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Living Your Christian Life In A War Zone

Contributed by Larry Wise on Mar 21, 2010

Spiritual Warfare

Living Your Christian Life in a War Zone I Peter 2:11,12 Dave Neighbors (a doctor in our church) was working in the emergency room last week when a man came running in and jumped on Dave’s back. The man started shouting, “One, two, three, four…” The security men pulled ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finish The Shot

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 14, 2013

In Nehemiah 6, we see examples of persistence and dependence on the Holy Spirit.

“Finish The Shot” Nehemiah 6:1-19 Intro: As most of you know, I coached football and wrestling for many years in the local school. One of the major challenges that I faced in coaching wrestling was the concept of what I call “finishing the shot”. The shot is the most basic ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Good News Shoes Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 29, 2015

This part of the spiritual armor is good news for us but very bad news for Satan and his domain.

Let’s begin today with a review. Paul is in prison chained to a guard 24 hours a day- seven days a week. As he is observing the soldiers uniform, the Holy Spirit begins to speak to him about spiritual armor. He takes note of the belt around the soldier’s waist. He notices that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:15

Denomination: Foursquare

The Shield That Covers Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 5, 2015

The shield of faith is designed to fully cover us. But it requires attention and care.

As we continue our study on the spiritual armor, let’s recap what Paul has observed so far. The most impressive parts of the armor were made of brass, the breastplate and the shoes. The breastplate covered the soldier from shoulders to knees, front and back. The shoes were like boots, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16

Denomination: Foursquare

Snapchat Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Oct 19, 2015

A message dealing with the issue of hypocrisy.

Snapchat. I don’t know much about Snapchat except what I read about it on the web. I don’t have it on my phone because, frankly, I don’t see the need for an app on my phone that supposedly lets me take a photo or video, send it to someone, and as soon as it’s been viewed, is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Don’t Just Run But Run To Win!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 13, 2019

Don’t Just Run But Run to Win - Philippians chapter 3 vs verses 12-16 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Plan is Progress...Not Perfection (vs 12a & 13a). (2). The Past Is Over…Forget It! (vs 13b) (3). The Future Holds Our Hope…Reach For It! (vs 3c) (4). The Secret Is a Determined Attitude…Maintain It! (vs 15a) (5). The Need Is Keeping A High Standard…We Do That Together ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Brethren

88. Benefits Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 18, 2018

Imagine what it would be like to have no evil or dark thoughts, ever! Yet, this is God’s existence, and it will be our existence in heaven

IN GOD'S IMAGE 88 - BENEFITS OF HEAVEN This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1, Matthew 6:14-15, Matthew 5:43-45, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, 1 Corinthians 2:9, 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, 2 Corinthians 5:1, Romans 6:17-18, 1 John 1:5, Ephesians 4:32, Jeremiah 17:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Lord Of All, Love To All (Luke 13:10-17)

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2019

LORD OF ALL, LOVE TO ALL (LUKE 13:10-17)

LORD OF ALL, LOVE TO ALL (LUKE 13:10-17) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

His Concern Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 25, 2018

Paul is responding to a question raised in the minds of the Corinthians about Paul’s lack of commitment to the Church in Corinth or his supposed lack of sincerity.

March 15, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.A.1.a: His Concern. (1:12–14) 2nd Corinthians 1:12-14 (NKJV) 12 For our boasting is this: the testimony of our conscience that we conducted ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Making The Right Choices

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 28, 2017

Many people have echoed that same cry, “If only I had known, I would have done things differently than I did.” Our choices have consequences that can affect not only our life but also the lives of those around us.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Philippians 3:17-21; Joshua 24:15; John 10:10 As most of us are well aware there has been a lot of talk during this election season about media bias. And now that the election is over it is obvious that some in the media are upset ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21, John 10:10, Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pleasing To God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

It is impossible to please everyone, of course, and so Paul chose it as his master motive to please God.

Probably the most magnificent estate in the Western World is the California ranch of William Randolf Hearst. It is not a mere matter of film like the Ponderosa, but it is a matter of fact. It covers a quarter of a million acres of land, and stretches for 50 miles along the coast of the ocean. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:10

A Royal Redeemer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 28, 2021

Palm Sunday is the King's Sunday. It is the only place in the Bible where we see Jesus surrounded by subjects who hail Him as their King.

We live in a world deeply influenced by kings. We do not have one as the head of our government, but they are a part of our environment. "The time is come the walrus said to speak of many things, of shoes and ships of sealing wax, of cabbages and kings." In the children's world of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

How To Be A Biblical Believer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

In verse 25 James sums up the two requirements for being a truly biblical believer. Be receptive and be responsive. You start with a positive attitude and follow through with practical action.

Can a Christian be non-biblical? Can he defend teachings and practices that are contrary to Scripture? Can he reject those who are taught in God's Word? The Bible itself and history answer, yes. Yes it is possible to be a Christian who is more in love with his own opinions than with the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

The Believer's Warfare: The Nature Of Our Adversary Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 18, 2022

Though Satan is a vanquished enemy, the war between God and Satan has not diminished over the centuries, it has intensified. That war is over every man’s soul and Satan is not going to take a day off.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org View this sermon at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/147557 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-13

Denomination: Brethren

Our Enemy And Our Warfare

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Feb 4, 2024

As Christians, we are engaged in spiritual warfare with the Devil and the powers of darkness. We can only be victorious through the strength of God and the armour He provided.

Our Enemy and Our Warfare Study Text: Ephesians 6:10 - 18 Introduction: - The Bible made it clear that as Christians, we are engaged in a spiritual warfare which can only be won with the strength of the Lord and the spiritual weapons He provided for us. - Two notable things about the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal