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  • Jeff van Wyk avatar

    Battles You Must Win

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 12, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 16,188 views

    Believers at times really struggle with difficult issues. We do not live in a perfect world which means we have to deal with battles which confront us continuously. But Jesus has given us assurances that we can live victoriously in a fallen world. In

    Battles You Must Win Believers at times really struggle with difficult issues. We do not live in a perfect world which means we have to deal with battles which confront us continuously. But Jesus has given us assurances that we can live victoriously in a fallen world. In order to enforce our ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The God Who Is For Us! Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,469 views

    God is at work in you, helping you become all He wants you to be, as one of His people! God’s work in us is so much greater than our work in us could ever be!

    The God Who Is for Us! Intro: 5-year-old Johnny was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go in alone: “It’s dark in there and I’m scared.” She asked again, and he gave the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Mighty God- The Power Of Christ To Transform Your Life Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 11, 2011
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     | 9,295 views

    "Mighty God" is the second descriptive title for Messiah found in Isaiah 9:6. It promises us that the coming deliverer would have the power to transform our lives.

    Could things be different at Christmas this year? Could this be the year that we overcome our anger? Could this be the year that we learn to submit to the Lord? Could this be the year that we forgive? Could this be the year that we find our satisfaction in God, and not our possessions? We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Understanding Temptation

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 24, 2012
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     | 6,582 views

    Temptation can take us by surprise sometimes. We can get discouraged when we find ourselves giving in over and over. We get overwhelmed when it seems like we can't catch a break. What can we do? It's important that we understand what's going on so we can

    UNDERSTANDING TEMPTATION James 1:13-18 1) The difference between testing and temptation. • Testing is good; temptation is not (Vs. 17). Every good and perfect gift is from above. Therefore, since God doesn’t tempt anyone temptation is not good. However, it isn’t sin, since Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Faith Of Abraham And The Power Of God Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 5, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,316 views

    Abraham trusted God late in his life, and believed that God would accomplish the impossible. For this reason, he is called the Father of the Faith for all who believe.

    It is no coincidence today that we arrive in our study of Genesis at chapter 12 and the call of Abraham. We started our study in Genesis on January 9, 2011, exactly one year ago today. At that time, our Family Life Center was under construction, the steel being erected. We had no idea that one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Recipe For Success Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,235 views

    This is part 2... Joseph is our example of how to be successful under trials and temptations

    Recipe for Success Genesis 39:7-10 Last week I started a two part sermon series called Recipes from The Book… the Bible The Bible is truly God’s recipe book for happiness, success, joy, purity, eternal life, etc Last week we looked at the Recipe for Disaster, and our example was King ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Stages Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 11, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,603 views

    Three groups of persons within the family of faith are addressed. What is said of each group doesn’t appear to be age related. These groups may represent different levels of Christian maturity within the community. We could call them three stages of spir

    1 JOHN 2: 12-14 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] SPIRITUAL STAGES [Ephesians 6:10-20] In the introduction or prologue John indicated that the general purpose of his letter was to help believers mature into Christ-likeness. Having laid down the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Our Source Of Success Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 3, 2012
     | 11,027 views

    It is not by our abilities, wealth, popularity, etc. that we become successful in the eyes of God. We succeed whenever we rely on His Spirit to teach us and direct our steps.

    1. THE IMPORTANCE OF FOCUS When the Alaskan Pipeline was being built, there were many Texans who went to Alaska and found work on the pipeline. The Texans could only work a few hours in the frigid weather, yet the Eskimos, the native Alaskans, could work indefinitely in the cold. They decided to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Controlling Habits And The Habit Of Controlling

    Contributed by Craig Benner on May 23, 2012
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     | 9,420 views

    Get victory over those bad habits. God has the remedy. Follow the practical guidelines of His Word and die out to the flesh. In Him we are more than overcomers.

    Controling Habits and the Habit of Controling Ga. 5:1,2 1 ¶ Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. (KJV) 1 Estad, pues, firmes en la libertad con que Cristo nos hizo libres; y no os sujetéis de nuevo al yugo de ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Facing Your Giant Problems

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014
     | 9,424 views

    God will help us stand and face our giants just like He helped David! David’s giant problem teaches us how to face our own giant problems.

    Facing Your Giant Problems Scripture: 1 Samuel 17 1 Samuel 17:1 Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war and assembled at Socoh in Judah. They pitched camp at Ephes Dammim, between Socoh and Azekah. 2 Saul and the Israelites assembled and camped in the Valley of Elah and drew up their ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    In The Storm

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 28, 2014
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     | 20,834 views

    We all have storms in life, Jesus will always be there for us.

    Blindsided by God … But Never Betrayed How setbacks in my life revealed the Lord's true character Peter Chin 8/8/2013 (I used this which was written by Peter Chin, giving him credit, and the site where it can be found is at the end of this message) For the past 2 weeks we’ve been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Leach avatar

    Why Do You Say Sin Is Inevitable When God Says It Isn’t?

    Contributed by David Leach on Feb 28, 2014
     | 5,677 views

    The sin I tolerate allows the devil to harm me and cuts me off from God’s power to stop it.

    Why do you say sin is inevitable when God says it isn’t? 1 John 3:5-6 And you know that He (Jesus) was manifested to take away our sins, and in Him there is no sin. Whoever abides in Him does not sin... The sin I tolerate allows the devil to harm me and cuts me off from God’s power to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    A Mother's Faith

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 9, 2016
    based on 7 ratings
     | 20,162 views

    A sermon for Mother's Day talking about the faith of the Canaanite woman seeking a healing for her daughter from Jesus. In this sermon we see she had a persistent faith to overcome all the barriers lined up against her, where Jesus called her faith great.

    Mother’s Day Sermon A Mother’s Faith Matthew 15:21-28 When Robert Ingersoll, also known as “The Great Agnostic” came into a town giving a series of lectures. Two college students attended his lectures, and one of them said, “I guess he knocked the props out from ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    "He Is No Fool....make A Decision" ~ For What Will You Give Your Life?

    Contributed by Scott Sharpes on May 23, 2016
     | 6,438 views

    For what will you give your life? Ex.of Eric Liddell, Jim Elliot. Abram:Overcomng fear of uncertainty; Moses: Overcoming fear of inadequacy; David: Overcoming fear of difficulty. "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose!"

    Title: “He is no fool….make a decision” Text: 2 Timothy 1: 7, 12 Purpose: We don't have to be paralyzed by fear ********************************************************** Introduction (Are there some things worth fighting for?) (For what will you give your ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Anger Management Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 1, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,753 views

    Anger can be a good thing and serve good purposes. It is a God-given emotion. However, it has a destructive side to it that can hurt people and hinder your relationship with God. Jesus gives the grace to deal with it!

    Anger Management Matthew 5:21-26 21 "You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.' 22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God