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  • Kenneth Squires avatar

    How To Make Yards After Contact Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Oct 24, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,157 views

    Failure to understand elementary insights about how to engage the enemy will leave gaping holes in our defenses.

    After a worship service at First Baptist in New Castle, Kentucky, the mother of a fidgety 7-year-old boy told Pastor Dave Charlton how she finally got her son to sit still and be quiet. About halfway through the sermon, she leaned over and whispered, “If you don’t be quiet, Pastor Charlton is going ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus On Trial: The Resistance Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 29, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,449 views

    In this sermon we examine the brief resistance that the disciples mounted in Jesus' defense on the night of his betrayal and arrest.

    Scripture Two years I began what I planned to be a seven-year series of messages. It is based on the book by James Montgomery Boice and Philip Graham Ryken that is titled, Jesus on Trial. My goal is to teach on seven important aspects of the trial of Jesus Christ: the diabolical conspiracy to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Holy Spirit Guides The Church

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 15, 2018
     | 2,824 views

    The Council was critical to the defense of the faith and the worldwide evangelical effort that was already beginning. It was truly a work of the Holy Spirit.

    Thursday of the Fifteenth Week in Course 2018 Reformation/Revolution The words of Jesus today are so poignant that most of us have probably memorized them sometime in our lives. A yoke is the implement an ox or other draft animal wears between head and body. Slaves might be made to wear such ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Let It Shine Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 16, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,393 views

    The body armor of God's righteousness is both a offensive and defensive weapon. This sermon points out the benefits of both.

    In 2003, a class action lawsuit was filed against Second Chance Body Armor. Second Chance manufactures bulletproof vests for police officers and security personnel. Hundreds of police departments throughout the country use their products. Apparently, several police officers had been killed ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    No Traitor, But Servant Of God Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 25, 2014
     | 3,081 views

    St. Thomas of Canterbury lived a life in service to God, a service in love and defense of His Church and people.

    St. Thomas of Canterbury Mass (December 29) Thirteen Days of Christmas There is no doubt what happened on December 29, 1170, but what one thinks of it depends very much on a connection to the people and places of twelfth century England. On that day, four English knights of Norman descent came ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Bout Of A Lifetime

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Aug 20, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,451 views

    We are all in a great fight, are you prepared

    BOUT OF YOUR LIFETIME (All my sermons use illustration found on www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted.) Oh, the hype of a good fight! We see the advertising on television, trying hard to sell PPV tickets to the bout of the century. The WWF is always ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Say’s Who? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 14, 2013
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     | 5,471 views

    A study of the Gosple of Luke 20: 1 – 8

    Luke 20: 1 – 8 Say’s Who? Now it happened on one of those days, as He taught the people in the temple and preached the gospel, that the chief priests and the scribes, together with the elders, confronted Him 2 and spoke to Him, saying, “Tell us, by what authority are You doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Logic, History, Statistics, & Astronomy: Interdisciplinary Approaches To The Truth Claims Of Christianity

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021
     | 899 views

    Praises to the Lord for the many blessings he's given and that I've received. Truly I don't deserve such a prosperous life, but it has been given freely to me.

    Before we get started today I have some prayer requests for my readers. First I'd like to ask for prayers for my friend Amiri Ally Mdee. He is 19 years old and lives in Tanzania, a country ravaged by AIDS and poverty. Please pray for him and his mother. Pray that their needs are met, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Gospel Gun

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jul 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,787 views

    How many know that there is a battle going on between good and evil. There is an old saying that “there’s no better offence than a good defense” Along those same lines Paul tells us there’s no better offence against evil than the defense of the “whole

    THE GOSPEL GUN Eph. 6: 10-18 Intro: How many know that there is a battle going on between good and evil. There is an old saying that “there’s no better offence than a good defense” Along those same lines Paul tells us there’s no better offence against evil than the defense of the “whole armor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Chosen Of Christ

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,362 views

    Blessed are the feet of the man who carries the Gospel. You are the last line of defense.Can we accept the Truth?

    The Chosen of Christ We as ministers must believe what the Bible states as truth. This sermon deals with,telling the truth, not as we know it but as Jesus told us. Jesus never tolorated sin and neather does He or the Father expect us ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Defending And Confirming The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Mar 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,359 views

    Philippians 1:7-11. A call to defend the purity, power, and preciousness of the gospel; and confirm that defense with holy living.

    AGAIN I SAY REJOICE DEFENDING & CONFIRMING THE GOSPEL PHILIPPIANS 1:7-11 INTRODUCTION - As we continue to look at Philippians chapter 1 together let’s remind ourselves, briefly, of the issues we addressed last time. We emphasized three things from vv.3-6. First, that Paul had joy in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Over Think It Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jun 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,591 views

    Paul presents not just a defense but a clear testimony of the Gospel to Felix, who fell conviction but falls prey to procrastination.

    Today we are continuing through our series through the book of Acts. A few weeks ago we looked at the story of Paul returning to Jerusalem. This was a goal of his life, he wanted to go there to share the gospel with his people. But when he got there he was mis-judged, falsely accused and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Why I Believe In Jesus

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 22, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,666 views

    This is a basic defense and explanation of why a person should put their faith in Jesus and why they should believe that He is the Lord.

    Introduction: A. Paul Harvey told about a 3-year-old boy who went to the grocery store with his mother. 1. Before they entered the grocery store she said to him, “Now you’re not going to get any chocolate chip cookies, so don’t even ask.” 2. She put him in the cart and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Reasonably Protected With A Gun Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 10, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,918 views

    In a time which the government is seeking to take away your defenses, Jesus holds a truth to live by in these present days.

    Reasonably Protected With A Gun Jesus Gives Instructions Timothy wrote to tell us in the last days just how bad it is going to get (1 Timothy 3:1) and Jesus gives instructions on how to be ready. What our Lord taught His disciples is passed on to us in Luke 22:36 holding a truth which prepares ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Anderson avatar

    Demons--Dominions Of Darkness

    Contributed by David Anderson on May 4, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 6,908 views

    Demons are real and can tempt believers or take over unbelievers. Christ is our only sure defense against their power.

    Sermon: "DOMINIONS OF DARKNESS" Anderson Deut. 18:15-20; 1 Co. 8:1-13; Mark 1:21-28 + + + We’re going to listen again to some provocative words as they are recorded in our Gospel text for today: 23 "Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an evil spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran