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  • Chris Kelly avatar

    Into The Wilderness Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jul 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,477 views

    What I at first thought was a dry and boring book with no relevance to my life, turned out to be one of the most profound and exciting books in the bible, with full of application to my life! Learn how to make it through the "wilderness" of this life suc

    Into the Wilderness Series: A Biblical Guide to Wilderness Survival August 14, 2010 I have to admit to you this morning that I’m scared to death about what I’m about to do! Today, I’m starting a new message series, but let me tell you what I’m really scared ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Equipped For Battle

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 4, 2017
     | 10,590 views

    Message interprets Paul’s instruction for spiritual warfare in the light of what he has already said in the first five chapters of the epistle. Sermon believers see the practical application of how to take the full armor of God and live victoriously.

    Equipped for Battle Ephesian 6:10-20 (NKJV) Life Church 11-01-15 This is not a full manuscript but gives highlights of the sermon. The message is an expository verse-by-verse discussion. Vs 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Begins with word ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jack Perkins, D.Min., LADC, CSAC, CCLC avatar

    The Completed Joy Of A Christian: The Word Of Life Celebrated

    Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Jun 28, 2021
     | 2,463 views

    This is a series of sermons based upon 1 John that focuses on the foundation of the Christian experience, love and fellowship with God. 1 John is about application of these two themes. This is sermon 1 of 14, a series about a genuine relationship with God and right living.

    Reality shows continue to draw people’s attention. . . In an article, 10 Reality Shows That Aren't Real at All (And 10 That Totally Are), Chris Littlechild, talks about how they claim to be real; however, “the producers are just looking to stir up drama with fake moments. These shows are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jack Perkins, D.Min., LADC, CSAC, CCLC avatar

    Enjoying The Maturing Process

    Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Jul 10, 2021
     | 2,034 views

    This is a series of sermons based upon 1 John that focuses on the foundation of the Christian experience, love and fellowship with God. 1 John is about application of these two themes. This is sermon 4 of 14, a series about a genuine relationship with God and right living.

    What mother ever gives birth to a child with the goal for the child to remain a baby, never to grow into maturity? What mother would ever delight in seeing her child go immediately from infancy to heaven? On this day, my heart is heavy when I think about the children who never get to enjoy their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    The Demons Will Flee

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 4, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,899 views

    This message looks at two "demon-possessed" men, discusses the translation "demonized," and provides a spiritual application on how to recognize the devil's activity, overcome Satan's attacks, and find deliverance.

    I want to get us started with some observations and an illustration by Neil T. Anderson, the president of Freedom in Christ Ministries. He says, “Psychologists and psychiatrists routinely see patients who are hearing voices: chemical imbalance is the standard diagnosis . . . But how can a chemical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In Obedience: Baptism And The Lord’s Supper Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 13, 2025
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     | 308 views

    Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. These are not mere traditions, or symbols to be ignored, they are divine acts of obedience and remembrance that shape our lives as followers of Christ.

    Living in Obedience: Baptism and the Lord’s Supper Introduction Today, we are going to explore two sacred practices—the ordinances that our Lord Jesus Christ Himself commanded His Church to observe: believer’s baptism and the Lord’s Supper. These are not mere traditions, not symbols to be lightly ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Grain Of Wheat Is Much Bigger Than A Grain Series

    Contributed by Paul Kallan on Apr 4, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 7,308 views

    What Jesus teaches his disciples is not an empty phrase or a useless theory, but a reality that is proved by personal experiences of himself and of many of his followers and even by the findings of modern psychology: "He who loves his life loses it, and h

    A river wanted to flow to the sea through a desert. But it got afraid when it saw the immense dry sand. It complained: "The desert will drink my water, the hot breath of the sun will destroy me and I will be reduced to merely a stinking swamp". Then it heard a voice:"Trust the desert!" But the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Negotiating With God

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 13, 2007
    based on 22 ratings
     | 25,827 views

    We live in perilous & prosperous times. We have every modern convenience and an abundance of leisure time. We live amongst cities like Sodom and Gomorrah. We profit by living in the shadow of their wickedness. Are we just Negotiating with God?

    Negotiating with God The title for this mornings message is Negotiating with God. I must admit straight out that I am not a great negotiator. My wife would give me very strict instructions to keep my mouth shut when we went looking for a new car or any other major purchase. Having grown up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Identity Crisis

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 4, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 29,552 views

    There is no wonder there is an Identity Crisis in the local church today. In our text for examination, we find the disciples of Christ were also locked into an Identity Crisis some 2,000 years ago. In our modern culture there is more and more confusion

    Dr. Wayne A. Lawson The Word Ministries, Inc. of Oklahoma City Preached on Monday October 9, 2006 Opening night of Revival Tabernacle of Praise Ardmore Oklahoma SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 16:13-16 13When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Lanthrip avatar

    The Principles Of Communion

    Contributed by Thomas Lanthrip on Sep 20, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 17,060 views

    Communion is a time of celebration, remembrance, fellowship and recommitment to God and to one another. I think we take the “Lord’s Supper” to lightly in the life of the “modern Church”; in so doing we diminish the spiritual impact on our lives as individ

    The Principles of Communion For The Believer and unbeliever “Should I or should I not partake” Luke 22: 14-23 John 13:18-30 Intro: Communion is a time of celebration, remembrance, fellowship and recommitment to God and to one another. I think we take the “Lord’s Supper” to lightly in the life of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Jones avatar

    The Tragedy Of Jephthah's Daughter Series

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Aug 24, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,547 views

    The incident of Jephthah’s daughter may seem incredible and profoundly cruel to some modern-day Bible readers. But in reading this narrative, one must be careful to interpret events in the context of that day, not merely by the moral climate of one’s own.

    Judges 11:30–40 The Tragedy of Jephthah’s Daughter The incident of Jephthah’s daughter may seem incredible and profoundly cruel to some modern-day Bible readers. But in reading this narrative, one must be careful ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Don Baggett avatar

    Led By The Spirit

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,593 views

    Most modern-day Christians have no question as to whether or not the Holy Spirit led the heros of the Bible, but they may become a bit suspicious when they hear someone in the present day say that the Holy Spirit led them to do, or not to do, a particular

    Most modern-day Christians have no question as to whether or not the Holy Spirit led the heros of the Bible, but they may become a bit suspicious when they hear someone in the present day say that the Holy Spirit led them to do, or not to do, a particular thing. Now, the text says “these are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Noel Atkinson avatar

    Substance Abuse

    Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Jul 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,524 views

    This sermon looks at the damage done by substance abuse. With numerous biblical stories about alcohol abuse followed up by the need to put our trust in Jesus, it balances modern statistics with solid biblical teaching. It also covers matters such as illeg

    Hot topics – Substance Abuse Introduction: This is a different sermon to the ones I normally preach but for two weeks of the year I like to approach hot topics that I normally would not preach on. Hence this week I am preaching on ‘drugs’ and next week I am preaching on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Love & War

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on May 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,551 views

    Jesus tells us to turn the other cheek so that we will be "like your Father in heaven" but what about all that Old Testament carnage that He commanded? How does loving our enemies apply to the modern politics of war?

    Dakota Community Church May 4, 2008 Love & War Jesus said we are supposed to turn the other cheek when an enemy strikes us, right; but what about all that Old Testament talk about mighty warriors and the armies of God, and how does modern conservative Christian teaching about patriotism and ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Revision: Winning Life Strategies, Part Ii

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,229 views

    In our Scripture today, Nehemiah has left Persia (modern day Iran) and traveled for more than 2 months and 750 miles to Jerusalem. Today, we continue learning life strategies when encountering God-sized problems.

    Revision: Winning Life Strategies, Part II Nehemiah 2: 10-20 In the middle of the 17th century, England was in turmoil. King Charles I was beheaded. Anglican churches were being closed; Presbyterians were being persecuted. In the midst of all this, Sir Robert Shirley built a church. The plaque on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist