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  • Trayce Carter Russell avatar

    I Refuse To Die Right Here

    Contributed by Trayce Carter Russell on Dec 5, 2017
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    Life will throw all kinds of circumstances and curve balls. But you have the choice to be defeated and die or fight and live

    2 King 7:3-4 And there were four leprous men at the entering in of the gate: and they said one to another, Why sit we here until we die? 4 If we say, We will enter into the city, then the famine is in the city, and we shall die there: and if we sit still here, we die also. Now therefore come, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fight The Good Fight Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 3, 2021
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    Fighting the good fight of faith is not about defeating someone but serving the Lord Jesus Christ as a soldier in a spiritual battle!

    When you have friends over for dinner, what are the 2 topics you’re not suppose to bring up? Unless you’re looking for a fight, it is not a good idea to bring up politics or religion while you’re having dinner with friends; and those fights many times ruin relationships! Does God say anything ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Power Of God's Grace Series

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Aug 24, 2023
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    Life is filled with trials and challenges that can often leave us feeling defeated and overwhelmed. However, as believers, we have the assurance that even in the midst of our darkest moments, God's grace is sufficient to help us rise from defeat.

    Title: Rising from Defeat: The Power of God's Grace Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today we gather to reflect upon the transformative power of God's grace in our lives. Life is filled with trials and challenges that can often leave us feeling defeated and overwhelmed. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Soar Like An Eagle

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 29, 2008
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    It is the Lord’s intention that believers soar like eagles rather than live their lives defeated and like turkeys

    SOARING LIKE AN EAGLE ISAIAH 40:27-31 THIS SERMON WAS GATHERED FROM THE NIV BIBLE AND INFORMATION WAS TAKEN FROM THE BOOK “THE EAGLE STORY” BY INSTITUTE OF YOUTH CONFLICTS 1985 ISAIAH 40:27-31 THE 40TH ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Abundant Life (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 9, 2012
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    Part three of the series Abundant life looking at (1)defeating fear (2) being obsessed with material things.

    Keys to Abundant life (part two) John 10:10 Introduction- This was birthed by prayer and thoughts from contributors to Sermoncentral. We have been in a series looking at some of the keys to living an abundant life. Some of the keys that we have already looked at were: Prayer- Our relationship ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Victory In Disguise

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 26, 2003
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    The battle of Ai is an exampleof how God often uses what seems like defeat to bring ultimate victory

    Introduction: Graphic Illustration of the Battle with people acting out the parts The battle of Ai is a perfect example of a biblical theme that I call "Victory in Disguise." What looked like defeat, set the stage for a stunning triumph over the enemy--it was in fact the retreat that made the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    Back To Church: Because Of Who He Is

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Sep 19, 2015
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    We attend church for many reasons but the real reason that we should attend church is because of who Jesus is.

    BECAUSE OF WHO HE IS Colossians 1:15-20 (NLT) For a video of this sermon and others, go to www.thecreekmonroe.com (Opening Illustration idea from Bruce Lee, "Out Of Peanut Butter" sermon central) Intro: Were going to start the sermon this morning a little differently than we usually do. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    Christmas - Glad Tiding Of Great Joy

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Dec 22, 2019
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    Here’s the question. What is the deeper reason for celebrating Christmas? What is the reason for the season? Do we need it?

    Time of the year – Family, food and fun, but it is also a time to think about the deeper questions of life – but also to ask the question, “is there a purpose to it all?” • Here’s the question. What is the deeper reason for celebrating Christmas? What is the reason for the season? Do we need it? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    God Is Omnipresent Attributes Of God – (6 Of 10 Sermons)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 9, 2022
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    God has given us the Bible for a number of reasons, such as... God has given us the Bible for a number of reasons

    But, one of the PRIMARY REASONS He gave us the Bible is so that we might come to know what kind of God He is. He knows if we do not come to know Him in all His greatness... -We cannot worship Him. -We will not serve Him. -We cannot become like him. So, a great deal of the Bible tells us that He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Missing The Crown

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 23, 2002
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    Many believers live defeated lives and miss the crown or reward that could be theirs if they only lived for Christ.

    MISSING THE CROWN I CORINTHIANS 10:1-13 I. Our Salvation is not based on how we live our lives. A. Ephesians 2:8-9 B. "I know I’m going to heaven, not because of what I’ve done but because of what Christ has done for me." C. John Wycliffe, in Christian History, no. 3. "Trust wholly in Christ; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sin Raises It's Ugly Head Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Mar 17, 2008
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    Israel quickly turns from glorious victory to humiliating defeat, because of disobedience and arrogance towards God.

    Series: Joshua Text: Joshua 7:1-15 Title: “Sin Raises It’s Ugly Head” • Up until this point Israel’s journey has been marked by trust, obedience and success. • Tonight we see they get their first taste of failure because sin has crept into the camp. o Even in the moments of our greatest success ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard White avatar

    If My People

    Contributed by Richard White on Oct 30, 2009
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    Using our greatest weapon in order to defeat our greatest enemy and bring revival to our land.

    If My People… 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. The sentence, as it continues, forms what is probably the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is Faith (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Caleb Onwuka on Oct 22, 2014
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    Acting out your believe, doing what the word talks about. Real Faith knows no defeat!

    "Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him." (Hebrews 10:38). NOTICE:- "...the just shall live by faith..." it did not say the just shall escape by faith. No! don't wait until there is a challenge before you start dusting out your faith from ...read more

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  • Monte Brown avatar

    Walking According To The Course Of This World

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Feb 6, 2012
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    Could it be that the body of Christ is under attack and we are defeated and don’t even know it?

    Prelude Have you ever wondered why the church is not growing today? Why there seems to be more churches closing, than new ones opening? Why there are so many Christians that don’t faithfully attend church? Why those that attend church regularly seem to be melancholy? Could it be that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Know Your Enemy

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 7, 2017
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    We have an enemy that has already been defeated, but just doesn’t act like it yet.

    Know Your Enemy November 5, 2017 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We have an enemy that has already been defeated, but just doesn’t act like it yet. Focus Passage: Ephesians 6:10-12 Introduction: Two 6 year olds struggled with the problem of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist