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  • David Welch avatar

    Standing Firm Against The Devil Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 1, 2018
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     | 8,588 views

    Message 17 from Philippians expanding on Paul's admonition to stand firm. Here we continue our discussion of standing firm against the devil using principles from Nehemiah's resistance.

    “Stand Firm against the schemes of the Devil Together” Paul’s letter to the Philippians offers some key elements to “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord No Matter What”. 1. ADOPT THE RIGHT AXIS – Passion to praise exalt Christ 2. MAINTAIN THE RIGHT ATTITUDE – Passion to please Christ 3. PURSUE THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Strategies For Effective Witnessing

    Contributed by Ivy Drafor-Amenyah on Mar 22, 2023
     | 1,436 views

    Souls mean a lot to the Lord who has called us into ministry. We need the right strategies to help us be effective in winning souls.

    INTRODUCTION There are many people who desire to hear the gospel and be changed. Many of them are tired of their lives and want something meaningful, something real, something they can live for and die for. They just do not know how to identify their real need. There are people in high places who ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Weapons Of Our Warfare Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 207 ratings
     | 25,907 views

    How a Christian Can Effectively Resist Evil

    Spiritual Warfare - Message 1 There are times when we see evil so blatant, so powerful that we shudder with fear and weep in despair. On September 11, 2001 at 8:46 a.m. - American Flight 11 from Boston crashed into the North Tower at the World Trade Center. Onlookers were stunned and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Trial Of Steadfast Faith.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 29, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 802 views

    Humble yourselves before God and resist the devil.

    A TRIAL OF STEADFAST FAITH. 1 Peter 5:5-11. “Yea, ALL OF YOU be subject to one another, and be clothed with humility” (1 PETER 5:5b). This calls for mutual respect and humility, preferring the other to oneself. The reason follows: “for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hope That Exceeds Our Doubt Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016
     | 9,450 views

    We all struggle with doubt, but we don't have to allow our doubts and fears to dictate our spiritual lives. Our hope in Christ exceeds any doubt we may have.

    Series: Saved, Settled, and Sanctified Hope that Exceeds our Doubt 1 Peter 1: 3-8 At this point in the history of the church, she was growing exponentially. The Gospel was being shared and many were coming to saving faith in Christ. Such rapid growth had gotten the attention of the authorities ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Title: Overcoming Worries And Temptations: Trusting In God's Plan Series

    Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Jun 23, 2023
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     | 2,478 views

    Life can often feel overwhelming, and it's easy to succumb to fear and doubt. But take heart, for in the midst of our anxieties, God offers us a divine antidote—a steadfast trust in His perfect plan.

    Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters, today I want to address the common struggles we face with worries and temptations. Life can often feel overwhelming, and it's easy to succumb to fear and doubt. But take heart, for in the midst of our anxieties, God offers us a divine antidote—a ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    There's Something About Mary

    Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 15, 2015
     | 5,443 views

    Advent sermon that talks about the need for humility and explores how to practise it. Contains a number of resources I got elsewhere on sermon central.

    There's something about Mary. No not the movie - Mary. Jesus Mum. Mary – Mary has been treated strangely by history. People pray to her – people make statues of her and pray to the statue – People get it wrong – Mary is a signpost who like the Prophets of old point to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Devil Has A Diabolical Design For Disaster

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 1, 2001
    based on 194 ratings
     | 13,845 views

    Looking behind the temptations of Jesus in the desert and how the Devil uses the same design of temptations on us today.

    March 4, 2001 Luke 4:1-13 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the desert, 2 where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry. 3 The devil said to him, “If you are the Son ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    I Have A Friend Who Plays With Fire (Sexual Temptation) Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Nov 26, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 4,131 views

    This sermon seeks to encourage people to remain sexually pure in a world of great temptation.

    I Have A Friend Who... Plays With Fire Dr. Marty Baker Stevens Creek Community Church Augusta, Georgia www.stevenscreek.net November 18, 2001 When I was a child, I used to love to build tents out of bed linens. Some were elaborate while others were very simple. They were typically made out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Lust Trap PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,104 views

    Address the issue of lust, its destructive consequences, and the path to freedom that God provides.

    Good morning, Church family. Today, we're going to tackle an issue that's as old as humanity itself, yet as relevant as the latest headline. We're going to talk about the lust trap – the seductive allure that's snagged many a soul, the destructive consequences it brings, and the liberating path to ...read more

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    Sometimes It's Like A Jungle [*]

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 23, 2020
     | 6,987 views

    Studying the response of Jesus to the devil's temptation lays a foundation for the child of God to withstand temptation.

    “Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. And the tempter came and said to him, ‘If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.’ But he answered, ‘It is written, “Man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grow In Maturity Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 12, 2024
     | 1,604 views

    What does it mean to be mature? There are many different kinds of maturity. Physical, Intellectual, Psychological, above all, Spiritual maturity.

    Journey With Jesus: Growing in Maturity Introduction In our journey with Jesus we have studied… -The foundation of the disciple’s life, the Beatitudes. -The source of authority, Jesus is Lord. -The divine help we receive, the Holy Spirit. -The life of service in imitation of Jesus. -The love we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prepare Well To Battle Satan

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,053 views

    Prepare well to battle Satan by watching how Jesus’ handled temptation, and by trusting Jesus defeated temptation.

    v When I was coaching high school basketball I learned that the key to defeating our opponents was to know them well. Ø We’d even drive for hours to watch our opponents play. Ø We’d study our opponents so thoroughly that we could teach our team their plays. Ø The time spent scouting paid off ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Making Life Count

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 14, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,533 views

    We must count for something in our life time.

    Making life count Luke 9:23 And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. 24 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's In The Wilderness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,593 views

    This sermon explores Jesus' wilderness experience, emphasizing trials as opportunities for spiritual growth and deepening faith, guided by God's wisdom and strength.

    Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters, to this sacred gathering where we seek to understand and embrace the profound wisdom of God's Word. Today, we're going to be looking at a passage that has a deep resonance with each of our lives, a passage that tells a tale of struggle, solitude, and spiritual ...read more

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