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  • Greg Addison avatar

    Defeating Your Enemies Series

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Jul 17, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 15,600 views

    David defeating Goliath is a uiversal lesson that teaches all of us how to defeat our worst enemies - Satan, sin, and self.

    Defeating your Enemies INTRODUCTION Most great heroes are defined by the enemies that they defeat. Just listen to the name of these heroes and see if their enemies do not come readily to mind: Batman (Joker, Penguin, Riddler); Superman (Lex Luthor); Flash Gordon (Ming the Merciless). The list ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Set Apart For A Particular Work Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 12 ratings
     | 13,784 views

    To alert the reader that the Lord can use those who are willing to work.

    SET APART FOR A PARTICULAR WORK Acts 13:1-5 My brothers and sisters when it comes to doing work for the Lord, we all have a particular job to do. Even though many in the church would rather do someone else’s job, we must realize that the Lord had already picked us out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contending For The Faith

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 23, 2014
    based on 16 ratings
     | 34,779 views

    In this sermon we find out what it means to be a contender for the faith that empowered the early church and will empower us today to do the same things

    Jude 1:3 Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints 1 Co 2:1-5 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Pattern For Powerful Personal Relationships (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 2, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,545 views

    Paul begins this section of scripture with since you have received all that Jesus purchased and assuming you learned of Him by experience you should have a different lifestyle than the lost. Your life should be characterized by hard work and helpful words

    Intro: This week we continue the second part of Pattern for Powerful Personal Relationships. We continue to see the pattern that reveals the resurrection life in us. This is the explanation of John 13:35 “by this they will know that you are my disciples.” If we love the Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hear, O Israel

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 13, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,985 views

    We have heard the "shema" of "Hear O Israel many times. Jesus quoted it several times. But what does it mean?

    Hear, O Israel Deuteronomy 6:4-16 Introduction The “Shema” or “Hear O Israel, the LORD our God is one LORD” is recited in every synagogue service as the central truth of the Jewish religion. The Jewish faith is defined in its belief in monotheism, and this verse is used to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    More Righteousness Needed, Please Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 28, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,037 views

    How can we be more righteous than the Pharisees and the Scribes were?

    More Righteousness Needed Please Matthew 5:20-26 This verse has certainly raised its concerns in the church over the centuries. But understanding this verse is key to understanding the Sermon on the Mount as a whole. What is Jesus saying when He says that “your righteousness must exceed that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Bioethics & Timeless Truths For Changing Times

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jul 5, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,915 views

    Bioethics & Timeless Truths For Changing Times

    The rate of technological and cultural change is so fast and comprehensive in these days in which we live that futurist Alvin Toffler has likened the phenomena to waves sweeping over society and labeled the feeling of disoriented perplexity that settles over us in the wake as "Future Shock". Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Pain Perspective - Pt. 1 - Pain Perversion Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 24, 2014
     | 7,029 views

    It interrupts comfort. It turns heaven into hell. Pain . . . it can cloud our vision or clear our vision. We must gain pain perspective.

    Pain Perspective Pt. 1- Pain Perversion It has been said that there are only 2 things that are certain in life . . . death and taxes. However, I would add a third certain to that list. We know this is certain because it is a direct result of the choices and ramifications to those choices that Adam ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lost And Found

    Contributed by Larry Scott King on Mar 22, 2014
     | 5,667 views

    The preciousness of God, God's Love, What's really Important

    Lost and Found You know, Jesus had a way of cutting through all of the pretentiousness that he encountered during his time on earth here. He cut right to the chase so to speak. Jesus used to, as my grandmother King used to say “Just knock off the icing and get to the cake” Jesus knew ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Creeds Within The Bible Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014
     | 4,055 views

    The entire bible is meant to be believed and confessed. These are just a few of the passages which have the qualities of creeds, in that they specify what it is that is being taught and believed.

    Church History: Examining the Creeds and Confessions of the Church Through the Ages and Why They Matter. Lesson 2: Creeds and Confessions within the Bible Last week, we began our study of Church History by taking a brief glance at the major events of the past 2,000 years. I said from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Less Is Truly More

    Contributed by Tony Lee on Jan 2, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,331 views

    Spiritual Growth, being less, allowing God to be seen more in your life.

    Scripture Text John 30; 30 He must increase, but I must decrease. Introduction History tells of a queen in Scotland by the name Queen Mary Tudor. She was the daughter of King Henry VIII, after his death she quickly and successfully disposed of Queen Lady Jane. She was also very objective of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Clif McKinley avatar

    Choose Jesus Series

    Contributed by Clif Mckinley on Feb 6, 2015
     | 4,686 views

    Part 7 of 7 in a series looking at practical lesson we can learn form the 7 churches of Revelation

    Revelation Week 7 “Choose Jesus” Today we are wrapping up our series called Revelation, we have been looking at Jesus final words to 7 churches & learning some practical lessons from what He had to say to them. If you missed any of them feee free to check them out on our Website, FB ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Standing Firm Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 1, 2015
     | 9,114 views

    2 Peter 2 deals with false teachers who's destiny is destruction, who's actions are depraved, and who's words are deceitful.

    Standing Firm (2 Peter 2) CHCC – November 16, 2014 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever known someone who was pulled into some sort of pseudo-Christian Cult? Most of us have, and we know how completely deceived … even brainwashed … people can be. It is a frightening fact that many ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Perfect Father"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 26, 2015
     | 8,071 views

    Father's Day sermon

    “The Perfect Father” June 21, 2015 On this day we honor our fathers. It is good we do this because God said we are to honor them. The Bible says, “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    It’s Not Just Our Building That’s New - So Are You!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 28, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,334 views

    A reminder of the change that God has worked in us through faith in Jesus. This change takes away our guilt and motivates us to live for others, not ourselves.

    Do you still marvel at the transformation? People in the community do. A week ago Saturday a man pulled up in the church driveway, got out of his truck, and started pacing around the parking lot with a bemused look on his face. When I went outside he gestured at the church with tattooed arms and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran