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  • Eloy Gonzalez avatar

    Breaking The Chain - Part I Series

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 27, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,193 views

    Lent 1: Why is it important for the Christian to be aware of Temptation? How does the Bible talk about temptation? What are the sources of temptation? How can we break the chain of events that take us from temptation to sin? (This is Part 1 of 3)

    There’s an old saying, “You can’t keep the birds from flying over your head, but you can sure keep them from building a nest in your hair!” The truth behind that little aphorism – that little saying - varies depending on how it’s used. Listen to how this old guy applies it: “...temptation can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Sword Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 1, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,303 views

    63rd in a series from Ephesians. The sword of the Spirit requires using specific Scriptures in specific circumstances.

    There certainly shouldn’t be any doubt by now that those of us who are followers of Jesus Christ are in a serious and difficult battle with the evil one. But if any of you discount the seriousness of that battle, the sixth and final piece of the armor of God should dispel any such doubts. Although ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Welcoming The Light Of Life Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 8, 2019
     | 7,161 views

    Welcoming the Light of Life Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – August 4, 2019

    Welcoming the Light of Life Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – August 4, 2019 #33 in series Text: Luke 11:27-36 Intro Today we going to engage the nature of light. Light may be the element in life that is taken most for granted. It just seems to be there when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Warfare In Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 17, 2025
     | 703 views

    Evangelism is not just about sharing the gospel; it is a spiritual battle between the kingdom of God and the forces of darkness. Every soul won to Christ is a soul delivered from Satan’s grip, which is why evangelism often faces opposition.

    SPIRITUAL WARFARE IN EVANGELISM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 6:12 "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." Supporting Texts: 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Richard avatar

    ... In The Heart

    Contributed by Paul Richard on Jun 22, 2020
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    The heart of man is the meeting point of the forces to slog it out and man struggles to hold back the forces from the dark world but the Grace of God is sufficient to renew the attacked heart.

    I. It is a fact that the heart is the source of power. In medical perspective, it is the pumping station of blood to the body/flesh. The power is in the blood and in the blood is life (Leviticus 17:11). And the scripture describes the heart as place that accommodate the issues of life (Proverbs ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Strength To Stand-4 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 20, 2017
     | 3,405 views

    4 of 11. Paul closes his direction to the Ephesian church by encouraging them to find their strength in the Lord. But where or how can God's people find the strength to stand victorious? God’s people acquire strength to stand victorious thru a distinct...

    STRENGTH To STAND-IV—Ephesians 6:10-20 Attention: Read & recount Numbers 13:1-33--14:1-4, 5-10 Highlight the disparity among the majority of the Israelite leaders(who spied out the land of Canaan), vs. Caleb & Joshua(13:30, 31; 14:6-9, 10). God’s people had POTENTIAL(13:31-33) to stand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Devil And His Demons

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Feb 28, 2014
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    We are created by God almighty. Our design is that of flesh and bones. Our flesh took on the lust of sin; it pulls against us every moment of our lives.

    Hebrews 2:14Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, We are created by God almighty! We are created by God almighty. Our design is that of flesh ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Curing Church Conflict-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 6, 2014
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    2 of 3. James revealed the solution to conflict within the local church body. Church conflict can be cured. But how? The cure for church conflict is challenged/hindered by....

    CURING CHURCH CONFLICT—II—James 4:1-17 Attention: A man limps into a hospital to have his foot X-rayed, & is asked to wait for the results. Some time later an orderly appears & hands the man a large pill. As he’s handed the pill, a mother with a small child in need of immediate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Is Time To Turn Temptations Away

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 19, 2010
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    Lent 1(A) - It is time to turn temptations away. Satan comes with diabolical deceit. Jesus overcomes with simple scripture.

    IT IS TIME TO TURN TEMPTATIONS AWAY (Outline) February 21, 2010 - Lent 1 - MATTHEW 4:1-11 INTRO: Satan tempted Jesus in the wilderness. This teaches us about the danger of the devil. This also shows us the safety we enjoy in our Savior and by our salvation. "Be self-controlled and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    We Need Christmas Because We Have A Problem With Darkness Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 21, 2019
     | 3,010 views

    This second message in the series deals with the need for Christmas in order to deal with the problem of Darkness

    WE NEED CHRISTMAS BECAUSE MAN HAS A PROBLEM WITH DARKNESS Colossians 1:13 (NIV) For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, Ephesians 6:12 (NIV) For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Pike avatar

    Thanks For The Memories Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Dec 15, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,665 views

    Without God’s Light, without the promise of God’s love, Scrooge was doomed … and so are we! It is God’s love and judgment that are bringing Scrooge into the light so that he can repent and get on track to a better life … the life that God intended for him and not the one that he made for himself.

    Ah … remember good Ol’ Jacob Marley from last week? How he appeared in his pigtails, usual waist-coat, tights, and boots? He also sported a huge chain “clasped about his middle … and wound about him like a tail … made of cash-boxes, keys, padlocks, ledgers, deeds, and heavy purses wrought in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Doug Fannon avatar

    Jesus Is Our Light Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Dec 9, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,168 views

    Jesus is Light and the Light exposes all sin. For those who embrace the Light and repents, Jesus brings salvations, for others who hide from the Light and tries to cover the Light, the Light brings judgment.

    There are seven wonderful titles of our Lord Jesus Christ in this opening chapter of the Gospel of John. He is called (1) the Word (vv. 1, 14); (2) the Light (vv. 5, 7); (3) the Lamb of God (vv. 29, 36); (4) the Son of God (vv. 34, 49); (5) the Christ (Messiah) (v. 41); (6) the King of Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Betrayal And Arrest Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 27, 2022
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     | 2,855 views

    The betrayers come into the garden of Gethsemane with the force and arms they thought necessary to seize Jesus. He faces this dark hour directly yet with restraint and compassion.

    LUKE 22: 47-53 [JESUS’ LAST NIGHT SERIES] THE BETRAYAL AND ARREST OF JESUS (Matthew 26:47–56; Mark 14:43–50; John 18:3–11) Luke now turns his attention from the spiritual warfare in the Garden to the arrest of Jesus. Satan, finding himself baffled in his attempts to terrify and dissuaded our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Works Thtough Our Dark Places

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Aug 27, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,948 views

    When we don’t understand why things go wrong, we need to remember God will go through those dark places with us.

    GOD WORKS THRU OUR DARK PLACES Genesis 37:1-11 1. And Jacob dwelt in the land wherein his father was a stranger, in the land of Canaan. 2. .These are the generations of Jacob, Joseph being 17 years old, was feeding the flock with his brethren; and the lad was with the sons of Bilhah, and with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    God Does His Best Work In The Dark

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 11, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 16,475 views

    John 9:4 “I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day; the night (darkness) cometh, when no man can work.”

    “God does His best work in the Dark” Genesis 1:1-2 This is the beginning, the start of everything. It is often called the dateless past or even a better term is eternity past. It is not bound by the limitations of time, because the beginning actually started before time began. Realize that ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic