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  • Jerry Flury avatar

    The Devil's Devices

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 11, 2003
    based on 334 ratings
     | 72,957 views

    What are some of the devil’s devices by which he seeks to deceive God’s children, defeat God’s church, destroy God’s work, and denigrate God’s Word?

    THE DEVIL’S DEVICES 2 Corinthians 2:1-11 (Key Verse - 2 CORINTHIANS 2:11 "LEST SATAN SHOULD GET AN ADVANTAGE OF US: FOR WE ARE NOT IGNORANT OF HIS DEVICES.") Introduction: Satan is the great enemy of the Saint. In fact "Satan" means "adversary." The Bible refers to the devil by a number of names ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Power In Reserve

    Contributed by James May on Aug 27, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,897 views

    We have power in reserve, through the Lord Jesus Christ, to overcome every trial and persecution. God will see us through.

    Power in Reserve By Pastor Jim May It seems that there is never a day when we do not hear of someone who is having some problems. Just this week we have seen several of our own church family who have had some hard times. Two of the ladies have had to have surgery. I’m glad to say that both are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    But If Not

    Contributed by Lionel Gruver on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 60 ratings
     | 33,506 views

    What to do when it seems like your prayers haven’t been answered.

    “….BUT IF NOT” INTRODUCTION I’m going to preach about something tonight that’s not very popular. In fact, when you hear my opening remarks, you might think that I’m questioning God’s power, but please bear with me. I’m concerned that we have heard so many messages about God’s: • Miracle ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    First Thank God Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,230 views

    Initial sermon of interim pastorate. As Paul lived into relationship with God prior to theologizing, I thank God for the faithfulness in the congregation’s history; for mutual enrichment in its diversity; and for coming victory when no one need be ashame

    God is not a problem to be solved. God is a mystery with whom we are to live. God is not an equation to be worked out in mathematical precision; God is personal, with whom we connect. God is a who, a where, and a when -- acting, living, and doing; and if God is sometimes a what and a why, an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Foundation Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 12 ratings
     | 4,401 views

    When God builds a church it is built on the foundation of the resurrection of Jesus!

    INTRODUCTION BEGIN WITH EASTER VIDEO  SLIDE #1  This is a joyous occasion we celebrate today! Today is Resurrection Sunday! On this day we celebrate the greatest moment in the history of mankind! It is the time in which we celebrate God raising His Son Jesus from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Pure And Holy Son Of God Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 11, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,222 views

    Stations of the Cross, Station 6

    PURE AND HOLY SON OF GOD (MATTTHEW 27:39-44, LUKE 23:39-44) Three pastors went to the pastor's convention and were all sharing one room. The first pastor said, “Let's confess our secret vices one to another. I'll start - my secret vice is I just love to gamble. When I go out of town, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Trust In The Lord And Dont Despair .jesus Will See You Through

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 26, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,304 views

    THIS SERMON CALLS US TO TRUST IN THE LORD AND DONT DESPAIR .NO MATTER WHAT YOUR TROUBLES ARE ,JESUS WILL SEE YOU THROUGH. IT HIGHLIGHTS 1. POWER 2. PURPOSE 3. PROMISES 4. PRAYER 5. PATRIARCHS 6. PAIN 7. PURE

    TRUST IN THE LORD AND DONT DESPAIR .NO MATTER WHAT YOUR TROUBLES ARE ,JESUS WILL SEE YOU THROUGH *************************************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. POWER 2. PURPOSE 3. PROMISES 4. PRAYER 5. PATRIARCHS 6. PAIN 7. PURE THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bob Lentz avatar

    I'm Heading In The Right Direction Series

    Contributed by Bob Lentz on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,476 views

    For a believer the final destination of heaven is settled, but there’s still the matter of living for today and developing Christlikeness.

    I’m Heading In The Right Direction 7-29-07 New Series: The New Me – Pt. 4 Phil. 3:12-14 Intro. There’s a certain sense of excitement that wells up when you’re ready to set out on a trip to a place where you’ve never been before. Maybe it’s a vacation to an exotic location or a mission trip ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eldron Gill avatar

    Galatians 1:11-24, A Man Sent From God Series

    Contributed by Eldron Gill on May 26, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 19,821 views

    Galatians 1:11-24, A man sent from God

    A Man Sent From God Galatians 1:11-24 Intro. * Every once in a while, God finds him a man who is unwilling to be like everyone else. * God finds him a person who has the courage to stand up and to stand out. * God finds him an Abraham, an Elijah, a David, or a Daniel * Too many of us are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Heidebrecht avatar

    The Revelation Of Jesus Christ In Paul Series

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jun 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,716 views

    Sermon 3 in the Galatians series. stresses the power of sharing your testimony, telling your story.

    The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Paul (Gal 1: 11-24) Before and After – A Transformation My Grandfather used to tell me stories – all kinds of stories Stories about the old days, about what it was like to grow up around Creighton, Missouri in the earlier 1900’s (20’s, 30’s) Stories about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Freedom For A Wretch Like Me Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 65 ratings
     | 22,660 views

    John Newton was a sinner. He didn’t deserve to be saved. It was only because of the Amazing Grace of Jesus he had a prayer.

    OPEN: In 1776 the great patriot Thomas Paine, wrote the following words about freedom: “What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; ’tis dearness only that gives everything its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed, if so celestial ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    One-Eighty Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,184 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is the sixteenth in my series on the Book of Acts.

    “One-Eighty” Acts 9:19b-31 August 26, 2007 One-eighty. It’s the term we use to describe an abrupt and total about-face, a full change of direction and focus. It’s a term that we can with ease apply to Saul, the man who not only had a saving encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus, but he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    The Truth About Serving Christ Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,672 views

    What does it mean to serve Christ? Paul talks about servant-leadership in this passage and calls for humility among those who think they are wise and brilliant enough to lead the church.

    THE TRUTH ABOUT SERV ING CHRIST Whenever a title like this is used several thoughts go through our minds: “You mean there is something false about the way we serve?” “There’s a ‘truth’ I didn’t know about?” “Is this something new?” To set your minds at ease I must confess that this is nothing new ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Cesar Delgado avatar

    Messages To Seven Churches-6 Series

    Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Nov 20, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,113 views

    This afternoon we will take a look at the church that is alive and faithful; a Church that focuses on reaching people about Christ; a church that focusing on the teaching of Christ; a church that love one another; a church that hold on to the truth.

    MESSAGES TO SEVEN CHURCHES-3 Revelation 2:1- 3:22 Part 6 Philadelphia – The Church that Faithful and Alive Revelation 3:7-13 Good News Christian Fellowship November 12, 2006 BUCAS, Daraga Albay INTRODUCTION A. Last week we have seen a church that was full of splendor, and has a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Everybody Will Like Me Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 18, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,202 views

    First in a series on dealing with popular illusions. I can deal with not getting everybody to like me if I will live in integrity, love intentionally, let go of negative feelings, and leave it finally to God.

    More energy has been spent on this one thing than on building the Panama Canal, constructing the Great Pyramids, or creating the Interstate Highway system. More energy! More tears have been shed on this one item than on the depredations of poverty, the destruction wrought by great storms, or a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist