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  • David Shoots avatar

    Not Ready For Change

    Contributed by David Shoots on Feb 11, 2023
     | 3,796 views

    As a Christian, there is a spiritual battle. It is a battle between the spirit and the flesh. Our text tells us that the things I want to do, I don’t do but the things I don’t want to do, that I do. Are we ready for a Change in our life?

    NOT READY FOR CHANGE As a Christian, there is a spiritual battle. It is a battle between the spirit and the flesh. Our text tells us that the things I want to do, I don’t do but the things I don’t want to do, that I do. Oh wretched man that I am, who will deliver me from this body of death? We all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hate What Is Evil

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 26, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,481 views

    Too many people, in our age of tolerance, fail to realize the importance of hating what is evil. Here are twenty-six areas of evil we need to hate, flee from and overcome with good.

    Hate What is Evil (Romans 12:9) Too many people, in our age of tolerance, fail to realize the importance of hating what is evil. Here are twenty areas that need to be identified in our personal life, relationships and activities that must be rooted out before we can "be holy as He is holy." ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My Body And Me Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,373 views

    In this sermon we look at Paul’s arguments in 1 Corinthians 6 about the damaging effects of sexual sin. Then we discuss how to overcome sexual temptation and sin.

    Introduction: A. One Sunday morning, the preacher began his sermon by telling the congregation that he was going to say a series of words, and he wanted them to sing the song that came to mind when he said each word. 1. The first word he said was "rock" They immediately started singing "Rock of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Pathway To Being A Christian Encourager

    Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 6, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,997 views

    A sermon that looks at three steps for being an encourager. 1. identity in god. 2 Overcoming discouragement 3. encouraging. Borrows heavily from David wilkinson on point 2

    The Pathway to being an encourager. Encouragement. HEB 3:12 See to it, brothers, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. 13 But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Seven Responsibilities Of The True Believer

    Contributed by Jonathan Stockton on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 112 ratings
     | 26,966 views

    We are called to salvation and then called to service. We have a duty to live for Jesus and be His people.

    Seven Responsibilities of the true Believer Jude 1:20-23 20 But ye, beloved, (1)building up yourselves on your most holy faith, (2)praying in the Holy Ghost, 21 (3)Keep yourselves in the love of God, (4)looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. 22 And (5)of some have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Victory! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,702 views

    To understand and embrace the victory that God has given us over sin and death through Jesus Christ, and to live as victorious followers of Christ by overcoming our fears, doubts, and struggles.

    Good morning, family. Today we're going to talk about victory – not the kind you win on the football field or in a political race – but the victory that God gives us over sin and death. We're going to talk about how to claim that victory, how to fight for it, and how God gives it as a gift to us. ...read more

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    Seven Deadly Sins

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 17, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,256 views

    This is a message examining the sins God hates as listed in the sixth chapter of Proverbs, however the seventh sin listed is called the sin of abomination which is a disgust before God. This message reveals how the first six sins lead to the seventh sin which is an abomination in God's eyes.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Proverbs 6:16-19) (16) "These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:" (17) "A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood," (18) "An ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go! And Walk To Please God – Psalm 147:11 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 31, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 402 views

    A Call to Live a Life that Brings Joy to Our Heavenly Father - Is God pleased with your walk? Not your Sunday best, not your public worship, but your walk—your daily life, your private moments, your thoughts and intentions?

    Go! And Walk to Please God A Call to Live a Life that Brings Joy to Our Heavenly Father Introduction: "The Lord is pleased with those who fear him, those who rely on his unfailing love." – Psalm 147:11 (NLT) Church, let me ask you something personal and powerful: Is God pleased with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bob Marcaurelle avatar

    Temptation - In The Ring With The Devil Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Sep 30, 2020
     | 2,772 views

    We can ruin our lives or our witness in one careless moment. To overcome temptation we need to remember the price, resist ahead of time and run away from temptation.

    TEMPTATION – IN THE RING WITH THE DEVIL Bob Marcaurelle homeorchurchbiblestudy.com James 1:13-15 “A person is tempted when he is lured (a fishing term) away and trapped by his own evil desires. His evil desire conceives and gives birth to sin. And sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Five Smooth Stones

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 18,315 views

    We don’t fight a flesh and blood giant with natural weapons, so what do the five smooth stones of David symbolize for me? How can I use them effectively against my giants?

    1 Sam 17:40 ¶ And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him (five smooth stones) out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd’s bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling. Here are what I believe these 5 smooth stones represent in the life of the child of God (CALLED) 1 Cor 1:9 God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ministerial Resource No.1_marriage Ceremony Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on May 6, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,933 views

    THE BOND AND COVENANT OF MARRIAGE WAS GIVEN BY GOD IN CREATION. It is God who says in His Word, “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.” (Gen. 2:24)

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Senior Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you merely ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Wisdom Or Nonsense?

    Contributed by Justin Hardin on Aug 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,816 views

    An examination of a difficult passage in John 6 where Jesus floors the crowd with his declaration that they must eat his flesh and drink his blood in order to receive eternal life. Appropriate for use prior to Lord's Supper.

    Wisdom or Nonsense? John 6:47-71 47“I tell you the truth, anyone who believes has eternal life. 48Yes, I am the bread of life! 49Your ancestors ate manna in the wilderness, but they all died. 50Anyone who eats the bread from heaven, however, will never die. 51I am the living bread that came ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thanksgiving Turns Us Inside Out Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008
     | 3,047 views

    When our mind is set up on the things of the Spirit, we will be “outward focused.” When our mind is set upon the things of the flesh, we re “inward focused.” Thanksgiving directs our attention toward God.

    1. Review of Inside Out a. We are selfish, self-centered and self-absorbed. b. We turn to meeting our own needs and our own wants all too easily. c. God doesn’t want us to be that way. i. How do I know that? Because that is what is at the core of what we call sin – self. ii. If you think about this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Arming Our Children

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 29, 2014
     | 4,339 views

    Every Christian fights a battle: The battle for sanctity, for holiness. It's a daily struggle against our three great enemies of the soul (flesh, world, devil). Likewise, every Christian parent fights a similar battle for their children.

    Every Christian fights a battle: The battle for sanctity, for holiness. It's a daily struggle against our three great enemies of the soul (flesh, world, devil). Likewise, every Christian parent fights a similar battle for their children. ILLUSTRATION: Hotel room television. QUESTION: Do we shelter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Come, Thou Fount Of Endless Blessing!

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 17, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,484 views

    This Christian Hymn is a great study on the struggle we face while we wait on Christ's return. We only find rest in His presence. May God help us not to seek satisfaction from the fount of the flesh!

    This past April 17th I had my 56th birthday. Jenny and I now have 11 grandchildren and our oldest grandchild is still seven years old! That gives new meaning to the words “Seven-Eleven” for us. We are certainly blessed by God! (For Dalton) I appreciate the message of the song which ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ