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  • Brian Matherlee avatar

    Christ Or Culture

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,743 views

    In exalting Christ we resist the leavening influence of cultural traditions upon Christian truth.

    CHRIST OR CULTURE Sunday, November 26, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee The Bible tells us to be prepared to give a defense in all things so I searched for some Scriptures that could help in some touch situations you might encounter over the next several weeks: When your wife asks you to help with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Power Over Demonic Opposition Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 31, 2025
     | 262 views

    The power of the Holy Spirit enables believers to silence and subdue every form of demonic resistance.

    POWER OVER DEMONIC OPPOSITION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 13:6-12 Key Verse: “Thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season.” (Acts 13:11) Supporting Texts: Luke 10:19; Mark 16:17-18; 1 John 4:4; Ephesians 6:12; Philippians 2:9-10 INTRODUCTION: In every move of God, there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Renewal Through The Word

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 23, 2025
     | 689 views

    Renewal through the Word means allowing Scripture to cleanse our hearts, reshape our thinking, and guide our actions.

    RENEWAL THROUGH THE WORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 12:2 Supporting Texts: Psalm 119:9-11; Hebrews 4:12; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; John 15:3 INTRODUCTION: The Christian life is a journey of constant transformation and growth. Though salvation makes us new creations in Christ (2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Snake In The Sand

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 26, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,389 views

    What Jesus does in the desert puts right the wrong that was done in the garden. Satan had been waiting for this as he watched Jesus grow day by day. Jesus restored the beauty and perfection that was the Garden of Eden while in the desolation of the desert

    A Snake in the Sand The greatest battle between a man and Satan is the one recorded here concerning Jesus temptation in the desert. Jesus has just been baptized by John the Baptist and as a result Jesus is revealed as the Lamb of God as John puts it. The Holy Spirit has come upon him like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Mother’s Job

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022
     | 4,605 views

    The path of least resistance is a path that many choose throughout life, because it requires so little of them

    It is a path that most have taken. However, life teaches us in many ways that the great things of life cannot be accomplished by taking the path of least resistance. Illus: You can ask any: • Skilled athlete • Skilled surgeon • Skilled craftsman • Skilled musician And every one of them will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Butchered Bible 1 Series

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 10, 2014
     | 3,815 views

    God gives us more than we can handle so that we will trust Him in the situation.

    The Butchered Bible 1 January 26, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God gives us more than we can handle so that we will trust Him in the situation. Focus Passage: 1 Corinthians 10:13 Supplemental Passage: Trust in the LORD with all your heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Light Living - Being A Person Of Light!

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 29, 2017
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     | 14,682 views

    1. People of Light are People of Love 2. People of Light don't Adopt Lifestyles of Darkness 3. People of Light Wear God's Armor of Light

    Scripture: Romans 13:8-14 (Call to worship - Psalm 149) Theme: Light Living - Being a Person of Light 1. People of Light are People of Love 2. People of Light don't Adopt Lifestyles of Darkness 3. People of Light Wear God's Armor of Light INTRO: Grace and peace from God our ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What's Your Prognosis?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 24, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,629 views

    Are you growing in speech and knowledge? Is there room for optimism in the new year?

    11.29.20 1 Corinthians 1:3–9 3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! 4 I always thank my God for you because of the grace of God given to you in Christ Jesus. 5 You were enriched in him in every way, in all your speaking and all your knowledge, 6 because the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Year Of Alignment Not Struggle

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Dec 24, 2025
     | 924 views

    This is not the year of endless struggle. This is the year of alignment. God is calling His people into position, order, and flow.

    THE YEAR OF ALIGNMENT NOT STRUGGLE INTRODUCTION Many believers have been taught that the Christian life must always be hard, exhausting, and full of endless battles. While spiritual warfare is real, constant struggle is not God’s design for His children. God never intended His people to live in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Good Friday

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 17, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 15,625 views

    Is the sinlessness of Jesus vital to the message of Good Friday?

    Good Friday April 18, 2003 One of the mainline denominations in the USA is in an uproar this Easter because one of its chief bishops gave an Easter message in which he said that Jesus was a sinner. He said that we need to repent of our sins in the same way that Jesus did when He was baptized by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Biblical Abuse

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 18, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,564 views

    Thoughts drawn from Chuck Swindoll on how to handle the Word correctly.

    Biblical Abuse II Tim. 2:15 INTRO.: Charles Swindoll, in his book, "Growing Deep In the Christian Life". (p. 69ff) writes of biblical abuse. He sees mishandling the Scriptures so as to mislead others as abusive. Imagine the disillusionment of finding out the information you were given from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Holiness In Conduct Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 26, 2025
     | 792 views

    Holiness in conduct reflects the transformation that takes place when a believer is in Christ. Our actions, words, and attitudes should consistently glorify God and set us apart from the world.

    Title: HOLINESS IN CONDUCT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 2:12 Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:16, Romans 12:1-2, Philippians 2:14-15, Titus 2:7-8, Colossians 3:17 INTRODUCTION: Holiness in conduct reflects the transformation that takes place when a believer is in Christ. Our actions, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Spiritual Development Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 3, 2025
     | 316 views

    Spiritual development is the process of becoming more like Christ, growing in grace, and maturing in godliness to fulfil God’s purpose.

    THEME: LIVING A BALANCED LIFE TITLE:  SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Timothy 4:7-8 “But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Empowered By God's Spirit 2 Timothy 1:7 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 28, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,243 views

    2 Timothy 1:7 declares, "For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline" (NLT). Let us uncover the depth of this verse and how it shapes our lives as believers.

    Empowered by God's Spirit Introduction: Today we gather to delve into the transformative power of God's truth, focusing on 2 Timothy 1:7 which declares, "For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline" (NLT). Let us uncover the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Having A Lion’s Heart

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 3, 2025
     | 490 views

    The lion is known as the king of the jungle, not because it is the biggest or the fastest animal, but because of its boldness, confidence, and fearless nature. Spiritually, God calls His children to have the heart of a lion: to be courageous, unshaken by fear, and confident in the power of God.

    HAVING A LION’S HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 28:1 Supporting Texts: 2 Samuel 23:20, Joshua 1:6,-9, Daniel 6:10, 2 Timothy 1:7 INTRODUCTION: The lion is known as the king of the jungle, not because it is the biggest or the fastest animal, but because of its boldness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God