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  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 928 ratings
     | 100,591 views

    Satan is not a little god, but a fallen angel. This sermon takes a closer look at the power we have in Christ to fight spiritual warfare.

    Spiritual Warfare Lets begin by looking at Ephesians 6:10-13: 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Opportunity: The Da Vinci Code

    Contributed by Don Jones on May 2, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 1,907 views

    The sermon is designed to get the church to take advantage of the discussions about the Da Vinci Code to tell others the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

    5-7-2006 Acts 17:16-18 - Opportunities: The Da Vinci Code West Glendale Baptist Church Pastor Don Jones 16While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols. 17So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the God-fearing Greeks, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    #3 The Gates Of Spiritual Progression Series

    Contributed by James May on May 3, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 26,419 views

    #3 in the Nehemiah Series. The rebuilding of the gates of the city of Jerusalem carry a great symbolism in the path that we must take back to God.

    The Book of Nehemiah Series #3 THE JERUSALEM GATES # 1 The Gates of Spiritual Progression - Part 1 By Pastor Jim May Nehemiah 3:1-31 Nehemiah Chapter three concerns itself with the rebuilding of the walls and specifically the ten gates that separated each section of Jerusalem. What also ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • William Ellis avatar

    Lord Fill Us Up

    Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,604 views

    It is about time that we let the Spirit of God take control of our churches, our families,and ultimately our lives!

    We have been talking about The Holy Spirit & His Working In The Church Story of one man: He could not seem to grow anything in his garden...his lettuce was being ravaged by rodents, his watermelons looked more like sick apples...his strawberries were more like strawscarries because everytime you ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dennis Cummins avatar

    Part 3 - Judging Others Puts A Curse On Our Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Cummins on May 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,453 views

    This series is designed to help people understand how God takes our failures and refines us with them, turning them into successes.

    Refined by Failure A hiker was charged w/ eating an endangered species while tracking the woods of California. After hearing the man had eaten a condor, the judge quickly passed a harsh sentence of 10 years behind bars. Wouldn’t it be great that if today, you could experience immediate change, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    As We Have Opportunity Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,082 views

    Taking advantage of the opportunities that God has set before us; knowing that we get out of it what we put into it.

    Series: Study of Galatians Text: Galatians 6:6-10 Title: “As We Have Opportunity” I. Sharing (6) • On the surface it seems Paul is merely saying support those who teach the word, your pastor. o Which scripture clearly supports the idea of financially providing for the needs of the pastor. o 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    Are You A Spectator Or A Participant? Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Aug 4, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 25,024 views

    This sermon focuses on whether believers will simply watch others accomplish God's mission or if they will actually take part in accomplishing the mission of God

    INTRODUCTION * Difference between a spectator and a participant: - Spectator doesn’t understand all that’s involved in the game = participant does - Spectator doesn’t understand the true goal = participant does - Spectator falsely believes that he can make a different in the game ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Heart Cell Phone Series

    Contributed by Brent Eubank on Oct 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,108 views

    As we discuss things that we love more than God, we take a look at our love of our cell phones.

    We started a new series last week called I HEART. We talked about New York. New York’s slogan is I HEART NEW YORK. There are hundreds of different things to love about New York… shopping, food, tourist attractions, sports, tall buildings… pretty much everything. But the slogan was written by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Thirsts Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 27, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,651 views

    The thirst of Jesus on the cross reminds us that Jesus is human - which makes Him eligible to take our place and our punishment.

    Message John 19:28 I Thirst Talk about the effect of the drought in Australia We understand what happens when you remove water from the land. We have this vast land called the outback. Beautiful yet it can be deadly. Move on to drought in other nations. Everyone in Australia has relatively easy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    The Restoration Of His Power

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jul 19, 2016
     | 14,480 views

    We all have problems with the flesh. It is overindulged, self-assured, and out of control. This message is a call for us to take the battle to the flesh.

    THE RESTORATION OF HIS POWER Study Text: Judges 3: 7 - 12 Introduction: - Whenever the power of God is lost, the people of God cannot prevail over the enemy as expected of them because the presence of God has been withdrawn, and the glory of God will be missing. - When the Israelites ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Lynn Malone avatar

    A Chronicle Of Despair Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 25, 2016
     | 6,625 views

    Even godly people struggle with bouts of despair and depression. Take a look at Elijah's life and find biblical ways to deal with these issues.

    What a strange turn of events in the life of our hero we read in 1 Kings 19. Why would this man of God be so despondent that he hoped to die? Let’s recount the circumstances that brought Elijah to this point as we explore a chronicle of despair. First, Elijah had stood boldly before King Ahab ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ken Henson avatar

    Easter Message

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Apr 28, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,551 views

    How much evidence is necessary for belief? By any measure the evidence of the resurrection of Jesus is sufficient for belief. Why not take that step of faith?

    A young software engineer was asked by his manager Do you believe in the resurrection of the dead? . . . the day you took off to attend your grandfather’s funeral he stopped by to visit you. It seems to me most people here this morning are probably not interested in the evidence of the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Every Now And Then Things Show Up

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 7, 2014
     | 5,081 views

    Every now and then things show up that disturb, that take hope, but when things show up that when Jesus shows up.

    “Every Now and Then Things show Up” Luke 24:13-32 1. Every Now and Then Things show Up A. We need Help when Things Happen 14They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Mothers ... And Their Kids ... (And God!)

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 12, 2014
     | 4,993 views

    Instead of focusing strictly on mothers, this sermon takes a look at the miracle of children and the impact that God, the husband and the children all have on home.

    It’s Mother’s Day! Some motherly advice … At times it may be difficult to get the attention of your children … if that happens just try this … The quickest way for a mother to get the attention of her children is to sit down and look comfortable. At other times you ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ivy Drafor-Amenyah avatar

    Feeding The Five Thousand

    Contributed by Ivy Drafor-Amenyah on Aug 7, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,113 views

    The response of Jesus to the suggestion of His disciples to send the multitudes away is touching. He saw the needs and planned to take care of it.

    INTRODUCTORY REMARKS God sees your need and makes plans to take care of them. He is touched with your needs. He has compassion for you Does something happen to you when you see people hungry? What if they are in the wilderness? Does something happen to you when you see people lost and away from ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed