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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “it Means Resisting My Fears” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 7, 2012
     | 4,821 views

    If we are going to stand up and step out by faith, it will require resisting our fears.

    Peter’s walk on the water with Jesus is a wonderful illustration of the walk of faith. Last time, we said that walking by faith means, first of all, getting out of the boat. As the old Chinese proverb puts it, “The journey of a 1,000 miles begins with a single step.” So it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Principals For Change

    Contributed by Joe Adaline on Sep 28, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,667 views

    The church of Jesus Christ is supposed to be an organism, growing and growing. Often it is just a church, an institution, resisting change.

    We have a library at the church here. Virginia and I are going through the books to recommend to the church which ones we will dispose of, giving them to a proper charity, library, seminary or cemetary. The library represents something that is old, dated and needs to be updated with current books ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Do Not Touch Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,146 views

    Stealing is so prevalent and we need to make a difference in Christ’s name.

    Exodus 20:15 June 14, 2009 What’s Yours is Mine YOU SHALL NOT STEAL In his book on the Ten Commandments, Cecil Myers, described a painting by Norman Rockwell showing a woman buying her Thanksgiving turkey. The turkey is lying on the scale and the butcher is standing in back of the counter, apron ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Life Under Fire Series

    Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Aug 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,326 views

    Spiritual Warfare is something every believer faces - Why? This sermon reveals why and how to do warfare well and WIN!

    Our Life under Fire – Spiritual Warfare by Rev. Mark Hiehle How many times have you had someone say: “I have some Good News and some Bad News”? There was a husband who had a very difficult day. When he came home his wife said to him, “I have some good news and some bad news, which do you want ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Dealing With Stiff Opposition

    Contributed by Phillip Wright on Mar 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,299 views

    We all recognize that opposition will come. The trick is to learn how to properly deal with others anger and resistance when it is directed at us.

    Dealing with Stiff Opposition Acts 4:1-22 Rev. Phillip A. Wright Introduction: This morning we are looking at a topic which hops in front of all of us from time to time. That is dealing with opposition. Attention: There was a passenger who boarded a Los Angeles-to-New York plane, he told the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going To The Next Level - 1

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 24, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,131 views

    This is the first of a two part message on personal growth. In this first week we focus on why we resist the change growth brings.

    Summer, 2004 Dakota Community Church Going To The Next Level - 1 Philippians 3: 7-17 7But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Handling Temptation Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,223 views

    One of the most difficult things for a Christian is to resist temptation. Satan brings temptations to us and tries to make it easy and logical for us to fulfill legitimate needs. Jesus shows us just how crafty he is, and how to resist.

    We love the great times, don’t we? The times when we feel God’s Spirit flowing through us and when others recognize the Lord in us and rejoice. Wouldn’t it be great if every day was like the baptism of Jesus—with the Spirit of God descending like a dove on us and God telling us He is pleased with ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Live Above The Worldly Line

    Contributed by Larry La Douceur on May 27, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 24,737 views

    “SOAR” We weren’t raised with Christ and left in the graveyard, we weren’t raised with Christ to mire in muck...

    Live Above the Worldly Line Colossians 3:1 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. (ESV) It is obvious from the Scripture we just read ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Temptation Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Feb 18, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,891 views

    Jesus is the second Adam, the redeemer of national Israel, and the Son of God.

    The Temptation of Jesus, Luke 4:1-13 Introduction Charles Haddon Spurgeon, commenting on the depth and power of preaching in his day, which I believe reverberates in our own, made the following comment: “I know a minister whose shoe laces I am unworthy to unloose, whose preaching is often ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Dealing With Temptation

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 24, 2012
     | 4,864 views

    A talk at the start of lent that considers the temptation of Christ and the temptations that come our way. God always offers a way out for us to take, but we don’t always take it.

    A native-American elder once described his own inner struggles like this: “Inside of me there are two dogs. One of the dogs is mean and evil. The other dog is good. The mean dog fights the good dog all the time.” After being asked which dog wins he thought for a moment and replied, “The one I feed ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Non-Conformists (Part One) Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 25, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,847 views

    The call to living a holy lifestyle as a Christian Non-Conformist

    1And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. 2Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • David Welch avatar

    Cpr For A Healthy Walk Part 11 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 5, 2018
     | 3,412 views

    This is message 11 exploring the basics of the Christian life. This message continues discussion of element three resolutely restoring righteousness and resisting evil. Specifically Refuse conformity with the world.

    “This World Is Not My Home” I. Continually cultivate a dynamic relationship with God. II. Persistently Pursue, develop and maintain meaningful community with the body of Christ. III. Resolutely restore righteousness and Resist the world the flesh and the devil A. Renew and purify Your heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • John Lowe avatar

    Pharaoh's Heart Is Hardened. Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 16, 2022
     | 1,807 views

    Paul and the other apostles refused to obey commands from people in authority to stop preaching the gospel, for instance (Acts 5:27–29). They did, however, submit to those in authority in all matters that were not in contradiction to the will of God.

    Pharaoh's Heart Is Hardened. Exodus 7:13 Yet Pharaoh’s heart became hard, and he would not listen to them, just as the LORD had said. – Exodus 7:13, NIV COMMENTARY God HARDENS Pharaoh’s Heart BECAUSE … 1. God Was Responsible for This Pharaoh Coming To Power. This Accords With Rom. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Nature Of Your Enemy

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 6, 2019
     | 4,462 views

    A LION WANTS TO EAT YOU

    The Nature of Our Enemy One of the foremost rules of warfare is: know your enemy. The more you know about your enemy-how he thinks, what motivates him-the better you are able to devise a means of counteracting his moves and defeating him. To overcome the enemy of our eternal spirit, the devil, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chad Bolfa avatar

    How Can I Live A Lion Alert Life? Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,944 views

    The Apostle Peter will show us that there are five things that keep us lion alert.

    How Can I Live a “Lion Alert” Life? 1 Peter 5: 5-14 Introduction “In the jungle, the mighty jungle the lion sleeps tonight.” Do you recognize that once popular song? While it is true that most lions sleep from time to time, in our sermon text the Apostle Peter speaks of a lion that never snoozes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist