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    Encounter With Evil!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 28, 2014
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    You need not fear the devil when you have the King with you! Are you listening? You can meet the devil and the evil forces at any time when you have a tight communion with the Lord at all times.

    Encounter with evil: 1 King 18:2”So Elijah went to show himself to Ahab. Now the famine was severe in Samaria.” Deuteronomy 28:1 “"And if you faithfully obey the voice of the LORD your God, being careful to do all his commandments that I command you today, the LORD your God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Evil Of Envy Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 26, 2007
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    What envy does to a life

    We need to learn three things about handling envy in our lives, whether we are the ones envying or the ones being envied. 1. The REASONS for Envy (37:1-11) A. The brothers knew Joseph was favored (37:3-4) B. Joseph received special treatment (37:3) C. God spoke to Joseph (37:5-11) D. Joseph knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Evil Forces

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 14, 2021
     | 1,440 views

    There is always this inquisitiveness even among the Christians to know about ghost and also watch ghost movies. Caveat!

    Vampires Ephesians 6:12”…the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.” I am sure this title of mine would be an instant hit because people may want to read it out of: curiosity, fear or nosiness… whatever….they would read. There is always this inquisitiveness even among the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Can Really Help Us!!

    Contributed by Dale Krueger on Feb 9, 2009
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    May we all believe more deeply that Jesus can really help us in all our troubles and problems, and may we put our full trust in him.

    JESUS CAN REALLY HELP US! 21 They went to Capernaum; and when the Sabbath came, he entered the synagogue and taught.22. They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.23 Just then there was in their synagogue a man with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • OLU-TIMI LEWIS AFOLABI avatar

    Appearance Of Evil Series

    Contributed by Olu-Timi Lewis Afolabi on Jan 8, 2014
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    IN A POLLUTED WORLD LIKE OURS IT IS EXPEDIENT THAT CHRISTIANS SHOULD STAND OUT AND MAKE THE DIFFERENCE. ANYTHING THAT APPEARS LIKE EVIL SHOULD NOT BE CONDONED BY BELIEVERS IN CHRIST. THEY SHOULD DENOUNCE EVIL OUT RIGHTLY AND KEEP AWAY FROM THEM.

    APPEARANCE OF EVIL 1ST THES. 5:22 states thus ‘Abstain from all appearance of evil.’ Apostle Paul by the Holy Spirit exhorts Christians to abstain from all appearance of evil. You may wish to ask, ‘what is appearance of evil? ’. In order to understand this phrase we need ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Evil Champion

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Oct 23, 2006
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    1 Samuel 17:8 And he stood and cried unto the armies of Israel, and said unto them, Why are ye come out to set your battle in array? am not I a Philistine, and ye servants to Saul? choose you a man for you, and let him come down to me. 9 If he be able

    THE EVIL CHAMPION I Samuel 17: 24 When the Israelites saw the man, they all ran from him in great fear. 25 Now the Israelites had been saying, "Do you see how this man keeps coming out? He comes out to defy Israel. The king will give great wealth to the man who kills him. He will also give him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trusting Externals To Make Us Feel Good Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000
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    Where do we get our sense of value from - externals or God’s love for us?

    My wife, Di, and I were sitting in the family room watching TV with our daughter, Janet, the other night when suddenly, Janet noticed the new watch Di had got for Christmas. She said with a mixture of awe and new-found respect, "Mum, you’ve got a Fossil watch. That’s so cool!" Well, we’d bought it ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Expunge Evil Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Jan 25, 2010
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     | 4,490 views

    Because Christ is our refuge, you must love Him and walk in His ways.

    I. You must develop a culture that protects its people. v. 1-10 A. Provide a place of protection (1-7). 1. It involves a safe environment. 2. It requires an accessible location. B. Partake in God’s blessings through obedience (8-10). 1. Strive to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pursued By Evil Forces Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 13, 2015
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    Believers of God will be pursued by worldly forces but God will provide help and a way of escape!

    We noted several weeks ago in the Book of 1 Samuel, David found a faith partner; Jonathan, the son of King Saul made a commitment to be a loving godly brother to David. Now King Saul, because of his ego and turning away from God, became wicked and decided to kill David. Even though David was a hero ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Do Not Blame God

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 16, 2019
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    A study in the book of Psalms 5

    Psalm 5: 1 – 12 Do not blame God 1 Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation. 2 Give heed to the voice of my cry, my King and my God, for to You I will pray. 3 My voice You shall hear in the morning, O LORD; In the morning I will direct it to You, and I will look up. 4 For You are not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Gods Good Work In You

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,493 views

    As growing children of God let us be aware that He is molding us day by day to be more like Him.

    God’s Good Work in You 8-5-06 Philippians 1:6 6Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: Here in Philip.1:6 is a wonderful truth that God has revealed that every Christian needs to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God With Us - Hope Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 8, 2015
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     | 27,988 views

    We learn from the words of Isaiah to Ahaz that we need to adjust our focus, anchor our faith and anticipate our future.

    GOD WITH US – HOPE Years ago a submarine was rammed by another ship and quickly it sank to the bottom of the ocean. The entire crew was trapped inside that submarine. Many boats rushed to the disaster, but no one really knew what the submarine crew went through in those few hours ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Seen And Unseen Sin And Good Works

    Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Dec 13, 2022
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    Some sins are seen by all, others are able to hid their sins all their life. Some good works are seen by all, others are private and only seen by God.

    The Seen and Unseen (1 Tim. 5:24-25) Intro: A. I am sure most of us have seen headline news where a spiritual leader is caught in some type of scandal. Their picture is plastered all over the front cover of the newspaper or brought up one radio or TV news. As Christians we hurt when our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Man With An Evil Spirit

    Contributed by Richard Francis on Feb 18, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,088 views

    Jesus comes to the unclean and lonely place and brings redemption, deliverance and forgiveness, he can do that today of us if we let him

    Do you believe? Peter Pan implored all to believe in fairies to save Tinker Bell, Do you believe in fairies, me I feel that they things of fiction really. From today’s reading I would ask you a more pertinent question, do you believe in demons or do you feel they are the work of fiction? Bertrand ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Good News Of Christ's Coming Among Us PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 708 views

    Explores anticipating Christ's return, utilizing our God-given talents, and living faithfully through understanding and applying God's parables and teachings.

    Good morning, beloved friends and family. We gather here today, united under the banner of faith, bound by our shared love for God. The world outside may be filled with uncertainty and change, but in this sacred space, we find solace in the eternal truth of God's Word. There's a quote by G.K. ...read more

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