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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    The Battle Of The Mind

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 17, 2024
     | 1,492 views

    Did you know there is a battle much more deadly? It is the battle for the mind — a deadly war between God and Satan on the battleground of your mind. And this could be your call to arms.

    Opening Illustration: The greatest battle ever fought and still continues, is the battle for our minds. Introduction: All of us fight battles — for some, it is the battle of the bulge; while for others, it is the battle of the wills in child rearing — and then, for some, the battle of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Improving Your Mental Health

    Contributed by Ivy Drafor-Amenyah on Oct 10, 2024
     | 1,721 views

    This sermon looks at the need to appreciate the issues of mental health, and find ways of improving your mental health.

    Peace of mind comes from focusing on what is good and lovely. We find a lot of strength in environments where we are loved and appreciated. But what if things are not so lovely around you? And what if you are carrying the burdens of broken people and do not have boundaries that allow you to relax ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Unbreakable Relationships PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2023
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     | 2,693 views

    To explore the power of unbreakable relationships, the impact of dysfunction and domestic violence, and the hope of mending family bonds through God's love, forgiveness, and strength.

    Good morning, family. Today, we are going to dive into a topic that hits home for many of us. We're going to look at the power of unbreakable relationships, the impact of dysfunction and domestic violence, and the hope of mending family bonds. As the esteemed Christian author, Max Lucado once said, ...read more

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    Unity Of The Body - 3 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 27, 2012
     | 5,183 views

    Unity through circumcised hearts and the New Covenant, unity through the sharing of an eternal hope, and unity because the temple curtain is torn in two and all are invited before the throne of grace to obtain mercy!

    Dakota Community Church February 26, 2012 Unity of the Body - 3 Ephesians 2:11-22 Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called “uncircumcised” by those who call themselves “the circumcision” (that done in the body by the hands of men) — 12 remember that at that time ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Enemies Reconciled & Saints Persevere! Series

    Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 16, 2009
     | 5,174 views

    God permanently transforms his enemies into friends through the cross of Christ.

    INTRODUCTION Please turn in your Bibles to Colossians 1:21-23. Despite its great complexity, this passage gives us a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the course of God’s salvation. It is something of a road map, tracing the spiritual journey of God’s redeemed people from its beginning to its ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Meaning Of Baptism

    Contributed by Bill Huffhine on May 27, 2004
    based on 154 ratings
     | 11,112 views

    Understanding the true meaning of Christian baptism through an examination of the Jewish ritual of proselyte baptism.

    One of the greatest joys that I have as a pastor is when an individual who is far from God visits our community of believers, begins to hear the voice of God calling them to a higher place, a fresh beginning, a new life, and that person responds to the call of God by committing their life to ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Peace With God And Man

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,996 views

    In Christ there is peace.

    Several years ago a retired couple was alarmed by the threat of nuclear war, so they undertook a serious study of all the inhabited places on the globe. Their goal was to determine where in the world would be the place to be least likely affected by a nuclear war—a place of ultimate security. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom From Condemnation Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 24, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,368 views

    WE can enjoy freedom from condemnation in Jesus. Let us see how.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we remember those who have died for our freedoms. We honor them and we thank them for paying the ultimate price for their country. • One of the great things about living in America is our ability to live free! I pray we NEVER let that slip away from us as we become ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Reckoning, Retribution, And Recompense Series

    Contributed by Harvey Earls on Mar 10, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,713 views

    An exploration of "The Day of the Lord" mention found in Obadiah verse 15

    Sermon for Sunday May 3, 2015 Obadiah 10-21, main verse of text is 15 Review 2 weeks ago we talked about Obadiah. Let’s do a little review for context and catch us up…Obadiah is primarily a prophecy against the nation of Edom, sometimes called Esau after the father of their nation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Am I Too Make Of This World Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 25, 2006
     | 2,380 views

    Creation offers so many questions as well as insights for life. I want to begin by asking us as adults¡K adult children¡KHOW DO WE RELATE TO THE CREATED WORLD AROUND US?

    Intro: Children¡¦s ¡§letters to God¡¨ ¡K esp. those that relate to creation . Creation offers so many questions as well as insights for life. I want to begin by asking us as adults¡K adult children¡KHOW DO WE RELATE TO THE CREATED WORLD AROUND US? ƒç As LUCKY ¡K because we see its immediate and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Taking Christ With You

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 1, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,010 views

    For most Americans Labor Day is a holiday & in the opinion of some it’s the most hypocritical holiday of all. But today, instead of considering our jobs drudgery, I want us to look at them as challenging opportunities.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Ephesians 6:5 6; Jeremiah 29:5 7; Daniel 6:20 A. For most Americans tomorrow is a holiday. It's Labor Day &, in the opinion of some, it is the most hypocritical holiday of all. They say that if Labor ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Progressive Steps To A Fulfilled Life

    Contributed by Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. on Nov 13, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,527 views

    There are steps that your may take to bring fulfillment in your life

    Life-Line For Jesus Community Church Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. Romans 5:1-2 Progressive Steps To a Fulfilled Life Romans5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Genesis 25:7-18 - How To Claim Your Inheritance Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 2, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,914 views

    What is that inheritance that God wants me to receive? How can I receive it?

    Genesis 25:7-18 - HOW TO CLAIM YOUR INHERITANCE “MISHMA, DUMAH, MASSA,” (Genesis 25:14). Three of the children of Ishmael, maybe triplets. Their names became a PROVERB. Adam Clarke in his commentary on Genesis says "Mishma" means HEARING. "Dumah" means SILENCE; and þ"Massa" means ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Are Our Strangers? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 13, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,464 views

    Many things conspire to keep people separate, even in the church. Only God can connect us, and it is the cross that binds us. Are we living out that reality, or have we let separations disconnect us?

    When he says it, it feels both enraging and endearing. When he pronounces it, it sounds like irritation, but it also sounds like invitation. It is both attracting and detracting, both including and excluding. I am referring to those moments in the old TV show, when Felix Unger, the neat freak half ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tearing Down The Walls Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 15,583 views

    Christ came, tore down the walls, and united people in Himself.

    Tearing Down the Walls - Eph. 2:11-18 Steve Simala Grant, Aug. 26, 2001 Intro: (don’t read, but read/explain relevant parts – point of desire for removal of walls) Robert Frost. 1875– 64. Mending Wall SOMETHING there is that doesn’t love a wall, That sends the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist