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  • Rick Kallstrom avatar

    The Devil Made Me Do It

    Contributed by Rick Kallstrom on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 166 ratings
     | 49,760 views

    This is a message about overcoming struggles, not the struggles that we face from without, but the struggles that we face from within, and winning the battle over temptation.

    This morning we are going to be talking about overcoming struggles, not the struggles that we face from without, but the struggles that we face from within – today we want to talk about winning the battle over temptation. A mother told her son that he was not allowed to go swimming that day. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Olympians Remove Any Hindrances Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 9, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,489 views

    Spiritual Olympians, with a "go for the goal" mindset, remove any hindrance to their race.

    Title: Olympians Remove Any Hindrances Text: Hebrews 12:1 The Big Idea: Spiritual Olympians, with a “go for the goal” mindset, remove any hindrances. Series: Spiritual Olympians: Going for the Goal, is based on Hebrews 12:1-13 and designed to coincide with the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Safe And Secure

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 30, 2003
    based on 185 ratings
     | 13,610 views

    Jesus keeps us safe and secure.

    SAFE AND SECURE John 10:22-42 S: Jesus Th: His power over man Pr: JESUS KEEPS US SAFE AND SECURE. ?: Inductive KW: Stages TS: We will find in our study of John 10:22-42 four stages that demonstrate the power of Jesus. The _____ stage is the… I. ENCOUNTER (22-24) II. EXPLANATION ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Do Not Understand What I Do Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 22, 2013
    based on 84 ratings
     | 32,777 views

    Paul struggled with his sin nature, just like us. Here is what he said about the sin nature and God’s deliverance. 1- Sin lives in me 2- God’s law delights me 3- Rescue awaits me

    INTRO.- I don’t understand what I do at times! What about you? I think this is true for most people. ILL.- Wayne Smith preached at the Southland Christian Church in Lexington, KY, for 40 years and had a great ministry. He was a well-loved preacher and full of laughter, but sometimes, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Seeing Faith Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 13,442 views

    We can have confidence in God.

    A SEEING FAITH Habakkuk 2:1-20 S: Understanding God Th: Where is God when things go wrong? Pr: WE CAN HAVE CONFIDENCE IN GOD. ?: Why? KW: Explanations TS: We will find in our study three explanations of why we can have confidence in God. The ____ explanation of why we can have confidence in God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Stronghold

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 30, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,073 views

    A sermon for Memorial Day

    Sermon for 5/29/2005 Memorial Day Introduction: Memorial Day is an official holiday of the United States. It was observed on May 30 until 1971, when for convenience, the date was changed to the last Monday in May. It is also known as Decoration Day. The custom of placing flowers on the graves of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Weathering The Storms Of Life Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 30,163 views

    When weathering a storm, we need to remember that God is always there even in our self-made storms. It really does not matter whether the storm is a self-made storm, a storm God caused, or a storm others caused, how do we handle these storms? How should w

    Subject: Weathering the Storms of Life Text: Acts 27:20-44 Introduction: I believe there are basically three kinds of storms: storms we cause, storms that God causes and storms caused by others. I know that we can agree there are some storms that we cause in our lives. The reasons for the storms ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Faith Without Works

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,290 views

    James says, "The very moment you separate body and spirit, you end up with a corpse (2:26 - The Message).

    Faith Without Works James 2:14-26 February 18, 2007 This message is really a continuation of last week’s, when we discussed the necessity of getting off the bench and into the game. In other words, as James said in 1:22: “Don’t fool yourself into thinking that you are a listener when you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Not Progressing Is Regressing

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009
     | 5,775 views

    Paul, Pt. 20

    NOT PROGRESSING IS REGRESSING (PHIL. 3:12-14) Time and tide waits for no man. Can you imagine using the typewriter to type your paper today? How about typing a dissertation over a hundred pages thick? Times were we had to use “white out” in liquid or paper form, embarrassingly leaving blotches ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Floating Axe Head

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 48,913 views

    This story from 2 Kings 6:1-7 is an Old Testament illustration pared with a New Testament admonition from Revelation 2:4-5 about losing your first love. If you lose your cutting edge, how can you get it back?

    The Floating Axe head Revelation 2-3; II Kings 6:1-7 INTRODUCTION: Last week, Richard preached the last sermon in our 30-week series called The Story. That series took us all the way from Genesis through Revelation. In our last Pueblo group we were discussing the last lesson … from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rearranging Deck Chairs On The Titanic

    Contributed by Ricky Taylor on Dec 13, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,981 views

    The World is coming to an end, just as the Titanic was sinking, and, as they were pretending all was well, so is the world...

    Rearranging Deck Chairs on the Titanic 2 Peter 2:4, “For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment; 5 And spared not the old world, but saved Noah the eighth person, a preacher of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Knowing When You Need Help Series

    Contributed by M. Keith Williams on Jan 13, 2015
     | 7,054 views

    No matter our experience or talent, there are times that we must admit our need for help.

    Knowing When You Need Help Nehemiah 2:1-20 Rodeo Road Baptist Church August 31, 2014 Disclaimer: Each sermon in this series on Nehemiah was written with both commentary help and referencing from time to time information from sermons and illustration found on Sermon Central. In most cases I tried ...read more

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    What Is Communion?

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 2, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,175 views

    Communion is looking backward, looking forward and looking inward.

    WHAT IS COMMUNION Every Friday the old man would walk the beach with a bucket full of shrimp feeding the seagulls. His name is Eddie Rickenbacker. In October of 1942 he had been sent on a mission to deliver an important message to Gen Douglas McArthur. With a handpicked crew he flew his B-17 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Traits Of A Godly Mother

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on May 12, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,056 views

    What does a Godly Mother Look like?

    Opening Illustration: Some years ago on a hot summer day in south Florida a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house. In a hurry to dive into the cool water, he ran out the back door, leaving behind shoes, socks, and shirt as he went. He flew into the water, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's A Lengthy Race Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Oct 30, 2018
     | 8,678 views

    So how do you garner and foster endurance? Endurance is built by repetition, Endurance is increased by pushing our limits, Endurance is fueled by our commitment to finish strong.

    It’s a lengthy race. Hebrews 12:1-3 So how do you garner and foster endurance? 1. Endurance is built by repetition 2. Endurance is increased by pushing our limits Man’s extremities are God’s opportunities. 3. Endurance is fueled by our commitment to finish strong “For you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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