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  • Tim George avatar

    Grace For Those Who Need It Series

    Contributed by Tim George on Aug 20, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,940 views

    How can we live up to these commands of the book of James? The answer is surely not our own power or ability. Only God and his grace can enable us to live this life.

    "But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you." (James 4:6-7) Adrian Rodgers, the well-known pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, tells the story of a young man who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Start & Stop Church Wars Series

    Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015
     | 6,685 views

    "For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

    Christianity For Dummies: How to Start & Stop Wars James 4:1-10 I. Introduction A. Have you ever heard of the "War of the Whiskers" or the "War of the Oaken Bucket" or the "War of Jenkins' Ear"? These were actual wars fought between nations! War is a fact of life. Not only are there wars ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Delivered Disciples Deliver Disciples

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Oct 26, 2015
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,627 views

    What does your church do? Has God ever "cast out demons in your life?" Do you speak with new tongues? Have you ever shared your faith and led someone else to become a Christian?

    Delivered Disciples Deliver Disciples “And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making Mountains Out Of Molehills

    Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 24, 2026
     | 70 views

    Small, unattended permissions become spiritual strongholds, but through Christ, every entrenched lie and pattern can be confronted, dismantled, and replaced with freedom.

    Most of the damage we do to our spiritual lives does not begin with big sins or dramatic failures. It begins with small things we underestimate. A reaction we excuse. A habit we postpone dealing with. A thought we repeat often enough that it starts to feel true. We tell ourselves, “This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Nov 29, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 447 views

    Satan is real, not a metaphor. But he is not an independent force for evil; he is a created being, and therefore under God's sovereign control. Here is what Peter tells us about how to defeat him.

    We live in a rationalistic age. We live at a time when a purely materialistic view of the world is the one commonly accepted, a time when talk of the supernatural is dismissed as nothing more than fables and legends, myths and superstitions; the archaic remnants of a medieval world view. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The 7 Steps To Defeat Temptation

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 13, 2016
     | 5,286 views

    This is a primer for overcoming addiction and life-controlling temptations, developed to help a man struggling with a Meth addiction.

    7 STEPS TO DEFEAT TEMPTATION Rom. 6:14 NASB INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Christine Quinn was at work and boarded an elevator. It malfunctioned, leaving her and several others stranded. Seeing a sign that listed 2 emergency numbers, she dialed the first and explained their situation. 2. After what ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Committing To Spiritual Resolutions.

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Dec 11, 2002
    based on 235 ratings
     | 19,210 views

    This is the time of year we resolve to change our lives. Let’s resolve to make some spiritual changes that truly reflect Christ.

    This is the time of year when we resolve to change our life. Usually it has something to do with our physical health. We resolve to stop smoking, to quit eating so much, to start excercising and so on. We are lucky if these promises that we make ourselves last 6 months. As important as those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prowling Lion

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 28, 2015
     | 4,571 views

    Satan tries to destroy us, but God prevails.

    The Prowling Lion January 25, 2015, Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Satan tries to destroy us, but God prevails. Focus Passage: 1 Peter 5:8-10 Supplemental Passage: Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. (James 4:7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Experience Supernatural Christianity Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,054 views

    James tells his readers how to move from "ho-hum" Christianity to supernatural living.

    1. Illus. of phone call • When my friend asked me what I was doing, I replied, “you know- just the same old same old.” • When he asked what that meant, I said, “nothing tragic, nothing tremendous, just the same old same old!” 2. You might say, “pastor, you’ve just described my walk with God. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are Blood Bought!

    Contributed by Zachary Woods on Dec 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,915 views

    We can do many things through the blood of Jesus

    1 Peter 1:18-23 18 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; 19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: 20 Who verily was ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    A Bird's Eye View

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,681 views

    Sometimes we get lost in the details, and a larger view would be helpful. Here is a bird’s eye view of the war going on between Satan and God.

    Passage: Acts 5:12-16 Intro: One of the most important aspects of war is reconnaissance. 1. great to know that the other side is doing, where they are, if your forces are aligned correctly. PP Civil War balloons PP WW 2 shots, including Omaha Beach, Auschwitz, Bismarck 2. having the big ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Facing Temptation...and Living To Tell About It Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 13, 2010
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,039 views

    Temptation effects all of us. How can we overcome temptation and live to glorify the Lord?

    Facing Temptation…and living to tell about it Series: James – Real Faith for Real Life James 1:13-18 To overcome temptation, we need to Know the origin of temptation and sin Know the process of temptation and sin Evil Desire + Opportunity = Temptation Temptation + Action = Sin Sin + ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Judas' Greed Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 15, 2005
    based on 22 ratings
     | 11,269 views

    1st of Lent sermon series on how God used’ Judas’ greed for the greatest act of generosity ever.

    One Man’s Trash is Our Lord’s Treasure Trash 1 - Judas’ Greed The garbage man comes every Monday afternoon between one and three o’clock. It hasn’t happened for a while, but every now and then I forget to take the trash out. I hate that when that happens, because then I end up with a whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dan Farrell avatar

    The Thief

    Contributed by Dan Farrell on Jul 19, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 10,138 views

    Any time there is a war... a battle... a football game... there are two sides ~ the one side to the other is the enemy / opposition, whether it is a war... a battle... a football game The Best Way to go up against the opposition, is t

    INTRODUCTION: John 10:10 ~ The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I (Jesus) have come that they (you) may have life, and have it to the full. (KJV- more abundantly) Any time there is a war... a battle... a football game... there are two sides ~ the one side to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Power Of A Pure Heart

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 19, 2025
     | 833 views

    The power of a pure heart cannot be overstated. It is the foundation for intimate fellowship with God, moral integrity, inner peace, effective service, and eternal reward.

    THE POWER OF A PURE HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 51:10 Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:8, Proverbs 4:23, James 4:8, Hebrews 10:22 INTRODUCTION: The heart is the core of our being, the wellspring of life and actions. In Scripture, the purity of the heart is crucial because it shapes ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God