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  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Ultimate Wall.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 17, 2021
     | 4,048 views

    ‘I’ will be unto her a wall of fire — Her safety shall consist in my defense. I shall be as fire round about her. No adversary shall be permitted to touch her.

    The Ultimate Wall. Zechariah 2:1-5 The Great Wall of China was erected in the third century BC as a defense raids by nomadic peoples from the north. Throughout succeeding centuries, especially during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the Great Wall was repaired and extended in length, finally ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Perry Greene avatar

    A Weak Paradox

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 4, 2022
     | 973 views

    Jesus appeared weak but was strong.

    A Weak Paradox 2 Corinthians 13:4 1. Definition of Paradox: a. A statement that seems to contradict itself but may nonetheless be true. b. “A paradox is the truth standing on her head to get attention.” 2. Jesus is all about Paradox because so much of what Jesus teaches is just foolish according ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Armor Of God

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 150 ratings
     | 35,777 views

    Explains the necessity of preparing for spiritual warfare, with emphasis on defensive armor. Explains some of the ways that Satan tries to make us ineffective and gives help for victory over these assaults.

    The Armor of God Last month, I preached about prayer and I issued a challenge for us to wage warfare on Satan’s kingdom in Boston. And it seems that we were all ready to accept that challenge. We have accepted the orders from our master to wage war, but now we need some practical instruction from ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Needvsgreed

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Oct 22, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,722 views

    The importance of providing for the needs of the congregation instead of self

    “The Parable Of The Spoons” “A holy man was having a conversation with the Lord one day and said, "Lord, I would like to know what Heaven and Hell are like.” The Lord led the holy man to two doors. He opened one of the doors and the holy man looked in. In the middle of the room was a large round ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Steven Angus on Sep 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,164 views

    THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT FAITHFULNESS, GENTLENESS AND SELF CONTROL

    THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT FAITHFULNESS, GENTLENESS AND SELF CONTROL GALATIANS 5:22-23 We have been studying the Fruits of the Spirit. We have discovered that the nine fruit Paul listed in Galatians 5 can be divided into three clusters of three fruit each. The first category (cluster) deals ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Envy Is Evil

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,442 views

    The evils of envy that lead to self-destructive habits

    Unit 3 Lesson 6 – The First Child’s Sin – Genesis 4:1-26 For The Teacher’s Preparation 1. Aim: To lead the people to know the difference between hypocritical and acceptable gifts to God so they can give with a wholesome attitude. 2. Explanation of the Aim: One’s motives are very important when ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Creating Storms

    Contributed by Tony Bland on Jan 8, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,789 views

    don’t make problem for your self

    Creating Storms Are you going to pray with me? Intro. I have found that this life is truly filled with trouble. Problems seem to have permanently taken residence in our lives. Job says man born of woman are but a few days, and those days are filled with trouble. Are there any witness in the house? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Creating Storms

    Contributed by Tony Bland on Jan 8, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,526 views

    don’t make problem for your self

    Creating Storms Are you going to pray with me? Intro. I have found that this life is truly filled with trouble. Problems seem to have permanently taken residence in our lives. Job says man born of woman are but a few days, and those days are filled with trouble. Are there any witness in the house? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Creating Storms

    Contributed by Tony Bland on Jan 8, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,460 views

    Don’t make problem for your self

    Creating Storms Are you going to pray with me? Intro. I have found that this life is truly filled with trouble. Problems seem to have permanently taken residence in our lives. Job says man born of woman are but a few days, and those days are filled with trouble. Are there any witness in the house? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Grave Of The Slave

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,824 views

    A message on killing the old self and putting on the new.

    The Grave of the Slave How To Be Truly Free 9/29/04 I. Introduction One episode of the old “Alfred Hitchcock Presents” TV show was about a pretty woman serving a life sentence in prison. Angry and resentful about her situation, she had decided that she would rather die than to live another year in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Holding On When You Should Be Letting Go

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,127 views

    We must put an end to self-sovereignty.

    HOLDING ON WHEN YOU SHOULD BE LETTING GO: A COMMUNITY OF FEAR Matthew 2.16-18 S: Community C: A Fearful Community Th: Advent Pr: WE MUST PUT AN END TO SELF-SOVEREIGNTY. TS: We will find in our study of Matthew 2 an example of a man who would not let go of his self-importance. Type: Inductive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Roper avatar

    Blood, Sweat, And Prayers

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007
     | 3,591 views

    A lack of prayer will results in self-inflicted injuries.

    Blood, Sweat, and Prayers Luke 19:46 NIV 46 "It is written," he said to them, "’My house will be a house of prayer’ A lack of prayer will results in self-inflicted injuries. 1. We fail to pray and find ourselves at the End of One’s Rope A number of elaborate devices designed have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Love That Keeps Yourself In Control Series

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 14, 2007
     | 4,077 views

    Responsible love will help us with self control.

    Love that Keeps Yourself in Control Responsible Love with Others – Part 1 Romans 13:8-14 We want to look at how God teaches us as Christians to love. I want to call this love “responsible love.” You can love someone responsibly or irresponsibly. The Bible teaches us to be responsible in our love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    The Humiliation Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 14, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,207 views

    The true spirit of Christmas is humble self-sacrifice.

    [If you would like to receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth; like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Slackers And A Christian Work Ethic

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 14, 2010
     | 7,958 views

    Followers of Christ are to be hard-working and self-sufficient.

    Title: Slackers and a Christian Work Ethic Text: II Thessalonians 3:6-13 Thesis: Followers of Christ are to be hard-working and self-sufficient. Introduction Some men were overheard chatting around the table at a local restaurant about retirement. One of the men, a guy who looked to be in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational