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  • Mark Opperman avatar

    The Benefits Of Submission Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 19, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 27,724 views

    God has established the authorities that exist and that Christians should submit themselves to their authority. Paul gives several reasons why we should submit to the governing authorities, some of them practical, some of them moral or spiritually driven,

    The Benefits of Submission Romans 13:1-7 1 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2 Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Weapons Of Our Warfare

    Contributed by Shane Brown on May 6, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 41,994 views

    A teaching about some of the spiritual weapons that Christians have to defeat the enemy.

    When we accept Jesus Christ as our Savior and Lord, we instantly become a target for the enemy - the devil. We have to come to the understanding that as Christians, we have been given many spiritual weapons to defeat the attacks of the devil and his cohorts. The kingdom of darkness has no authority ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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     | 981 views

    Christ builds His church and Satan cannot prevail because he does not have the right. The church has the authority to defeat Satan.

    Jesus said, "On this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it" (Matthew 16:18, NIV). In biblical times, city gates were fortified to protect against enemy armies. The gates were the only entrance to the city, and anyone who wanted to enter had to seek permission from ...read more

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  • Mark H. Stevens ThD avatar

    "Three R’s” Of Spiritual Warfare

    Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 6, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,164 views

    How can we effectively resist the snares of the enemy? What are the guiding principals we need to win the battle over the Powers of Darkness?

    Spiritual Warfare RECOGNIZE: Recognizing you’re in a war is a big part of victory, because knowing the enemy’s tactics is to be in the light – and the devil works in darkness. The devil takes advantage of our ignorance, but when there’s light, he can’t do what he planned. The Bible teaches us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Don't Tell Me What To Do Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 14,278 views

    This sermon uses David’s experience with King Saul to teach biblical attitudes toward authority that God places over our lives. The limitations of scope in such authority and the basis of our respect for authority are discussed.

    Don’t Tell Me What to Do! Submission to Human Authority I 2/17/02 Follow with me as we read I Samuel 24. This incident occurred during a very difficult time in David’s life. King Saul had listed him as #1 in the “Ten Most Wanted” fugitives in Israel. David had been running for his ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Friend Or Foe? Series

    Contributed by Terry Kreuger on Oct 31, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,047 views

    Authority and Accountability

    Friend or Foe? Authority and Accountability Introduction Leaders are involved with authority. One of the things that people instantly recognized about Jesus was that he had authority. He spoke with authority He acted with authority He lived with authority He taught with authority And at his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Safeguarding Your Christian Life Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Jul 5, 2021
     | 4,124 views

    Like guardrails and protective barriers around potential dangers, so the writer to the Hebrews attempts to safeguard our Christian walk by noting potential dangers to our Christian life--among them apostate religious institutions

    I’m a big fan of Yellowstone National Park, not only because of the great fishing it offers, but also because of the great natural wonders that can be seen. Of course, some of its most famous natural wonders are found in its geyser basins, where Old Faithful can be found among many others, along ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    You Got Some Splain' To Do….

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 20, 2008
     | 1,849 views

    Peter has to explain the gentile problem to the Jeusalem church

    You got some splain’ to do…. Our scripture today refers to one of the very first church meetings. The original group of believers were all Jewish…. There might have been some proselytes which were gentiles which were believers in YHWH however would always be considered second class Jews in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    A Spiritual Autobiography

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,764 views

    What does your life say about God?

    A true story is told of a Ford Motor Company machinist in Detroit who became a Christian. In light of that experience he became a devout follower of God and desired to right his many wrongs. He had been stealing parts and tools from Ford for many years. The morning after his conversion, he acted ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Spiritual Compass

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 14, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 10,054 views

    Jesus is our spiritual compass because He is the way to God.

    The Spiritual Compass John 14:6 August 11, 2002: VBS Sunday Introduction The school that I went to as a kid held an annual camp for all students in the sixth grade. We got to get out of school for the better part of a week and get a hand’s on learning experience at an awesome campground. One of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Spiritual Treasures Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 15, 2001
    based on 171 ratings
     | 10,102 views

    As Satan attacks on all sides, hold the gospel close

    INTRODUCTION… from barna.org 6 out of 10 Americans believe Satan is only a symbol and not real 47 % of Christians believe the same thing 1 out of 4 Christians believe it doesn’t matter what religion you are because all of them are the same and they all lead to God 31% of Christians believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spiritual Cholesterol Series

    Contributed by Ross Mitchell on Jan 24, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 17,254 views

    The sermon deals with the hardening of the spiritual heart.

    The Heart of the Matter (Part Three) "Spiritual Cholesterol" Introduction A. "For this people’s heart has become calloused; their ears are hard of hearing, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spiritual Warefare

    Contributed by John Howard on Mar 24, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 10,242 views

    We have an enemy who wants to stop us from serving teh Lord. What provisions has God made to help us stand firm. A look at teh armor of God and how are to use it will help us understand that we are equipped to stand firm and resist Satan.

    Spiritual Warfare Eph 6:10-20 I want to talk with you about a very serious matter - I know we are all striving to find our place - In God’s community - We are all looking to follow Christ as best we can - But the very fact that we, this community of believers - Has caught a glimpse - Of what God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Birthright

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 30, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 16,421 views

    Every person has a "Spiritual Birthright".

    The Birthright Inheritance Gen. 25:29 One day when Jacob was cooking some stew, Esau arrived home exhausted and hungry from a hunt. 30 Esau said to Jacob, “I’m starved! Give me some of that red stew you’ve made.” (This was how Esau got his other name, Edom--“Red.”) 31 Jacob replied, “All right, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 110 ratings
     | 33,345 views

    Truths About Spiritual Gifts

    SPIRITUAL GIFTS By Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION: Four Truths About Your Spiritual Gifts Key Verse: "Every man hath his proper gift from God" (I Cor. 7:7). The new Contemporary English Version (Thomas Nelson’s version of the Living Bible) translates it, "God has given different gifts to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist