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  • Monte Brown avatar

    Walking According To The Course Of This World

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Feb 6, 2012
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     | 6,578 views

    Could it be that the body of Christ is under attack and we are defeated and don’t even know it?

    Prelude Have you ever wondered why the church is not growing today? Why there seems to be more churches closing, than new ones opening? Why there are so many Christians that don’t faithfully attend church? Why those that attend church regularly seem to be melancholy? Could it be that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Failure To Worship

    Contributed by Eugene Morell on Jul 1, 2012
     | 5,340 views

    The Lord wants you and I to see that we can turn defeat into worship with the help of the Holy Spirit.

    FROM FAILURE TO WORSHIP. JOSHUA 8:30-35. Perhaps one of the greatest examples of comebacks in recent years was that of San Francisco Giant pitcher Dave Dravecky. Besides pitching is the regular season Dave also pitched in the All star game, in the national league championship series and in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Man Up!

    Contributed by Edwin Crozier on Sep 20, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,349 views

    This sermon examines the account of David defeating Goliath to see what kind of man God is looking for.

    Introduction: What is the most scared you have ever been? Think about that time for a moment. Perhaps you can begin to understand how the Israelites feel in I Samuel 17 every morning when Goliath steps out onto the battlefield and cries, “I defy the ranks of Israel this day. Give me a man, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Know Your Enemy

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 7, 2017
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     | 7,409 views

    We have an enemy that has already been defeated, but just doesn’t act like it yet.

    Know Your Enemy November 5, 2017 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We have an enemy that has already been defeated, but just doesn’t act like it yet. Focus Passage: Ephesians 6:10-12 Introduction: Two 6 year olds struggled with the problem of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loneliness

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on Mar 30, 2018
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     | 12,427 views

    A true follower of Jesus will defeat loneliness because he will love and have other followers at his side.

    Title: Loneliness Place: BLCC Date: 2/18/18 Text: Genesis 2.18; 1 Samuel 23.16-17 Middle-Aged Men, Biggest Threat: [Screen 1] Loneliness Dr. Richard S. Schwartz, a Cambridge psychiatrist who has studied the problem of loneliness in America, notes that over four decades of studies have shown ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Gideon: God Pushed Him To Victory Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023
     | 1,458 views

    An imperfect person plus God makes a confident warrior. An organized and obedient few can defeat a multitude.

    A. WHEN GOD USES THE IMPERFECT: JUDGES 6:1-6 1. Desert raiders. The Midianites came – stole – and returned to the desert. (Judges 6:2-3). 2. Israel hid in the mountains. “Gideon threshed wheat in the winepress, in order to hide it from the Midianites” (Judges 6:11). 3. Imperfect Gideon felt he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Struggle With Satan Lent Sunday 1 Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 23, 2023
     | 1,158 views

    Was the Lord bragging about how He defeated the old Worm, man’s adversary, Satan? No.

    First Sunday of Lent 2023 How did St. Matthew come by the story he shared in today’s Gospel? It was easy to understand the first line, what happened when Jesus, who was fresh from His baptism by John, where the Holy Spirit came upon Him in form of a dove, went into the wilderness of Judea. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Curse Of Disobedience: The Sin Of Achan Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 6, 2025
     | 330 views

    Disobedience to God’s command opens the door to defeat, loss, and destruction, no matter how small it appears.

    THE CURSE OF DISOBEDIENCE: THE SIN OF ACHAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 7:1-12 Key Verse: “Israel hath sinned, and they have also transgressed my covenant which I commanded them: for they have even taken of the accursed thing, and have also stolen, and dissembled also, and they have ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus The Conqueror Of Death Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 20, 2025
     | 84 views

    A revelation of Jesus Christ as the One who defeated death, conquered the grave, and gave believers eternal victory.

    JESUS THE CONQUEROR OF DEATH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 Key Verse: “O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?” — 1 Corinthians 15:55 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 2:14-15; John 11:25-26; Revelation 1:17-18; Romans 6:9 INTRODUCTION Death has always ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    All-Round Turnaround Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 7, 2025
     | 697 views

    An all-round turnaround signifies a complete change for the better in every area of life. It is a divine intervention that transforms struggles into testimonies, defeats into victories, and sorrow into joy.

    ALL-ROUND TURNAROUND By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 126:1-3 Supporting Texts: Job 42:10, Joel 2:25-26, Isaiah 43:19, 2 Corinthians 5:17 INTRODUCTION: An all-round turnaround signifies a complete change for the better in every area of life. It is a divine intervention that transforms ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Stone One: Action Series

    Contributed by Richard Clouse on Dec 19, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,687 views

    David chose five stones before he faced Goliath. These five sermons will illustrates the five "stones" we can use to defeat giants in our lives.

    (Five Stones that Kill any Giants!) 1 Samuel 17:1-58 Here are some truths we have learned so far. God is in the miracle business. God wants us to get out of our comfort zones and step out in faith. When we do, mountains will arise to bring discouragement and despair. We know how to move ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Victory In Jesus Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 23, 2016
     | 13,909 views

    Far too many believers live defeated lives. The Lord is never pleased when we surrender to our difficulties and admit defeat. Granted we can't overcome within our own ability, but with the help of the Lord, we can live victoriously.

    Victory in Jesus 1 John 2: 1-6 As I studied this passage, I was reminded of the relationship John enjoyed with Christ. He was part of the inner circle, one of three that were closest to Jesus. I am convinced Jesus didn’t love those three more than the others, but they were privileged to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Slick Is Doubt?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 17, 2018
     | 5,522 views

    Doubt is a huge obstacle to personal growth. The negative light that doubt plants in our hearts and minds can grow and thrive. Recognize doubt can kill the plan of God.

    HOW SLICK IS DOUBT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Ever watch duck hunting on TV? Good duck hunters have DECOYS that look so real, they move to imitate real ducks, they make real quacking sounds like ducks, and real ducks are SLICKED INTO THE BELIEF THAT THOSE DECOY DUCKS ARE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Core Value 2:- Being Mission Minded Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,229 views

    Jesus has the power to overcome any obstacle for people to come to Him and to be in His family. Therefore we should trust His power and be pro-active in sharing the Gospel.

    Message Luke 8:26-39 “Madman Turned Missionary” I think you will agree that this is not the most effective way to be an evangelist. So, what does it mean to be mission minded? Let’s have a look at a passage from Scripture. Luke 8:26-39 (read) To understand what is happening here we first need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Overcoming Doubt Through Faith

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 19, 2025
     | 613 views

    Doubt is one of the greatest obstacles to experiencing the fullness of God’s power and promises. True faith trusts God even when circumstances seem impossible or when our emotions waver.

    OVERCOMING DOUBT THROUGH FAITH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 9:23-24 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:1, James 1:6-8, Matthew 14:31, Romans 4:20-21, Psalm 56:3 INTRODUCTION: Doubt is one of the greatest obstacles to experiencing the fullness of God’s power and promises. It is a natural ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God