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  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    How Paul Died To The Flesh

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 6, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,624 views

    Dying to self, dying to the flesh, are not particularly popular concepts today, even in the church. But the apostle Paul is a great example of doing just that, and his accomplishments are legendary. How did he die to self?

    Intro: I’m beginning to understand why it is easier just to avoid the book of Acts. 1. not all the geography or history. 2. but the example of the Apostle Paul that scares the living daylights out of us. 3. here we find Paul on his last journey, sailing and walking steadfastly to imprisonment and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Determined To Save

    Contributed by Ron Baker on Mar 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,668 views

    Christ was determined to save us from our sins when He entered Jerusalem

    Christ was Determined to Save Us - Palm Sunday Text: Luke 19:28-Luke 23:56 Date: March 28, 2010 Ron Baker, West Union Church of Christ Leading People to Life’s True Purpose & Joy in Christ! INTRODUCTION Welcome to our Friend’s Day 2010! I love it when we can have our friends and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Christian Journey PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 530 views

    Encourages shifting focus from material possessions to spiritual growth, trusting in God's provision, and resisting materialistic mindsets for spiritual maturity.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this time of shared reflection and fellowship. We are gathered together in the presence of our Lord, bound by our common faith and the love that He has so generously bestowed upon us. We find ourselves in a world that often seems to value the material over the ...read more

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    The Shaping Of God's Hero Series

    Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Mar 23, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,087 views

    Thr shaping of David from the young hero to the legendary king.

    The Shaping of God's Hero ! Samuel 17:17-50 The shaping of the young hero to the legendary king; Someone on any short list of God’s heroes is David. The apostle Paul called him “a man after God’s own heart. We met him first when the prophet Samuel was looking for the next king. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Monica avatar

    Respond. Series

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Jun 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,420 views

    The life of a Christian

    Are You Responding? Rom. 12:1-2| NLT “And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don’t copy the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Enemy Is Not Flesh And Blood - How To Wear God's Armor

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Aug 19, 2024
     | 488 views

    This sermon talks about why it is crucial to know our real enemy is.

    Introduction Brothers and sisters, today we come together to reflect on one of the most important lessons we can learn in our walk of faith: understanding who our real enemy is and how to stand strong in the battle. The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Ephesians, reminds us that our enemy is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Peter

    Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,260 views

    The calling of Peter, what does it take to become a follower of Jesus?

    I’m not sure that’s exactly how it shook down, but it can’t be too far off! Jesus had ascended to heaven and the disciples were left there to make sense of it all, to carry on the proclamation of the good news of Jesus Christ. They had no idea their efforts would turn into this (look around) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Peter Teaches Us To Walk On Water

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 11, 2023
     | 1,553 views

    Peter's attempt at walking on water shows us two powerful lessons about our own faith!

    FAITH REQUIRES FEARLESSNESS! FAITH CALLS FOR US TO PUT AWAY OUR FEARS AND TO EMBRACE RADICAL OBEDIENCE SO THAT WE CAN TAKE OUR FIRST STEPS AWAY FROM “SELF” AND HEAD IN THE DIRECTION GOD WANTS TO LEADS US. FAITH EXPECTS US TO ABANDON SELF, HUMAN UNDERSTANDING, LOGIC, DOUBT, AND DISTRACTIONS. OUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Cause Of The Kingdom

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 31, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,239 views

    • This week I want to talk with you about having a cause for the Kingdom. • All across the world, each week, Christians gather at traditional church services. However, many have become passive about advancing the Kingdom of God. • There is a cause for

    Introduction • This week I want to talk with you about having a cause for the Kingdom. • All across the world, each week, Christians gather at traditional church services. However, many have become passive about advancing the Kingdom of God. • There is a cause for our salvation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Victory Over The Enemy

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Jul 9, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 21,390 views

    The devil is a real enemy, but we can have real victory over him by understanding who he is and fighting him strong in our faith.

    VICTORY OVER THE ENEMY THEME: Christians must never forget that we are travelers in a land that is currently under the influence and power of Satan. Satan is about the business of attacking Christians with a well-prepared, intentional, and strategic plan to keep us from living a life which gives ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Ephesus' Operations Order (Full) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 18, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,780 views

    To establish that the Christian must prepare to be “fit-to-fight.” Paul gives the saints at Ephesus their operations order to engage the forces of evil successfully. It outlines the enemy situation, rules of engagement, and equipment safeties (protections).

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Enemy Situation 2. The Engagement Strategies 3. The Equipment Safeties Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will discuss the theme: “Ephesus’ Operations Order.” This lesson will deal with the saint’s need to understand the enemy situation in this fight; the battle ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Message In Jude – The Enoch Passage – Jude 1 V 13-16 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 24, 2022
     | 1,801 views

    This message today will be in 4 sections and they will be - The “wandering stars” or “comets”; “The Book of Enoch”; “The Second Coming”; “the ungodly”. The ground covered will be most interesting though it is so diverse. This account so relevant to us right now.

    MESSAGE IN JUDE – THE ENOCH PASSAGE – Jude 1 v 13-16 We are steadily working through the book of Jude who was the half brother of the Lord Jesus Christ. He is defending the faith being destroyed by false teachers. Much of his letter is spent exposing these reprobate men who preach false doctrine ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Strong In The Lord

    Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 7, 2021
     | 4,428 views

    We, in our own strength, have no chance in our spiritual warfare

    Real strength ? Is not a matter of mere muscle power. ? Is not just brute force. ? Is not determined by how much weight you can lift. ? Is not represented in Arnold Schwarzenegger, Hulk Hogan or even Superman. Strength that matters ? Is a thing of character, will, determination. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sink Or Swim Series

    Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Apr 3, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,217 views

    Peter exercises his faith and gets out of the boat to meet Jesus on the water. Finding peace in the midst of the storm comes with focusing on Jesus.

    We are getting into that time of year where we start to pay a little more attention to the weather. We watch the sky a little closer when there are threats of storms in the area. We have an advantage today with all of the weather predicting tools, radar and the like. Storms to me are both ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Come To The Table

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 5, 2022
     | 3,856 views

    The table is more than just a place to have a meal. Other things happen at the kitchen or dining room table. Conversations take place at the table; people play games and do projects at the table. Special things happen at the table.

    COME TO THE TABLE We just had Thanksgiving where we got together with family and friends and gathered around the table. We like to hear that call, "dinner's ready, everyone come to the table". But that's not just a call to come and eat. The table is more than just a place to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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