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Jacob Wrestles With God Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 8, 2022

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Peniel was a place where Jacob reached brokenness. He lost all self-sufficiency and depended completely on God. This was a time for Jacob of genuine soul searching and spiritual struggle. It was also a significant time of knowing God’s grace.

A profession of faith in Christ is not an end in itself. It is the beginning of a pilgrimage. Along the way there will be defining moments and spiritual highlights. For Jacob his defining moment was at Peniel. The meaning of Peniel is the face of God. Peniel was a place where Jacob reached ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

Empowered For God's Work Colossians 1:29 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 3, 2024

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In Colossians 1:29 the apostle Paul reveals a profound insight into the source of strength for believers. Let's delve into this passage to uncover how God's truth transforms and equips us for His kingdom work.

Empowered for God's Work Colossians 1:29 Introduction: Today, we explore the empowering truth found in Colossians 1:29, where the apostle Paul reveals a profound insight into the source of strength for believers. Let's delve into this passage to uncover how God's truth transforms and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:29, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Philippians 4:13, Ephesians 3:20, Acts 1:8, Romans 12:2, Galatians 2:20 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Laban: Destiny Delayers Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 14, 2026

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Some people in life, intentionally or unintentionally, become obstacles to God’s timing, testing patience, perseverance, and discernment.

LABAN: DESTINY DELAYERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 29:1-30 Key Verse: “And Jacob served seven years for Rachel; and they seemed unto him but a few days, for the love he had to her.” (Genesis 29:20) Supporting Texts: Genesis 27:41-46; Genesis 31:1-55; Proverbs 13:22; James ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Battle Of Life

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 19, 2026

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This message reveals that life is a spiritual battleground, and victory is guaranteed through divine strategies, faith, and obedience.

THE BATTLE OF LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 6:12 Key Verse: “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” — Ephesians 6:12 Supporting ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding Peace In Betrayal - A Maundy Thursday Reflection Psalm 55

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 25, 2024

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Maundy Thursday - our hearts are drawn to the table of communion, a symbol of Christ's ultimate sacrifice and love for us.

2024-03-28 Maundy Thursday Communion: Finding Peace in Betrayal - A Maundy Thursday Reflection Introduction: As we gather on this sacred Maundy Thursday evening, our hearts are drawn to the table of communion, a symbol of Christ's ultimate sacrifice and love for us. In Psalm 55, we find ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:1-2, Psalm 55:22, Psalm 37:5, Isaiah 26:3, Matthew 11:28-30, 1 Peter 5:7, John 6:35, John 14:27, Luke 22:19-20, 1 Corinthians 11:26, 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thinking Clearly About Marriage

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 4, 2005

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This sermon deals with the struggles associated with marriage and some of the pitfalls that we can avoid.

Thinking Clearly About Marriage 2/13/2005 Genesis 2:19-25 1 Corin 7:1-7 For Christians, The date you set for your wedding, should not be based upon how much money you need to save for an elaborate wedding. It should not be based on how many more years of school you have left. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Death Stings

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Feb 27, 2003

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This is a funeral sermon for a sweet Christian lady who died after struggling with cancer.

Larry C. Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net February 28, 2003 Title: Funeral Sermon for Marge Cross Text: 1 Corinthians 15:55-58 Introduction Marge Cross lived in such a way that she impacted many people. She was involved in many things in the community and in the church Bible Studies the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55-58

Denomination: Nazarene

Are You A White Washed Christian Or Are You Covered By The Blood Of Jesus?

Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Sep 23, 2002

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This sermon is meant for any one that might be struggling with their salvation and is on the edge of being a hypocrite!

(Sermon By: Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks of Lyons, Georgia) PRAYER: My Father, God above. Thank You for Your eternal love. Thank You for my personal relationship with You and for Your will as it will be done in my life. Thank You God for the Prayer of Serenity which is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:27-28, Matthew 24:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Temptation

Contributed by Richard Wilson on Nov 19, 2001

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Jesus faced his greatest temptation as he struggled with the cup in the garden of Gethsemnae.

The Greatest Temptation Luke 22:39-46 Heb 4:15 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are-- yet was without sin. Jesus faced many temptations. We know of the temptations he faced in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:15, Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Baptist

Striving For Perfection

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002

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We cannot ever rest in our struggle to become more like Christ.

Phil. 3:12-16 - 12Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. 13Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beating Controling Habits

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 12, 2008

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PEOPLE STRUGGLE WITH CONTROLONG HABITS. THE LORD WANTS TO HELP US BREAK FREE

BEATING CONTROLLING HABITS GAL 5:1 2 PETER 2:19 INTRO- GAL 5:1- READ FROM THE BIBLE ILLUSTRATION- FROM MAX LUCADO CHIPPIE THE PARAKEET ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Nazarene

Always Triumphant

Contributed by Alton Coleman on Feb 1, 2008

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We struggle against the forces of evil, but God has promised us the victory.

“Always Triumphant” Scripture Text: 2 Corinthians 2:14 Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. Introduction: The Apostle Paul sometimes set the churches straight on doctrine; rebuked them ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14

Denomination: Church Of God

Marching To A Different Drumbeat

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Sep 16, 2006

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Are you ready for the coming conflict? As Christians, we face spiritual struggles and battles...

Marching to a Different Drumbeat Text: Joshua 1:1-3 Introduction: Are you ready for the coming conflict? As Christians, we face spiritual struggles and battles on a daily basis. That is why Paul was so emphatic in the words he used in Ephesians 6:10-13. He said: "Finally, be strengthened by the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Ongoing Temptation Of Christ

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 22, 2007

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A look at Jesus’ time in the wilderness and how it relates to our struggle to resist temptation.

Dakota Community Church February 25, 2007 The Ongoing Temptation Of Christ Introduction: Read Matthew 4:1-11 The kind of Jesus you follow says a lot about your beliefs concerning Christianity. Do you serve a happy face Jesus, or have you met the Jesus of the Bible? I am just saying that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

Servants With Swords

Contributed by Chris Mccarthy on Oct 11, 2010

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Focusing on the spiritual war in the upper room and how it relates to our struggle today.

Ever been in a room with lots of tension in it, but you are pretty much oblivious to it? That’s how it was for the disciples in the upper room. We pick up the story in Luke 22 1Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, was approaching, 2and the chief priests and the teachers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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