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  • Joseph Ondu avatar

    Unmasking Satan’s Strategies: Discernment Vs. Suspicion (Part 5)

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Apr 4, 2023
     | 1,104 views

    One of the major rules of engagement in this battle is ‘walking in love.” Once you drift into revenge, bitterness, unforgiveness, grudge, and malice, you have given Satan the advantage over you.

    Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the Cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. (Hebrews 12:2) The essence of the concept of spiritual warfare is not to go on a demon/devil hunting ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Its Time To Get Our "acts" Together-Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on May 16, 2012
     | 5,499 views

    With the Pentecost Sunday around the corner, to focus on the factors which contributed to the resounding "success" of the Early Church with the primary focus on the responsibilities of the Church Leadership

    It’s time to get our “Act” together -I Let me begin with the equivalent of a Democrat Presidential candidate giving a thumbs up to his Republican counterpart and vice versa!!! Boy, this would jolt even the sound sleepers from sleep. Have you caught up with ...read more

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    Biblical Mothers

    Contributed by Dennis King on May 1, 2022
     | 1,461 views

    Ladies, whether you have had several children or none at all, I'd venture to say you've never had to endure such harsh and unpleasant life-choices that are about to be brought to your attention.

    Biblical Mothers God loves us all and would like everybody to be saved. If you've had a difficult life, remember it could have been worse. With your faith and the helping hands of God life can be much sweeter and better. Ladies and gentlemen, whether you have parented a single child, several ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Trouble With Truth

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 11, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,096 views

    Today Jews are looking to the time when God will be worshiped by Israel once again and Jerusalem will be the center of that worship. But just as in the days of Amos a false religion will replace the true worship. Saints that time is fast approaching

    Message: Today we look at a farmer who stands on the Word of God and who takes on a King who has replaced the word of God with a lie. It is really a David and Goliath kind of story but this farmer never throws a stone he just uses God’s word to cut this king down to size. This farmer goes to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Follow The Instructions Series

    Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Sep 18, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,963 views

    Israel was instructed to take only what they needed, Israel was instructed to take time to rest, and Israel was instructed to take time to remember.

    TITLE: FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS TEXT: EXODUS 16:16-36 INTRODUCTION: - We’re continuing our study through the book of Exodus. - Last time we were together, we looked at God’s Provision. - We saw that God listens when we complain, God supplies better than we deserve, and God provides Salvation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In A Troubled Society

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 8, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,262 views

    Many people today seem overloaded with the cares of this world and have neglected to concentrate on making happy memories with their family, which will pay off in the long run, mainly when they reflect on their lives and their loved ones are no longer around to share their memories.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Proverbs 30:12) "There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes and yet is not washed from their filthiness." (Daniel 6:4-5) (4) "Then the presidents and princes sought to find ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jun 30, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,128 views

    The subtitle to this message is "The Proof is in the Fruit." This message deals with the kind of fruit that we are bearing as Christians. It talks about producing and maintaining for the kingdom. "We know them by their fruit..."

    MATTHEW 7:15-20 • We are encouraged by God to be discerning. Here is a good start on learning to discern. • It matters who you are connected too. Anointing’s travel… (There are Godly and ungodly anointing”s) I. FRUIT NEEDS A SEED A. Apples don’t come from grape seeds… 1. Unholy people do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Sound That Will Change The World!

    Contributed by Chris Smith on Jul 9, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,597 views

    There are many voices that are speaking up and being heard. These voices can potentially bring change to our nation. But there is on voice that satan will fight overtime to silence, that is THE VOICE OF INTERCESSION!

    "A Sound That Will Change the World" There are many voices that are speaking up and being heard. These voices can potentially bring change to our nation. But there is on voice that satan will fight overtime to silence, that is THE VOICE OF INTERCESSION! Intercession has been all but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sucking Blessings Through A Straw

    Contributed by James May on Nov 27, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,235 views

    Trying to receive the blessings of God while we harbor a Root of Bitterness is like trying to drink after eating lemons. The flow is restricted because we are all drawn up inside.

    Sucking Blessings Through a Straw #13 in the Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May James has just completed dealing with the power of the tongue to destroy and to bless. Now we will see why the tongue is often put to such terrible use when it is used to destroy a life or a reputation. Most of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "My Struggle Ain't Strange"

    Contributed by Jerrell A Barron on Sep 20, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,115 views

    Every struggle in your life was tailor made to fit you and shape your life. Every struggle in your life God uses to make you better, not to make you bitter.

    Intro: As Christians we must clearly understand that the happenings in our lives were tailored just for us. Your difficulties are not to make you bitter but to make you better. God created us with a plan in mind, and again the plan wasn't to make you depressed, or miserable, the plan is to make you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eclipse Of The Heart (March 27, 2022)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 23, 2022
     | 2,366 views

    This morning let us strive to look at this story from a different angle as we give weight to the bitterness and indifference of the elder brother. Today we will focus on the hungry heart and the alienated heart.

    ECLIPSE OF THE HEART Text: Luke 15:1 - 3, 11-32 Luke 15: 1 -3, 11- 32  Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him.  (2)  And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, "This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them." ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • David Dunn avatar

    (6) Eyes Wide Open Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 28, 2025
     | 188 views

    John's 6th sign. Jesus calls us to cast off bitterness and blame, receive His mercy, and follow Him with eyes wide open to new life.

    Part One Jesus was on His way out of Jericho. Passover crowds filled the road. The noise of merchants and pilgrims echoed off the stone walls. And on that roadside sat a blind man named Bartimaeus—son of Timaeus. That name is striking. Timaeus means honorable. But nothing about this scene ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Don’t Look Back: New Year’s Sermon

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 5, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,979 views

    There is a danger in looking back at the past. The New Year’s sermon reminds us not to look back, but to look ahead to the future that is as bright as the promises of God.

    Don’t Look Back A New Year’s Sermon Chuck Sligh January 5, 2020 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Luke 9:62 – “And Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Murderers, Tramps, And Liars”

    Contributed by David Roth on Feb 12, 2023
     | 1,173 views

    Epiphany 6. In His sermon on the mount, Jesus expounds on murder, adultery, and lying. He makes it clear that these sins are significant, that they reach, infect, and pervade us all, so that there is no righteousness in us, and our righteousness must be found in Him.

    Matthew 5:21-37 Epiphany 6 A J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. (Ps. 19:14) “Murderers, Tramps, and Liars” In our Gospel reading, we hear Jesus continue His sermon on the Mount. He has ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Go Light Your World - A Christian Response To Bullying Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 14, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,199 views

    This past week, a 15 year old teenage girl in BC committed suicide. This message is a Christian response to the very real issue of bullying.

    GO LIGHT YOUR WORLD: REFUSE TO DO NOTHING! THE STORY BEHIND THE MESSAGE: • Wednesday I saw a video on youtube that had been posted by a 15 year old BC girl named Amanda Todd. • This girl had been brutally bullied into a deep depression until finally – one month after posting this video – she ...read more

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