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  • Mark H. Stevens ThD avatar

    Why Demons Attack The Soul And The Body?

    Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on May 5, 2017
     | 6,304 views

    How do we go to battle without becoming demon chasers? There are two extremes to avoid. Some people tend to blame every adversity on the devil, always assuming, "It's a demon!" They're impressed by the heaviness and the oppression. They know all the spiri

    Demons are known to operate in both the soul and the body. There is no Biblical evidence that I am aware of where demons are known to specifically operate within a man's spirit. Every time we see a demonic spirit at work in the life of a person, it is either through the soul (mind) or the physical ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Any Other Gospel Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 3, 2011
     | 3,301 views

    Without attention and energy, we humans will default back to our flesh pleasing ways even after coming to Jesus. That's where the lie of legalism is so pervasive. Paul begins his battle against legalism by contrasting human achievement with grace.

    We humans love to accomplish things. It’s so we can tell whether we are a success or not. This is also true when it comes to pleasing God. “Lord, I prayed and read your Word for an hour today.” “Father, I refrained from clobbering that guy who cut in front of me.” We ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    From Being Pursued To Engaged In A Pursuit

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Mar 14, 2012
     | 4,171 views

    When the pursuer is at your heels and you are exhausted; it can look like the battle is all but over. That is when you can do the right thing "get broken" before God. He will change the whole scheme of things and you will become the pursuer and have the

    Seeming Powerless before the Pursuer Lam. 1:6 6 And from the daughter of Zion all her beauty is departed: her princes are become like harts that find no pasture, and they are gone without strength before the pursuer. (KJV) 6 Ha desaparecido de la hija de Sion todo su esplendor. Sus gobernantes ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Terry Frazier avatar

    The Defense Of Marriage: What Is God's View?

    Contributed by Terry Frazier on Apr 27, 2013
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     | 4,850 views

    America is the midst of a major culture war and a big battle in this war is occurring over marriage: traditional marriage Vs. alternative definitions of marriage such as same sex marriage. What does God have to say about marriage and what its definition s

    The Defense Of Marriage: What Is God’s View? Traditional marriage is under attack like never before. People not only in America but all over the world are debating and arguing over what a marriage is and what a marriage isn’t. As Christians it doesn’t really matter what our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Test The Spirits

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jan 26, 2013
     | 4,517 views

    Too often we forget that we live in a spiritual war zone. Remember, the devil will try to mislead you and will portray himself as the truth. Our spiritual battle is with the devil and his evil forces. But we who are Spirit-filled have the ability to expos

    Test the Spirits Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. - 1 John 4:1 Never just accept a prophetic word regardless how gifted or important that person may be. Not every voice we hear is from ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • James Parker avatar

    The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

    Contributed by James Parker on Jun 18, 2011
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     | 7,261 views

    This morning we will continue to look at the armour that God has provided for our protection in this spiritual battle. Today we will finish verse 14. Which says, "14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate o

    We have begun this series on Ephesians 6 verses 10-18. This passage of scripture is a familiar one for most christians. I’m sure that most of you at some time have done a Bible study or heard sermons preached on "The Whole Armour of God". And although we have heard before the Lord has laid it upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If The Foundations Be Destroyed, What Can The Righteous Do?

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 31, 2011
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     | 47,588 views

    David and his followers left Jerusalem when he got the word what his son Absalom intended to do because, David didn’t want to have a battle there as he knew it ruin the city that he loved so much.

    Psalm 11 verse 1,2 and 3 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain? For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart. If the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Anti-Christs Among Us Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 27, 2015
     | 4,934 views

    We already have the teachings of truth; they’re placed in our hearts from God. Our battle is with religion that seeks to control through doubt/fear/lies; this is what we must teach against through love and the truth of God.

    Anti-Christs Among Us 1 John Bible Study, Part 5 1 John 2:18-27 Introduction - Last time, John gave us tremendous insight into living fully for Christ • We have an Advocate • We must live for Him • God makes us complete - V4 is the confirmation of this statement: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Fear: Weariness, Lose Heart

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 13, 2019
     | 4,071 views

    Ever lose heart? Ever lose hope? We must minimize fear and maximize joy, hope, peace and love. We are in a heated spiritual battle. Have the footmen wearied us? The horses are coming. BE READY...Lift up the arms that hang down.

    FEAR! WEARING AWAY, LOSE HEART MINIMIZE FEAR, MAXIMIZE JOY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a styrofoam glass from McDonalds. I took a small toothpick and poked a few small holes in the bottom. I ask someone to go get me a glass of water. Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Temptation

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 24, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,367 views

    Life is filled with trials and temptations. Sometimes we fail. Jesus was also faced with great tests, but he succeeded. Let’s learn how Jesus battled temptations and won. Let’s look at the testing of Christ in Matthew 4:1-11.

    Life is filled with trials and temptations. Sometimes we fail. Jesus was also faced with great tests, but he succeeded. Let’s learn how Jesus battled temptations and won. Let’s look at the testing of Christ in Matthew 4:1-11. Led by the Spirit Matthew 4:1-2 1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Attitudes: Who Is Buiding Your Dreams?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 21, 2019
     | 2,295 views

    We often mess up two words: alter and altar. We can change, alter, our attitudes by spending time on the altar of God. The terrible battle of bad attitudes is won or lost on the altar. You can change, if you want to...

    ATTITUDES? WHO IS BUILDING YOUR DREAMS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THERE ARE TWO WORDS I LOVE: ALTER AND ALTAR! *** ALTER: To change, to make a difference, Have you ever seen how alcohol or drugs can alter a persons behavior ***ALTAR: a place on which sacrifices and gifts ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Byron Perrine avatar

    You Are Invited To Join The "vsw"

    Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019
     | 3,254 views

    A Veterans Day message urging us to not only honor those who serve or have served in the military defense of our homeland, but also to recognize that we are all veterans of spiritual wars and in need of preparation and confidence when facing spiritual battles as well.

    (If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) At the onset, I must make in perfectly clear that what I am about to share with you is not to be misinterpreted as an invitation to hypocrisy nor a license to judge others. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • John Gaston avatar

    Reversing Satan's Power Grab

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 14, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,114 views

    Using the battle between King Abijah & Jeroboam, we study how Satan tries to get power over us, how we can get back our momentum, and how we can cause Hell to lose power over us.

    REVERSING SATAN’S POWER GRAB 2 Chron. 13:1-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Sal, a pilot for a major airline, carries his running clothes in a backpack, freeing his hands for his luggage. As he was heading to a plane in full pilot uniform one day, he noticed passers-by grinning at him in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Strong In The Lord Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 20, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,008 views

    1) The Preparation (Ephesians 6:10), 2) Armor (Ephesians 6:11a), 3) Enemy (Ephesians 6:11b), 4) Battle (Ephesians 6:12), and 5) The Victory of the Believer’s Warfare (Ephesians 6:13).

    Major-General Sir Ernest Swinton, used to speak on the radio once each week as a military commentator from September 1939 onwards. Nothing seemed to be happening, no guns were being fired, there had been no clash of arms, no air-raids had taken place, the war seemed dead. But Sir Ernest Swinton ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Which Army Are You In? - Veterans Day 2020

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 7, 2020
     | 3,777 views

    We are thankful for all those who sacrificially served our nation in the armed forces. But, what about those who are engaged in spiritual battles today? That would be everyone. Everyone is in one spiritual Army or the other. Which one are you in?

    Which Army Are You In? Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Psalm 1:1-2 “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His Law he ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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