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  • Scott Maze avatar

    Four Vital Truths About The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 18, 2021
     | 5,041 views

    He didn’t place an angel inside of you. He placed God inside of you. He didn’t place a saint inside of you. You don’t have the spirit of your godly grandmother in you. You have the Spirit of God in you!

    We are living in confusing times, and for many are moving ahead with little hope. In the midst of our confusion, there is God. God loves you so much He gave you Someone to comfort, strengthen, and love you in ways you and I cannot imagine. You have a tremendous ally in the Holy Spirit. The Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Devil Goes To Church Too Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 21, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,131 views

    Satan’s aim is to destroy our faith and to destroy our church. If he can destroy our faith, then we’ll destroy our church for him. And if he destroys the church, our faith will follow.

    The Devil goes to church … did you know that? He has his favorite pew. He has his favorite hymns. He loves to see a church stuck in a rut because that’s a dying church. He loves a divided church because constant conflict keeps the church distracted from what it’s supposed to be doing. He’s ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    You Have A "Tell”

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Nov 14, 2022
     | 2,561 views

    In the game of Poker, a player will look for behaviors to determine what kind of cards another player is holding. In the same way, Satan looks for behaviors in our lives to see if he can get an advantage ver us.

    Open your Bibles to First Peter chapter five. We’re going to read verse eight. “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about seeking whom he may devour.” The word “seeking” means “to seek with the intention of killing.” Now let that sink in. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God’s Protection Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 24, 2023
     | 4,070 views

    The devil took this passage to entice Jesus to jump off the pinnacle. The devil used or misused this text as though it provides unconditional security in any and every circumstance. Jesus own experience shows that even faithful ones suffer, have emotional anguish and physical pain.

    The theme of this Psalm is God’s protection. There is a sense that Psalm 91 stands alone from all other passages of the Bible. It contains the only passage of the Bible quoted by the devil. Scripture teaches us that God protects those who love him and will help them in their trouble. The devil ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Do Not Lose Heart

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 18, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,310 views

    When we grow discouraged, we will be encouraged by the knowledge of what God has done and what He is doing in our lives because of Christ our Lord.

    “We have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Finish Well Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Feb 8, 2021
     | 3,328 views

    Stories abound of folks who began well in the Christian faith, and in ministry, but failed to finish well. What does the Word of God say about how we can be motivated to follow Jesus faithfully to the end?

    I was listening to one of our secular news and talk radio stations one morning this past week. And there was an innocent joke, of all things, about our subject this morning. A married couple was having a debate about who should get out of bed in the mornings to brew the coffee. Finally, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Guarding Your Heart Against Sin Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 26, 2025
     | 637 views

    The heart is the control centre of a person’s thoughts, desires, and actions. It determines the course of our lives and is a prime target for sin. Therefore, guarding our hearts is essential for maintaining a pure and holy walk with God.

    Title: GUARDING YOUR HEART AGAINST SIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 4:23 "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." Supporting Texts: Matthew 15:18-19; Psalm 119:11; Philippians 4:8; 1 Peter 5:8; 2 Timothy 2:22 INTRODUCTION: The heart is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Pattern Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 28, 2019
     | 5,340 views

    When you pray, put God’s interests first: acknowledge who God is; acknowledge what God wants; then acknowledge what you need.

    Gladys Brown in Bucyrus, Ohio, talks about being at a midweek prayer service where someone requested prayer for a neighbor woman who was having a difficult time and was feeling “just miserable.” Volunteering to take the request, a man fervently prayed, “O God, bless this miserable woman!” (Gladys ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Count It As Joy

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 8, 2024
     | 1,605 views

    When faced with the ungodly things of this world, the Bible tells us to "count it all joy." This message looks at how we can do that.

    Count it all Joy Good evening to the Lord’s beloved. Would you please open to Hebrews 12? I “joined” church when I was 10 years old. Back then it meant the same thing as accepting Jesus. I started out as a baby. I didn’t know anything about being a Christian. That was 57 years, six months and 72 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Surrender It

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 22,291 views

    Most Christians are on their guard for obvious temptations. So the Devil doesn’t need to tempt you with the big sins. No, he is more subtle than that. He is crafty and sneaks up on you. He doesn’t just call you over to the trap and push you in. No, he lea

    There was a Church where the preacher and the song leader were not getting along. This began to spill over into the worship service. One week the preacher preached on commitment, and how we should dedicate ourselves to service. The song leader then led the song, “I shall Not Be Moved.” The next ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Causes Of Backsliding And How To Overcome Them Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 21, 2025
     | 1,772 views

    Backsliding is a gradual process that happens when a believer neglects spiritual disciplines, compromises with sin, or allows distractions to take the place of God. However, God’s mercy is always available to restore those who repent.

    CAUSES OF BACKSLIDING AND HOW TO OVERCOME THEM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 2:19 "Your own wickedness will correct you, and your backslidings will rebuke you. Know therefore and see that it is an evil and bitter thing that you have forsaken the Lord your God, and the fear of Me ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Power Factors For Your Life

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 29, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,529 views

    This sermon addresses 7 key elements for successful Christian living. It was preached to Liberty Ministry College students to emphasize the essentials for Christian ministry. It is a good reminder for seasoned Christians of what must be nurtured in their lives to finish well.

    In this chapel service, I want to share with you Seven Power Factors for a Successful Journey with the Lord. You already have a zeal for Christ, or you would not be attending this service today. How can you perpetuate that for the long run? What are the essentials for a fruitful ministry in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Who Is The Devil?

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 28, 2019
     | 6,975 views

    This sermon is about the Devil/Satan/Lucifer - along with the sermon are some extra handouts that give his identity, his strategy and ways to defeat Satan

    Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11; John 8:44; 1 Peter 5:8-9 Subject: Satan – His Tactics and How to Defeat Him INTRO: Grace and peace today in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! A few months ago on Interstate Highway 24 (I – 24) between exit 11 and exit 24 (between Clarksville and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Trusting In A Tough Teaching

    Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 3, 2019
     | 4,337 views

    This sermon looks at Jesus' four teachings here: taking sin seriously, rebuking, forgiving, and serving. This sermon applies the text at each point, and does so in a Gospel approach.

    “Just climb up, sit down, let go, and enjoy, honey!” Lainey’s father to said to her. Little Lainey had recently learned how to swim, and was now standing on the ladder of the water slide, frozen in fear. Lainey had just started jumping into the pool, and then would frantically dog paddle back ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Most Expensive Meal In History Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 22, 2012
    based on 199 ratings
     | 59,841 views

    Adam and Eve ate one of the most expensive meals in history. Why did they do it? And was there a more expensive meal than that one?

    OPEN: A few years back George Beane of Palmdale, California, stopped at a local Burger King and ordered 4 sandwiches at the drive-through window. Total cost of his bill: $4.33. However, when he handed the girl at the drive up window his debit card she absent mindedly punched in the numbers ... and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ