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  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    The Belt Of Truth And The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 16, 2015
     | 6,612 views

    EPHESIANS 6 IS THE MOST DETAILED ACCOUNT OF PAUL’S TEACHING CONCERNING THE SPIRITUAL ARMOR OF GOD. EACH PIECE IS WOVEN INTO THE FRAMEWORK OF ANOTHER AND IT PROPERLY APPLIED, WILL GIVE THE CHRISTIAN SOLDIER MULTIPLE LEVELS OF PROTECTION WHEN ENGAGED IN SPIRITUAL CONFLICT.

    THE ARMOR OF GOD: PART ONE THE BELT OF TRUTH AND THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS EPHESIANS 6:14 WE HAVE BEEN STUDYING PAUL’S TEACHING ON SPIRITUAL WARFARE, AND HAVE, OVER THE LAST FEW WEEKS BEEN CONCENTRATING ON THE FIRST THREE VERSES OF THIS PASSAGE. WE NEED TO UNDERSTAND THAT WHEN WE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson #5 Series

    Contributed by James May on Aug 15, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,734 views

    This is an expository teaching on the Book of Romans

    Book of Romans Study Lesson #5 By Rev. James May Romans 2:1- 2:11 Last week we studied about Paul’s explanation to the saints at Rome that mankind has fallen into sin, such terrible sin that God has to judge it eventually. He referred to the sin of sodomy and said that it was not only what ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Strategy For Defeating Satan’s Attacks

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 4, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,312 views

    When your faith is the strongest, you come up under the greatest attack, because the enemy is trying to destroy your destiny. Let us be in a state of readiness; in a stance of resistance toward the devil and ready to give our statement of resolution.

    Opening illustration: The ancient sport of falconry used trained hawks or falcons in the pursuit of wild game. When the "educated predator" was allowed to fly, however, it often rose too high for human eyes to see it. So a hunter often carried a small caged bird called a shrike. By watching the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ephesians 6:10-20 (The Armour Of God)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 16, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,531 views

    For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual...

    I’m reading from the Amnesty International report on the war on Lebanon, August 2006: "The Israeli Air Force launched more than 7,000 air attacks on about 7,000 targets in Lebanon between 12 July and 14 August, while the Navy conducted an additional 2,500 bombardments. The attacks, though ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    No Limits...no Boundaries

    Contributed by Caron Wheaton on Jan 15, 2008
    based on 44 ratings
     | 84,394 views

    This sermon will help people tear the walls down in their lives. Often we place limits on our lives and God is a God of No limits.

    No Limits…No Boundaries Zec 2:1 And I lifted my eyes and saw, and behold, a man with a measuring line in his hand! Zec 2:2 Then I said, "Where are you going?" And he said to me, "To measure Jerusalem, to see what is its width and what is its length." 3 And behold, the angel who talked with me ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Intercessory Prayer Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 16, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,167 views

    You may have heard this term before but were not sure what it meant. In the simplest of definitions it's praying for someone else or on someone else's behalf. We should be interceding to help others both in our everyday lives and in our prayer lives.

    INTERCESSORY PRAYER INTRODUCTION: You may have heard this term before but were not sure what it meant. In the simplest of definitions it's praying for someone or on someone's behalf. When we intercede for someone we are advocating for them. Intercession happens in life. If someone we know is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love – Life’s Driving Priority

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 28, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,739 views

    Today's sermon looks at love not only as life's driving priority, and how love is life's defining principle, but also how love, as described and commanded by Jesus is a believer's job description.

    Love – Life’s Driving Priority {You can Watch today’s message at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e99zwDsECow} {You can Listen to today’s message at:https://mega.nz/file/zd1RCKRL#2Bx8-2PCkooQXSlGiMnpCh2AMAHrJWUtWrAnFrP1m0o} For centuries, if not millenniums people have been looking for love. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Offense Of The Cross

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 18, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,074 views

    Romans 1:16 says the gospel is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes. Power is something that is very invasive, and more than likely power will offend people. By design, the gospel contains a necessary offense.

    In Romans 1:16 the apostle Paul said, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes.” How many of us can actually declare, “I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ?” How many of us truly believe that the gospel is “the power of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Keep Him So He Can Keep Me

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 25, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,814 views

    When the times get hard (and they do get hard), I know it’s just temporary. It’s like when the rain comes, it can rain a lot or it can rain for days, but sooner or later the rain will stop and the sun will shine again.

    I Keep Him So He Can Keep Me" He is ever present with me; at all times He goes before me. I will not live in fear or abandon my calling because He stands at my right hand. The Voice Bible Psalms 16:8 How many of you know that life is full of ups and downs, one day theres, joy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fear Factor Series

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 22, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,674 views

    This is from a series called "Tube Theology" We looked at theological teachings on TV. This sermon deals with our fears.

    This sermon is from a series on Tube Theology. I have researched sermoncentral as well as other sources. I use an expanded outline in preaching though it is not exactly a manuscript. I also use a sermon outline for the congregation to fill in. FEAR FACTOR October 31, 2004 Jay Davis Robison 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Islam--Submission Vs. Grace Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 17, 2003
    based on 101 ratings
     | 5,871 views

    An analysis of Islam from a Christian perspective, highlighting the doctrinal contrast between rules-keeping and seeking mercy.

    World Religions…Islam--Submission vs. Grace Scripture reading> Romans 5:1-9 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus MA Having participated in Desert Storm, I received training from the Dept of Defense in Arab culture and Muslim thought. I’ve read the Koran and have spoken ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    If God Is For Us, Who Can Be Against Us!!

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 14, 2004
    based on 78 ratings
     | 21,217 views

    About the super natural aspect of our lives.

    2 Kings 6:8-18 "Now the eking of Syria was making war against Israel; and he consulted with his servants, saying, “My camp will be in such and such a place.” 9 And the man of God sent to the king of Israel, saying, “Beware that you do not pass this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Commit Your Plans To God

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 4, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 21,613 views

    This is a sermon that encourages the hearers to commit their plans to God. Could be used for a baccalaureate message.

    “COMMIT YOUR PLANS TO GOD” Prov. 16:3 INTRO – Army – “Be all that you can be.” Boy Scouts – “Be Prepared.” Someone once said – “Wherever you are, be all there.” Another person once said, “Be alert. We need more lerts.” I think I’ve heard Ken Bailey say, “If I weren’t an LSU Tiger, I’d be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Great Big God

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Jun 14, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 15,683 views

    This sermon explores the greatness of God and the hazards of seeing God too small.

    A Great Big God I Kings 17:8-16 My God is so big, so strong and so mighty, there¡¦s nothing my God cannot do! Those are the words to a children¡¦s song but words that you and I should pay heed to. Let me ask you a question this morning ¡V How big is God? Have you ever given that any thought? ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "Thyatira-Spiritual Purity And Adultery" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,694 views

    Avoid the pollution of the world--strive for a Christian worldview and lifestyle

    "Thyatira-spiritual purity and adultery" Rev 2:18-29 The Letters to the 7 Churches Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Located 40 miles southeast of Pergamum, Thyatira started out as a Greek outpost, founded by a General of Alexander the Great, in order to ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational