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  • Jerry Owen avatar

    The Power Of God Found In This Old Book (Pt 2) Series

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Aug 1, 2022
     | 1,519 views

    explores the power of God found in Scripture concerning spiritual warfare

    THE POWER OF GOD FOUND IN THIS OLD BOOK (pt 2) SPIRITUAL WARFARE 1. THE FACT OF SPIRITUAL WARFARE. 1 Pet 5:8 Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. * Most don’t really believe in the Devil ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit Of Pride

    Contributed by Chad Prather on Sep 28, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 14,063 views

    The Old Testament nation of the Amorites represent the spirit of pride, and represent a major obstacle to your spiritual destiny.

    The Amorites - The Spirit of Pride Joshua 3:10 Amorite - Heb. -“Proud, Boastful, Bitter rebels, Mountaineers. They lived in the thin air of the mountains; lived in lofty places. I Peter 5:5-6 Intro: If you ever doubt that the spirit of pride and self-exaltation is dangerous, remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Created For Community

    Contributed by David Swensen on Oct 18, 2001
    based on 609 ratings
     | 93,263 views

    In the New Testament there are no "Lone Ranger" Christians. Believers needed each other. Learn how we could benefit from a similar community.

    CREATED FOR COMMUNITY Acts 2:42-47 INTRODUCTION The huge redwood trees in California are amazing. They are the largest living things on earth and the tallest trees in the world. Some of them are 300 feet high and more than 2,500 years old. You would think that trees that large would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Jesus Gives Us Real Life"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 1, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 16,211 views

    A sermon on finding contentment through The Bread of Life.

    John 6:35, 41-51 “Jesus Gives Us Real Life” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA I heard a comedian recently who said to his audience… “Christians are so poor…” …and the audience responded by asking: “How poor are they?” The comedian ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Phil Anderson avatar

    Urges Series

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on Dec 27, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,988 views

    Either our sinful urges will get the best of us or we will get the best of them; but, how do we do it?

    There are four things we need to define: 1. OUR INTEGRITY What is our moral compass? What guides us to do the things we do? It cannot be: The Culture — the culture is constantly changing Our Emotions — our emotions are incredibly unreliable Our Up-bringing — people are imperfect and do ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Perry Greene avatar

    A Fundamental Church Problem: Pride Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 10, 2020
     | 2,392 views

    Pride is a personal issue but it can also effect congregations.

    1. The NT letters often address certain issues and problems of congregations. Corinth had major problems such as: a. Divisions b. Immorality c. Abuses of the Lord’s Supper d. Temptation e. Marriage f. Spiritual Gifts and Love g. Resurrection 2. We could talk about modern issues but in reality, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Amazing Grace For Backsliding Believers

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 1, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,591 views

    The LORD also hath put away thy sin - 2 Samuel 12:13.

    AMAZING GRACE FOR BACKSLIDING BELIEVERS. 2 Samuel 11:26-27, 2 Samuel 12:1-15. It is not my purpose at this time to go into all the sordid details of David’s sin with Bathsheba, and his subsequent conspiracy to murder her husband. All this is explicit in chapters 11 and 12 of second Samuel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Failing To Do What We Are Told

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022
     | 1,428 views

    The book of Judges is a book about heroes, some men, and some women.

    The book of Judges is a book about heroes, some men, and some women. Although they were not perfect, coming from diverse backgrounds, they were submissive to God. It is a book about sin and what happens to those who fall into sin. The book is divided into three sections. 1:1 - 3:4 tells how ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Walking In Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 28, 2025
     | 239 views

    To walk in righteousness means to live in alignment with God’s will, obeying His commands and reflecting His holiness in our daily lives.

    WALKING IN RIGHTEOUSNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 6:12-18 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 4:18, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 John 3:7, Psalm 23:3, Isaiah 33:15-16 INTRODUCTION: Righteousness is not merely a status we receive through Christ; it is also a way of life that every believer is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Overcoming Challenges To Your Leadership

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 3, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 3,814 views

    The apostles were blessed by God with great growth in their fellowship as a result of their Spirit applied solutions to a prickly problem. Dr. Luke wrote, Then the word of God spread and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem.

    1. Remember that there are plenty of cycles of ups and downs in every relationship, ministry and group. While the first century church grew in maturity they were faced with the tensions between Grecian and Aramaic speaking Jews. The differing tribal perspectives meant that Grecian Jews felt that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Does Christ Make A Difference?

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 14, 2003
    based on 169 ratings
     | 11,505 views

    Sermon about the basics of the Christian life.

    DOES CHRIST MAKE A DIFFERENCE? Romans 8:1-11 INTRO: Can you tell the difference between a Christian and a non-Christian simply by observing their lifestyles? You might say, “Sure, just look at who goes to church and who does not.” after all, you find two types of people on Sunday morning: those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Overcome Challenges To Your Leadership

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 4,612 views

    Remember that there are plenty of cycles of ups and downs in every relationship, ministry and group. While the first century church grew in maturity they were faced with the tensions between Grecian and Aramaic speaking Jews.

    1. Remember that there are plenty of cycles of ups and downs in every relationship, ministry and group. While the first century church grew in maturity they were faced with the tensions between Grecian and Aramaic speaking Jews. The differing tribal perspectives meant that Grecian Jews felt that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    The Enemy Within: Indifference Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 26, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 11,267 views

    A sermon warning against indifference to the claims of God upon our lives.

    The Enemy Within: Indifference. Amos 6:1 INTRO.: Amos wrote about 760 BC. It was a time of great prosperity in Israel and also a time of great corruption. They often go together. The rich were getting richer at the expense of the poor. Injustice was everywhere in the land. Judges were bribed and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Menear avatar

    Soar Like An Eagle

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Mar 30, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 37,300 views

    Things in this life can weigh us down, but God intended for us to soar like eagles!

    Soar Like An Eagle Sometimes in our battles we try to fight the enemy on his terms and in his territory. Eventually we get beat down or defeated. God never intended for us to fight this way. He intended us to soar like eagles. Eagles fly higher than their enemies. They stay out of reach of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Judgment

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 27, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,502 views

    In this chapter God’s judgment results in three things, rebuke, retributions and repentance.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: An umpire named Babe Pinelli once called Babe Ruth out on strikes. When the crowd booed with sharp disapproval at the call, the legendary Ruth turned to the umpire with disdain and said, "There’s 40,000 people here who know that the last pitch was a ball." Suspecting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist