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  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    The Temptation Scheme Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Nov 18, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,306 views

    The devil is always trying to gain a foothold in our life, and he begins his initial onslaught of attacks with the temptation to sin. Temptation "can" be overcome! We must overcome it, so we can refrain from committing sin.

    Satan is looking to pound on our weakest areas . . . When we leave an opening by yielding to temptation, he’ll take advantage. - Kent Crockett(1) In Ephesians 4:27, the Apostle Paul warned, “Do not give the devil a foothold” (NIV). The devil is always trying to gain a foothold in our life, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Warfare

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 20, 2025
     | 896 views

    The Christian life is a battlefield, not a playground. Many challenges believers face have spiritual roots that require spiritual solutions. Spiritual warfare is the battle between the kingdom of God and the forces of darkness.

    SPIRITUAL WARFARE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 6:12-18 "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." Supporting Texts: 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Waking Up Is Hard To Do Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
     | 9,292 views

    Life was pretty good in Sardis. The lack of opposition may have given them a sense of security and lulled them to sleep. Since the world was relatively nice to them, they may have grown comfortable in their relationship with the pagan world around them.

    Waking Up Is Hard to Do Revelation 3:1-6 "To the angel of the church in Sardis write: These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead. 2 Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Overflowing Joy Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 3, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,588 views

    The concluding sermon of Nehemiah that considers the result of a life built with God at the center: When We Build with God at the Center, We will Overflow with Joy in all Things.

    (This is especially from 12:43ff) Today we come to the end of our study in Nehemiah—not that we have mined all the truths therein—we have only TOUCHED on chapter 13, which ends the book on a bit of a downer—seeing what happens when people don’t stay dedicated to God But that is NOT our focus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's A Jungle Out There!

    Contributed by Bob Coulter on Sep 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,028 views

    Application of the message of Isaiah 11:6 in current culture.

    Isaiah 11:6 says, “the wolf shall dwell with the lamb, the leopard shall lie down with the young goat; and the calf and the young lion together”. Theologians typically interpret by following a specific system (ie literal or symbolic). That often leads to a lot of confusing ...read more

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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Trusting God In Troubling Times Psalm 56:4 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 31, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,912 views

    Psalm 56:4 is a powerful verse that teaches us about trusting God amid fear and adversity. King David wrote this psalm during a time of great personal distress, and his words resonate deeply with anyone who has faced fear and uncertainty.

    Trusting God in Troubling Times Psalm 56:4 Psalm 56:4 (NLT): "I praise God for what he has promised. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me?" Introduction Today, we delve into Psalm 56:4, a powerful verse that teaches us about trusting God in the midst ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Where Shoe Companies Get Their Names

    Contributed by Matthew Everhard on Jul 29, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,822 views

    An expository sermon on Romans 8:31-39 touching on Pauls meaning of the Greek word nikao, "overcoming"

    “Where Shoe Companies Get Their Names” by Matthew Everhard. An expository sermon from Romans 8:31-39 originally delivered at Hudson Presbyterian Church on April 3rd, 2005 What do you think is the most misleading commercial on television today? You’ve heard of truth in advertising… Who do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • James May avatar

    Casualties Of War

    Contributed by James May on Feb 25, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,494 views

    The casualties of our Spiritual Warfare cannot determine the final outcome and our ultimate victory. We will overcome!

    CASUALTIES OF WAR On July 1 – 3, 1863, the bloodiest battle of the American Civil War was fought between the Union Forces under Gen. George Meade and the Confederate commander, Gen. Robert E. Lee. This single 3-day battle resulted in 51,112 casualties. On the 3rd day of the battle, Gen. Pickett ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Keith Manry avatar

    Claiming The Victory – Strategies For Resisting Temptation Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on May 7, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,482 views

    This sermon is part IV in a series on overcoming the power of sin in our lives and deals with strategies to resist temptation.

    For the past four weeks we’ve been dealing with this topic of overcoming the power of sin in our lives. We initially came to the conclusion that we are sinners and that we are in need of intervention from an outside source. We reviewed the fact that Christ came and died on our behalf so that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    Rx For Backsliding

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,330 views

    The danger of backsliding is just as real today as ever. The Hebrew writer offers us encouragement and a perscription to overcome!

    Rx for Backsliding Hebrews 12:12–17 INTRODUCTION The book of Hebrews is an encouraging word to Christians that contains strong warnings against falling from God’s grace. In the first part of Hebrews 12 the writer encourages them to put off everything from their life that would hinder them in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Turner avatar

    The Strong Man Who Wasn't Strong Enough

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 10, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,870 views

    Samson was strong....but not strong enough. At least not strong enough to overcome his biggest enemy.....himself !

    The Strong Man Who Wasn’t Strong Enough ! Judges 13-16 Intro. The book of Judges is a book of cycles. The cycle consists of.....disobedience to God, dominion over them, and deliverance from them. This cycle is repeated seven times in the book of Judges. The story of Samson’s life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Unvarnished Truth

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,608 views

    Scriptural support in setting forth Jesus Christ as the only Savior and how the hindrances to faith can be overcome.

    THE UNVARNISHED TRUTH "He who believes in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him." John 3:36 I. THERE IS ONLY ONE WAY TO BE SAVED! "Jesus said to him, ’I am the way, the truth, and the life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    The Fear Of Failure Series

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Feb 2, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,949 views

    This sermon takes a look at how many respond to the fear of failing and how we can overcome that fear.

    One of the scariest moments of my life happened during my first few years of ministry here. Denise had just given birth to our first daughter and after about 6 months of maternity leave, Denise went back to work three days a week, which left me to watch our new girl. One Wednesday morning I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    Facing Our Fear Of Death Series

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Feb 10, 2003
    based on 96 ratings
     | 11,930 views

    This sermon looks at how death holds many captive by fear and how we can overcome that fear.

    A number of years ago I was driving to school in our little Saturn vehicle we used to own and it was one of those cold cloudy rainy days. The roads were wet and the fog was pretty thick that morning. I was on the road that goes from Myrick to Ellisville and in my hand I help a cup of coffee. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ronald Crandall avatar

    Dispositional Sins

    Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,648 views

    We take a look at just a few of them. How do we overcome a state of mind that is negative?

    Dispositional Sin By: Pastor Ron Crandall Intro: Dispositional Sins what are they? This morning I want to look at maybe few if we have time. What is the defition of Dispositional Sin: Innate Temper; natural tendency of the mind Turn with me to Act 7:53 Acts 7:53 53 you who have received ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal