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    Delivered From Foundational Bondage PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,476 views

    Explore the concept of foundational bondage as depicted in Psalm 11:3, and how through God's deliverance, we can overcome trials and live in the freedom He offers.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. Today, we delve deep into the heart of the book of Psalms, specifically Psalm 11:3: When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do? This verse speaks to a reality many of us grapple with - the reality of foundational bondage - and it asks us ...read more

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    Do You Reject Evil?

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 16, 2006
     | 4,049 views

    Is there really evil in the world? Are we ready to resist evil?

    Some questions are hard to answer. And they should be hard. As a minister I stand before a bride and groom and ask, “Do you take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forth, as long as you both shall live?” Then I ask the groom a similar question. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How Hard Is Your Tongue?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 15, 2016
     | 3,010 views

    Are you trying to break bones of resistance or break relationships?

    Pro 25:15 By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone. Ouch! This smacks pretty much all of us. Sometimes it takes real patience when dealing with someone that is not of like persuasion, especially politicians. Note we are to speak with a soft tongue. I have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stephen The Martyr Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 6, 2023
     | 2,405 views

    We need to be led by the Spirit and not resist his leading.

    STEPHEN THE MARTYR Text: Acts 7:51-60 Introduction 1. Illustration: The author, Antonio Socci, claims the untold story of the 20th century is the murder of 45 million Christians, mostly at the hands of communist and Islamic regimes, and that massacres continue to this day. Drawing heavily from ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    1st Peter Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Feb 6, 2022
     | 1,717 views

    There IS a Villain in the story....

    February 05, 2022 The 1st recorded letter Peter wrote {written before 64 AD} was to believers in the Northern Provinces of Asia in what is now Turkey {Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia}. There are many “Favorite” things to choose from in this letter: • A promised inheritance that ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Now Strengthen My Hands Series

    Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,360 views

    When you’re bruised and bloodied by life, press on; your creator did not send you here to start the race, but to finish it!

    “Now Strengthen My Hands” – Nehemiah 6 100 Greatest Moments in Olympic History.” The Apostle Paul, in I Corinthians 9:24, says, “Run in such a way as to win the prize.” When you’re bruised and bloodied by life, press on; your creator did not send you here to start the race, but to finish ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Something Better Than Forgiveness Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Dec 6, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 826 views

    While John the Baptist offered forgiveness through baptism, Jesus offers us freedom from the power of sin and the continual presence of God through the Holy Spirit.

    Ever had a phone that's so old it barely works? You know, the kind that freezes every time you try to open an app? And then one day, you get an upgrade - a brand new phone that works perfectly. That's kind of like what Jesus offers us. We're all used to the idea of forgiveness, but Jesus offers us ...read more

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    Jesus Christ Being Tempted Series

    Contributed by Jaeyoun Chang on Jan 13, 2026
     | 133 views

    If the devil tempted Jesus, who is God, like this, there is nothing more to say about us.

    Introduction When Jesus was baptized, the Holy Spirit descended on him in the bodily form like a dove, and a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.” We expect that after this amazing event, Jesus will immediately proclaim the gospel of the kingdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Way Of Escape

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 5, 2025
     | 328 views

    Temptation confronts every believer, but God’s faithfulness always provides an exit—grace stronger than sin, hope greater than failure.

    “No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.” --- The Common Struggle Every believer knows what it ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Securing Divine Help Through Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 28, 2026
     | 262 views

    Divine help is activated in the life of a believer who understands spiritual warfare and engages in consistent prayer, authority, and strategies that overcome every form of darkness.

    SECURING DIVINE HELP THROUGH SPIRITUAL WARFARE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 6:12-18 Key Verse: "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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Tempted? Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 24, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,620 views

    tired of temptations, looking for a way out?

    There is not a one of us in the room who has not been tempted to do something we know we shouldn’t. From sneaking a cookie to sneaking cash. Children instinctively respond to temptation at a young age and older people seem never to shake it. From birth to death we will always be hounded by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Over-Exposed Heart - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 21, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 19,559 views

    The temptation to look where we shouldn’t look is hard for most men. What had Bathsheba done wrong? What had David done wrong? And how do we deal with ourselves and others who do those wrong things?

    OPEN: The true story is told of a banquet where a famous religious leader found himself seated next to an extremely beautiful woman who was wearing a gown with a perilously low neckline. Instead of becoming angry or embarrassed or pretending to be unaware of her exposure he offered her an apple. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Isaac: The Beginning Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Paul Basehore on Jan 5, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,937 views

    Isaac is the first real reference to Christ. God did the exact same thing with Christ that He expected Abraham to do with Isaac.

    From 1935 to 1962, former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt had a daily newspaper column in which she would write her opinion on various world events. Mrs. Roosevelt was a very talented writer and speaker, and many famous quotes attributed to her name came from these columns and speeches. Some examples ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God’s Sustaining Grace

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 4, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,977 views

    This sermon looks at God's grace and how it sustains us through times of temptations, tiredness, and troubles.

    God’s Sustaining Grace It seems that many people are going through so much. It’s really unbelievable. It ranges from those with a wide variety of illnesses to those whose stress levels have reached so high they’re one tick away from a heart attack. And let’s not forget about those whose emotions ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Is There Really A Devil?

    Contributed by Norman Mc Leod on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,181 views

    A bible study to be use for spiritual warfare.

    IS THERE REALLY A DEVIL? Introduction: During one of my hospital visits the subject of - is there really a devil came up. My answer to one of the visitors was, he not only exists but God gave us various weapons for spiritual warfare. This was also my opportunity to invite the woman to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ