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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Stemming The Tide-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 28, 2016
     | 3,668 views

    3 of 5. YaHWeH(the LORD) sought for a man who would be willing to stand for Him in the midst of apostasy. Who will stand for the Lord or stem the tide of sin? A person who stems the tide of sin, Addresses spiritual...

    STEMMING THE TIDE-III—Ezekiel 22:23-31 Gap/Breach/Sin Intervention/Confrontation/Stand against Standing in the Gap Attention: ‘Flex-Seal’(TV advertisement). A liquid rubber compound which can be sprayed or painted on surfaces. It cures, forming a flexible water-repellant ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Whom Shall We Go?

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Feb 9, 2022
     | 2,307 views

    When Jesus spoke about the Bread of Life, His analogies troubled a lot of His hearers who found His teaching hard to understand (John 6:51-65) and ended up walking away from Him. In asking the disciples if they wanted to go away, Peter's response was the model of faith and assurance (vv.67-69).

    Jesus' teachings either inspired or infuriated those who heard Him. They continue to have the same effect on anyone who read His words as recorded in the Scriptures today and decides whether to surrender their lives to Him or reject His mercy and reap the eternal consequences. When He taught ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    A Battlefield Of The Mind: Battling Lies With The Truth Of The Christian Worldview

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,262 views

    We raise our weapons and rally against the night. It's coming you know. It's here. And we face it at every turn. Battle after battle, clash after clash.

    We raise our weapons and rally against the night. It's coming you know. It's here. And we face it at every turn. Battle after battle, clash after clash. We seem so weak at times, we seem so vulnerable. While the enemy marches on us with ten thousand veteran troops, we seem to rally ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 7: Obeying The Truth

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 13, 2021
     | 1,751 views

    Never underestimate the power of true love.

    1 Peter 1:22-25 Introduction As we have seen, Peter is concerned how the believers should conduct their lives in a world that was becoming increasingly hostile to Christians. Peter emphasizes the conduct of individual believers as well as the conduct of the church as a whole. He also emphasizes ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sermon: The Pentecost Effect - The Spirit Of Truth In Full Manifestation

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 30, 2024
     | 1,069 views

    Until now, the church had been walking in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, today we learn what it means to walk in the fear of the Lord. Holy Spirit Sees, Knows and Understands Everything.

    Sermon: The Spirit of Truth In Full Manifestation Scripture: Acts 5:1-11” But there was a certain man named Ananias who, with his wife, Sapphira, sold some property. He brought part of the money to the apostles, claiming it was the full amount. With his wife’s consent, he kept the rest. Then Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Fellowship With God - Loyalty To The Truth - (Part 5 Of 5)

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Mar 30, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,883 views

    This message is the last of a series entitled, Increased Fellowship with God. John has shown us that as Christians we can have increased fellowship with God. This sermon I give 4 common lies the devil tells the church and non church goers.

    Title: Fellowship With God - Loyalty To The Truth Text: I John 2:18-28 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: Two men had an argument. To settle the matter, they went to a Sufi judge for arbitration. The plaintiff made his case. He was very eloquent and persuasive in his reasoning. When he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Truth That Empowers Living. -Who You Really Are.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 10, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,277 views

    “I’m not who I once was. I’m a new person.” Those simple words from my son, spoken to students at a school assembly, describe the change God made in his life. States Godfrey’s dad, reverend, James Banks. Once addicted to heroin, Godfrey...

    Truth That Empowers Living. -Who You Really Are. 1 John 3:1-2NLT Hear this powerful testimony, “I’m not who I once was. I’m a new person.” Those simple words from my son, spoken to students at a school assembly, describe the change God made in his life. States Godfrey’s dad, reverend, James ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    From Throwing Shade To Growing Up

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 12, 2025
     | 185 views

    This is a message about emotionally healthy spirituality, rooted in Jesus Christ.

    October 12, 2025 Sermon “From Throwing Shade to Growing Up” Key Texts: Matthew 5:9; James 3:18; Romans 12:18; Hebrews 12:14; Luke 6:35 I speak to you in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Today’s message is the second in a series we are doing this month on emotional maturity and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gerry Pratt avatar

    Common Areas In Which Satan Will Work Hard To Trip Up Christians (Part I)

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 25, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,474 views

    A look at the different ways employed by the devil to trip up the Christian.

    Eph. 6:10-13 - 10Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Doing The Difficult Thing

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Aug 1, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,793 views

    Why does it have to be so hard? Doing the most important things in life is often hard. God knows that and will help us!

    DOING THE DIFFICULT THINGS March 5, 2006 Jay Davis Robison MATTHEW 16:21-28 Have you ever asked yourself Why does it have to be so hard?? Why does marriage have to be so hard? Raising Kids so hard? Why is being honest, losing weight, growing in Christ so hard If doing right is the right thing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    How Can I Discern God's Truth Today

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 10, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,240 views

    Teaching on how we can decipher truth in a maze of "spirituality" that we find ourselves in today

    How Can I Discern God’s Truth Today The obvious fact is that people disagree. That can lead to conflict, wars have been fought over disagreements. Yet, every Christian wants (or should want!) to be able to separate fact from fiction. A. SEARCH & CHECK THE BIBLE 1. Listen with openness to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Mark Perryman avatar

    Honoring Others Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Feb 23, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,532 views

    Why is it so hard to honor others?

    INTRO: A voyaging ship was wrecked during a storm at sea and only two of the men on it were able to swim to a small, desert-like island. The two survivors, not knowing what else to do, agreed that they had no other recourse but to pray to God. However, to find out whose prayer was more powerful, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Timothy Porter avatar

    Blessed Are The Peace Makers Series

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Feb 28, 2021
     | 2,790 views

    We are called to be peace makeras not peace keepers

    BLESS THIS HOME wk 3 Peacemakers Pastor Timothy Porter Text: Matthew 5:9 INTRODUCTION: Today, we are going to look at one of the Beatitudes of Jesus, and I have tremendous expectations that God is going to do a lot of healing in a lot of hearts. Can you name one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Monica avatar

    The Gospel According To Judges Series

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Aug 22, 2019
     | 3,058 views

    Finding salvation from Genesis to Revelation

    The Gospel According to Judges “After the death of Joshua, the Israelites asked the LORD, “Who of us is to go up first to fight against the Canaanites? The LORD answered, “Judah shall go up; I have given the land into their hands.” I’m someone who enjoys being in control. It’s one of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    You Will Know The Truth And He Will Set You Free

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on May 24, 2003
    based on 95 ratings
     | 34,280 views

    This message takes a look at the importance of knowing the Truth in Jesus Christ and the freedom that truth brings.

    On the day He was crucified, Jesus stood before Pontius Pilate accused of false charges. Pilate asked Jesus if He is indeed a King to which Jesus replied, “You are right in saying that I am a King. In fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the worlds, to testify to the truth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist