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    Temptation Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 2, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,321 views

    We all face temptation, but through understanding our identity in Christ, trusting in God's provision, exercising wisdom, and using scripture, we can overcome it.

    Imagine you're playing a video game. You're on a mission, but there are obstacles and enemies trying to stop you. That's kind of like life, right? We're on a mission to live for God, but there's this thing called temptation that tries to trip us up. Let's see how Jesus beat temptation and how we ...read more

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    Reclaiming Your Destiny SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,221 views

    Many individuals have lost their rightful blessings and divine plans due to the enemy's interference. This sermon explores how to reclaim these lost blessings and assure one's salvation.

    Many people have experienced the loss of things that rightfully belong to them due to the works of the enemy. They have lost their plans, thoughts, and every good thing that the Lord has given them. The Bible tells us that the enemy, like a thief, comes to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10). Two ...read more

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    Overcoming Fear With Faith SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,160 views

    Fear can paralyze us, both as individuals and as a church. God, however, calls us to transition from fear to faith.

    Fear can have a paralyzing effect on churches and individual Christians, hindering their growth and effectiveness. However, God desires for us to transition from fear to faith. In this sermon, we will explore the effects of fear, how it hinders our love for God, creates a spirit of slavery, and ...read more

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    You Can't Lose With The Stuff God Use

    Contributed by Tiger Newkirt on Jan 3, 2003
    based on 32 ratings
     | 23,240 views

    We have an unlimited resource in our great God.

    Today, I stand to exhort the children of god. I want to remind everyone of the unlimited resource we have in God. God is a friend who is always available to lift every head hanging beneath the weight of unfulfilled expectations. He is there to dry tears flowing from a fountain of despair. He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Looking Up, When Life Has Got You Down

    Contributed by Robert Parker on Jun 30, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 33,622 views

    No matter what hardships, mistakes or mishaps that can occur in life God allows us to Look up when Life has got us down. A message of encouragement during tough times...

    Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4: 7 – 10, 14 (4:7) “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the Excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.” (4:8) “We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair.” (4:9) “Persecuted, but not forsaken; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Facing Trials Series

    Contributed by Steven Pace on Apr 19, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 12,113 views

    This is the first in a series that is out of the book of James I hope to add each sermon to the web sight as I write them. Use my experiece as a former foundry worker as to harden metal and then relate it to life and how God strengthens us

    Facing Trials James 1:1-8 Special thanks to Pastor Ted Sutherla and his wonderful sermon God’s Perfecting Process 4 of the illustration came from this talented pastor. Today’s, starts our journey through the book of James. Today we will look and James 1:1-8 facing the trials in life. One thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "A Genuine Faith" Part 1

    Contributed by Dave Martin on May 17, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 3,435 views

    Often we have misconceptions in what the Bible says concerning various topics. We will sometimes plug our own ideas, thoughts or solution to our everyday situations and really mess things up. We have to align our lives with the Word of God.

    “A Genuine Faith” Part 1of 2 2Peter 1:1-2 Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin May 19, 2002 Was that skit good or what? How well do we know the Bible? The older girls were Christians for 10 years yet ignorant when it comes to knowing the Word of God. Often we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Narrow Road Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 12,833 views

    Part 3 of 4 of the series, Roads of Passion. This short saying of Jesus recorded by Matthew reveals much about the road that Jesus wants us to walk as His followers. The Narrow Road is one of Decision, Discipline, and Desire. It is a road of PASSION!

    The Narrow Road Matthew 7:13-14 Read at beginning of service: Matthew 7:13-14 (NIV) 13 "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Bridge Builder

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 1, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 13,893 views

    We need bridge builders in the church today.

    THE BRIDGE BUILDER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Ecc. 4:12 And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a three fold cord is not easy broken. Living Bible: Ecc. 4:12 And one standing alone can be attacked and defeated. But two can stand back to back and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Test After The Second Coming Series

    Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 2, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 7,125 views

    after transformation, there is going to be an examination. The Bible clearly teaches that after the resurrection of the saints, the rapture of the survivors, and the reunion in the sky, that there is going to be a reckoning for God’s servants.

    James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. INTRODUCTION The Word of God clearly teaches that after transformation, there is going to be an examination. The Bible clearly teaches that after ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Faith Of Two Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 3, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,867 views

    This is a vision casting message based on the report that Joshua and Caleb brought back from the Promised Land

    A very familiar video clip. (Used clip from first Star Wars movie, a New Hope, at the beginning of the movie from just before Darth Vader comes aboard Ship until R2D2 and C3PO escape in pod) Most of you are the right age to have seen the original Star Wars in the theatre; I saw it five times when ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Where Do We Go From Here? Series

    Contributed by William Jewett on Nov 27, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,109 views

    part 4 of our series on worship as a lifestyle not an event or place

    God is the Audience of My Worship Gordon Dahl said, "Most middle-class Americans tend to worship their work, work at their play, and play at their worship." William Temple, the renowned archbishop of Canterbury, defined worship as quickening the conscience by the holiness of God, feeding the mind ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Overcoming Life's Problems

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 107 ratings
     | 13,836 views

    All of us are faced with problems. We must have a right spiritual focus in order to overcome.

    OVERCOMING LIFE’S PROBLEMS Jude 17-23 INTRO.- Is life ever stressful? Do we ever experience problems and pain in life? I say, when don’t we? ILL.- A violinist was told by a surgeon that he needed an operation "But, doctor," said the violinist, "I have concerts booked ahead. If you operate, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Is Audience Of My Worship - Pt 2

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,321 views

    Recognizing the every moment of my worship is directed towards God changes every moment of my worship. When we read from the Pslams it is quite obvious that the object of their ’obsession’ was not themselves!

    God is the Audience of My Worship Gordon Dahl said, “Most middle-class Americans tend to worship their work, work at their play, and play at their worship.” William Temple, the renowned archbishop of Canterbury, defined worship as quickening the conscience by the holiness of God, feeding the mind ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part 3 - The Believing Pillar Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Oct 25, 2006
     | 3,312 views

    Part 3 of the House of Faith sermon series focuses on our belief and the Word of God within our heart. After we make Christ the cornerstone, and the teachings of the apostles and prophets the foundation, our thinking changes. As we read the Word of God

    The House of Faith Part 3 – The Believing Pillar Rev. Bruce A. Shields House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org WELCOME † SCRIPTURE READING Mark 11:23, 24 “I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, ’Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart but believes ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church