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  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Winning Your Spiritual Battles: The Armor Of God As A Guide Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 29, 2024
     | 1,293 views

    It says in verse 10, “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.” Verse 10 is the end goal. If we obey all the instructions in verses 11-20, we will have the solution, which is to "be strong in the Lord."

    "John Paton was a missionary in the New Hebrides Islands. One night hostile natives surrounded the mission station, intent on burning out the Patons and killing them. Paton and his wife prayed during that terror-filled night that God would deliver them. When daylight came they were amazed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Experience God’s Grace In Pain

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 13, 2024
     | 1,514 views

    What could happen, if the Sovereign God extends His grace to someone? Or, what would you do, if the Supremely Good God works favorably in your life, even when you are pain?

    “The LORD said to Abram, after Lot had separated from him, ‘Lift up your eyes and look from the place where you are, northward and southward and eastward and westward, for all the land that you see I will give to you and to your offspring forever. I will make your offspring as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Is The Greatest Series

    Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 11, 2023
     | 3,869 views

    Of all the remarkable things we have enjoyed, of all the wonderful things we have witnessed; what is the greatest? There's one that is above all the rest! This sermon was preached on Valentine's Sunday.

    Valentine’s Day: Humor: I want to see something cheap! Lead-in: On February 14th we celebrate “Valentine’s Day.” A day that reminds us to show special love and attention to that special someone in our life. Indeed, we do need reminding from time to time not to take our loved ones for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Steps Towards Good Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 30, 2009
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     | 9,758 views

    God has called us to be constantly fanning the spiritual flames inside us, and it is up to us to train ourselves to make the Spiritual Disciplines part of our routine, or lifestyle.

    Spiritual Disciplines Steps to Stewardship Eric Hulstrand writes in Leadership magazine: “While I was preaching one Sunday, an elderly woman, Mary, fainted and struck her head on the end of the pew. Immediately, an EMT in the congregation called an ambulance. As they strapped her to a stretcher ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Sermon # 1 - God's Bountiful Heart Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 21, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,623 views

    What is the secret to a life of overflowing abundance? There’s much we can learn from the life of David and Abraham. God can bless abundantly if only we can follow certain principles, and let go of thoughts and attitudes that displease God.

    We read in 2 Corinthians 9:8, “Besides, God is able to make every blessing of yours overflow for you, so that in every situation you will always have all you need for any good work.” (ISV) This is Paul’s words to the church at Corinth and he wished them that they would be full and overflowing with ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Jesus With A Fallen Woman Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 18, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,657 views

    How should we respond when we encounter Jesus

    “Encounters with Jesus: A Fallen Woman” Introduction: A lot of times we picture Jesus as an emotionless man that walked on the Earth 2,000 years ago. The more I read about our Lord the more I see quite differently about him. We learn throughout the gospels that he was a man like we are. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What’s It All About?

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 19, 2012
    based on 118 ratings
     | 151,667 views

    What is life meant to be and how was it meant to be lived?

    This past week we heard about the death of Whitney Houston, one of the most talented and most beautiful women who has ever lived. I thought she was a wonderful person in many ways. She absolutely had it all: talent, beauty, wealth and the adoration of the world. We still don’t know about ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Joseph: Hope For Troubled Times (1) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,162 views

    The first in a series on the life of Joseph, this three-point expository sermon focuses on the dreaming of Joseph, the despising of Joseph, and the deliverance of Joseph.

    Joseph: Hope for Troubled Times (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/18/2014 ILL. A man came home after a rough day at work. It was one of those days where it seemed like everything that can go wrong, did go wrong. As he walks through the door, he says to his wife, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Character Amnesia (Loss)

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 19, 2011
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     | 3,334 views

    Some people appear to have “character amnesia” of a different sort. When faced with a dilemma, they seem to “forget” the right thing to do and instead choose the easy way out. Character is who we are; it’s not something we “forget.” Those who have a loss

    Opening illustration: It seems that young people in China are beginning to forget how to write the characters that comprise the beautiful calligraphy of their traditional language. Some are calling the phenomenon “character amnesia.” Heavy usage of computers and smart phones often means that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Whats Right With Doubt

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 15, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,549 views

    Just as Thomas doubted, we all must deal with doubt. Here are some specific steps to dealing with doubt.

    “What’s Right With Doubt?” John 20:19-31 Introduction The sorcerer had fallen out of favor of the court, and the king sentenced him to death. On the day of the planned execution, the sorcerer told the king that if he would allow him to live for one year, the king could become famous around the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Life Of The Kingdom Begins Now

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 4, 2023
     | 1,430 views

    We are often guilty of limiting the Kingdom of God as being some future reality. But there is an aspect of the kingdom in the present. What foes this tell us.

    The Kingdom of God Begins Now Romans 13:8-14 In times of distress, we often dream of heaven. We cry out “Maranatha” (O Lord Come). We think of the millennium and a reign of the Prince of Peace while we seem surrounded by the noise of war. We await justice while we live in a world where justice is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Proverbs 15 - Contrast The Upright And The Wicked Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 13, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,009 views

    This is a look at Proverbs chapter fifteen.

    Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Fifteen We will now look at Proverbs chapter fifteen: Contrast the Upright and the Wicked 1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1 (NASB) This is an excellent verse to commit to memory. Have you ever tried to argue ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Spirit As Intercessor Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 8, 2024
     | 961 views

    One of the greatest benefits of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in Christians is the way the Spirit is our intercessor who prays on our behalf when we don't know how to pray or what to pray for.

    A. Four years ago, the world experienced a crisis that few of us had experienced in our lifetime – a microscopic virus shut down life as we had known it. 1. The Covid 19 pandemic crippled the economy, incited global anxiety, and took the lives of multitudes of people. 2. It created a tsunami of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    His Hands Is Where The Blessing Is Found

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 6, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,673 views

    Philip looked at the cash; Andrew looked at the crowd; the lad looked at Christ.

    HIS HANDS IS WHERE THE BLESSING IS FOUND John 6:1-12 We have all thrilled to the wonder of this miracle, which is the only one recorded in all the four gospels. We know that it proclaims the provision made for the souls of men through the precious work of Christ, through the Bread that was broken ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Zechariah’s Prayer – Because It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,889 views

    True freedom to speak is the freedom to speak freely of God and His great plan Zachariah a - Christmas series message

    Luke 1:67-80 Intro: Letters that children wrote to Santa Claus. "Dear Santa, you did not bring me anything good last year. You did not bring me anything good the year before that. This is your last chance. Signed, Alfred." One went like this: "Dear Santa, there are three little boys who live ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ