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  • Billy Ricks avatar

    The Helmet Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 14, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,220 views

    The devil gets to us most effectively through the gateway of our minds. On the battlefield of life we must have our heads protected to ward of our enemies deadly blows. The helmet protects our thoughts but it also perfects our thoughts.

    Intro: Do you ever think about what you think about? No. Usually we just think. Turn to a friend and tell them the last thing you thought about last night before falling asleep and the first thing you thought about this morning. Sometimes we have very little control over our thoughts; they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Behold The Man (1) Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 8, 2015
     | 5,798 views

    This sermon is a focus on Jesus as Pilate and others saw him -- a failure. The irony is, his "defeat" was actually his key to victory.

    1. Jesus, a Wanted Man "If Jesus had of entered into one of our modern cities, leading a parade, as the "triumphal entry into Jerusalem, He would have been arrested immediately. He would be a wanted man." * The FDA would want Him for turning water into wine without a license; * The EPA for killing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If You Ignore Him, He Will Go Away!

    Contributed by Matthew Blau on Oct 31, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,509 views

    Too many things can take us from our faith. God is Knocking but how long will we still be able to hear him.

    There is an old sermon illustration that goes with this morning’s scripture. A pastor decides to visit one of his parishioners on his way into the church one morning. He had wanted to visit for some time but schedule problems and life seemed to keep it from happening. But this morning as he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Church - The Body Of Christ

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 18, 2009
     | 7,343 views

    Compares the church to the Body of Christ

    THE CHURCH - THE BODY OF CHRIST 1 Corinthians 12:12-26 SEPTEMBER 21, 2008 One of the most vivid word pictures of the New Testament is the Apostle Paul’s description of the Church as the Body of Christ. The human body is something everyone is familiar with. And it plays such an important role in ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Loaded - Pt. 1 - Benefit 1 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 22, 2014
     | 8,328 views

    We are instructed to give thanks. Some of us struggle to do that because we aren't sure that God has blessed us lately. Situations and circumstances cause us to wonder if God even deserves our thanks! The truth is that we are loaded!

    Loaded Pt. 1- Benefit 1 I. Introduction One day a year we are reminded to be thankful. This reminder should not be needed since we are commanded to be thankful. Psalm 95, 97, 107, and then in Psalm 118, 1 Chronicles 16, and finally in one of the most interesting instances in Psalm 136. This is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Life Is Tough And Difficult

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 6, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,793 views

    Lazarus chose to believe in God and trust his life to Him. Many complain about their injustice, their poverty and sickness, yet never turn to God. Life is tough and a difficult assignment, but we can fulfill our destiny.

    Subject: Life is Tough, a difficult Assignment Text: Luke 16:20-22 “And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. And it came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Reconcile: Jesus Is The Reconciliation Artist Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 17, 2019
     | 2,678 views

    A new relationship becomes possible when we recognize what God has done in Jesus to reconcile us. Conflict leads to reconciliation and back to the cross.

    This our second message in our 3 week series entitled “Reconcile.” Jesus once said, the scriptures say an “eye for eye and a tooth for a tooth. But I say to you, do not resist the one who is evil. But if someone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.”(Matt 5:38-39) In this simple ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reconcile: When It Burns Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 17, 2019
     | 3,319 views

    Reconciliation requires me to engage with conflict

    Begin by READing the Scriptures aloud - Lecto Divina: Jonah 1:1-3, 3:1-3, 3:10, 4:1-4 (~760 B.C.) The word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai: 2 “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.” 3 But Jonah ran away from the LORD and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Cord #5: A Common Confession – “one Faith” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 9, 2015
     | 3,888 views

    How can we experience unity when we have differing beliefs?

    In Ephesians 4:3-6, Paul lists seven “cords” that bind us together: a common community - “one body”; a common communion - “one Spirit”; a common confidence - “one hope”; a common commitment - “one Lord”; a common confession - “one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Submission Of The Will (2001)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 24, 2022
     | 989 views

    This story relates to something that the book of James in the New Testament was talking about. James 4:1-2 points out that wars ---conflict start within the individual and have the potential to transpire into something more as it can become a war between people.

    SUBMISSION OF THE WILL Text: James 4:1-7 There is in British history a war that has a title that is just as ridiculous as its cause. It is called the War of Jenkins’ Ear. This war began back in 1739. It ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Soteriology: 3 Views Of The Atonement

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021
     | 1,755 views

    There is a savior for forgiveness. There is a way out of the wilderness.

    There is a savior for forgiveness. There is a way out of the wilderness. This is a journey that can be made, pain after pain, event after event, joy and sorrow, peace and unsettled, despair and ecstasy, knowledge after knowledge, humbled into pieces, reception of Christ Jesus, and reconnection born ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Elijah's Question For Pagan America

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Aug 24, 2021
     | 2,538 views

    Just as the prophet Elijah challenged the people of Israel to make up their minds as whether to serve God or Ba'al, the same question needs to be brought before America today. The time has come to settle the issue and accept the consequences.

    This nation is at the edge of the cliff. All it will take is one more step to go over, regulating America to the dustbin of history. For over sixty years since prayer and Bible reading were removed from the public schools by a poor interpretation of the First Amendment by a liberal Supreme Court ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Collins avatar

    06 - James 3:1-12 Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 26, 2021
     | 2,914 views

    This is the 6th of 11 Studies in the Book of James and it talks about the importance of controlling the way we use our tongues, and the ill-effects of being careless with the use of our tongues. Special caution is suggested to those who are teachers of God's word.

    James 3:1-2 My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment. 2 For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body. After talking about the importance of possessing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    The Christian And His Spiritual Clothing

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 14, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,254 views

    There are goodly virtues and attitudes we are instructed to put on as Christians just in the same way we put on physical clothes.

    The Christian and His Spiritual Clothing Study Text: Colossians 3:12 - 17 Introduction: - Clothes say a lot about a person. The fact is most, if not all of us, give a tremendous amount of attention to what we wear and what is in style. - However, there is a major problem. Styles change ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    Shining Forth As Gold: A Testimony Of Perseverance (Job 23:10)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Aug 30, 2025
     | 259 views

    I want to share my story of how the Lord is healing and using me for His purpose even in the midst of dealing with kidney failure and other issues.

    “ But He knows the way I take; when He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold.” (Job 23:10). It is obvious that in reading through the book of Job, suffering is the central theme. Untold volumes of sermons, studies, and debates have sprung forth over the centuries on why we go through hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist