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  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Learning From Peter

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 29, 2011
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     | 3,042 views

    the failure of Peter at the trial of Jesus was predictable. Let's look at the decisions and non-decisions that brought about this event in his life. We can learn a lot.

    Passage: Matthew 26:69-75 Intro: The more time we spend looking at this powerful event, the more contrast we see between spirit and flesh, God’s character and Satan’s. 1. we will look this morning at one of the really sad stories in the Passion week. 2. why is it here? Because it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Butterfly Effect Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 1, 2016
     | 5,070 views

    A simple prayer can have amazing impact

    The European union was fracturing along national lines. Political and religious rivalries had caused chasms of separation to grow, so that a threat to one part was even seen as a good thing to other parts of the continent. A resurgent Islamic state had taken territory and executed hundreds, even ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Shield Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 9, 2014
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     | 5,405 views

    Without a shield, we will falter on the battlefield. With the shield of faith we can ward off attacks. Don’t let your shield down; it receives the blows meant for you. Keep the faith!

    “Above all, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one,” Ephesians 6:16. Some of our forward-deployed soldiers are using Exo-Shield body armor, comprised of a series of contoured, ergonomically designed armor plates for the upper ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Travis L. Billings avatar

    The Battered Christian

    Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Mar 6, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,584 views

    Many times in life, we are faced with situations that are undesirable and can cause us to become battered by the enemy. Maybe it is a job situation or any family or social situation, we may find ourselves in that we feel like we have no way out. What should we do in cases like this?

    John 8:34--Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. (Found on Reddit) A law professor in Australia spent 20 years as a cop before becoming a lawyer and eventually teaching. In explain the BATTERED WIFE syndrome of defense to murder, he told a story of a call to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    An Amazing Comeback Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 2, 2021
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     | 5,694 views

    In our Let's Talk About series we're looking at what an amazing comeback God has in store, as He rebuilds the Jerusalem of our souls, and the Temple of our Spirit from the ruins of our past.

    Let’s Talk About “An Amazing Comeback” Jeremiah 30:18-19 ** Watch: https://youtu.be/4twrC7B6y0U Now you might think it strange for me to go back to the Old Testament to explain the heart of the New Testament, and that is, the gospel, the good news of Jesus Christ and the new life He brings to all ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time - 6th Sunday, Year A-- The Fence

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 20, 2020
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    Jesus builds a shield around the law or Commandments in order to create more space and distance so that we won’t even bump up against the fence or sit on the fence, but rather keep a healthy distance.

    There was a large group of people. On one side of the group stood a man, Jesus. On the other side of the group stood Satan. Separating them, running through the group, was a fence. The scene was set, both Jesus and Satan began calling to the people in the group and, one by one - each having made up ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Patience And Perseverance (Epiphany 4 Candlemas)

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Apr 6, 2020
     | 3,511 views

    The readings of Simeon and Anna speak of Jesus being presented in the temple as a child. Each character are examples of patience and perseverance.

    Patience and Perseverance Epiphany 4 Candlemas When I was a kid, my least favorite Church service of the year occurred on Super Bowl Sunday. You see, I grew up in a pastor's home, and my grandfather's church had a Sunday night service every week. I wanted to watch the Super Bowl instead of ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    You Feeling Sheepish?

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Jul 27, 2021
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     | 3,236 views

    Sheep have unique characteristics. Some you may know about and others may surprise you. The Bible refers to us as christians as being the sheep of His pasture. Let us see how much we act like sheep.

    Sheepish? Timid, shy? Sheep-like? Ps 100:3 Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Ps. 23:2,3 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Does It Mean To Grab Your Battle Rattle? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 7, 2022
     | 994 views

    Now we come to part 2 regarding our battle rattle.

    Now we come to the second half of our sermon. In verse 15: Shoes are needed for conflict and for traversing treacherous ground. These shoes are designed for warfare. Without a pair of shoes, you can only walk or run so far. Your feet are exposed to the elements. Are our shoes for running or ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Are All People Sinners? Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 13, 2022
     | 1,154 views

    Paul answers the question that he gives to the Jews, “Are we better than they?” referring to the Gentiles. His answer is in no wise are we better. Paul calls attention to again that each individual is that “they are all under sin,” regardless of whether Jewish or Gentile.

    Romans 3:9-23 contains a series of statements from the Old Testament Scriptures. Paul utilizes these to show that the Jews and Greeks are similar under transgression. Subsequent to setting up that “there is none that doeth good” from Psalm 14:1, Paul utilizes statements from Psalms and Isaiah to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Antonio Manaytay avatar

    Our Enemy Is Not Flesh And Blood - How To Wear God's Armor

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Aug 19, 2024
     | 1,089 views

    This sermon talks about why it is crucial to know our real enemy is.

    Introduction Brothers and sisters, today we come together to reflect on one of the most important lessons we can learn in our walk of faith: understanding who our real enemy is and how to stand strong in the battle. The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Ephesians, reminds us that our enemy is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Looking For Volunteers: Intercession

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 5, 2024
     | 697 views

    THE ENEMY TRIES TO RUB THE BELLY OF SAINTS TO KEEP US ASLEEP. We need intercessor to arise and stand in the gap for the hurting, the lost and the back slidden. Will you intercede for others?

    LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS? INTERCESSION! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Watch: YouTube: Wade Hughes) LET US HAVE AN ENGLISH LESSON. 4 KINDS OF SENTENCES. 1. DECLARATIVE: STATEMENT. 2. EXCLAMATORY, ! , 3. INTERROGATIVE?, 4. IMPERATIVE, COMMAND. “Pray one for another!” is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Psalm 59 Deliver Me, O God! Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 4, 2021
     | 5,767 views

    This psalm has a footnote which reads: “To the chief Musician upon Shushan-eduth,” which tells us that it was handed over by David for use by the temple choir and marked for special use in connection with the spring festivities, that is, the Passover.

    Home Lessons Wednesday, January 6, 2016 Tom Lowe PSALM 59 Title: Deliver Me, O God! (To the choirmaster; Altaschith{2], a Michtam of David, according to Due Not Destroy, when Saul sent men to watch his house in order to kill him.) Theme: An imprecatory prayer against the enemy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    The Meek Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Mar 20, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,332 views

    What is biblical meekness? When and how is the reward of meekness experienced? How do we cultivate this quality in our lives?

    Intro Our text today is Matthew 5:5: “Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth.”i This is the third beatitude that introduces Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount. In this series, we have already considered the first two: “Blessed are the poor in spirit” and “Blessed are those who mourn.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Our Battle Gear

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Nov 4, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 1,896 views

    There are 6 essential things we must carry into battle each day if we are to have a chnace against the enemy of our soul.

    Our Battle Gear Ephesians 6:14-18 I. The Piece that Holds It All Together (v. 14a) A. Without Truth There is No Foundation to Stand B. Real Truth is Revealed in God’s Word C. God’s Truth Protects Us 1. Against Lies About Us 2. Against Distortions of Scripture II. The Pieces that Provide Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist