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    Life By The Spirit PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023
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     | 757 views

    Truly know God, live by the Spirit, resist fleshly desires, and serve others humbly in love. Key

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. We are gathered here today in the spirit of fellowship, unity, and love, to delve into the wisdom of God's Word and to seek His guidance in our lives. Opening Scripture Reading – Our focus today will be on the powerful words of the Apostle Paul in his ...read more

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    Beware Of Wolves PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 12, 2024
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    Explores the importance of discerning spiritual wolves in sheep's clothing and resisting the allure of power not rooted in God's will.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here today, in the house of the Lord, surrounded by the fellowship of believers? We are here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. God has a word for us today, a word that is as timely as it is timeless. In the words ...read more

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  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The World System's Utopian Fantasies & The Resistance Awaiting A Better World

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 5, 2021
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    One may browse through a hundred news articles a day or reflect on the situations facing humanity with great trembling. And one may reflect back upon history to consider how history repeats itself.

    I'd like to arrange several elements which we'll reference during this reflection. We'll be referencing sources including Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time, the novels 1984 and Animal Farm by Orwell, Aldous Huxley's Brave New World, an obscure Walt Disney film from 1979 ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    2 Natures At War

    Contributed by James May on Feb 8, 2004
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     | 10,705 views

    There is a war that rages between the nature of the flesh and the nature of the Spirit. Which one is winning in your life?

    2 NATURES AT WAR Today, as we sit here in this sanctuary there is a war going on. There is a war that is raging in Iraq and in Afghanistan. Those wars are wars against evil in the earth. That evil is the threat of terrorism that would threaten the very freedoms and peace of not just the USA but ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Roaring Lion

    Contributed by James May on Aug 3, 2003
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    The lions are roaring, which do you hear? Are you listening to the "roaring" of Satan or the "roaring" of the Lion of the Tribe of Judah?

    THE ROARING LION 1 Peter 5:8, "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:" If there was ever a time when Satan’s roaring could be heard it is in our present day. Everywhere you turn, no matter what you read or what ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Spiritual Boot Camp Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 22, 2008
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    57th in a series from Ephesians. When we become a follower of Jesus, we enlist in a spiritual war so we need to be prepared for the battle.

    When we began our journey through the Book of Ephesians about a year and a half ago, I described Paul’s letter as our basic training manual. I also observed that since we are in a spiritual battle, we all need to be prepared for that battle by going though the spiritual basic training that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Warfare

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 19, 2009
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    Peter’s view of handling Spiritual Warfare

    SPIRITUAL WAREFARE 1 Peter 5:8-11 * God uses few things to teach us like He uses “experience.” For instance, in the matter of raising children you might get one kind of answer from a non-parent and an entirely different one from a parent. The reason is because the non-parent offers what the text ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. avatar

    "Wild Things"

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Feb 27, 2009
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     | 7,362 views

    This sermon is based on Mark 1:13, the story of Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness with Satan and the wild beasts. It examines the wild beasts of temptation in our lives and how Jesus gives us the power to overcome them. (The First Sunday in Lent-Year

    "Wild Things" Sermon on Mark 1:9-15 Lent 1-B March 1, 2009 The Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. 9In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Journeying With Jesus Through Lent #1: ‘into The Wilderness' Series

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Feb 27, 2009
    based on 46 ratings
     | 32,234 views

    A SERMON FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT 2009. We accompany Jesus into the wilderness and an encounter with the Tempter

    Mark 1:9-15 (Genesis 9:8-17) Journeying with Jesus through Lent #1: ‘Into the Wilderness’ Sermon Series: Lent 2009 Both our stories from the Bible have common themes for us today, as last Wednesday (Ash Wednesday) we began our Lenten preparations, and as the global economic crisis seems to cast ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Did Jesus Do About Temptation? Series

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 28, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,746 views

    Jesus was tempted but did not sin. His relationship with God, fuelled by his love for scripture was a key ingredient. This sermon looks at 3 things that can help us deal with temptation.

    What did Jesus do about temptation? Today’s question is ‘What did Jesus do about temptation? If an advert on the television is to be believed then temptation truly comes in the form of cakes or chocolate in the fridge; but of course temptation comes in many shapes and sizes, such as the story of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Three Guys Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 6, 2009
    based on 88 ratings
     | 12,305 views

    There is the natural man, the supernatural [Spirit filled] man, and the unnatural [carnal] man. Which guy are you? "6 Things the Bible says to do to the Flesh." Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    3 Guys 1 Corinthians 3:1-17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/3Guys.html There is the natural man, the supernatural [Spirit filled] man, and the unnatural [carnal] man. The natural man is incomplete with a dead spirit. But when he gets saved he gets the Spirit of God, but does the Spirit have all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Counsel For The Church

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 28, 2008
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     | 7,436 views

    The people of God’s church must be on guard against the ploys of Satan to discourage, divide, and defile, and thereby to hinder or halt the work of God.

    Counsel For The Church Text: 1 Cor.15: 58 Intro: In the 15th chapter of First Corinthians, Paul is seeking to prove the resurrection of the saints, using the resurrection of Christ as the foundation of proof. He points out that just as Christ arose from the grave with a glorified body, even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stop Blaming God For Your Sin

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jun 26, 2007
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     | 7,667 views

    James has a strong word for those who blame God for their sin. Read more to learn what it is as Pastor Steve examines James 1:13.

    We have completed our study of trials from James 1:2-12. Now we’re considering temptation. James says in James 1:13-18, “Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. 14 But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Look For The Hook Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,956 views

    Having taken the title from a message that I heard over 20 years ago, this message teaches about the ’hook’ of temptation.

    How to Do Life Look For the Hook James 1:13-16 * Fishing is a fun sport and I really like it. Dad has a catfish pond and almost every time we go home, I wet a hook. However, do you know what I’ve discovered about those fish? They’re fickled. The bait that they ‘tear up’ one day will not even be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Shows Us That Scripture Resisits Temptaion

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 20, 2010
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     | 3,874 views

    A sermon for the 1st Sunday in Lent, series C

    1st Sunday in Lent, February 21, 2010, “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, your Word became flesh and lived among us in the person of your Son Jesus the Christ, who was indeed truly ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran