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  • Michael Walther avatar

    Be Strong In The Lord

    Contributed by Michael Walther on May 25, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,105 views

    An examination of "the full armor of God" (Ephesians 6) and the way God gives us faith, protects us from evil, and strengthens us to live by faith

    Be Strong in the Lord Introduction The television series “Band of Brothers” follows the experiences of a company of paratroopers as they participate in the invasion of Europe. In one scene Lt. Richard Winters is leading his men into the heart of the Battle of the Bulge. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Herbert Armstrong Bosantog avatar

    The Gate Is Narrow!

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
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    Many DISTRACTIONS that may come to HINDER us in PURSUING our DESTINY, such as PETTY ARGUMENTS, PROVING ourselves RIGHT, CRITICIZING others, looking for other’s FAULT, etc… Remember, we are not fighting against FLESH and BLOOD, we are FIGHTING against EV

    Many DISTRACTIONS that may come to HINDER us in PURSUING our DESTINY, such as PETTY ARGUMENTS, PROVING ourselves RIGHT, CRITICIZING others, looking for other’s FAULT, etc… Remember, we are not fighting against FLESH and BLOOD, we are FIGHTING against EVIL POWERS, PRINCIPALITIES and ...read more

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    Tug Of War

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 5, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,200 views

    Marc Anthony is quoted as saying, "I can resist everything except temptation." Can you relate to that? Temptation is an everyday challenge Christians are faced with. Paul knew this struggle and he transparently elaborated on that in Romans 7:14-25.

    TUG OF WAR Romans 7:14-25 There was a cartoon which showed two friends standing before a Minister and one asks, "Why is it that opportunity only knocks once but temptation beats on my door every day?!" Can you relate to that? Marc Anthony is quoted as saying, "I can resist everything but ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Disciplined Life Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018
     | 2,643 views

    Message 27 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. This message continues the bad example of Israel in the wilderness and the exhortation to not follow it.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “A Disciplined Life” Part Two Review I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 II. Responses to specific inquiries A. Concerning marriage 7 B. Concerning the voluntary limitation of Christian liberty 8-11:1 1. To avoid ruining a weaker brother ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Tempted

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 2, 2022
     | 1,351 views

    We are often easily lead astray by temptation from the devil.

    Tempted – Luke 4: 1 - 13 Intro: Jan wanted a new dress to wear to church on Easter Sunday. She encouraged her husband, Craig, to go shopping with her at the mall. As Jan was looking over the selection of dresses, Craig’s eyes were drawn to a beautiful, shapely young lady walking by him in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Three Tests, One Answer

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 7, 2022
     | 1,786 views

    A sermon for the first Sunday in Lent, Year C

    March 6, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 4:1-13 Three Tests, One Answer Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. One of the iconic scenes in the movie "City Slickers" involves Jack Palance’s character, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Promised Land Wilderness.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 19, 2023
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     | 2,598 views

    A profound message that helped many! Sounds like an oxymoron doesn’t it? But it’s not. The wilderness is part of Gods plan. The Israelites wandered for 40 years in a wilderness to get to the promised land. They should have entered in 12-14 days.

    The Promised Land Wilderness. Isaiah 35:1-10NKJV Sounds like an oxymoron doesn’t it? But it’s not. The wilderness is part of Gods plan. The Israelites wandered for 40 years in a wilderness to get to the promised land. They should have entered in 12-14 days. One can only imagine their relief ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ladies Please Help Us With Modesty

    Contributed by Jack Martin on Dec 5, 2023
     | 707 views

    Men by design are stimulated by sight but left outside of God's purpose they lust.

    TITLE: “MODESTY LADIES WE NEED YOUR HELP!” In a few moments, I am going to show a video that I think will serve us best if we understand the heart of what it’s saying, and also what I will be attempting to convey to all of us this morning.. First off, it is important to know we were designed by ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time, B-- My Inner Demons

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 26, 2023
     | 1,196 views

    The demon uses the object pronoun “us,” which is non-binary.

    I saw a sweatshirt that said, “I Stopped Fighting My Inner Demons because I realized we’re On the Same Side.” Although most deviant behavior may be explained by natural causes, psychotics, for example, suffer from a loss of object reality while demons are separate spiritual beings. Psychology can ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    No Wonder Our Eyes Wander

    Contributed by Michael Bates on Sep 5, 2023
     | 891 views

    Pornography is everywhere on TV, in the movies, and online. Adultery is now widely accepted. Sexual sinfulness is rampant. How can we resist sexual temptation and be victorious over sexual addiction? The answer...through the divine power of the Holy Spirit.

    The Bible says in 2 Samuel 11:1-5 CSB In the spring when kings march out to war, David sent Joab with his officers and all Israel. They destroyed the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah, but David remained in Jerusalem. One evening David got up from his bed and strolled around on the roof of the palace. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Wilson Oshorakpor avatar

    The Sifting Work Of Satan

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Mar 9, 2025
     | 490 views

    You are on Satan's sifting list. Every believer must pass through the sifting process as God gives the devil permission to test his children.

    TEXT: Luke 22:31-34 (NLT) “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat. But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. So when you have repented and turned to me again, strengthen your brothers.” Peter said, “Lord, I am ready to go to prison with you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus In The Wilderness...its About Jesus And You

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Mar 9, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,952 views

    For those of us who follow the lectionary, every year we begin the Lenten season with story of Jesus in the wilderness...we will explore how this story reveals a lot about Jesus and also gives us insight into us when we are confronted by wilderness experiences

    Every year when we begin the season of Lent….our first Sunday is focused on Jesus in the wilderness…. How do you feel about being in the wilderness? Some enjoy the wilderness….the smells, its beauty, the wilderness isolation away from traffic and people…. Others can live in the wilderness even ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Fall Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 19, 2024
     | 1,959 views

    The fall and our fall resorts from distortions in our life.

    INTRODUCTION • We begin week three of Core 52. • It all starts well; in the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. • God created humans in His image. • All was good. • Except one thing. • God created Eve because God said it was not good for Adam to be alone. • Adam and Eve in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Reeled In Series

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 13, 2021
     | 2,454 views

    Well, what if I told you that someone’s trying to catch you? What if I told you that someone is tying a fly just for you. The fly is individualized, it’s customized, and the fly will be presented to you over and over.

    HOOKED Week 3 “Reeled In” July 16 2017 Pastor Timothy Porter Text: James 1:12-20 Luke 4:13 INTRODUCTION: Today I’m going to talk about fishing again. Fishing is a popular subject in the Bible. Maybe that’s why I like to fish. I always tell people fishing is a biblical sport. I’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Calmness In The Storm

    Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Feb 21, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,899 views

    Life is not a bed of roses.

    Storms will come. Everyone has their own definition of what they are going through. You may say you are going through fire,or many waters. No matter how you define your challenge allow me to call it the storm. According to the Webster dictionary a storm is a a violent disturbance of the atmosphere ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational