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  • J. Brad Campbell avatar

    Satanic Activity Series

    Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Jun 15, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,751 views

    this is the seventh sermon in a series dealing with things that will keep your prayers from being answered

    HINDRANCES TO PRAYER ------------------------------------------------- LESSON #7 SATANIC ACTIVITY TEXT: EZRA 4:4-6 REVIEW: What was our lesson on last week? Carnal motives. Is it possible to pray for something righteous and according to Gods will and still have our prayers unanswered? Yes if we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Still And Know That I Am God!

    Contributed by Jennifer Casto on Apr 7, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 17,254 views

    Are you willing to submit to God’s Will and Ways… Willing to Be still…and KNOW HIM! Know Him as The God of your life…Know Him as the God that HE IS! THE I AM ! Is God YOUR refuge? What does that mean to YOU? What has He protected you from? Are you w

    Sermon - Be Still And Know That I AM GOD! Scripture: Psalm 46 Evangelist Jennifer Mears 1/25/2006 Facts on Psalm 46 A Psalm of trust (just as in Psalm 23) Trust in God The Psalmist (or writer) Rejoices in the deliverance that the Lord gives His People (speaking to Israel in the passage) ...read more

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    Conflict With Questioners

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,842 views

    How Jesus dealt with those who questioned him

    Conflict with Questioners Matthew 22:15-45 2/1/98 Intro: We looked last week in Matthew 21 & 22 at the conflict over the authority of Jesus. Often we find as we deal with trying to present the claims of Christ to someone, we find a far more common conflict: argument. We are a nation of people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part 7 - The Shield Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Oct 26, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,177 views

    Part 7 of the Whole Armor of God - Spiritual Warfare Series.

    Spiritual Warfare and the Whole Armor of God Series Part 7 – The Shield of Faith Scripture Reading Ephesians 6:16 “In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.” PRAYER “In Addition to All This,” Paul is ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Nothing To Shrug At: Ayn Rand, Objectivism, And Worldview

    Contributed by Chuck Colson on Aug 13, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,093 views

    With the release of Alan Greenspan’s new book, The Age of Turbulence, praising Ayn Rand’s influence on the former Federal Reserve chairman’s thinking, and the new film based on her book Atlas Shrugged starring Angelina Jolie set to come out next year, Ayn

    This article is from BreakPoint WorldView magazine: http://www.breakpoint.org/contentindex.asp?ID=146. -------------------------------------------------- With the release of Alan Greenspan’s new book, The Age of Turbulence, praising Ayn Rand’s influence on the former Federal Reserve chairman’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Exposing The Devil's Masquerade Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Feb 28, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,930 views

    How to fight the devil

    Titles: “Dress for Success/Exposing the Devil’s Masquerade” Text: Ephesians 6:10-13 INTRO: Look nice – some wearing suit & tie or dresses. Some are more casual. Business world – Dresses or suit & tie (dress codes) John Mallow “Dress for Success” Dress in order to exceed. Christian life ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Unity: The 21st Century Apologetic

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 4, 2006
     | 2,326 views

    The unity of the body of Christ should draw the world to Christ.

    Sermon-8/19/01-Col. 2-Unity: the 21st century apologetic Key Idea: The Unity of the body of Christ should draw the world to Christ. Hook: Told from time we’re children-Christ comes into your heart-true, but can make Him seem small, fit in here need to also emphasize what else happens at the ...read more

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    In God We Trust

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on Feb 19, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,153 views

    A brief look at Psalm 31 and David’s Trust in God to inspire us in times of trial and difficulty

    IN GOD WE TRUST Psalm 31 1-5; 14-17 Scripture: 1 In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; Let me never be ashamed; In Your righteousness deliver me. 2 Incline Your ear to me, rescue me quickly; Be to me a rock of strength, A stronghold to save me. 3 For You are my ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    We Must Recognise The Dangers Of Our Day Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 13, 2021
     | 3,956 views

    Based on 1Tim. 4:1-5 - Sermon challenges hearers to consider the dangers of Satanic attacks & be ready to stand against them.

    “WE MUST RECOGNIZE THE DANGERS OF OUR DAY” – 1 Timothy 4:1-5 FBCB – 7/11/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Science fiction TV series in 1960’s – “Lost in Space.” The Robinsons, American family, get thrown off course in their quest to colonize space. Have a robot w/ them that has superhuman strength. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Suit Up PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 820 views

    This sermon explores the metaphor of the Christian as a warrior, equipped with the armor of God, actively engaging in spiritual battles with faith.

    Welcome, beloved family in Christ. It is always a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, to share in fellowship, to lift our voices in praise, and to open our hearts to the wisdom of His Word. Today, we stand on the cusp of a powerful revelation, a divine message that has the potential to ...read more

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    Suit Up PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 667 views

    This sermon explores the spiritual armor in Ephesians 6:17, focusing on understanding and applying the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit.

    Welcome, beloved, to this sacred gathering where we stand together on the common ground of faith. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment, united under the banner of Christ's love, to delve into the transformative power of God's Word. Today, we find ourselves in the book of Ephesians, ...read more

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    Dismiss The Fear Of Sharing Your Faith Series

    Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,652 views

    Fear is the biggest boundary to sharing our faith until we realize that fear need not be an issue if we share according to Peters instructions.

    Dismissing the Fear of telling others about Christ. I Peter 3:13-17 I. Dismiss your fear with a strategy to do good works. (v. 13) A. Telling others about Jesus begins with our actions, not our words. 1. This shatters most stereotypes of evangelism. a. IE. Street evangelist: Crazy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,837 views

    This is a comparison of Jesus as the Good Shepherd to that of a good shepherd in Old Testament times.

    The Good Shepherd John 10:1-19 1 "I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2 The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. 3 The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Time For The Lord’s Supper (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,472 views

    We are proclaiming that the life and death and resurrection of Jesus was and is a actual event, it’s not some fabricated story, not some fairy tale passed down from one generation to another, it is real, with real consequences, if people don’t accept what

    1 Cor. 11:24-34 A Time Of Appreciation: 1 Cor. 11:24-and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” Attitude Of Gratitude The Lord’s supper is a time not only to remember what He has done for us, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Pearl

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 7, 2011
     | 5,706 views

    Pearl-It’s the only gem that can’t be improved by man. You can cut and polish a diamond, ruby and other stones. BUT … if you begin to mess with a pearl, you ruin it. It’s perfect when it’s formed.

    The man who is searching for the pearls is, Jesus himself. "What other great treasure does God value in this world?" -- in order to discover what this pearl means. The church. Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, ... that he might present the church to himself in splendor, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist