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  • Vernon Risner avatar

    The Church Of Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Vernon Risner on Mar 5, 2021
     | 4,242 views

    Lessons from the church of Ephesus. Power Point, sermon notes, and video clips are available upon request.

    We’re just beginning our study of Revelation. AS the book opens is around the year 95 AD. John the last of the original 12 disciple alive is an old man has been pastoring the church at Ephesus. Also during this time Domitian is the emperor of the Roman Empire. He was the first Emperor of Rome ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are We More Wicked Now Than In Times Of The Past? Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 10, 2022
     | 2,303 views

    How wicked is our current world when compared with the past? We will look at the advance of evil in this world to try to answer that question. To help us, we will look at some quotes from an ancient document called "The Epistle of Barnabas". We are in wicked times.

    ARE WE MORE WICKED NOW THAN IN TIMES OF THE PAST? In this address we are going to consider our current world and contemplate the question, “Are we more wicked than in the past?” We will look at a portion from the ancient “Epistle of Barnabas”. This message relates to the last days of the Church ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Power Of Suffering

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Oct 1, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,232 views

    Examine Saul of Tarsus as a model for how Christ calls us to suffer for Him

    I. Unlikely Election A. God Chooses Whom He Wills, Not Whom You Suspect B. "They Would Make a Fine Christian" Is a Statement I Have Heard a Pastor Make of an Unsaved Lawyer. The Truth Is Anyone Touched by God’s Grace Would Make a Fine Christian. Whether They Are Now in the Gutters of Sin or the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Go! And Stand Firm: Engaging In Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 14, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,782 views

    We live in a world where physical battles dominate the headlines, but as believers, we know there is a greater, unseen battle raging around us—the battle for our souls and the advancement of God’s Kingdom.

    Go! And Stand Firm: Engaging in Spiritual Warfare Introduction Today, we embark on an essential and powerful journey into the topic of spiritual warfare. We live in a world where physical battles dominate the headlines, but as believers, we know there is a greater, unseen battle raging around ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Believing Is Seeing - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,376 views

    See if you can relate to the blind man, his healing, and his growing relationship with Christ.

    BELIEVING IS SEEING Part Two Let’s go back to the story we looked at a couple of weeks ago. The story found in John 9 about the healing of the man who was born blind. I want to look at the remaining verses of this chapter. It is a story of the 1. Resistance that this man met with the people that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Betty Johnson avatar

    Capturing The Red Baron

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Oct 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,821 views

    A message about the reality of the evil spirit world and how to battle it.

    Sermon NOTE: This is an adaptation of David Rigg's message "Don't Be Another Red Baron" with a different outline and emphasis. Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17 Today is Halloween. Tomorrow is All Saints Day. Today is a day about ghosts and goblins and death and everything that the world says ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    In The Beginning (Part Ii) Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 69 ratings
     | 5,528 views

    In this part we will examine the purpose of our creation, satan’s deception and the process of temptation. We can clearly observe that nothing has changed since the beginning. Will we learn from history or relive it?

    Part II. Why did God create us? Why does it matter whether God used evolution or creation to form man? There are two major reasons this is a foundational issue. We are created in the image of God. Because we are the reflection of God, we have been created for the purpose of glorifying God. Unlike ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lyn King avatar

    The Blessed Hope Of Believers

    Contributed by Lyn King on Nov 15, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,315 views

    As Christians we have a blessed hope, that Jesus is coming agian.

    The Blessed Hope of Believers Titus 2:11-14 and many more. How does one become ready for the Lord’s return? It is clear that the Bible indicates that we will not know the time of Jesus’ return. It is also just as clear that we are to be ready for His coming. His returning will be similar to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "I Can't Be Forgiven"

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 26, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,665 views

    In dealing with both Christians and non-Christians I have heard people say, “I am afraid that I have committed the unpardonable sin, and therefore there is no hope for me. I can’t be forgiven.” What is the unpardonable sin? Who can commit it?

    I Can’t Be Forgiven Matthew 12:32-37 In dealing with both Christians and non-Christians I have heard people say, “I am afraid that I have committed the unpardonable sin, and therefore there is no hope for me. I can’t be forgiven.” What is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does God Ever Withdraw His Favor?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 15, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,777 views

    There is a belief in the church that when a Born-Again Christian sins or walks in disobedience, God withdraws His favor and blessings to punish them.

    This belief is rooted in the Old Testament, where a relationship with God was conditionally based upon behavior. The Hebrew words translated as ‘favor’ are ‘ratson’ and ‘ratsah.’ The word ‘ratson’ is translated as favor, goodwill, acceptance, desire, pleasure. It most often represents God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Turn On The Lights

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 7, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,247 views

    The greatest weapon we have in our fight against the enemy is to maintain an honest heart before God. Discover two keys to living honestly before God.

    Turn on the Light March 2003 · Our relationship with God is never static – it is always advancing, always changing, and hopefully getting richer, deeper and more intimate. · How do we take the next step? How do we get to the level of relationship and ministry we desire? How do we see the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Cameron Conway avatar

    Awaken Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Cameron Conway on Sep 13, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,219 views

    No longer can we make any excuses to the toleration and proliferation of sin within the Body of Christ, no longer can the adulterer hang his coat of shame upon the story of David and Bathsheba in 2 Samuel 11. There are no excuses left above, upon, or ben

    Awaken Pt4 For more messages and resources by Cameron Conway visit https://conwaychristianresources.com For no longer will God Almighty turn a blind eye to our actions and the wicked intents of hearts buried in Romans 7. No longer can we sweep our sins under the proverbial rug and cry upon the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Steven Martin avatar

    The Power Of Confession Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Steven Martin on Jan 28, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 21,546 views

    The mouth is the master key to life!

    The Power of Confession Confess: to publicly declare adherence to 1.) Romans 10:9,10 a. We received salvation by publicly declaring with our mouth b. Many of us have stop there, and in verse 10 “with the mouth confession made unto salvation.” (Amplified) “and with the mouth he confesses and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Christian And The Occult Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 24, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,587 views

    The occult is all around us. It invades our homes via entertainment, lures power-seekers, the superstitious, escapists, and thrill seekers. A solid Biblical foundation is the best inoculation against this lure.

    The Christian and the Occult (intro) (topical) 1. I do a lot of review for Amazon.com, so I am flooded with requests to review books, products, etc., often in exchange for a free copy/product. 2. But I like to set my own agenda as to what I read; my time is precious, and doing one thing means not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rudolf E. Y. Mensah avatar

    I Have Given You Authority - Stepping Out Of Survival Into Dominion Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 28, 2025
     | 150 views

    Today is not just the last Sunday of the year 2025. It is a spiritual checkpoint. We are not here to merely thank God for survival. We are here to receive instruction for dominion.

    I HAVE GIVEN YOU AUTHORITY Stepping Out of Survival into Dominion Anchor Scripture: Luke 10:19 (NIV) “I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.” INTRODUCTION: THE END IS NOT A CLOSING — IT IS A HANDOVER Today ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic