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  • Wilson Oshorakpor avatar

    Addressed According To Your Dressing

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jun 2, 2021
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     | 5,499 views

    The way you dress is the way you will be addressed. In our society today, decently dressed people get more respect than poorly dressed ones. It is the sane in the spiritual realm.

    TEXT: Genesis 41:14, 42 "Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him hastily out of the dungeon: and he shaved himself, and changed his raiment, and came in unto Pharaoh. And Pharaoh took off his ring from his hand, and put it upon Joseph's hand, and arrayed him in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    In Jesus Is Our Major Turn-Around

    Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,935 views

    If there is one thing we all desire, then it must be a major turn-around in our lives. I’m not talking about turning around from sin to Christ. I’m talking about a major turn-around in our circumstances. For to many years we, as God’s children, have been

    If there is one thing we all desire, then it must be a major turn-around in our lives. I’m not talking about turning around from sin to Christ. I’m talking about a major turn-around in our circumstances. For to many years we, as God’s children, have been living a life of misery and suffering. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fighting For My Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,067 views

    This sermon explores how Christians can use faith, prayer, and God's Word to fight spiritual battles and overcome life's challenges and temptations.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a joy to be here with you today. We're gathered in the house of the Lord, ready to open our hearts and minds to His word. We live in a world that often feels like a battleground. We face struggles, temptations, and battles every day. But ...read more

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    The Steps To Forgiveness - How To Begin Living Forgiven.

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 23, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 4,406 views

    The real spiritual battle of forgiveness goes on in our mind and in our thoughts

    1. HUMILITY “Humility is beyond a shadow of a doubt the most significant element of forgiveness. It is directly opposed to pride. Where pride seeks selfish gain, humility seeks selfless gain. True humility is to esteem another more greatly than yourself.” “To humble oneself before God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Over-Throwing Strongholds

    Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,754 views

    Life has many battles and a Christian must win. Christ has given us the weapons

    Overthrowing Strongholds 2Cor 10:3-5 INTRO: Watch the evening news & see our gallant soldiers & marines attacking Insurgent & Terrorist Strongholds in Iraq & Afghanistan 1. Those in charge of waging this war against the tyranny of these thugs realize these fortress, strongholds bases ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Five Steps To More Grace Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,620 views

    It is possible to grow in grace? Of course it is and in the text James relates five steps one can take toward increasing in the grace of the Lord. They are: Sensitivity to the Spirit, Submission the Father, Standing against the Devil, Separation from th

    Five Steps To More Grace. James 4:5-10 (5} Or do you think that the Scripture speaks to no purpose: "He jealously desires the Spirit which He has made to dwell in us"? (6} But He gives a greater grace. Therefore it says, "GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE." {7} Submit ...read more

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    The Armor Of God: The War & The Enemy

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jan 12, 2015
     | 4,339 views

    An outline of the struggle we have with spiritual forces and how we overcome them.

    The Armor of God: The War & The Enemy Ephesians 6:10-12 The Danger is Real Eph. 6:10,11 - “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” (KJV) The word ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rats Traffic In Garbage (Ii) Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jun 3, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,797 views

    This is an illustrated sermon, drama attached. A message about getting rid of the things in your life that would permit and encourage demonic activity.

    Changing the Spiritual Atmosphere To one that is repulsive to satan. (Author’s note: this message was part of an 8 week series concerning changing the spiritual atmosphere for our church and personal lives. We discussed how people and churches can have an atmosphere about them, and that we wanted ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Natural Man's Reaction To Sin

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 22, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,786 views

    Lieing to ourselves, others, and God is a foolish way to try to cover our sins.

    THE NATURAL MAN’S REACTION TO SIN I Jn. 1:5-10 INTRO. When we were saved, we were called out of spiritual darkness into light. (I Thess. 5:5) - We are the children of light. But still, there seems to be a problem. John 3:19-21. Those who do wrong hate the light. When light shines in on us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jun 14, 2010
     | 5,306 views

    The Bible says, "We are not fighting against people made of flesh and blood, but against the evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world..." (Eph 6:12, NLT). Join us as we study spiritual warfare, angels, demons and the Holy Spirit.

    Supernatural Pt 1- Spiritual Warfare (from a sermon series by Craig Groeschel- Supernatural) First week of a series on the supernatural. Talk about- supernatural-how it fits into-natural world. Two common mistakes: 1. An over emphasis on the supernatural See the demonic in everything- a demon in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jun 13, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,783 views

    The Bible says, "We are not fighting against people made of flesh and blood, but against the evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world..." (Eph 612, NLT). Join us as we study spiritual warfare, angels, demons and the Holy Spirit.

    Supernatural Pt 1- Spiritual Warfare (from a sermon series by Craig Groeschel- Supernatural) First week of a series on the supernatural. Talk about- supernatural-how it fits into-natural world. Two common mistakes: 1. An over emphasis on the supernatural See the demonic in everything- a demon in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jun 13, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,229 views

    The Bible says, "We are not fighting against people made of flesh and blood, but against the evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world..." (Eph 612, NLT). Join us as we study spiritual warfare, angels, demons and the Holy Spirit.

    Supernatural Pt 1- Spiritual Warfare (from a sermon series by Craig Groeschel- Supernatural) First week of a series on the supernatural. Talk about- supernatural-how it fits into-natural world. Two common mistakes: 1. An over emphasis on the supernatural See the demonic in everything- a demon in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Victory Over Temptation

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 19, 2017
     | 10,565 views

    Temptation on its own is not the same as sin. Sometimes being tempted makes us feel dirty, but temptation is not sin. Jesus was severely tempted, but that does not mean he was contaminated with the sin.

    VICTORY OVER TEMPTATION Study Text: James 1:12 – 16 Introduction: - We are living in a day of relentless temptations by Satan. Never before has our adversary had such powerful technology with which to glamorize sin. - Temptation on its own is not the same as sin. Sometimes being tempted makes us ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God With Us Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 20, 2018
     | 6,140 views

    3rd message in an exposition of John's gospel focusing on the wonder of the incarnation

    “God with Us” I. Initial presentation of the Word and His witness 1:1-34 A. Introduction of the Eternal Word, Jesus 1:1-5 B. Introduction to the witness John the Baptist 1:6-8 Many lessons can be drawn from the life of John the Baptist. • Never assume God intends to say, “No” to your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Spiritual Warfare

    Contributed by John Gerald on Oct 8, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,244 views

    This addresses the problem of spiritual forces in the world today

    SPIRITUAL WARFARE Rev. John W. Gerald I. THE ENEMY WITHIN Gen. 7:21 And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man’s sake; for the imagination of man’s heart is evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist