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  • Randy West avatar

    6 Steps To The Cross

    Contributed by Randy West on Mar 31, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 9,514 views

    We often focus on His birth and His death yes they are very important but His life is a model for us. We can’t be born like him and we can’t die like Him but we sure can live like Him.

    6 Steps to the Cross “This is fixed for an Easter message but, the name could be changed to “6 steps to the Throne” and then preached for an any Sunday Message” Text: John 19:17-19 Introduction: Guy complaining to his makes the statement “ I am finding a different church next Christmas” Wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    Who I Am Is What I Follow (Shaped In Sin)

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,534 views

    THIS SERMON SHOWS THE WAR THAT GOES ON BETWEEN THE SPIRIT AND THE FLESH.AND THAT WE HAVE GOD GIVEN GRACE TO ACCEPT OR REJECT. WE ARE NOT TRULY UNDER BONDAGE UNLESS WE WILL TO BE.( PERMISSIVE AND OMISSIVE WILL.

    WHO I AM IS WHAT I FOLLOW VERSE 17 IN EVERY ONE OF US WE HAVE A STRUGGLE BETWEEN THE FLESH AND THE SPIRIT. SOME GET THE VICTORY AND SOME DON’T. THE FLESH IS CORRUPT AND CARNAL. IT OPPOSES EVERYTHING THAT THE SPIRIT REPRESENTS, MOREOVER, THE NATURE OF THE FLESH IS PRESENTED TO WITH THE OBJECTIVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stop Grumbling!

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 25, 2012
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     | 5,422 views

    Griping and complaining are contrary to the Spirit of God.

    Stop Grumbling! October 4, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Griping and complaining are contrary to the Spirit of God. Focus Passage: Philippians 2:13-16 Supplemental Passage: Number 11:1-10 Introduction: I. Complaining is displeasing to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    Called To Active Duty

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Dec 21, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,040 views

    As Christians, we have been called to active duty in the war against evil.

    CALLED TO ACTIVE DUTY Text: Ephesians 6:10 – 18 I. Introduction: • p. 372 – Onward Christian Soldiers • Not sang much any more • Radio preacher “Americans think that God has called them to a playground instead of a battlefield” • We are at war! II. Body: A. Our Strength (v. 10) • It’s not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dead To Sin, Alive To God Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 6, 2017
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     | 9,674 views

    In order to live as ones “Dead to Sin and Alive to God” we must: 1) Know, 2) Consider, and 3) Yield to the truth of God.

    This week, Prince Philip, 96, the longest-serving royal consort in history, undertook his final solo public engagement. It was 70 years since he became Duke of Edinburgh upon his marriage to Princess Elizabeth in November 1947. His stepping down from duties continues to raise the question as to who ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Hearing Heresy? Rebuke It In Jesus Name!

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Mar 2, 2018
     | 3,452 views

    Many people have been exposed to voices, aliens, angels or demons and these messages have confused their ability to discern what is truth. It is important to discern with scripture these communications.

    Hearing Heresy? Rebuke It In Jesus Name! Kelly Durant 3-4-18 Galatians 1:8 But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed. Galatians 1:9 As we have said before, so now I say again, if anyone preaches any other ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Peter: Dismay In The Garden Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,929 views

    the failure of our own strength.

    Peter- Dismay in the Garden Mark 14.22-42 Answer a question for me: How can you go from ‘I will never deny you, I will die for you, to ‘I don’t know him in less than 12 hours?’ That was Peter’s experience on that fateful night. How did it happen? What contributed to such a fall from the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Walking By The Spirit

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,131 views

    Walking under the guidance of God's Spirit is the only sure way to be successful in God's work.

    WALKING BY THE SPIRIT GALATIANS 5:16-25 INTRODUCTION Doctors continually tell us how important it is that we get exercise. We are told that we need about thirty minutes each day. There are different types of exercise we can do to stimulate different parts of our body. There are numerous exercise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Renewed In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Anne Benefield on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,569 views

    The power of Lent is in the wilderness of letting go and disengaging with the world so that we can reconnect to God.

    Introduction: The temptation of Jesus in the wilderness is a pivotal event in His life. It is recorded in Mark, Luke, and Matthew. This week we read Matthew’s account. It comes right after Jesus is baptized by John in the Jordan and before His formal ministry begins. Hear now the word of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Mastering Oneself.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 14, 2020
     | 3,351 views

    God has called the body to shepherd the flock, The rewards are eternal. This message was a tremendous blessing to all. I am natures greatest miracle.

    Mastering Oneself. 1 Peter 5:1-11NKJV Let me point out from the very beginning; The only way to master oneself is for him or her to surrender theirselves to Jesus. Again, Mastering oneself is a life of submission to Jesus! What I submit to you this morning is that this early group of leaders ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    True Repentance

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Dec 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,654 views

    There are some steps to be followed where there is true repentance.

    TRUE REPENTANCE Text: James 4:7-10 (NLT) So humble yourselves before God. Resist the Devil, and he will flee from you. Draw close to God, and God will draw close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, you hypocrites. Let there be tears for the wrong things you have done. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • David Swensen avatar

    Created For Community

    Contributed by David Swensen on Oct 18, 2001
    based on 609 ratings
     | 93,310 views

    In the New Testament there are no "Lone Ranger" Christians. Believers needed each other. Learn how we could benefit from a similar community.

    CREATED FOR COMMUNITY Acts 2:42-47 INTRODUCTION The huge redwood trees in California are amazing. They are the largest living things on earth and the tallest trees in the world. Some of them are 300 feet high and more than 2,500 years old. You would think that trees that large would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Gaskill avatar

    Are You Governed Increasingly By God's Word Series

    Contributed by Thomas Gaskill on May 29, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,491 views

    Series is based on Donald Whitney's book 10 Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health. This sermon highlights the importance of God's Word.

    How's Your Spiritual Health? Sermon Two: Are You Governed Increasingly By God's Word? This sermon series is based on the book entitled Ten Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health by Dr. Donald Whitney. Sermon prepared by Thomas A. Gaskill for May 29, 2011 Have you exercised since the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chad Prather avatar

    The Spirit Of Pride

    Contributed by Chad Prather on Sep 28, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 14,119 views

    The Old Testament nation of the Amorites represent the spirit of pride, and represent a major obstacle to your spiritual destiny.

    The Amorites - The Spirit of Pride Joshua 3:10 Amorite - Heb. -“Proud, Boastful, Bitter rebels, Mountaineers. They lived in the thin air of the mountains; lived in lofty places. I Peter 5:5-6 Intro: If you ever doubt that the spirit of pride and self-exaltation is dangerous, remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Owen avatar

    The Power Of God Found In This Old Book (Pt 2) Series

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Aug 1, 2022
     | 1,543 views

    explores the power of God found in Scripture concerning spiritual warfare

    THE POWER OF GOD FOUND IN THIS OLD BOOK (pt 2) SPIRITUAL WARFARE 1. THE FACT OF SPIRITUAL WARFARE. 1 Pet 5:8 Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. * Most don’t really believe in the Devil ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist