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  • Richard Goble avatar

    How To Succeed In Spiritual Warfare

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,145 views

    Five keys to winning spiritual battles.

    Title: How To Succeed In Spiritual Warfare Text: Ephesians 6:10-20 Theme: The keys to winning spiritual battles. Introduction: Resisting The Devil Laurie Beth Jones tells this story in her book, Grow Something Besides Old. She talks about one Halloween night when she had underestimated the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Faithful, Imperfect People

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,219 views

    This sermon is based on the book Messy Spirituality by Michael Yaconelli. It is an encouragement to keep serving in spite of our imperfections.

    A. There’s a story told of a preacher who was preaching a message about the fact that no one is perfect. 1. To prove his point he asked for anyone who was perfect to stand up. 2. One man stood up in the middle of the congregation. 3. The preacher asked him, “Do you really think you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Why Should The Work Stop? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,390 views

    For Lent and for Black History Month: Those who are threatened by progress will always ask us not to go too far. But this church must not stop reaching all people, serving all needs, touching all children and youth.

    In the fall of 1955 I sat in the auditorium of the Speed Scientific School at the University of Louisville, one of about 300 newly admitted engineering students. The dean welcomed us, and yet also warned us. He instructed us, “Look at the person on your right. Now look at the person on your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    The Tears Of A Crown Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Feb 18, 2008
    based on 27 ratings
     | 28,928 views

    Lessons we can learn from Jesus’ tears.

    Intro>In the 1972 Presidential Primary race, Edmund Muskie seemed well on his way to becoming the Democrats’ nominee for President. However, the Manchester Union Leader published what came to be known as “the Canuck Letter,” which stated that Muskie had made disparaging remarks about Canadians, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "When Fulfillment Draws Near" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 5, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,603 views

    Sermon 14 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

    “The end of all things is near; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer. 8 Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Be hospitable to one another without complaint. 10 As each one has received a special gift, ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Do Not Slander One Another Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 16, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 16,861 views

    The wrong use of words is not a problem limited to unbelievers. The hard truth is that slander can also be a very serious problem among Christians. James addresses the issue of slander in today’s text.

    Scripture Kathy Plate of Orlando, FL tells the story of the time she visited her neighbor. While there, five-year-old Andrew pulled out his kindergarten class picture and began describing each classmate: “This is Robert; he hits everyone. This is Stephen; he never listens to the teacher. This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Brian Harrell avatar

    His Name Is...mighty God

    Contributed by Brian Harrell on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 17,511 views

    Jesus would be known as the Mighty God! Let’s not let the world assasinate Jesus and replace Him with some weak substitute who can barely save us. He is the Mighty God! Limitless, not subject to our rules, a defeater of Satan and the overcomer of death! D

    His name shall be…the mighty God. In Isaiah’s day it was extremely dark. The nation had sunk into their own version of a famine. It wasn’t a famine of food exactly, it was a famine of hope and it was a famine of God. In fact they had turned to everything but God in their despair. Isn’t it funny ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Jesus Is The Only Way To God - True Of False

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,581 views

    Easter Series examining the question of whether Jesus is the only way to God

    John 14:1-11 – Jesus is the only way to God – True or False? Have you ever been confused by a person from another religion who tries to convince you that what they believe is right? We’ve got a big dog who is fairly protective of our yard. She has a huge bark and would be big enough to keep most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can Those Who’ve Never Heard The Gospel Be Saved?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 3, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,646 views

    Opponents accuse God of injustice for sending people to hell who never had the chance to hear the Gospel. That would be unjust if it were true, but God gives everybody a chance to be saved & judges them on a different basis.

    CAN THOSE WHO’VE NEVER HEARD THE GOSPEL BE SAVED? Rom. 2:12-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: IMPORTANCE OF REPUTATION 1. A guy was going 89 MPH. A cop pulled him over. 2. “Let me see your driver’s license.” “Don’t have one.” “Let me see your ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Divisions In The Church Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,910 views

    In today's lesson we are urged to heal the divisions in the church because they are contrary to the unity that exists in Christ's body.

    Scripture Today we continue studying The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. In our first lesson we looked at the salutation of 1 Corinthians (1:1-3). Then, in our second lesson (last week) we looked at the thanksgiving of 1 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Job Opportunity - Only Sinners, Need Apply Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 16, 2012
     | 6,350 views

    A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 2 verses 13 through 17

    Mark 2: 13 – 17 Job Opportunity -Only Sinners, Need Apply 13 Then He went out again by the sea; and all the multitude came to Him, and He taught them. 14 As He passed by, He saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, “Follow Me.” So he arose and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Please Pick Me Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 28, 2011
     | 5,053 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 5 verses 27 through 32

    Luke 5: 27 – 32 Please Pick Me 27 After these things He went out and saw a tax collector named Levi, sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, “Follow Me.” 28 So he left all, rose up, and followed Him. 29 Then Levi gave Him a great feast in his own house. And there were a ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Beneath His Wings Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 12, 2010
     | 5,777 views

    Part 2 focuses on things we learn from parents.

    Beneath His Wings Part 2 Scriptures: Psalm 91:1-6; Exodus 20:12; Matthew 6:3-4; 2 Timothy 2:15 Introduction: This is part two of my series that I have titled “Beneath His Wings”. Last week I focused on how we are under the wings of Christ. When we become a Christian we immediately ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Always Dependant On God

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,397 views

    We must learn to trust God instead of our own efforts for all things.

    July 3, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Psalm 121:1-8 Subject: Independence Day Title: Always Dependent On God Welcome everyone to Palmyra First Assembly on this Sunday before we celebrate our Independence. We are blessed to be able to say we live in the greatest nation on the face of the earth ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Have This Attitude" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,554 views

    Sermon 3 in a study in Philippians

    “Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus” I had the thought of opening this sermon with a great quote by a successful military leader from history, pertaining to the mindset of a well-trained soldier; or perhaps a political figure who had overcome great difficulties. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox