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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
We examine the strongholds operating in Peter and John when they were confronted by the religious leaders
The last time we were together, we began looking at ways of thinking that the Apostle Paul describes as “strong holds.” Found only in 2 Corinthians 10:4, “strongholds” are wrong thoughts and beliefs about God that have been emotionally hardwired into our minds that hinder, what 2 Timothy 2:4 ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:4, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Acts 4:1-2, Acts 4:10-26, Acts 3:1-2 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
A weapon to use in Spiritual Warfare-Prayer
Part I: Fervent Prayer 2 Corinthians 4:18 intensity of spirit, feeling, enthusiasm Doing warfare in a world we cannot see… Most of you have a cell phone… How does a cellular phone know there was a call coming in? It receives a message from the presence of radio waves, ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:18
Denomination: Assembly Of God
To show that JESUS is GOOD, our Strength and our Stronghold in the day of trouble and He knows those who trust in Him.
I. EXORDIUM: Who is Your Stronghold? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS is GOOD, our Strength and our Stronghold in the day of trouble and He knows those who trust in Him. IV. TEXT: Nahum 1:7 (Amplified Bible) 1:7 The Lord is good, a Strength and Stronghold ...read more
Scripture: Nahum 1:7
Denomination: Pentecostal
This message looks at the record of Peter and John in Acts 5 and their interaction with the religious leaders.
We’re going to be in Acts 5 tonight, but we’re going to begin in 2 Corinthians 10. One of the things that I have been doing is going through scripture and identifying what I call “Godly Strongholds.” And tonight is the third message in the series entitled “Creating New Strongholds.” Turn to 2 ...read more
Scripture: Acts 5:17-32, Acts 5:40-42, Acts 5:3-4, Psalm 119:11, Acts 5:12-17, Matthew 16:21, Psalm 103:10-12, Matthew 4:4 (view more) (view less)
Jesus is anointed to defeat any stronghold of oppression. A stronghold is something that has been around a while. Strongholds don’t get nervous over your self-will and or your self-determination. The very word stronghold indicates its here to stay.
Oppression Defeated. Acts 10:34-38KJV One man stated—Men ablaze are invincible. The stronghold of Satan is proof against everything but fire. Most of us are familiar with this song—it’s the theme from the television show Friends. But have you ever caught the lyrics to the song? They read, in ...read more
Scripture: Acts 10:34-38, Luke 4:16-21
Israel had an area of defeat -- Jericho. They could never advance in their walk with God until they overcame that obstacle. But it was impossible for them to conquer, on their own. We too have Jerichos that have held us back, but with God they'll fall
UP WITH FAITH, DOWN WITH WALLS Josh. 5:15-6:20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: STRETCHING THE TRUTH, many golfers are known to: 1. At a golf course, four men approached the sixteenth tee. The straight fairway ran along a road and bike path fenced off on the left. 2. The first golfer teed off and hooked ...read more
Scripture: Joshua 6:1-20
The writer will ever praise God for all the times God has been refuge, rock, his foundation, stronghold, and His Masada.
Psalm 71:1-6 “I Will Ever Praise You” 1. The psalmist says “I will ever praise you”! • Because God is Refuge, God is stronghold, God is Solid Rock, God is Masada is a high, defensible rock plateau in Israel. • When David was fleeing for his life from King Saul, “[he] remained in the ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 71:1-6
Denomination: Methodist
Bible Study Getting right with the Lord Forgivness of sin Robert Rimes
Spiritual Renewal Psalm 51:10-17. When you have wandered away from God. How can you return to ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 51:10-17
Denomination: Baptist
We are free in Christ, yes, but how is that freedom to be used? How can it be abused?
1 Corinthians 10:1-5 Spirituality 1/25/04 D. Marion Clark Introduction Let’s review the issue being addressed. The Corinth Church is abusing a correct doctrine, which is that we are free in Christ Jesus from having to observe regulations and restrictions in order to find favor with God. ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-5
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Spirituality is where fear and faith collide. Escaping the trap of spirituality means admitting our limitations, recognizing the call and walking in obedience in spite of our fear.
We continue our series of “Escape” by looking at another area that keeps us from experiencing the freedom Jesus’ coming and rising offer us. The last few weeks we have spoken about escaping bad decisions, the shame/guilt that accompanies them and even trading religion for relationships. This week ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33, Hebrews 11:32-40, John 16:33
God wants us to be victorious in life because of what He did for us through His Son Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians 10:3-5 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Hebrews 4:14-16
Evil altars refer to physical or spiritual places where idolatrous or occult practices are performed
Evil altars refer to physical or spiritual places where idolatrous or occult practices are performed, often involving: 1. Idol worship 2. Sacrifices to false gods or demons 3. Occult rituals 4. Curses or hexes 5. Spiritual manipulation or control These altars can be: 1. Physical structures ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 34:13
How God’s children can combat the devil and his dark army.
"Spiritual Weapons” Eph 6 : 16-19 Intro: In the Gospel of Christ total righteousness of God is revealed. Often Satan and his dark kingdom try to penetrate into that which is light and true and pure. Man (flesh) is sometimes easily penetrated by dark forces. But today we want to focus in on how to ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:16-19, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5
Defense against sin.
“Spiritual Weapons” Eph 6 : 16-19 Intro: In the Gospel of Christ total righteousness of God is revealed. Often Satan and his dark kingdom try to penetrate into that which is light and true and pure. Man (flesh) is sometimes easily penetrated by dark forces. But today we want to focus in on how to ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:16-19
What is Spiritual authority and who can have it?
I think we all agree that ours is a spiritual battle...EPH 6:12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Where are these "spiritual hosts ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:12
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