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  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    A Light Beam On Dark Paths

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
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     | 9,327 views

    The power of the Word of God in a believer's life can help overcome the tactics of the devil.

    Psalms 119:105-112 KJV Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. [106] I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments. [107] I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O LORD, according unto thy word. [108] Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joe De Leon avatar

    What Are You Calling Me A Dog?

    Contributed by Joe De Leon on Dec 30, 2013
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     | 5,106 views

    Many people today are in a place in their lives or doing something that they thought they would never do. This goes to show the aggressive nature behind sin. Shirley the words of Jesus are true when he said thief, comes but to kill steal and destroy.

    What? Am I A Dog? 2 Kings 8:1-13 Shortly after this Hazael found himself alone with King Benadad. He took a towel, dipped it into water, and proceeded to smother the king. Hazael became the king and God’s Word was fulfilled. But I would like for us to consider the response of Hazael ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Patrice Kelly avatar

    Break Free And Get To Your Destiny

    Contributed by Patrice Kelly on Nov 9, 2006
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     | 17,562 views

    This sermon talks about letting go of the past and pushing forward to the destiny that God is calling you to.

    Press – to act on with steady force, push steadily against, to squeeze 1. Find purpose: If I were to ask everyone in this room today “What is your purpose in life?” I would probably get several different answers. Those answers would be good, but they are all secondary purposes. The question is ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    "A Night Of Anxiety"

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Jun 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,249 views

    This sermon focuses on the problem of anxiety and how believer’s can face it and overcome it.

    "A Night of Anxiety" Genesis 32:24-30 INTRODUCTION What does anxiety do in a person’s life? 1. It does not rid tomorrow of it’s sorrow, but it does rob today of it’s strength. 2. It does no keep you from experiencing evil, but it makes you incapable of coping with it when it comes. 3. It does ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "the Exorcist"

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on May 31, 2002
    based on 125 ratings
     | 7,743 views

    A sermon revealing the "spiritual forces of evil" and how to overcome them.

    “The Exorcist” The title of my sermon this morning comes from perhaps the most memorable horror movie of all time. It premiered in 1973 and is due out again September of this year. The movie is entitled simply “The Exorcist.” Although I don’t think I’ve seen this entire ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Scary Movie: Fear Of Abandonment #2 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 25, 2019
     | 2,492 views

    Christian Compassion moves us to connect with others we overcome the fear of abandonment

    Where does Compassion enter your life? We all have a really scary movie playing in the theater of our minds. An unredeemed imagination which unmonitored will take us into all kinds of darkness and despair. Fear is defined as an anxious feeling, caused by our anticipation of some imagined event ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "How To Get Out Of Sin"

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jul 8, 2012
    based on 27 ratings
     | 17,597 views

    You don’t have to be stuck and trapped by temptations. Christ is stronger than Satan. You can get out of sin.

    “How to GET OUT of Sin” "For when Satan, who is completely armed, guards his palace, it is safe--" Luke 11:21-26 Illustration: A church had a man in the choir who couldn’t sing. Several people hinted to him that he could serve in other places, but he continued to come to the choir. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Keeping Our Balance In A Topsy Turvy World

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 20, 2009
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     | 6,544 views

    We have been given authority and power in order to become overcomers in the present circumstances. We do not need to succumb to the pressures around us but can live overcoming lives.

    Valley Grove Assembly of God May 3, 2009 Keeping Our Balance in a Topsy Turvey World Colossians 2:6-16 INTRODUCTION: There are many things that upset the apple cart in our “topsy turvy” world. One of them is the downturn in the economy with the loss of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Curtis E. Nester avatar

    Give Us Bread Series

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Jun 7, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,560 views

    Praying for God's Provision

    SERIES: The Greatest Prayer Ever Prayed #6 TITLE: Give Us Bread TEXT: Matthew 6:1-11 INTRO: The first part of the Lord's prayer is about God: “Thy Name...”, “Thy kingdom...”, and “Thy will...” Today we begin with the second part, where we turn from praying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    'come Hither; I Will Show Thee The Judgment...'

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 26, 2009
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     | 3,113 views

    The Apostle John is given specific details of the coming judgment of the Whore and in the process reveals the past/future of the Antichrist

    Revelation 17 Title: “Come hither; I will show unto you the judgment…” Theme: The Beast Unveiled/The Judgment of the Great Whore Foretold Text: Revelation 17:1 I. John Heard Direct Angelic Communication (v.1, 2) A. Describing the judgment of the Great Whore that sits upon many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • James May avatar

    Has God Been Faithful?

    Contributed by James May on Dec 29, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,373 views

    A reflection of the past year and the things that God has accomplished through the local church and a look at what is ahead.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Climb That Mountain Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 9, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 14,187 views

    Follow the example of Nehemiah as you learn to overcome the mountains that challenge your faith.

    Are you facing any mountains in your spiritual life: doubt, disease, financial problems, fear, anger, relationship problems, a job you want to do for God and the like? This past week we witnessed people struggling with mountains. A number of people in west Texas lost their homes in the teeth of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken McKinley avatar

    Don't Take Christ Out Of Your Crisis

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 1, 2002
    based on 111 ratings
     | 15,067 views

    In this world you will have trouble, but be of good cheer, for Jesus has overcome the world.

    Don’t take Christ out of your crisis. TEXT: John 16:33 In Max Lucado’s book ‘When Christ Comes’ he tells this story. When he was a boy, Max Lucado was a member of the Odessa Boys Choir, and one year the local junior college had asked them to play the roles of the munchkins in their presentation ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steve Malone avatar

    Love Is Not Rude Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 22, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,110 views

    The way to overcome rudeness is to begin to show 'respect' to all people.

    Love Is Not Rude #LoveIs IN – Just a couple of days Jesus is going to be arrested, beaten and crucified. BUT TODAY – He is in the temple area teaching the people, and answering questions that the religious leaders kept throwing at Him trying to trip Him up. BTW – those narrow minded religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Grant Adams avatar

    New Things

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 17, 2021
     | 4,025 views

    There is a certain excitement that comes with New Things. To some degree in our mind and hearts, we wipe from our mind and heart all the failures of the past year, all the heartaches and disappointments of the past year.

    Philippians 3:13-14; it takes a big person to know what to forget and what to remember. This being the first Sunday of the new year, I want to use the subject of the New Year for our message today. There is a certain excitement that comes with New Things. True of material things, car, clothes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist