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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    A Still Small Voice Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2023
     | 1,284 views

    You cannot achieve what you cannot conceive. Focus on positive actions that will establish good habits.

    A. INTRODUCTION: 1 KINGS 19:8-17 1. Prepare physically. “Then he lay down and slept” (v 5). There … was some bread … a jar of water! So he ate and drank” (v. 6). Preparation is physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. 2. Recognize and face your limitations. “The journey ahead will be too ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Striving For Perfection

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 2, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,805 views

    The following sermon is going to examine Philippians 3:15 and in doing show that spiritual maturity is possible for those who deny self and relentlessly pursue He who is the definer and source of all holiness!

    Striving for Perfection Philippians 3:15 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “All of us then who are mature” God’s expectation for His children is that we might be righteous, holy and true to His Word and will. While we know this cannot be accomplished while we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Battle In Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 17, 2022
     | 1,786 views

    We are engaged in a spiritual battle, and we must hold our ground at all costs.

    The Battle in Christ Text: Eph. 6:10-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: Video clip from the movie "Gettysburg." Scene 28. Key phrase, "We've got to hold it!" 2. It is fitting that this text, which may be one of the richest texts in all the New Testament, occurs at the end ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Fending Off The Flaming Darts

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jul 26, 2022
     | 1,775 views

    This sermon is about recognizing and avoiding being hit with Satan's fiery darts.

    Four ways to build spiritual strength below the waterline: 1. Thirst After God- (Ps.42:1) ” As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. 2. Relinquish Your Will ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Choose Your Weapons Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 17, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,937 views

    Too many churches are caught up in conflict because they've forgotten who is truly the enemy. How do we prevent conflict from ruling the church? Choose the correct weapons! Check out these thoughts from Scott Jewell, our Family Minister.

    Thom Rainer of Lifeway Christian Resources wrote a blog article in which he compiled a list of 25 odd church arguments. I narrowed it down to 10, including a couple I’ve heard previously. (I’ve included a brief describer with color commentary for each). 1. color of roof shingles- sit under their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Time To Kneel Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 6, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,506 views

    This message looks at some tactics the enemy will use to discredit God's people. We can fight back through prayer. Daniel actually stood for his faith while on his knees in prayer.

    In our second message from this series, I mentioned how when we live according to biblical principles, working “as to the Lord and not to men” (Colossians 3:23), that we will receive God’s favor and be promoted to a place of prominence. I also cautioned that those who are favored by God are hated ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Never Take A Knife To A Gun Fight!”

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 6, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,691 views

    This is about spiritual warfare, about the dangers of being unprepared for spiritual battles. What makes the difference between defeat & victory? Here's five differences between spiritual champions and spiritual weaklings.

    “NEVER TAKE A KNIFE TO A GUN FIGHT!” 1 Sam. 17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Pharaoh fought an expensive war and his country was bankrupt. He had a very valuable diamond so he decided to pawn it to float his country for about a year. 2. So he took the Star diamond down to the largest pawn shop in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Developing And Maintaining Spiritual Disciplines - Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 5, 2020
     | 2,183 views

    Today, I'll be speaking on the topic of giving...

    The offering plate has been given a bad rap. If an offering plate could talk I wonder what it would say: * "Did you find that on the floor next to the bubble gum machine!" * "It's going to take hours to count all this change!" Perhaps the offering plate would say, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fix The Fight! Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jun 8, 2021
     | 6,953 views

    The bell sounds. You can’t stay huddled in the corner. The fight is on and it is going to be a slugfest!

    Slugfest Pt. 1 - Fix the Fight I. Introduction I grew up in the era of great fights. Boxing had the corner on the fight market. There was no MMA, UFC, or Bellator. Boxing reigned supreme. This led to great spectacles and huge matches. These matches not only had great fighters involved but the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Primary Weapon In The Battle

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017
     | 3,086 views

    Spiritual Warfare

    Ephesians 6:18 Introduction: I. “At all times” - Why should we pray at all times? A. Satan is constantly on the prowl - (1Pe_5:8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.) 1. How does Satan Prowl? a. He goes everywhere - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Primary Weapon In The Battle

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017
     | 2,575 views

    Spiritual Warfare

    Ephesians 6:18 Introduction: I. “At all times” - Why should we pray at all times? A. Satan is constantly on the prowl - (1Pe_5:8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.) 1. How does Satan Prowl? a. He goes everywhere - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Engaging The Battle From Prison

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017
     | 2,572 views

    We are all called to engage in the battle

    Ephesians 6:18b-20 Introduction: Illustration “The Apology” I. Paul was called by God to go to prison. A. He was sent to prison to protect Paul from those who would kill him. (vs. 23:10-13) 1. Sometimes the place God puts us may not be what we expected. 2. The circumstances we serve in may not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Be Or Not To Be Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 24, 2025
     | 558 views

    Paul tells the Colossians they were dead. But what did he mean by dead? And how do we know if we are spiritually dead?

    The quality of mercy is not strain'd. It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven Upon the place beneath. It is twice blest: It blesseth him that gives, and him that takes. That, of course, was from the Merchant of Venice, which I studied in grade 11. Do they still teach Shakespear in High ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Discerning The Times, Reading Heavens Clock Series

    Contributed by Charles Payne on Oct 8, 2025
     | 236 views

    When the World Is Changing and No One Knows What To Do

    READING HEAVEN’S CLOCK TEXT (1 Chronicles 12:32) “And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their command.” PROLOGUE: When the World Is Changing and No ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It’s A Battleground Out There

    Contributed by John Newton on Nov 13, 2025
     | 133 views

    Paul lists the armour that God has given us to fight our spiritual battles

    We preachers are always looking for good illustrations for our sermons. I went online recently and it took me hardly a second before I was confronted by a whole boatload of collections of sermon illustrations. They came with titles like The Preacher’s Sourcebook of Creative Sermon Illustrations, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal