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Stand Your Ground! Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 21, 2021

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Message teaches the practical application of the metaphor of armor in Eph. 6:10-17. Christians are in a spiritual battle simply because they are Christians. In an increasingly antichristian culture this teaching becomes even more essential.

The title of this message is: Stand Your Ground! There are times and season when the devil’s assaults against believers are more intense than at other times. Scripture not only tells us to be prepared for such times, but also tells us how to be prepared. That’s our subject today. I am an optimist. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, 1 Corinthians 16:9, Hebrews 11:32-35, 2 Corinthians 10:4, Proverbs 6:27-28, Ephesians 4:25, 1 Timothy 4:13, Mark 16:15, Luke 22:31-32, 1 Thessalonians 5:8, Luke 4:3-13, 1 Peter 3:15, Joshua 1:8 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Repent - The Call Of A Prophet

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 8, 2005

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The call of John the Baptizer still rings true in the 21st century. Our culture seeks to do away with sin by calling it a "privacy" issue. The scriptures call our acts of disobedience againts God and our fellow man....sin.

In Jesus Holy Name December 3, 2005 Text –Mark 1:1-4 Advent I – Redeemer Lutheran “The Call of the Prophet—Repent” Christmas is coming! People are shopping! Decorations are being hung. Christmas trees are purchased. Dinners are being planned. In the early part of the 19th ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

The Crutch Series

Contributed by John Sears on Nov 21, 2013

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Is Christianity a crutch for the weak minded and naive? How should Christians respond to the criticism?

I wonder if you have heard this statement. It goes something like this. “Christianity is only for those who are weak; it only offers consolation to life’s losers.” Have you heard it or seen this criticism? Just watch TV or go see a movie sometime. Read comments under Christian Facebook ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Living In A Bleeped Out World Series

Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Mar 12, 2013

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This sermon deals with the topic of profanity and cursing.

“Living in A Bleeped Out World” James 3:9-10; Ephesians 4:29 Introduction: About 2 months ago I went fishing and put my porta-boat in the garage. The next day something began to stink! I found the culprit a ½ a shrimp that was decomposed. The word Paul uses in Eph. 4:29 NKJ uses ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Visit With Church Leaders Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 21, 2025

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Acts 21:17-26 shows us how to handle tensions between cultural practices and the gospel’s advance.

Introduction I am currently preaching through the Book of Acts in a sermon series I am calling “Turning the World Upside Down.” Forty days after Jesus’ resurrection, he ascended into heaven. Just before he ascended into heaven, Jesus told his disciples to wait in Jerusalem until they received ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:17-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Are Here Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Apr 19, 2009

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You can’t get to where you need to go unless you know where you are.

Back at the tender age of 19 I landed an assistant manger job at the Radio Shack in Thomasville. As a lifelong Lexington boy I only knew enough about Thomasville to find my way to work. But I didn’t get out much and anything further north than DCCC was unknown territory to me. One day at work I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian In Modern Times – The Last Days, And How To Live In Them – Practical Issues - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 2, 2024

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Looking at the wrath of God and the discipline of God. We will shed some light on our times so we can understand them better; and how to live in them; practical issues. Days become difficult and more confusing. We need to understand our times.

THE CHRISTIAN IN MODERN TIMES – THE LAST DAYS, AND HOW TO LIVE IN THEM – PRACTICAL ISSUES - PART 2 This next message continues on from Part 1 from a series given in England. I am trying to shed some light on our times so we can understand them better; and how to live in them. [7]. THE LAST ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10, Romans 5:9, Isaiah 53:5-6, 2 Corinthians 5:21, John 19:30, 2 Timothy 3:12, John 3:36, Hebrews 12:5-11, Psalm 119:67-68, Psalm 119:71, Psalm 25:18, Psalm 22:24, Romans 5:2-5, 2 Timothy 2:3-5, Matthew 5:10-12 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Winning The War Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 10, 2015

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If we want to win the war for the soul of our nation, we must commit ourselves to the Word of God and to the House of God.

Krish Kandiah, president of the London School of Theology, talks about growing up in the United Kingdom, where his family could always count on their next-door neighbor, Mrs. Oglive, to be around. They left a spare key with her in case they got locked out. They forgot their keys quite often, and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 10:28-38

Denomination: Evangelical Free

War Of The Worlds - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ric Freeman on Jan 31, 2004

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current issues

War of the worlds - part 2 January 25, 2004 AM [s1] Let me review a few things from last Sunday morning; One of the buzz words we hear a lot of today in religious circles is "God told me" s2] I want you to see that saying "God said" when "God didn’t say" is taking God’s name in vain -- and much ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:29

Denomination: Charismatic

Is The Lord Truly Your Shepherd?

Contributed by Brian Miller on Apr 24, 2008

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It is an issue of surrender.

Is the Lord truly your shepherd? INTRODUCTION: Psalm 23 contains a short yet beautiful portrait of our relationship with God. It promises comfort and protection to those who remain close to the Shepherd and demonstrates how our spiritual needs are met in the Lord. Joel Preston originally wrote ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Gracious Master / The Meaning Behind The Parable Of The Unjust Manager

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Sep 22, 2013

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This parable is deeply embedded in Middle Eastern tradition and culture, and it is to that culture that interpreters should turn.

By the fourth century the parable of the unjust manager ..... which we read today ...... and the parable of the prodigal son were separated by ..... a chapter division. If the monks who established those divisions ...... had kept the two parables in the same chapter, ....... The entire history of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:13-19, Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Speaking In Tongues Series

Contributed by Kurt Lindgren on Nov 27, 2012

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Speaking in tongues was a major issue in Corinth and its also a major issue today!

Kurt Lindgren www.pastorkurt.com SPEAKING IN TONGUES 1 Corinthians 14:1-25 / November 4,2012 INTRODUCTION: Paul teaches about two features of the worship service in Corinth tongues and prophecy and discusses their value or importance. Spiritual Gifts: 1) varied. 2) come from God. 3) The gifts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Saul/Paul: The Consummate Legalist Finally Gains Perfection Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 19, 2023

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Law keeping begins with a head issue, and following Christ begins with a heart issue.

A. SAUL’S LAW KEEPING WAS IMPERFECT 1. He was a flawed law keeper (Philippians 3:4-6). 2. He hated Christ and persecuted Christians. “Saul was consenting to his (Stephen) death … great persecution against the church … went from house to house … throwing them into prison” (Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-2, Romans 7:19

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Prayer

Contributed by Nathaniel Sadela on Jun 22, 2017

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Building a culture of prayer

Prayer is an essential part of our Christian race, since it has a pivotal role to play in the fulfilment of our destiny. The more we pray, the more we understand God's ways. The deeper we plunge into prayer, the clearer His ways and thoughts become to us (Isaiah 55:8-9). The mysteries of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26

Denomination: Apostolic

"All Roads Do Not Lead To Rome"

Contributed by Ron Newton on Aug 7, 2003

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Contending for the faith in a post-christian culture.

Introduction 1. Illus...”Go forth and Sin” by Lynn Vincent from ‘World’, August 2, 2003. “When officials announced the vote tally on June 8, thunderous applause showered the crowd at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Concord, N.H. The occasion: Episcopalians in the diocese of New Hampshire had just ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Holiness

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