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  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 928 ratings
     | 100,590 views

    Satan is not a little god, but a fallen angel. This sermon takes a closer look at the power we have in Christ to fight spiritual warfare.

    Spiritual Warfare Lets begin by looking at Ephesians 6:10-13: 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Evidence For Christ's Resurrection

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,041 views

    The five evidences, or testimonies, for the resurrection of Jesus Christ presented in 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 are: 1) the Church; 2) the Scriptures; 3) the Eyewitnesses; 4) a Special Witness, and 6) the Common Message.

    The one interesting factor about this time of year is the sudden attention things of faith get. When so many people across this planet meet on one morning to celebrate the most historically verifiable event, it is hard to ignore. Yet every possible explanation about alternative theories in regards ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Binding The Hands Of Jesus

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,491 views

    In Mark 15:1, we read of how the enemies of Jesus bound Him in preparation for the sending of Him to Pilate, When you read those words it is easy for your heart to be filled with sadness, and even with a touch of “righteous indignation” for that crowd tha

    “Binding the Hands of Jesus” Text: Mark 15:1 (KJV) 1And straightway in the morning the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council, bound Jesus, carried him away, and delivered him to Pilate. Mark 15:1 (AMP) 1AND IMMEDIATELY when it was morning, the chief ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How Can I Be Encouraged In The Day Of Troubles

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,657 views

    Many things will discourage you in this life. When you see the world growing in power and wickedness, it will discourage you. When it seems that nothing is the same as before, it has the potential to discourage you. You would think that because of the wic

    Text: Isaiah 41:10-13 (KJV) 10Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. 11Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confounded: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Tragedy Of Sunday Morning Religion

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Jul 19, 2011
    based on 26 ratings
     | 36,368 views

    A classic sermon by Adrian Rogers of the importance of daily worship.

    Introduction All right, turn please, if you would, with me tonight, to Colossians, chapter 3. And, I want to begin reading, for devotion tonight, Colossians 3, beginning in verse 16. And, it speaks of worship—and that’s what we’ve been doing tonight: “Let the word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are We Eating?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 6, 2011
    based on 12 ratings
     | 6,045 views

    We are to be obedient to the Lord and to tell others the Good News. But we can do neither unless we understand the Lord’s Word, and we cannot understand that unless we read it and unless are taught it in our churches. So, what do you think? Are we

    Today, I want to talk about what we are eating. Let me rephrase that; what are we being fed? I want to talk this morning about the plight of the American church. The church is not to make ourselves feel good, but to help others find life. We need to understand Who it is that makes that offer, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Attack On Hope Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 27, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,381 views

    Believers can have hope in God through: 1) His Person (Heb. 6:13a,), 2) His Purpose (Heb. 6:14-15), 3) His Pledge (Heb. 6:13b, 16–18), and 4) His Priest (Heb. 6:19–20).

    Tributes have pored in all week to the late Jack Layton, former leader of the Canadian federal New Democratic Party. Beyond all his contributions to various causes, a resounding factor that seems to have been recognized in him, was his ability to inspire hope. In a world rife with economic, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Congregational Polity Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 10, 2011
     | 5,183 views

    Exploration of the congregational government in the apostolic church.

    “In these days when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. And the twelve summoned the full number of the disciples and said, ‘It is not right that we should give up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    I Am The Door Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 26, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 27,608 views

    1) Entering by The Door (John 10:1-6) and 2) Identifying the Door (John 10:7-10)

    Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has extended his condolences following the death of former Cuban leader Fidel Castro, calling him a “legendary revolutionary and orator.” The prime minister went on to say that “Mr. Castro made significant improvements to the education and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Paul's Charge To Timothy Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 6, 2016
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,919 views

    This lesson deals with Paul's charge to Timothy to remember the things that he had heard of Paul among many witnesses, and to commit them to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. This lesson silences the notion of evangelistic oversight.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Character: Things Thou Hast Heard 2. Commit: Thou to Faithful Men 3. Competent: Who Shall Teach Others Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: "Paul's charge to Timothy." The beloved apostle Paul instructs his son Timothy: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Salt!

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 26, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,013 views

    Jesus affirms his disciples by sharing that they are the salt of the World. I. Like Salt we are to be Stable and Consistent II. Like salt we are to be Essential and Indispensible III. Jesus wants us to be Salt that is bursting with Spiritual flavor

    Scripture: Matthew 5:13-17; Psalms 112:1-10; 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 Theme: Jesus Salt! Proposition: Jesus affirms and encourages his disciples by sharing the Good News that they are the salt of the World. I. Like Salt we are to be Stable and Consistent II. Like salt we are to be Essential ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    The Freedom To Disappoint Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 18, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,530 views

    If we are to be faithful disciples of Christ, and follow His example, we must be willing to disappoint others.

    Good morning! I’d like to jump right in, and begin this morning with a precious promise, one that comes directly from Christ: “28 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Glory Of His Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 23, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,732 views

    At the very moment when Jewish authorities were plotting to kill Him, Gentiles began to desire His attention. The Greeks who came to Jesus were Gentiles, not Grecian Jews, who had become converts to Judaism.

    -Monday- Jerusalem The Glory of His Sacrifice (Is. 6:10) John 12:20-50 20 Now there were certain Greeks among those who came up to worship at the feast. 21 Then they came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him, saying, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” 22 Philip came and told ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love In Action Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 21, 2016
     | 6,964 views

    1) Assurance of being in the truth (vv. 19–20), 2) Give confidence that prayer will be answered (vv. 21–22), and 3) Assure the believer of union with Christ (vv. 23–24).

    Have you ever been praying and suddenly your conscience says something like this to you: “Look at you! Who do you think you are to come before God and ask anything from him! Why just this week you did things and said things that would disqualify you from ever receiving anything from God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Identity Theft

    Contributed by Ken Little on Jul 23, 2014
     | 12,078 views

    Finding our identity in Christ and not allowing our identity and purpose to be stolen by the world, because having our identity in Christ stolen is the sickest identity theft of all.

    I was thinking the other day and that was the 10th VBS that I have gotten to be a part of at Hessel…and I realized how quickly time seems to go by…in fact, I actually have my 20 year high school reunion coming up…I can’t believe 20 years has gone by…and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational