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  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    The Believers Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 189 ratings
     | 19,201 views

    No believer is prepared for spiritual warfare who does not understand their position of righteousness through their identification with Jesus Christ.

    Righteousness is imperative to spiritual warfare Righteousness is represented by the breastplate because the breastplate covers the vital organs of the body, (Thus righteousness protects the soul and the conscience of the Christian. If Satan can strip the child of God of his sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    Great Is Thy Faithfulness

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Nov 13, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 14,062 views

    David gives us 12 positive commands to address the universal problem of why evil people prosper.

    Larry Brincefield, larkayb@earthlink.net November 13, 2002 Title: Great Is Thy Faithfulness Text: Psalm 37:1-11, 25 Introduction One of the great struggles for Christians down through history is, "why do bad people prosper, and Christians seem to struggle?" That question has weighed ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • James Owens avatar

    How To Cope With Trials

    Contributed by James Owens on Aug 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,971 views

    There are four things that will definitely, positively, always work when you find yourself trying to cope with trials.

    “HOW TO COPE WITH TRIALS” TEXT: 1 Peter 1:3-7 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Steppin' To A New Level Of Thinking About Sex Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 18, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,437 views

    THis sermon deals with the positive side of sex as God intended for it to be. It gives reasons for why and why not.

    Steppin Up To A New Level Of Thinking About Sex GNLCC 4/2/06 Song Of Songs 7:1-9 1 Corinthians 7:1-8 Now for those of you who were paying attention during the Scripture reading, you would have noticed that a man is describing how beautiful his naked wife is to him. He described the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dwight Jones avatar

    Will Work For Food

    Contributed by Dwight Jones on Apr 21, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,365 views

    This message deals with the neccessity for the church to be willing to work together rather than take a watch and see position.

    WILL WORK FOR FOOD 2 Thes. 3:10 (KJV) For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. Over the past number of years, I honestly cannot count the number of times that I have seen the scene played over. There he is on the side of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Dynamics Of Effective Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,922 views

    The positive impact we have on others is directly related to how effective we are in being and making disciples.

    Dynamics of Effective Discipleship Acts 20:1-12 Intro: What is discipleship? Some of the last words Jesus spoke to His followers was for them to make disciples. What did that mean for them and what does it mean for us? It helps us to review how Jesus made disciples. -Rob Bell speaks on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Evangelist Stanley Baker avatar

    And They Feared Not The Lord

    Contributed by Evangelist Stanley Baker on Feb 4, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,776 views

    God could not deliver them into the hands of their enemies, or into the position of victory; whichever depended upon their disobedience or obedience.

    And They Feared Not The Lord By Rev Stanley Baker 2 Kings 17: 20—25 In our text this morning I would like for you to see what happened to Israel and Judah as they turned from the Lord and turned to sin. In verse 29 we see that God rejects ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • David McAllan avatar

    Every Spiritual Blessing Pt.1 Series

    Contributed by David Mcallan on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,349 views

    Our position as Christians is not something we ourselves have given to ourselves, it has been given by God

    Intro A man who had been a drunkard in the slums of Chicago for many years came to a mission one night. He heard the message, ate the meal, and went to bed. That was his last night on earth. He died poverty-stricken and friendless, never to see another day. What he did not know was that he had an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Leadership Defined

    Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Jul 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,601 views

    Jesus outlines to His disciples just what it takes to become a leader and to hold a high position in a church.

    Matthew 20:20 Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Jesus with her sons and, kneeling down, asked a favor of him. (21) "What is it you want?" he asked. She said, "Grant that one of these two sons of mine may sit at your right and the other at your left in your kingdom." (22) "You don’t know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Greatness: The Pathway To Greatness Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 3, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,100 views

    Jesus redefined greatness for His disciples - not to go for positions of privilege and power, but to be a servant and serve the needs of others.

    Jesus redefined what it means to be great, at Christmas • Phil 2:6-9 “Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, 7 but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    Jesus Is Great Enough To Sanctify (Part Two) Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 6, 2014
     | 3,785 views

    There is a negative aspect of holiness/sanctification – putting off. There is a positive aspect of sanctification – putting on.

    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THIS SERMON AVAILABLE WITH POWERPOINT IN RESOURCE DOWNLOAD! This sermon (and several hundred others) are available for download. > Microsoft Word > Most with handouts More info: www.sermonsubscribe.com or darrellstetler2@gmail.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Colossians 3:1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    The Joy Of A Soul Winner

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 18, 2016
     | 18,411 views

    The Christian who is faithful in soul winning will have abundant rewards and a high position in the Kingdom of Jesus Christ

    THE JOY OF A SOUL WINNER Study Text: Luke 10: 17 - 20 Introduction: - The winning of souls is a surpassing privilege that brings great joy each time a soul is won by the Gospel. - There is no greater happiness and rejoicing than to see someone you have spoken to, prayed for, and cared for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Nettie J Pennington avatar

    Search Out And Follow Good Examples

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Aug 13, 2022
     | 1,103 views

    We need to be serious and zealous about who we elect to positions that substantially influence our life.

    Opening Prayer: Father God, we thank you for this day and praise your holy name. Lord, we know that we will be a light for the world. We know that we often forget or ignore our responsibilities and do not live up to all that you command. Forgive us for falling short of your expectations. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Self-Examination

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 4, 2025
     | 535 views

    When believers examine themselves with humility and openness to the Holy Spirit, they position themselves for growth, restoration, and fruitfulness.

    SELF-EXAMINATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 13:5 Supporting Texts: Lamentations 3:40, Psalm 139:23-24, Galatians 6:4, 1 Corinthians 11:28 INTRODUCTION: Self-examination is a spiritual discipline that is often neglected in the life of many believers. In an age of comparison ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    When The Heart Wanders From Dependence On God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025
     | 159 views

    This chapter uncovers the subtle danger of pride, self-reliance, and misplaced confidence, especially for those in positions of authority.

    WHEN THE HEART WANDERS FROM DEPENDENCE ON GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 24:1-25 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:5-7, Jeremiah 17:5-8, Psalm 20:7, 1 Chronicles 21:1-30, Isaiah 31:1 INTRODUCTION: In 2 Samuel 24, David makes a critical leadership mistake that invites divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God