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  • Terry Barnhill avatar

    Battlefield Spirit

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Feb 26, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,318 views

    Lucifer fights a spiritual war, and therein lies the real battlefield . . . the spiritual realm.

    Luke 4:1-13; Rom. 10:8-13; 1 Pet. 5:5,8-9; Jn 14:6; Heb. 10:25; 11:6; Eccl. 4:12; Micah 6:8 It’s been said, “I wouldn’t be tempted ... if temptation .... wasn’t so tempting.” Oscar Wilde described it this way, “I can resist anything.... except ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Breaking Fear - Revisited Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 10, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,464 views

    A message about stewardship and fear. Revisited.

    Breaking Fear - Revisited Theme: Breaking the fear of moving and restoring the joy. Text: Matthew 25:14-30 Introduction This morning I would like us to take a look at Matthew 25:14 -30. This passage is titled the Parable of the Talent. As I read this passage I want you to underline a few words. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Darkest Of Days

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017
     | 6,179 views

    DARKNESS HAS ALWAYS BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH EVIL. YET ON GOOD FRIDAY, WHEN DARKNESS COVERED THE EARTH, GOD'S LOVE SHONE BRIGHTLY FOR ALL TO SEE.

    THE DARKEST OF DAYS MATTHEW 27:32-27:54 DARKNESS HAS ALWAYS BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH EVIL. IN EARLY WESTERN MOVIES, THE VILLAIN ALWAYS WORE A BLACK HAT. WHEN SOMEONE IS PORTRAYED BREAKING INTO A HOUSE, THEY ARE ALWAYS WEARING BLACK. THERE IS A NEGATIVE SUPERSTITION ABOUT A BLACK CAT CROSSING YOUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Street Called Straight

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 24, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,250 views

    THERE ARE A FEW EVENTS THAT HAPPEN, IN OUR LIVES THAT WE REMEMBER PARTICULARLY WELL. WE CAN PICTURE THEM VIVIDLY. ONE SUCH TIME WOULD BE THE DAY YOU ASKED THE LORD JESUS TO COME INTO YOUR LIFE AS SAVIOR AND LORD.

    A STREET CALLED STRAIGHT ACTS 9:1-19 THERE ARE A FEW EVENTS THAT HAPPEN, IN OUR LIVES THAT WE REMEMBER PARTICULARLY WELL. WE CAN PICTURE THEM VIVIDLY, NO MATTER HOW FAR THE YEARS SEPARATE US FROM THE EVENT, IT SEEMS AS IF IT WERE JUST YESTERDAY. THESE EVENTS NEED NOT ALWAYS BE GOOD OR MAJOR IN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Business

    Contributed by Troy Borst on May 4, 2017
     | 7,300 views

    Easter Morning Sermon focusing on the resurrections in the Bible presenting the idea "God is in the business of resurrection."

    GOD’S BUSINESS #NBCCEaster2017 THREAD: GOD IS IN THE BUSINESS OF RESURRECTION [CONGREGATION REPEATS] My purpose today is to convince you or to remind you that God is in the business of resurrection. He always has been and He always will be. Now in order to convince you of such a thing, there ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sayin It Don't Make It So! Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 2, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,505 views

    Life, Actions, Discipleship

    JESUS STRAIGHT TALK - Sayin’ It Don’t Make It So! Matthew 7:21-23 (p. 679) June 11, 2017 Introduction: I had an Elder in West Virginia named Jack Clay. He grew up in the coal. He and his wife Hazel were some of my favorite people…at 86 he still parked in the back of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Trust In God's Mercy And Rejoice

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 25, 2015
     | 6,023 views

    To show that we only rejoice in GOD's mercy and loving-kindness, and our hearts rejoice in GOD's Salvation - the LORD JESUS CHRIST.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you rejoice over human beings? No. It's cursed. I rejoice over GOD my Savior Psalms 37:4 (Amplified Bible) Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He will give you the desires and secret petitions of your heart. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mitchell Leonard avatar

    When God Writes A Book

    Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Oct 26, 2015
     | 10,914 views

    In Malachi 3, God wrote a Book of remembrance of those who spoke of Him. I want to be in that book.

    LET’S READ MALACHI 3 VERSES 13-18 Your words have been stout against me, saith the Lord. Yet ye say, What have we spoken so much against thee? 14 Ye have said, It is vain to serve God: and what profit is it that we have kept his ordinance, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Game Of Thrones Begins Series

    Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015
     | 6,381 views

    Game of Thrones would well have been the title of I & II Kings in our Bible. Israel's desire to be ruled by a king was tainted by their worldly aspirations and would bring heavy, painful consequences until God’s true King arrived in Bethlehem.

    “The Game of Thrones Begins ” I. Introduction Game of Thrones is the title of the American fantasy drama series created for HBO, now in its 5th season. This series is based on the George R. Martin's series of novels entitled A Song of Ice and Fire, sent in the fictional land of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Thou Shalt Not Kill."

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015
     | 6,524 views

    "Thou shalt not kill."

    Exodus 20 v 13 • Commandments one and two are in the sphere of thought. • Commandment three is in the sphere of word. • Commandments four and five are in the sphere of deed. In the second five Commandments the order is reversed. • Commandments six, seven and eight are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Larry Turner avatar

    The Protecting Helmet Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 13, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,698 views

    This sermon talks about the helmet of salvation, Satan's tactics for our mind, and what salvation is.

    So far, we have studied the breastplate of righteousness that insures that we are in right standing with God. This piece of armor protects us from the accusations of Satan of being apart from God. We looked at the shoes of peace that gives us a firm foundation. This piece of armor protects us from ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Lonnie Erwin avatar

    When The Going Gets Tough Series

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Nov 18, 2015
     | 7,940 views

    As we begin our study of it is important to see the context in which this book was written. The New Testament mentions 4 men who have the inspired scriptures included within its pages. Other than the Gospel writers.

    Big Idea: As we begin our study of it is important to see the context in which this book was written. The New Testament mentions 4 men who have the inspired scriptures included within its pages. Other than the Gospel writers, the New Testament mentions at least four men named James: (1) the son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Sprinkle The Blood Of Jesus

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 21, 2015
     | 5,454 views

    To show that JESUS's blood need to be sprinkled to the rest of the world and this can be done by constant prayer.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you sprinkling the blood of JESUS? Yes. I'm a priest of GOD. 1 Peter 2:9 (Amplified Bible) But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, [God’s] own purchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James Lee avatar

    “a Vision That Changed The World” Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,810 views

    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    “A Vision that Changed the World” Acts 10:1-33 God called the people of Israel to a special relationship with Him. They were to be His people, His witnesses and His missionaries to the rest of the world. But somewhere along the way they forgot their purpose and began to create barriers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    Power In The Name Of Jesus

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jul 19, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 153,237 views

    Jesus has given every believer unlimited and general power of attorney in all matters and with the right to use his name in every situation.

    POWER IN THE NAME OF JESUS Study Text: Mark 16: 17 - 18 Introduction: - Every child of God is born to be a wonder to the world. According to John 3:8, everyone born of the spirit is born a living wonder. - Mark 16:17-18 says” And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal