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    Spiritual Warfare PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 23, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 829 views

    This sermon explores harnessing hope in hardships through faith, guided by Ephesians 6, and the importance of spiritual armor in withstanding life's trials.

    Welcome, brothers and sisters, to this blessed gathering where we come together, not as individuals, but as a single body in Christ. We are here to hear God's word, to seek His guidance, and to find comfort in His eternal promises. Our hearts are open, our minds are ready, and our spirits are ...read more

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    Spiritual Warfare PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,029 views

    This sermon explores our spiritual warfare, guiding us to discern truth from deception, fortify ourselves with God's Word, and be empowered by the Holy Spirit.

    Welcome, beloved brethren, to another beautiful day that the Lord has made. We gather here today, not as mere individuals, but as a family united under the banner of Christ's love and grace. We come together, not as perfect beings, but as humble recipients of God's mercy, seeking to understand His ...read more

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    How The Holy Spirit Uses Our Feeble Efforts In Powerful Ways

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,846 views

    1. The Holy Spirit uses our feeble efforts to share the gospel in order to break down the barriers of opposition that stand in the way of people coming to saving faith in Jesus Christ.

    1. The Holy Spirit uses our feeble efforts to share the gospel in order to break down the barriers of opposition that stand in the way of people coming to saving faith in Jesus Christ. Peter addressed the crowd on the day of Pentecost and said, "Therefore, let all Israel be assured of this: God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do Diligence, Dads

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 12, 2020
     | 1,908 views

    As the spiritual leaders of families, Dads must make a diligent effort to train their children.

    1. Words of wisdom from Dads • Never slap a man who’s chewing tobacco. • Never kick a cow chip on a hot day. • There are 2 theories to arguing with a woman...neither works. • Never miss a good chance to shut up. • Always drink upstream from the herd. • If you find yourself in a hole, stop ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Joy Of Prayer: Spiritual Disciplines = Spiritual Privileges

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 16, 2022
     | 1,346 views

    During this extended period of Covid 19 lockdown, we need to draw nearer to God. This sermon is about the spiritual practice of prayer.

    Sermon for January 16, 2022 - The Joy of Prayer - Prayer as a Spiritual Discipline Last week Pastor Arleen introduced our current series on spiritual disciplines. If you missed that message, it was an excellent overview of what spiritual disciplines are and why they matter. You can watch that on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Self-Evaluation: History?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 27, 2017
     | 4,382 views

    Accountability is seldom seen? Do we practice self-evaluation? What does our history say about our future?

    Self-evaluation: A OLD YEAR BECOMES HISTORY --- A NEW YEAR IS A MYSTERY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: Matthew 12:36 But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. 37 For by thy words thou shalt ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Garden Of Gethsemane

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,399 views

    Seeking Gods will in our life takes moments of great surrender just as Jesus demonstrates for us in the garden. Our Heavenly Father works out the events of our life in a mysterious way we can not comprehend it all.

    The Garden of Gethsemane Exodus 12:1-10 Mark 14:12-42 One of the most famous paintings in the world is that of Heinrich Hofman and his work entitled Christ in Gethsemane 1890. Most of you know it well, it depicts Jesus kneeling and resting on a rock as he prays looking up. The colors of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Plod On! We Are In A Marathron

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 20, 2014
     | 3,647 views

    Ministry must be build about the long haul not the sprint? Life is a MARATHON... PLOD ON... PREPARE FOR THE GOAL.

    PLOD ON... LIFE IS A MARATHRON NOT A SPRINT... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com MY DAD HAS PASTORED ALMOST 60 YEARS, I HAVE 33 YEARS IN THE FULL TIME MINISTRY... OFTEN AS I LEAVE MY DAD HE SAYS: LOVE YOU SON! PLOD ON... PLOD ON IS A OLD MOUNTAIN EXPRESSION... DO YOU UNDERSTAND ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Spiritual Street People

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Sep 16, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,049 views

    The motivation and title for this message come from a true story which many of you have probably heard at one time or another. This story best sets the stage for what the Lord has placed on my heart concerning the state of The Body of Christ today. It i

    “Spiritual Street People” The motivation and title for this month’s article come from a true story which many of you have probably heard at one time or another. This story best sets the stage for what the Lord has placed on my heart concerning the state of The Body of Christ today. It is the sad ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    More? I Know There Is More?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 21, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,371 views

    We must never settle for less than we are capable of accomplishing. There is more than this. Thank God for this, but help me find more...

    MORE: I KNOW THERE IS MORE... GIVE ME MORE... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson... Many focus on YESTERDAY'S REGRETS... Too bad! Others are focusing on TOMORROW'S DREAMS... Too bad! Beyond the regrets of yesterday and the dreams of tomorrow are: OPPORTUNITIES ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Unveiling Spiritual Sight SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,441 views

    If God can unveil our spiritual sight to perceive the beginning and the end of our circumstances, we will know the appropriate steps to take. This understanding will strengthen our faith in Him and reduce our worries.

    As Christians, we have been given physical eyes to see in the natural realm. However, there is another type of eye that is essential for us to possess - spiritual eyes. These spiritual eyes enable us to see beyond the physical and into the spiritual realm. In Ephesians 1:18, the Apostle Paul prays ...read more

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    Is There Spirituality Without Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 23, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,485 views

    God’s mercy and love is evident in his provision of living bread from heaven.

    Scripture Introduction A Christianity Today poll (February 10, 1992), found that half of all Americans believe in extrasensory perception. One of every four professing Christians believe in clairvoyance, and almost half in psychic healing. 25% believe the movement of the stars governs the affairs ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Believers And Spiritual Warfare

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Feb 28, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,317 views

    As believers in Jesus Christ, we are engaged in spiritual warfare with unseen wicked forces. To overcome our enemy in the power of the Holy Spirit, we must remain resolute in our confidence in God and determine never to accept defeat. -

    THE BELIEVER AND SPIRITUAL WARFARE Study Text: Ephesians 6:10-18 Introduction: - Most Christians have forgotten that the Christian life is not a playground, but a battlefield. As a result, very few of the Lord's people are armed, equipped and ready to wage spiritual battle. - Whether we ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Not Spiritually Arrogant" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,653 views

    Sermon 2 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

    “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” I recount below an overheard conversation. For reasons that will become apparent I have excluded names or any personal references. In this conversation one person asked another why it was that we, and by ‘we’ I mean here at ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Spiritual Success Perseverance Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,134 views

    Hold on and press on to what God has given You can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

    PERSEVERANCE Jesus said "seek first the kingdom of God", the Amplified Bible put this verse "aim at and strive after" the kingdom of God. This ’aiming’, ’striving’ or ’seeking’ may be defined as ’determination’ or ’perseverance.’ The Bible refers to perseverance in many different ways; endurance, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God