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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Armor Of God 7 Of 8

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022
     | 1,189 views

    The reason many of us like to study on the Armor of God is because Paul does not just tell us to run for the hills. He also tells us what we are to do once we get to the hills.

    He tells us in this passage of scripture how we can DEFEND OURSELVES and how we can DEFEAT SATAN. One of the obvious problems it seems among Christians today is that they are not aware they are at war with Satan. Illus: A lady was talking with another lady on her job about attending church with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Big Providence And Avanchle Of Promises Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021
     | 3,201 views

    God guides every detail of human history in order to fulfill his promises. It’s not fate or chance or even the strong eating the weak that runs the world, but God guiding every detail of human history.

    Voting Video plays before me. I hope you are planning on voting in the coming weeks because we need to take biblical values into the voting booth. Fall is here and the rain is finally gone! Week of Prayer for Missions is just around the corner. The intrigue & the theatre are high in our story ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How God Makes A Way Where There Seems To Be No Way

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 30, 2025
     | 688 views

    God is a Way Maker. When human options run out, God's divine interventions begin. He delights in showing His power in impossible places, making a way where there seems to be none.

    HOW GOD MAKES A WAY WHERE THERE SEEMS TO BE NO WAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:16-19 Supporting Texts: Exodus 14:13-22, Psalm 77:19, Romans 4:17-21, 2 Kings 4:1-7 INTRODUCTION: Life often confronts us with situations that appear impossible—dead ends, closed doors, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Victory - Jesus Style

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 11, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,699 views

    Theme: Victory - Jesus Style - What it means to be a Victorious Christian Proposition: In this passage Paul shares three keys to living a victorious Christian Life: 1. Be Determined 2. Be Dedicated 3. Be Deliberate in Action

    Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Theme: Victory - Jesus Style - What it means to be a Victorious Christian Proposition: In this passage Paul shares three keys to living a victorious Christian Life: 1. Be Determined 2. Be Dedicated 3. Be Deliberate in Action INTRO: Grace and peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Scott Spencer avatar

    What Do You Desire?

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Apr 11, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,653 views

    What do you desire? It's a question which sets our minds racing. Ask any child that question, and you will get ten or fifteen quick answers in rapid fire. We all have things we desire. But just how big are your desires? And

    Mark 10:32-52 Jesus’ Sufferings Foretold 32 They were on the road going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking on ahead of them; and they were amazed, and those who followed were fearful. And again He took the twelve aside and began to tell them what was going to happen to Him, 33 saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Conflict Of The Mind

    Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,333 views

    Lust and pornography are enemies that want to destroy men and women of God. This sermon aims to give the listener some weapons to use in the battle.

    Conlict of the mind The challenge to keep your mind pure is a battle that many Christian men and women struggle with. This is particularly in the area of lust and pornography. This is an area that has caused many great men and women of God to fall. Only recently, Ted Haggard, the founder and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Second Time PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,325 views

    This sermon explores trusting God in difficult times, by heeding His call, harnessing His grace, and maintaining unwavering faith, even in the face of adversity. Key

    Good morning, beloved family of God. As we gather today, let us remember the words of the great Christian author, Charles Spurgeon, who said, "To trust God in the light is nothing, but trust him in the dark - that is faith." Today, we are going to look at the heart of this faith, the kind of faith ...read more

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    Paul's Final Assurance To Timothy (Sermonette) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 16, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 199 views

    To review Paul’s Final Assurances to Timothy, his beloved son in Christ. They were he fought a good fight, finished his course, and fulfilled (kept) the faith. To establish, sadly, that these three assurances are his final message to Timothy.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. I Fought a Good Fight 2. I Finished My Course 3. I Fulfilled (Kept) the Faith Introductory Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, we are going to be discussing the theme: "Paul's Final Assurances to Timothy." The apostle is now in a cold, wet, and dark dungeon in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The Da Vinci Code: Doing The Opus Dei Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 5, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,678 views

    What does it mean for beleivers to do the Opus Dei

    Doing the Opus Dei It is like something out of your worst nightmare, that is if you have nightmares about being chased through Paris by an albino killer monk. If your worst nightmare is standing next to your high school locker in your underwear then it’s nothing like your worst nightmare. We went ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Leave Your Past In The Past

    Contributed by Charl Swart on Jan 17, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,656 views

    It is during this time of year that we tend to look back at the previous year or years. We reflect on our accomplishments and sometimes we linger on our failures. The problem is that many people stay in the past in stead of reaching for the future.

    INTRODUCTION It is usually during this time of year that we tend to look back at the previous year or years. We reflect on our accomplishments and sometimes we linger on our failures. There might have been personal trials that you faced or maybe your plans did not come to fulfilment. Maybe you did ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    David Cuts The Corner Of Saul's Garment In The Cave Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 19, 2023
     | 2,355 views

    David didn’t kill Saul, but he’s even upset that he cut off a corner of his robe. How could he do this to the one God has placed as king? This is a man with a very strong conscience.

    Have you ever had something really bad happen, and you wonder to yourself? How could God let this happen? Why is this happening? Or maybe you think, I can’t handle this. You feel overwhelmed. What do we do when we feel overwhelmed? We get through it. We let ourselves feel it. And we get through ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Lost Sheep

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,426 views

    Because of our terrible lostness,God had to go outside the human race to provide a solution to the universal problem of sin. He need a lot more than image; He needed someone unaffected by the world’s value system, someone who trusted God perfectly.

    "Lost Sheep" Isaiah 53:1-9 Pastor Jon MacKinney ______________________________________________________________________________________ We have been treated in the past several weeks to quite a show, haven’t we? On the TV we have watched with pride and with amazement as the brave men ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Faith Transforms Who We Are Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on May 12, 2025
     | 499 views

    Faith is not about having the right answers or a spotless record—it is about seeking God, surrendering to His work in us, and walking faithfully each day. Transformation is not instant, but it is inevitable when Christ truly lives in us.

    ### **INTRODUCTION: A Faith That Shapes Us Deeply** Video Ill.: Sermon bumper 3 ****Mother’s Day Moment (Briefly Acknowledged)** Today is a special day in our country, where we pause to honor and appreciate the women in our lives—mothers, grandmothers, spiritual mothers—whose faith has shaped us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kenneth Stright avatar

    We're Stuck!

    Contributed by Kenneth Stright on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,329 views

    What happens when the church is ’stuck’? Do we have a word from God to direct us into the future. Explore the state of the church in Laodecia and see if we can’t learn how to be the church today.

    Psalm 96: (Sing to the Lord a new song) Revelation 3: 14-19 (poor Laodicea) WE’RE STUCK! As a teenager I often played the old vinyl music albums of the day and, as they got a little worn, they also got stuck – I’d hear the same few words and the same few notes of maddening music over and over ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Created To Be Christ-Like

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,277 views

    When God created Adam and Eve and the human race His ultimate purpose was to have his creation live godly lives. We were created to be Christ-like. “For from the very beginning God decided that those who came to Him should be like His Son.”

    Created to be Christ-like Philippians 2:1-11 Verse 5 – “Your attitude should be the same as that of Jesus Christ.” NIV “Let this mind be in you that was also in Christ Jesus.” New King James Version “Let Christ Himself be your example as to what you attitude should be.” Phillips When ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist