is For You

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 26, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,313 views

    There are a lot of things done in Jesus’ name that He has nothing to do with.Other times, God’s moving/blessing/anointing us, & we discount the move/blessing/anointing because it doesn’t have a particular brand on it

    For He Who is not Against You is For You Luke 9:50 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A There are a lot of things done in Jesus’ name that He has nothing to do with. 1 Jim Jones, David Koresh...actions of church people, too. 2 Not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Vince Miller avatar

    Building A Case Against Your Spouse Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Dec 30, 2018
     | 2,944 views

    One of the great pivot points in any marriage is that moment you learn how to stop privately building a case against your wife.

    "A good wife always forgives her husband when she's wrong." Milton Berle "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind." Romans 12:2 Constructing the case One of the great pivot points in any marriage is that moment you learn how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Protection Against Temptation Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023
     | 1,086 views

    Confess your sins, repent and determine not to do them again, God remembers them no more.

    “You will not be tempted to sin with any greater enticement than any other believers have faced, but you can be victorious over your temptation. Remember God is faithful and will not let you be tempted beyond your ability to resist it. He will always make a way to endure it without yielding to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Papafio avatar

    Hoping Against Hope In Christ Jesus

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Nov 28, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,788 views

    Don't give up, the God who has promised is faithful and shall surely deliver

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *HOPING AGAINST HOPE IN CHRIST JESUS* Romans 4:17-22 King James Version (KJV) 17 (As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    When Your Back's Against The Wall

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 31, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 32,867 views

    This message talks about how we should respond when our backs are against the wall. I shared a very personal (and painful) experience as the backdrop for the message.

    When Your Back’s Against The Wall Scripture: II Chronicles 20 Let me say this before I say anything else this morning: “I do not always get it right!” This morning I want to share a personal, behind the scenes look at what can happen internally when your back is against the wall. I know some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Pitfalls Of A Mature Believer Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 135 ratings
     | 15,537 views

    As we grow in Christ we realize just how much freedom we have in Him. But what about the immature believer - what do we do with our freedom if it causes our brother or sister to stumble or be distressed?

    For an audio copy of this message, go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com Paul the Apostle wrote these words: (1 Corinthians 13:11) When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me. What was it like for you when ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Faith: Believing Is Seeing

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Feb 7, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,997 views

    A message of walking by faith and not by sight

    Faith: Believing is Seeing Introduction: Hope motivates us to keep going and not give up. Without hope we don’t want to do anything. I heard Hal Lindsey give a good illustration of the necessity of hope: he mentions how man can survive without shelter for 3 months, he can survive without ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Do Not Speak Against Your Blessing

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 16, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,402 views

    Sermon focuses on the power of our words especially as seen when we speak against the blessings that God places in our lives.

    Do Not Speak Against Your Blessing Scripture: Proverbs 18:21; James 3:3-10; Mark 3:28-29; Introduction This message came to me a couple of weeks ago while I was watching TV. I began working on it while I was on an airplane coming home from Phoenix which led to me having a Spirit-filled ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    How Did I Get Here?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 25, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,872 views

    It is easy to gradually drift off course. Even a dead fish can go down stream. We need to stay focused and press against all odds.

    HOW DID I GET HERE? DON’T STAY HERE! GOD HAS SOME NEW THINGS FOR YOU! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. CATCH THE MORAL OF THE STORY? In 1995 several young men decided to go to Kenya, Africa on a SAFARI. They studied ahead of time and had prepared their minds with information so to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    A Warning Against Apostasy Part Ii

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Aug 20, 2022
     | 1,109 views

    Expository message from the book of Jude.

    Title: A Warning Against Apostasy – Part II Scripture: Jude 1:12-16 Type: Expository Where: GNBC 8-21-22 Intro: “Tweet” is a word that has become a part of our vernacular. Literally, tweets used to only be for birds, but now, even world leaders can apparently “tweet”. Nowadays, to “tweet” is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Gates Of Hell Shall Not Prevail Against It Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 18, 2024
     | 1,484 views

    The question is not will there be persecution, but will we overcome it by earnestly praying?

    THE GATES OF HELL SHALL NOT PREVAIL AGAINST IT Text: Acts 12:1-4 Introduction 1. “God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. 11 “God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Pulling Against God Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,820 views

    Part 3 of this series focuses on what Jesus says about Marriage, Swearing and Revenge/Longsuffering in His Sermon on the Mount.

    Pulling Against God Part 3 Scriptures: Matthew 5: 31-42 Introduction In my message last week I focused on the first two areas that Jesus dealt with in His sermon on the mount. This week we will continue from where we left off. Before I get into the heart of this message, I want you to ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    Sins Against The Holy Spirit: Insulting Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 22, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,383 views

    The idea of insulting the Holy Spirit means that you will accept the benefits of God's love; and do not reciprocate with your love and allegiance; but with contempt.

    Sunday, March 8, 2009 Sins against the Holy Spirit: Insulting Hebrews 10: 22 – 31 Many of you may remember the original version of Lorraine Hansberry’s play, “A Raisin in the Sun”, later it would become a movie, and recently it was shown on Broadway with an updated cast. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Kallan avatar

    Fulfilling Life Against The Ghost Of Weariness

    Contributed by Paul Kallan on Nov 4, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 3,098 views

    Fulfillment of life comes not from the horizon outside, rather it grows within us through our life in partnership with God...

    Matthew 25.1-13 is a parable that compares the christian life to a virgin who waits for the coming of the bridegroom with her lamp lit as well as with plenty of reserve of oil in order to add festivity to the wedding feast. The imageries of the wedding feast, the bridegroom, the reserve of oil or ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic