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  • Michael Gates avatar

    A Spiritual Drop-Out (The Results Of Discouragment)

    Contributed by Michael Gates on Jan 9, 2012
     | 5,722 views

    This sermon is intended to help all of us who are going through a time of discouragement, to see the steps to recovery.

    A Spiritual Drop-Out I Kings 19:1-12 FROM a true spiritual standpoint the unusual events of this familiar chapter presents one of the saddest stories and all of the Bible. And yet a story with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Why Does Satan Hate Us?

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,812 views

    Satan's eventual destruction begins in the Garden of Eden.

    Why Does Satan Hate Us so Much (What Did We do to Him)? A In Genesis 3:1-15, we see the play-by-play of the fall & rise of humanity. 1 Now the serpent was more crafty than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said to the woman, "Indeed, has God said, 'You shall not eat from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Kill A Giant

    Contributed by David Carter on Sep 28, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,983 views

    A SERMON ON FAITH - HOW TO KILL A GIANT

    HOW TO KILL A GIANT I Samuel 17 There are a lot of giants in our life that want to defeat us. The giant of discouragement, worry, unbelief, temptation, dishonesty, covetousness…The first thing we had better do is kill the first giant! If we don’t kill the first giant that comes against us we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being To Friendly With The Enemy

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 19, 2022
     | 3,417 views

    In the last several years we have heard a lot about “fake news.” “Fake news” is what happens when something is reported to be true that isn’t true.

    Fake news is nothing new. That is, we’re not the first generation to grapple with truth vs. lies. Human nature is such that many people find it easier to tell a lie than to tell the truth. If lying was a sport, it would be the most popular sport on earth today. Politicians have the reputation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Trojan Horse Of Heaven

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 1, 2023
     | 1,522 views

    "[If] the princes of this world...had known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory" 1 Cor. 2:8. The Cross was the method of invasion of Hell; it was the Trojan Horse by which Jesus gained access to Death!

    THE TROJAN HORSE OF HEAVEN INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. WELL WISHERS. For 98 percent of the students at the school where John Hyde’s wife teaches, English is a second language. But that didn't stop them from giving her Christmas cards. Still, their enthusiasm for the occasion sometimes exceeded ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    From Why To What

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Feb 21, 2024
     | 950 views

    The normal human response, “Why did this happen?” calls God to account. On the other hand, “What do you want me to do?” is an invitation for God to call us to account.

    Sixty years ago President John Fitzgerald Kennedy sent a group of military advisors to a little country in the Far East that most Americans had never heard of. Their government was having some trouble with rebels and turned to the U.S. for help. Who else should they turn to? The United States was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Overcoming The Mistakes Of Idolatry

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 10,935 views

    Choose this day if you will worship the Lord or contemporary idols. Find out what are the consequences for making the wrong choice.

    Overcoming the Mistakes of Idolatry (Josh. 17:1-18) Quote:Idolatry is worshiping anything that ought to be used, or using anything that ought to be worshiped. Augustine. Many people are living only for earthly pleasures that cannot satisfy their deepest longings. Millions of people vainly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Overcoming The Problems Of Complacency

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 80 ratings
     | 13,302 views

    Overcome the problems of apathy, indifference and complacency by discovering key errors to avoid.

    Overcoming the Problems of Complacency, Indifference and Apathy (Judges 18) Many Christians are suffering from the problem of an apathetic attitude to God’s priorities. By their complacent attitudes some believers fall into the trap of selfish indifference to the passions of God for the five ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Overcoming Spiritual Apathy

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 10,832 views

    Looking at the differences between Eli and Samuel we shall see how to break free from spiritual apathy and live a life of destiny as Samuel did.

    Title : Overcoming Spiritual Apathy. Text : 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (1) INTRODUCTION: The boy Samuel lived at a crucial time for God’s people as we do today. It was a time of a famine of God’s word and revelation and a time when the enemy was about to strike. A time of crisis. But it was also ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Overcoming A Lack Of Faith

    Contributed by Anthony Bradseth on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 8,671 views

    Jepthath’s lack of faith in God was not an answer to his problem.

    Title: Overcoming a Lack of Faith Text: Judges 11:34-40 CIT: Jepthath’s lack of faith in God was not an answer to his problem. Thesis: Our Faith in God will give the answer to our problems. Major Objective: Consecrational Specific Objective: That they will trust God with their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Survivors To Overcomers Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 30, 2001
    based on 495 ratings
     | 60,332 views

    Why settle for just surviving when you can be an overcomer.

    Survivor Series “How to Be a Real Life Survivor” Sermon #1 “FROM SURVIVORS TO OVERCOMERS” 1 John 5:1-6 There has been a lot of interest recently about a television series called “Survivors.” Regardless of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Past Hurts

    Contributed by Douglas Swift on Feb 4, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 7,960 views

    A sermon for the military community dealing with past personal pains and sufferings.

    /*****************************************************/ This sermon was developed for the US Army Community. It contains phraseology that may not be understood by the general civilian population. /*****************************************************/ Over Coming Past Hurts We all go though ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Timothy Lueking avatar

    Overcoming The Curse Of Halloween

    Contributed by Timothy Lueking on Oct 26, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 5,789 views

    Alternatives to Halloween.

    Overcoming the Curse of Halloween (Philippians 4:8-9) A. Introduction 1. Halloween is a very controversial issue that every Christian is forced to deal with. Every year at the end of October our country’s streets and sidewalks are filled with young boys and girls that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Robert Parker avatar

    Overcoming The Wall Of Separation

    Contributed by Robert Parker on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,956 views

    God’s plan for breaking down the wall of separation in your marriage and in relationships

    1. Opening Prayer of Gratitude: (1min) 2.Introduction: (20 min.) a) Opening comments and introductions b) Ask participants: Please go to the book of Ephesians chapter 2 verse 14 - 20. (2:14) "For He is our peace, who hath make both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Robert Parker avatar

    Overcoming The Wall Of Separation

    Contributed by Robert Parker on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,875 views

    God’s plan for breaking down the wall of separation in your marriage and in relationships

    1. Opening Prayer of Gratitude: (1min) 2.Introduction: (20 min.) a) Opening comments and introductions b) Ask participants: Please go to the book of Ephesians chapter 2 verse 14 - 20. (2:14) "For He is our peace, who hath make both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church