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  • Dennis Casanova avatar

    The Two Wolves Within Us

    Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Mar 18, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,197 views

    It would seem that each of us possess two wolves within us. Wolves are stealthy creatures so beware.

    The Two Wolves An old Grandfather, whose grandson came to him with anger at a schoolmate who had done him an injustice, said, "Let me tell you a story. I too, at times, have felt a great hate for those that have taken so much with no sorrow for what they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephan Brown avatar

    The Battle For The Mind

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Mar 24, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 10,207 views

    Explains the importance of the thought life, our accountability for our thoughts, and how to win victory--by winning the battle for our minds.

    The Battle for the Mind I. We are responsible not only for our actions, but also for our thoughts. A. God has judged people based on thoughts in the past. Acts 8:22 Repent of this wickedness and pray to the Lord. Perhaps he will forgive you for having such a thought in your heart. [Simon the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Matthew Wright avatar

    A Shameful Walk Series

    Contributed by Matthew Wright on May 20, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 9,143 views

    Adam and Eve.

    Title: A Shameful Walk Text: Genesis 3 Subject: Disobedience; Temptation Series: The Walk Series; #1 Introduction: Before cars, before roller skates, before bicycles, before boats, and even before people rode animals, people walked places. Thousands of years later, walking is still very ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Rx For Backsliding

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,250 views

    The danger of backsliding is just as real today as ever. The Hebrew writer offers us encouragement and a perscription to overcome!

    Rx for Backsliding Hebrews 12:12–17 INTRODUCTION The book of Hebrews is an encouraging word to Christians that contains strong warnings against falling from God’s grace. In the first part of Hebrews 12 the writer encourages them to put off everything from their life that would hinder them in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Hopkins avatar

    Sermon For The Beginning Of Lent

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Aug 25, 2005
    based on 159 ratings
     | 30,184 views

    A sermon for the beginning of Lent, written for a small congregation in an English country chapel

    The shortest sermon ever recorded, which you won’t be getting this morning, consisted of the preacher going into the pulpit and quoting Romans 6:23, “The wages of sin is death”, and adding “there has been no change in the rate of pay. Amen”. It’s not very fashionable these days to talk about sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Improving Your Signal Strength Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 3, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,086 views

    7th message in an 8 week series on the Lord’s Prayer. This one deals with the phrase: "Keep us from temptation and deliver us from the Evil One."

    Can You Hear Me Now? Good! Week 7 “Improving Your Signal Strength” MATTHEW 6:13 & 1 CORINTHIANS 10:13 INTRODUCTION: Rick Warren tells of a Pastor in California that had to go into downtown Santa Ana for a meeting. He was late and ended up parking in a No Parking Zone. He wrote a note to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Ron Hicks avatar

    Judas! Judas! Judas!

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 8, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,630 views

    Don’t tell me money can by happiness. 30 pcs of silver. What was he thinking?

    JUDAS, JUDAS, JUDAS Jesus has just finished washing the disciple¡¦s feet. He sits at the last supper table for a meal with them and the following takes place. John 13:13-21 13 Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am. 14 If I then, your Lord and Master, have ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When Will This Thing Die?

    Contributed by Herson Gonzalez on Sep 11, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,062 views

    I grew up Shadow Boxing. All my life I was taught that whenever something happened to me, it was the devil working against me. So when something would go wrong, I would put up my fists and turn around only to find my own shadow.

    When will this thing Die? Bibles Ready? Notebooks Ready? Psalms 41: 5 My enemies say of me in malice, "When will he die and his name perish?" 6 Whenever one comes to see me, he speaks falsely, while his heart gathers slander; then he goes out and spreads it abroad. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Redwine avatar

    The Devil Made Me Do It

    Contributed by Paul Redwine on Jan 2, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 8,550 views

    The Christian servant has a responsibility to handle temptation properly; He or she must take personal responsibility for his or her sin.

    "The Devil Made Me Do It," James 1:12-18 Paul Redwine, Northside Christian Church, Sunday, July 6, 2003 INTRODUCTION [READ TEXT, James 1:12-18] Verse 12 is a reminder: the servant who endures trials passes the tests in life will: 1. Be blessed 2. Receive the crown of life Now we see by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Dig A Ditch

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 15,335 views

    God never wants us to align ourselves w/ wickedness in a common goal. Instead, our relationships with the lost are to be a one way street w/ the goal of reaching them. God saved the day when His people separated themselves. Link inc. to text and PowerPoin

    Dig a Ditch! II Kings 3:16-20 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DigADitch.html Dig a ditch so God can fill it! That is a clear lesson from this passage. Our God specializes in FILLING things which are EMPTY. In the next chapter we will see the familiar story of the widow woman and her empty ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    Testing God

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,815 views

    examines the second of Jesus’ responses to the temptaions of Satan

    Testing God Matt. 4:7 INTRO.: this week and next I want to continue my treatment of the three responses of Jesus to the temptations of Satan. There are a few things interesting to know about the temptations of Jesus. First, they were instigated by the Spirit of God. V. 1 That being the case, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Not By Bread Alone

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 14,388 views

    Sermon examines Jesus’ first response to the temptation of Satan

    Man Shall Not Live By Bread Alone Matt. 4:4 INTRO.: Almost immediately after His baptism, the integrity of Jesus was put to the test. The Scripture says God initiated this testing. "The Spirit drove Him into the wilderness." after He had been there 40 days without food, Satan came to Him with this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Emil Boniog avatar

    "God Will Make A Way"

    Contributed by Emil Boniog on Jan 20, 2004
    based on 70 ratings
     | 24,469 views

    1 Cor. 10:13 gives 7 principles about the problems that we face in life.

    “GOD WILL MAKE A WAY” 1 Cor 10:13 INTRODUCTION Having Christ in your heart does not mean that you will no longer have problems. The Lord said it very plainly in John 16:33, “In this world you will have trouble.” Christians and non-Christians will both encounter problems in this life. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fernando Ramirez de Arellano avatar

    Las Tres Voluntades Satanicas

    Contributed by Fernando Ramirez De Arellano on Feb 5, 2004
    based on 297 ratings
     | 14,554 views

    Una vez más tenemos una palabra que nos habla de las áreas que como cristianos debemos asegurarnos que están cerradas y muertas para que el enemigo no entre a robar, matar y destruir.

    INTRODUCCIÓN: Una vez más tenemos una palabra que nos habla de las áreas que como cristianos debemos asegurarnos que están cerradas y muertas para que el enemigo no entre a robar, matar y destruir. Creemos que vivimos en los postreros tiempos en los que Dios está restaurando, sanando y liberando ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wes Richard avatar

    Recipe For Avoiding Moral Failure Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Feb 5, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,888 views

    Disregarding God’s moral and ethical principles as David did can have disastrous consequences.

    I recently saw a photo of three expensive cars encased in ice in the garage of a million-dollar house when the pipes froze while the owner was away. One of the rules for living in a cold climate is to take special precautions so your water pipes don’t freeze. Disregarding that rule can exact a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren