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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Armour Of God And Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 19, 2025
     | 1,032 views

    As intercessors, we are called to stand firm in prayer, fully equipped with the armour of God. Each piece of armour is vital in protecting us and empowering us to pray effectively against the forces of darkness.

    THE ARMOUR OF GOD AND PRAYER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 6:10-18 Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 10:4, Hebrews 4:12, James 4:7, Isaiah 59:17 INTRODUCTION: The Christian walk is filled with spiritual battles, and as intercessors, we must be equipped to stand firm in the face of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Power Of Positive Repentance

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 2, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,723 views

    Taking criticism is one of the hardest things for us humans. When it comes to God's critique of our lives, and areas He needs to touch, we often react with our natural human defenses. But Paul in addressing the subject with the Corinthian church, gives us

    What happens when you realize you’ve blown it? You have done something, said something, held an attitude about something—and somehow you get called on the carpet. Perhaps it’s by the Holy Spirit, maybe by a Bible study, or listening to a sermon, or even someone else telling you ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Christ The Strong Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 19, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,835 views

    Jesus Christ is the ultimate example of what it means to be strong.

    Christ The Strong (I Peter 2:18-25) A Father’s Day Top Ten #10 Whenever possible, please say whatever you have to say during commercials. #9 Shopping is NOT a sport, and no, we are never going to think of it that way. #8 Sunday afternoon = sports. It’s like the full moon or the changing of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    War And Morality

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 30, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,215 views

    The Scriptural criteria that determine whether a particular war is morally acceptable. “My country, right or wrong” is not a Christian motto.

    War and Morality…a Memorial Day weekend sermon by Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Scripture text: II Samuel 22 Historian Stephen Ambrose (Band of Brothers) observed: "During WWII, when soldiers from any other army, even our allies, entered a town, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Derrick Strickland avatar

    Borrowed Hope

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 20, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,714 views

    What can we do when Hope has run out, when we can’t hold out any longer? - do what Paul did he “Borrowed Hope from God”.

    INTRO: 1. Never know what part of you God really has until you come to the end of yourself. a. Until you come to the end of your strength, faith, courage, endurance, hope. b. Until all your resources are gone. c. Such times test the quality of our relationship with God. 2. Here in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rich Young avatar

    Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

    Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 188 ratings
     | 7,343 views

    Seventh in a series of sermons on the Beatitudes - developing Christian character

    Blessed are the Peacemakers TEXT: Matthew 5:9 INTRODUCTION · Working through the Beatitudes – made it to the next to last one · Ingredients of building a Christian character · Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the sons of God · Idea of peace is prominent in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • James Groce avatar

    Perils Of Petting

    Contributed by James Groce on Jun 15, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 3,084 views

    Petting breaks down the will and destroys self-control. It stirs a desire that petting itself cannot satisfy. Petting is not an end in itself but is preparatory.

    There is no such thing as love at first sight. Real love is not built upon mere sight. We may see one’s talents and appearance, and these we may admire, but true love is a tender and strong attachment to the inward person. We love personality and personality must be learned, admired and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Genuine Expressions Of Love

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 14, 2020
     | 3,167 views

    Let’s apply these principles in 2 Corinthians 6:3-13 of expressing love in a practical way to our love for others (adapted from Bob Russell's book, Take Comfort, the chapter on genuine expressions of love)

    HoHum: No point in going to see the person dying, will not even know I am there. Hold their hand- “they probably will not know it is me”- is that really the point?- just to have someone there- they’ll know we are Christians by our love- behold how they love one another WBTU: We normally think of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    Glorious Freedom

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 4, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,284 views

    This week we are celebrating our Nation’s freedom..all the while there are many who are still in bondage...bondage to sin. But we can enjoy GLORIOUS FREEDOM through Jesus Christ!

    (Note: I got the idea for this sermon from one of my dad’s (Larry E. Brincefield) old sermons. I don’t know if he had an original source for this material or if it was all original. If you recognize this material, let me know and I will give proper credit.) July 6, 2003 Sunday Morning Title: ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Put Off The Old, Put On The New: Tips For Christian Living In Ephesians 4 Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 27, 2024
     | 1,309 views

    I want to live a true, real Christian life. I hope you do too. So we’re going to search out in the scriptures some of the most practical teachings we can find. We’re going to look at the dos and the don'ts and hopefully we’ll find a better understanding of what faith looks like.

    What does it mean to be worldly? “The Bible defines worldliness by centering morality where we intuitively know it should be. Worldliness is the lust of the flesh (a passion for sensual satisfaction), the lust of the eyes (an inordinate desire for the finer things of life), and the pride of life ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Consumed With God: The Pursuit Of God Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 23, 2024
     | 1,087 views

    We are consumed by God completely… while our obsession used to be selfishness and self destruction and we were very excited about that, we now pursue knowing God with abandon.

    My wife tells me that I sometimes become nearly obsessed with certain things. I get so focused on something it consumes me. I fall into the pool after staring into it too long. Are you like that? I have a bit of an obsessive, addictive personality. I want it and I want more. I want to learn more. ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    "Then I Remembered"

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on May 22, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 3,714 views

    It is altogether proper that we pay tribute to the memory of those who have died in the defense of our freedom, but we must never cease to remember the wonderful things we have as a result of the death of our Savior on Calvary.

    “THEN I REMEMBERED” “Then I remembered the word of the Lord, how He said, ‘John indeed baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” Acts 11:16. Memorial Day is a holiday designated as a day of remembrance. Tomorrow, in national cemeteries across our land, we will pay ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Smith avatar

    Weapons For Offense

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Mar 30, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 18,453 views

    After encouraging believers with different defensive weapons for "spiritual warfare", Paul gives two weapons that together give the believer weapons for "hand to hand" combat. Both however, only work through the power and connection of the Spirit.

    A. Quote: Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones wrote this about our spiritual battle: A man who does not understand the nature of the problem he is confronting is a man who is already doomed to failure. Christian people are like first-year college students—they think at first that every subject is quite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Where Does God Live? Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 3, 2015
     | 9,190 views

    Stephen's Acts 7 defense before the Jewish leaders is a masterful theological treatise on the presence of God. But it was a message with ominous implications to these power-hungry leaders. Stephen's message has applications to us today 2000 years later.

    Where Does God Live? Series: Acts Chuck Sligh May 3, 2015 TEXT: Turn to Acts 7 INTRODUCTION Have you ever heard a church referred to as “God’s house?” I’ve often used this term myself, speaking of the importance of being faithful to “God’s house” by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gaston avatar

    Did Jesus Have A Wife?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 4, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,415 views

    The recent publishing of a 4th century papyrus fragment where Jesus is purported to say He had a wife will continue to be vetted for months in the media. Christians must be informed and have a strong defense of the authority of the Word of God.

    DID JESUS HAVE A WIFE? Rev. 22:18-19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. In a church scriptorium, a group of old monks huddled over an ancient manuscript. 2. They are holy men devoted to God and studying the holy writings. Suddenly, the group begins to wail in unison over what they are reading. Someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God