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  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Part 4 - The Belt Of Truth Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Oct 6, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,686 views

    Part 4 of this series begins to look at the armor itself, begining with the first part mentioned, the belt of truth.

    SPIRITUAL WARFARE & THE WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD (SERIES) 4 – The Belt of Truth Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org  Scripture Reading – Ephesians 6:14 (NIV) PRAYER  Satan’s Plan is three fold 1. Deceive 2. Divide 3. Destroy How ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Funeral For A Dead Nation Series

    Contributed by Rusty Tardo on May 10, 2009
     | 5,814 views

    Sobering messages from the book of Amos that are relevant to modern America

    Funeral for a Dead Nation Dr. Russell K. Tardo I. COULD AMOS’ PROPHECIES APPLY TO AMERICA? Amos, chapter 5, addresses the entire house of Israel while chapter 4 addressed the women of ease in Israel. Chapters 3, 4 and 5 all begin with, Hear the word. It’s God’s Word that transforms lives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Power For Evangelism

    Contributed by Vernon Price on Apr 12, 2012
     | 6,981 views

    One dominant reason underlying the increasing reluctance of Christians to share their faith with non-Christians pertains to the faith sharing experience itself. In asking Christians about their witnessing activities, we have found that nine out of ten ind

    Power for Evangelism Isaiah 55:1-13 Church researcher George Barna tells us from much research why most Christians do not evangelize: One dominant reason underlying the increasing reluctance of Christians to share their faith with non-Christians pertains to the faith sharing experience itself. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Confidence Brings Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 18, 2014
     | 7,936 views

    A sermon on confidence in the midst of trials and troubles (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 14 Radically Perseverant, pgs. 347-357)

    Introduction: Confidence, I’m going to speak on confidence this morning. Lord, I think you have the wrong guy. Always struggled with having confidence I was raised in a home where we were taught to excel at whatever we did. My brother operates his own landscaping business, one sister ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Revive Thy Work, O Lord

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 12, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 26,790 views

    Like Israel many congregations within the Body of Christ have failed to live in obedience and like Israel have had to undergo the effects of their failure and are in desperate need of revival.

    Revive Thy Work O Lord Ezra 9:4-14 Introduction: Israel had been called to be a light to the world for God. Through continued disobedience the nation brought God’s judgment upon itself. Today the church has been given that task as God’s instrument to reflect His truth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Free Slave

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 31, 2014
     | 6,158 views

    God’s Word tells us: If you FREE yourself from obeying God, you will be a SLAVE to sin. You can deny it, fight it, reject it – do whatever you wish - it’s still going to be true. If you are not a servant of God’s, you will be a servant to sin.

    Free Slave Romans 6:16-23 The bible says: When I was a child I thought like a child… How do children think? They think that true happiness is out there in the future when they can leave their parents’ house and rules and control. They see those rules as chains They think they will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Healing From The Lives Of The Past. John 8:31-32

    Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 10, 2024
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    A message about how Paul healed from his past and went on to serve the Lord more than he could imagine. The message shows how we can apply it to our own lives today.

    Healing from the lives of the Past John 8:31-32 Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Traits Of A Godly Leader Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 28, 2024
     | 1,206 views

    It is evident that the modern church needs godly leaders. We need those who will rise to the occasion and use their spiritual gifts to influence others in a positive manner. We all influence others – either in a positive way or a negative way, but our influence is inevitable.

    The Traits of a Godly Leader Nehemiah 1: 1-4 “Every believer is a minister or servant of God who should be serving God and exerting influence on others through his/her local church. Leadership is one person influencing positively another person. Christian leadership is one believer spiritually ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Daniel Shines Before The King Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Mar 19, 2022
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    Daniel prayed with his prayer team and was given the answer to the king's dream and its interpretation. He is brought before the king by Arioch. And this sermon is what we learn about Daniel's interaction with Arioch and the king.

    Introduction Daniel had been granted by King Nebuchadnezzar some time to tell the king the dream that had greatly bothered the king and then to share its interpretation. Daniel immediately upon returning home tells his friends the matter of concern and they join him as part of his prayer team. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bringers Of Good News PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,092 views

    God's plan of restoration and hope found in Isaiah which encourages believers to embrace their role as agents of His love, grace, and redemption in the world.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we have the privilege of diving deep into the riches of God's Word, exploring His wonderful plan of restoration for His people. As we read from the book of Isaiah, we'll discover the good news of restoration and the role we have to play in it. This is a message ...read more

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  • Tony Britt avatar

    Unshakeable In A Shaky World

    Contributed by Tony Britt on Jun 18, 2001
    based on 175 ratings
     | 29,157 views

    This sermon deals with standing firm in a world that’s shaky and looks at the lessons we can learn from Daniel.

    Unshakable in a Shaky World An elderly man lay dying in his bed. Near death, he suddenly smelled the aroma of his favorite chocolate chip cookies wafting up the stairs. He gathered his remaining strength and lifted himself from the bed. Leaning against the wall, he slowly made his way out of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "His Terrible Swift Sword" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 21, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,683 views

    The sword of the Spirit is God’s weapon to do His work in us, and our weapon against the enemies named in verse 12 (#23 in The Christian Victor series)

    “…and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God” “Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord; He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored; He hath loosed the fateful lightning of His terrible swift sword; His truth is marching on.” - Julia Ward ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Donny Tatimu avatar

    Watch Your Back!

    Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Dec 30, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,895 views

    Sometimes we emphasize about how important a "good start" is, but for me a "good end" is everything...

    Watch Your Back! Deut 25:17-19 (KJV) 17 Remember what Amalek did unto thee by the way, when ye were come forth out of Egypt; 18 How he met thee by the way, and smote the hindmost of thee, even all that were feeble behind thee, when thou wast faint and weary; and he feared not God. 19 Therefore it ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    What Is In Your Cup?spilled Out Before The Lord

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 9, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,711 views

    We study several that were spilled out before the Lord, and ponder how we should be spilled out before Jesus.

    SPILLED OUT BEFORE THE LORD... This is a two part lesson. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I would like us to ponder SPILLED OUT BEFORE THE LORD. Definition: Spill: --- to run out until no more, --- kill, destroy, --- cause to flow, --- waste, --- to accidentally or unintentionally ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    What Is In Your Cup?spilled Out Before The Lord

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 9, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,123 views

    We study several that were spilled out before the Lord, and ponder how we should be spilled out before Jesus.

    SPILLED OUT BEFORE THE LORD... This is a two part lesson. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I would like us to ponder SPILLED OUT BEFORE THE LORD. Definition: Spill: --- to run out until no more, --- kill, destroy, --- cause to flow, --- waste, --- to accidentally or unintentionally ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God