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  • Tim Smith avatar

    Flesh Wounds Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2013
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    “It’s just a flesh wound!” Isn’t that way it is with all of the struggles, failures or wounds we incur at our own hand or by our own decisions? We always try to minimize it, making it much smaller and less serious than it really is. Recovery begins when y

    Angels & Demons: flesh wounds Romans 7:18-25 “It’s just a flesh wound!” Isn’t that way it is with all of the struggles, failures or wounds we incur at our own hand or by our own decisions? We always try to minimize it, making it much smaller and less serious than it really ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Satan: How To Resist The Devil In Times Of Trouble Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 30, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,775 views

    We are fighting against a defeated accuser who has nothing to lose.

    Meet The Cast Of The Passion Series Meet Satan: How To Overcome The Devil In Times of Trouble 5 of 7 1 John 3.8 (NASB) March 28, 2004 FBC Chester, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: (Picture of Satan on PowerPoint) A In Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ, Satan is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Realities Of Lack Of Spiritual Foundation

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 20, 2025
     | 228 views

    The foundation of any structure determines its stability and durability. This truth also applies to our spiritual lives. Many Christians appear strong on the surface but have no rooted foundation in Christ.

    THE REALITIES OF LACK OF SPIRITUAL FOUNDATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 7:24-27 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, Psalm 11:3, Luke 6:47-49, Ephesians 2:19-22 INTRODUCTION: The foundation of any structure determines its stability and durability. This truth also applies to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Serving Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 27, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,176 views

    Why should I serve Jesus?

    SERVING IS BEING SET FREE 1 Jn 2:3-6 Keeping our eye on Jesus, obeying, serving Him will keep us clean. It will keep us from sinning. Our mission statement is: “Loving Jesus, Loving Others, and Serving Both. Repeat that with me. This is why we are here. We, at New Heights, are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Bartol avatar

    The Four Winds And The Voice Of God.

    Contributed by John Bartol on Aug 20, 2013
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     | 26,966 views

    Illustrations from Scripture showing how the North, South, East and West Winds all have a different message for us. Though we have sinned, there is mercy and pardon, for you and for me.

    The Four Winds and the Voice of God. Who has seen the wind? Where does it come from and where does it go? Let me begin by mentioning just a few of the many references to wind in the Bible. Genesis 8:1 – After the flood we are told that God remembered Noah, and made a wind to pass over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving The Devil Hell

    Contributed by Lacell Sherman on Dec 8, 2000
    based on 144 ratings
     | 13,939 views

    A Lesson in how to defeat Satan by putting on the Whole Armor of God.

    INTRODUCTION: As believers in Christ we are engaged In spiritual warfare, whether we want to be or not. We must learn how to equip ourselves to go into battle. Today we will not only learn what we need but we will learn how to defeat the enemy: 1) Remember where the true battle is. 2) Put on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Be Strong And Courageous--Moving Forward Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 21, 2013
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     | 19,396 views

    This is a Message addressed to Men and Fathers on overcoming the beast within them to move forward to what God has for them.

    Be Strong & Courageous—Fixing Our Eyes On Jesus GNLCC 6/16/13 Joshua 1:1-9 Hebrews 12:1-3 Happy Father’s Day to all of you men and boys who have made a positive difference in the life of another person. . We can say thank you for your love, for your time, for your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Our Ongoing Stuggle Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 30, 2019
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     | 11,313 views

    In the last section of Romans 7, Paul shares his personal ongoing struggle with sin. It is a struggle that we will face until we pass from our earthly bodies to our heavenly home. Although we may have significant victory over sin, the battle will remain and the struggle will continue.

    A. One day a preacher was making some visits to the homes of his church members, when he came upon a boy trying to sell a lawn mower. 1. “How much do you want for the mower?” asked the preacher. 2. “I want just enough money to buy me a bicycle,” said the boy. 3. After a moment of consideration, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Luke avatar

    The Bad Guys Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,373 views

    The reality, work, and final place of demons

    SERIES: ANGELS and DEMONS (freely adapted from a series of the same name by James Merritt) “THE BAD GUYS” MARK 5:1-20 OPEN Some of the more interesting stories in the Bible come from the times that Jesus delivered people from demonic possession. Oh yes, Jesus himself believed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus: Master, Mentor, And Minister

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,155 views

    Matthew 4 shows how Jesus faced temptation, called disciples and entered his ministry. This lesson focuses on the meaning of Jesus’ temptation for us.

    In Matthew 4 we see that Jesus is the master, the mentor, and the minister sent from God. Right after Jesus was baptized he was led into the wilderness to be tempted by the Devil. This is a disturbing turn of events for anyone who thinks that becoming a Christian, being baptized into Christ, will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Dunn avatar

    The Way Of Escape

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 5, 2025
     | 256 views

    Temptation confronts every believer, but God’s faithfulness always provides an exit—grace stronger than sin, hope greater than failure.

    “No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.” --- The Common Struggle Every believer knows what it ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Repentance PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 4, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 798 views

    Explores Jesus' temptation in the wilderness, emphasizing our human frailties, the power of God's Word, and the importance of resisting worldly temptations.

    Welcome, beloved, to this gathering of hearts hungry for the Word of God. We come together, not as perfect beings, but as flawed individuals seeking wisdom and guidance from our Creator. We stand together in the light of His love, ready to uncover the truths He has laid out for us in His Word. ...read more

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  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    God Is In Control

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Feb 10, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,202 views

    Many people seem to think that God is randomly confronted with different trials and than randomly transforms them into something good in our lives.

    Matthew 4 God is in Control (4:1) 1. Jesus “was led up by the Spirit…” - God is in control here. - This was all apart of God’s plan. - God doesn’t transform trials into good. - Many people seem to think that God is randomly confronted with different trials and than randomly transforms them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Inner Uncivil War Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
     | 10,104 views

    Each of us has a sinful nature, we simply call it human nature. When we become a follower of Jesus, God places His Holy Spirit in our hearts, and the war begins.

    INTRODUCTION Today is Mother’s Day, so if your mother is still around, I encourage you to tell her how much you love and appreciate her. I recently came across a list of different things our mothers taught us. 1. My mother taught me PRAYER: “You better pray that stain will come out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking In Victory Over Sin Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 23, 2025
     | 387 views

    To walk in victory over sin means to daily appropriate what Jesus has done on the cross, live under the influence of the Holy Spirit, and make deliberate choices that reflect our new nature.

    WALKING IN VICTORY OVER SIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 6:1-14 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 10:13, Galatians 5:16-25, 1 John 1:9, Hebrews 12:1-4, ú 119:1o1 INTRODUCTION: The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ did not only provide forgiveness of sin but also secured ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God