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  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Throw Off Hindrances

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 1, 2022
     | 4,471 views

    Many things are hindrances to our life, spiritual growth, and focus. Unless we throw off hindrances, we are not going to hit the final goal. Usually many start a good start but never ended joyfully.

    Throw off Hindrances, Hebrews 12:1-3 Introduction: Some of us are waiting for this Lent. This season helps us to come closer to the WORD, rectify some of our DEEDs and help grow in Christ. We hope to celebrate the resurrection day (Commonly called Easter) to bring new life, energy, grace along ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Devices Of The Devil

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,237 views

    Satan’s presence in our world is real. The Bible clearly teaches that our struggle to live righteously is a struggle against the dark forces of Satan that seeks to rule us. It is a struggle against the powerful rulers of darkness.

    Devices of the devil 1 Peter 5:8-5:9 Satan’s presence in our world is real. The Bible clearly teaches that our struggle to live righteously is a struggle against the dark forces of Satan that seeks to rule us. It is a struggle against the powerful rulers of darkness. Our enemy is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    The Privilege Of Attack

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 4, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 29,840 views

    Oftentimes when our Faith Comes Under Attack, we feel the Sifting of the adversary because we begin to be led by our Emotions.

    TITLE: THE PRIVILEGE OF ATTACK SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 22:31-32 I shared this challenging thought this past week with a few preacher friends of mine, and they did not know what to do with it. I felt the Holy Spirit deposit this thought in me on last Sunday afternoon, therefore; I have had ample ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Stone avatar

    Preparing For Growth Series

    Contributed by Brad Stone on Oct 16, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,354 views

    There is always room for spiritual growth to occur in our lives. We should desire it and work to achieve it. We have been given everything we need to grow. (Sermon used various sources including Sermon Central)

    Preparing for Growth II Peter 1:5-9 There has been much controversy in recent years concerning growth supplements in professional sports. In fact a report came out this past week alleging that some major names have been taking PED's. Over the years several high profile players have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    And Enoch Walked With God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 200 views

    The sermon urges believers to pursue a daily, intimate walk with God like Enoch, prioritizing faithfulness and devotion over worldly achievement or recognition.

    If you’ve ever taken a slow walk with someone you love, you know the wonder of it. The world rushes, but your pace becomes conversation, companionship, and comfort. You notice what you’d miss at a sprint—the birdsong, the breeze, the steady presence at your side. Scripture tells us of a man who ...read more

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  • Larry Turner avatar

    Gifts For The Bride - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on May 22, 2015
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    Last in the series looking at the gifts presented to the church by Jesus, God the Father, and the Holy Spirit.

    This is our third week at discovering the gifts that were presented to the church, the Bride of Christ. So far we have discovered the gifts given to the church by Jesus. These are the equipping gifts. Ephesians 4:11-12 “Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Playground Or Battleground?”

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 30, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,959 views

    Many Christians don’t realize they are living in a BATTLEGROUND; they think they live in a PLAYGROUND! We’re going to look at the 3 fold assault on the People of God and the 3 things Paul said to do to counteract it.

    PLAYGROUND OR BATTLEGROUND? Eph. 6:10-13,18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHO DO I SHOOT? 1. A new soldier was on sentry duty at the main gate. His orders were clear. No car was to enter unless it had a special sticker on the windshield. 2. A big Army car came up with a general seated in the back. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Clouds By Day-Moving Forward

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 2, 2008
    based on 13 ratings
     | 7,623 views

    How many times has your direction in life been a little bit foggy or cloudy, or just plain dark and glum. The LORD is the leading cloud, and the light in the dark. Follow Him.

    8.02.2008.Sermon.Guidance by Cloud and Fire By William Akehurst, HSWC Clouds by day – Moving Forward Songs “Where He Leads me I will follow” “Everywhere I go I See You” Michael W. Smith Exodus 13:21 And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way; and by night ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Strength Of His Might" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 8, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 12,995 views

    His power is working in us and for us, to sanctify us and eventually bring us home. (#12 in the "Every Spiritual Blessing" series)

    “...and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might which He brought about in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead, and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places...” In 1981 Arnold ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Lord, Open Our Eyes!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 9, 2014
     | 27,807 views

    Elisha revealed God's heavenly surveillance, the need for our eyes being opened, and the power of corrected vision.

    LORD, OPEN OUR EYES! 2 Kgs. 6:8-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHAT THE FISH WEIGHED 1. Doug was in the process of describing a 30 pound bass he'd caught recently after fighting it for three hours, when Bill interrupted his story. 2. "There’s no way I believe you caught a 30 pound bass!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Perry Fowler avatar

    Nailing Down Your Need For The Cross

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on May 12, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,992 views

    Today, we’re going to the cross and take notice. We we’re going to hear what Jesus said about the cross as He foretold His death. In His words of we understand why Calvary was so necessary. From Jesus’ lips, what does He tell us that that cross does for you and me?

    If you were to Google the phrase: “The day that changed the world” what do you think would come up? Here’s a few book titles with the that contains the phrase “Changed the world “in their title. Here are a few examples: a) Gunpowder: The History of the Explosive that Changed the World. b) Cod: The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Are You Prepared For The Battle?

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 16, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,414 views

    We need to be aware of the spiritual battle that takes place every time we pray.

    In January 1944, the US army created the ghost army. Their purpose was to trick the forces of Nazi Germany about the size and location of the allied forces. The ghost army would inflate rubber tanks, jeeps, trucks, and all other kinds of armaments and camouflage them so well that Nazi air patrols ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    David In Saul's Service

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 5, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,040 views

    David in Saul's service in 1 Samuel 16:14-23 shows us how the Lord prepared David for his future service.

    Scripture Last week we begin a sermon series on “The Life of David.” David’s story begins in 1 Samuel 16, where we read that God sent Samuel to anoint David as the next king of Israel (16:1-13). When Samuel anointed David as the next king over Israel, David was just a young boy, perhaps as young ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    Who Turned On The Lights! Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 7, 2011
     | 6,951 views

    We were never meant to live in darkness so God turned on the lights.

    Intro: WHO TURNED ON THE LIGHTS! 1. The city of Rattenburg, Austria is in the dark from November to February each year. The city was built in the 1300’s behind a 3,000-foot mountain to protect it from ma-raud-ers [people in search of plunder]. Since the lack of winter sunshine was a small price to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Handling The Power Encounter

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,041 views

    As Paul and his team went out into a dark world, it was no surprise that there were times when the light came smack up against the darkness. These "power encounters" are inevitable. How do we handle them?

    Passage: Acts 16:16-41 Intro: When we hear the word power, certain pictures come to mind. 1. huge guns, bombers, nuclear warheads. 2. human beings are obsessed with power, we love to be the ones with more. 3. every Sunday in the Fall, teams walk onto the football field for a “power encounter,” to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free