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  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Spiritual Warfare: Helm And Hilt

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 12, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,025 views

    It is in the kiln of spiritual battle and adversity that the character of Christ is hardened in us. Our enemy is effective so we must be completely prepared with the whole, holy armor of God.

    Intro: "In Italy for thirty years under the Borgias they had warfare, terror, murder, bloodshed; they produced Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and the Renaissance. In Switzerland they had brotherly love, five hundred years of democracy and peace, and what did they produce? The cuckoo clock" It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do I Do When I'm Wronged Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 17, 2008
     | 3,411 views

    1. Times are tough. Families are struggling. Situations are serious.

    1. Times are tough. Families are struggling. Situations are serious. a. Not everything is going the way they would like. b. Really nothing is going the way they would like. c. That’s the first century church, believers living out their faith under severe persecution. d. Daily they could find ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Am The Way Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Aug 13, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,739 views

    Second in a two part lesson on how Jesus is the way, truth, and life guiding us to heaven

    I AM THE WAY PART II John 14:1-6 INTRODUCTION: 1. Last week we began our study of John 14:1-6, "Do not let your hearts be troubled; believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It Is Not A Nothing Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,404 views

    We excuse everything with "I don’t care", but when we see the eyes of those we have offended and hear them speak, we know that we have hurt them. When we see Christ and hear Him at the cross, we can no longer pretend that we don’t care.

    I “I don’t care.” That was the mechanism I used as a boy to fend off whatever punishment my parents gave. “You’re grounded.” “I don’t care”. “No allowance this week.” I don’t care.” And, to tell the truth, I didn’t care. I would just go to some quiet corner and get a book and read. I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Kind Of Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 14, 2010
     | 8,193 views

    what kind of church would God design? How does it match up with the 21st Century, Americanized church? Give it some thought.

    God’s Kind of Church 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 * If you have ever built a house for your family, then you know a little about decisions, frustrations, and more. In the process, you may well discover that ‘what you want is beyond your ability to provide. We lived in Yazoo City, Mississippi, for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking Christ Like

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017
     | 4,037 views

    walk like JESUS

    Walking Christ Like Illus: During a trial, in a small Missouri town, the local prosecuting attorney called his first witness to the stand. The witness was a proper well-dressed elderly lady, the Grandmother type, well spoken, and poised. She was sworn in, asked if she would tell the truth, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Ascension / What Does This Mean?

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 26, 2017
    based on 23 ratings
     | 17,319 views

    Every time Martin Luther would read the Scriptures he would ask the age-old question: "What does this mean?" We proclaim: "Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again!" So Beloved, "What does the Ascension of Jesus mean"? Updated May 2018.

    Every time ... Martin Luther would read the Scriptures he would ask the age-old question: ...... "What does this mean?" I pray ... that you too .... Will ask that same question .... every time you read a portion of God's word, ......or meditate on the truth ... of the Scriptures. "What does ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Art Of War - Pt. 4 - Warfare Wardrobe 2 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 2, 2017
     | 5,132 views

    Security systems. Car alarms. But are you still vulnerable? Defenseless? Feel like you are under attack? Are you dressed for battle? Let's learn the "Art of War!"

    The Art of War Pt. 4 - Warfare Wardrobe 2 I. Introduction In January of 2006 an article was published in the USA Today. It said . . . "After Army and Marine Corps generals were summoned Wednesday to a closed-door briefing on Capitol Hill, the brass emerged with vows to improve body armor for all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Holy Armor

    Contributed by Mari Larson on Jul 27, 2015
     | 3,398 views

    This sermon (preached the Sunday after the 2009 ELCA Churchwide Assembly) illustrates the Ephesians "Armor of God" imagery with the actions of the ELCA.

    Several weeks ago, when I chose today’s Ephesians text to be my preaching text, I didn’t realize that the text corresponded with the weekend after our ChurchWide Assembly and how absolutely appropriate it would be today to talk about Holy Armor. Many of you have noticed that our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Better To Get Wisdom And Understanding

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 31, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,372 views

    To show that GOD sees better those with wisdom and understanding rather than those who have gold and silver.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have wisdom and understanding? Yes. I'm hearing and doing GOD's WORDS. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD sees better those with wisdom and understanding rather than those who have gold and silver. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 16:16 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rejecting Change Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 4, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,762 views

    Change is hard for people and we need to think about how we deal with rejection.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we continue with our Great Complaints series by looking at a complaint on steroids! • There are many things in life that we can complain about, but one of the more difficult things we deal with is change. • It is amazing what we will do sometimes to avoid dealing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Does God Deal With Saints Who Sin?

    Contributed by Wesley Byrd on Oct 6, 2013
     | 3,797 views

    How marvelous is the grace of God. Eternal Security is a truth that lies at the heart of doctrine. We're not caste out but cleaned up, not cursed but chastened, not rejected but renewed.

    HOW DOES GOD DEAL WITH SAINTS WHO SIN? Ps. 51:11 INTRO: In the case of a bride murdered on her wedding day by her ex-lover, the defense tarnished her name, said she invited violence and argued for a lesser charge of 'passion provocation' murder. On Oct. 23, a jury rejected a "crime ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Troublemakers

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 22, 2013
     | 6,566 views

    A sermon on troublemakers in the church (Outline and material adapted from Alan Carr at: http://www.sermonnotebook.org/romans/Rom%2016_17-20.htm)

    HoHum: An evangelist was speaking in a meeting when a heckler shouted, “Listen to him! And his father used to drive a wagon led by a donkey.” “That’s right,” said the evangelist, “and today my father and the wagon are gone. But I see we still have the donkey ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Master Of My Heart? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 8, 2013
     | 4,335 views

    who is really the MASTER in my heart?

    The purpose in gathering together this morning is to worship God, who eternally exists in Three Persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit! Worship is giving worth to someone or something! As we sing, as we pray, as we study His Word, we are to give worth to the Triune God! Of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Some Straight Talk Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 8, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,540 views

    Homosexuality is a significant issue today. After the Supreme Court struck down "DOMA" Christians will find themselves in a key position to teach truths about marriage.

    1. In June, 2013 the SCOTUS determined that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), signed by Bill Clinton on 9.21.96 was unconstitutional. DOMA allowed states to refuse to recognize same-sex marriages granted under the laws of other states. Until Section 3 of the Act was ruled unconstitutional in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ