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  • Jeff van Wyk avatar

    Know Your Enemy

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 2, 2013
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    God created Lucifer a perfect spirit being and He also gave him the ability to choose to follow good or evil. Lucifer chose to become Satan by allowing sin to mold his character. His rebellion against God sealed and hardened his evil nature, and now he op

    KNOW YOUR ENEMY The Nature and Character of Satan The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. - John 10:10 God created Lucifer a perfect spirit being and He also gave him the ability to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    What Really Makes You Happy? Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 26, 2013
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    What drives us in life? Solomon ponders the source of our pleasure.

    Ecclesiastes 6:1-12 What Really Makes You Happy? 1 There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, and it is common among men: 2 A man to whom God has given riches and wealth and honor, so that he lacks nothing for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    01 The Journey Of The Scarlet Thread

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 4, 2013
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    Tracing the scarlet of blood throughout scripture

    The Scarlet Thread in the British Navy It is said that in the last century, every rope, great or small, that was used throughout the British navy, had a scarlet thread running through it from end to end; lost, stolen, sunk beneath the waves though it might be cut into inch pieces showed by this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Revelation Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 30, 2011
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     | 3,846 views

    Jesus is coming, but is He coming soon?

    (You can also find Jonathan's sermons on his blog: blog.fhfbc.org. Or you can sign up for his Sermon of the Week emails by contacting him at jonrmcleod@gmail.com.) JESUS IS COMING “…to show his servants what must soon take place” (v. 6). The book of Revelation begins with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Commissioning Service Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 29, 2011
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     | 9,731 views

    Jesus commissions his disciples to continue his ministry and to be his witnesses to the ends of the earth.

    Acts 1:6-14 “Commissioning Service” INTRODUCTION May is a time of transition for many people. Kindergartners are promoted to first grade and will soon experience its rigors. Eighth graders leave the comfort of grade school for the challenges of high school. High school graduates ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    This Changes Everything

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 5, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,984 views

    A Sunrise service

    This Changes EVERYTHING!!!! Matthew 28:1-9 I can only imagine how hollow and numb Joseph must have felt. By his side walked the equally numb and subdued Nicodemus. They walked without saying a word. In his hand, Joseph carried a letter; Nicodemus carried a bag, large and heavy. They walked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Meaning Of Life

    Contributed by Dr. Zachary Sizemore on Dec 10, 2012
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    This sermon put perspective clear and purpose plain. This message is one that promotes spiritual groweth.

    The Meaning of Life The message of the cross is complete opposite of everything else the world exalts. Paul expounds to the Corinthian Church that we must be given over to death that Christ may live through us. II Corinthians 4:7-11 vs.7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    How To Develop A Strong Prayer Habit

    Contributed by Tom Feola on Oct 24, 2012
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    How to develop a strong Prayer Habit is a teaching on making prayer a priority in our lives.

    How to develop a strong Prayer Habit There seems to be two kinds of Christians when it comes to prayer. 1st. Those who love list and formula's to prayer. I am finding out that we don't need more heavy loads but we need to bring our loads to Jesus. Matthew 11:28-30 (NKJV) 28 “Come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Three Simple Rules (2) Series

    Contributed by O. K. Neal on Jan 25, 2010
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     | 4,989 views

    Consider following Wesley’s three rules instead of 615+ commandments. Second, do good.

    Three simple rules (2) Excerpts taken from the talk (and book) of Bishop Rueben P. Job by the same title Matt 7:12 Of course, this is “Golden Rule” One little boy said it reads, “Do ONE to others before they do ONE to you.” Last week “Do no Harm” Wesley said it this way...”By doing no harm, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Over Load

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Sep 3, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
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    This Sermon is for labor day weekend .

    Over Load Pastor Ken Crow Matthew 11:28-29 (King James Version) 28Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Way, The Truth, The Life Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2009
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     | 2,934 views

    Series of messages on what the church has to offer to the community. We have been working on becoming a community minded church.

    Title: Building a Bridge to the Community: The Way, The Truth, The Life Theme: Last message in teaching people what we have to offer to this community. Text: John 14:1-7 Introduction We have been talking about building a bridge to the community. Here is what we have seen as what we can offer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Being A Real Man

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Jun 22, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,144 views

    God’s Church is in desperate need of real men.

    BEING A REAL MAN 6/21/09 Psalm 112 S__ R__ L__ 1. God is Searching for Real Men Proverbs 20:6 Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find? Ezekiel 22:30 And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Clean Hands

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 25, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,468 views

    Communion meditation

    1The earth is the LORD’S and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it; 2for he has founded it on the seas, and established it on the rivers. 3Who shall ascend the hill of the LORD? And who shall stand in his holy place? 4Those who have clean hands and pure hearts, who do not lift ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Retreating Casualties

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 16, 2009
     | 5,410 views

    Too often Christains fall by the wayside by allowing sin to enter their lives.

    INTRO. In our text, we find the deliverance of David from his enemies by God. But we see an amazing picture here of what happened in the battle. MORE DIED IN THE WOODS THAN FIGHTING IN THE BATTLE. Historians tell us that they were retreating, running from the battle. Churches are dying all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crushed Expectations

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 8, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,438 views

    Here’s a word that will help the body deal with pain, sufferring, and disappointment. A big blessing to our church!

    Crushed Expectations Text: Psalm 6:1-7 O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your anger, Nor chasten me in Your hot displeasure. 2 Have mercy on me, O LORD, for I am weak; O LORD, heal me, for my bones are troubled.3 My soul also is greatly troubled; But You, O LORD—how long? 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal