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  • Michael Stark avatar

    This Is War Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 13, 2009
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     | 8,814 views

    Though we face a defeated foe, we will ensure our own defeat if we fail to respect his power. God has provided us with armour and weapons that give us victory, but we must train ourselves to use them--then, we must use them.

    “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking In The Spirit: Transformed By Truth Galatians 5:16-18 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 16, 2024
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     | 2,875 views

    Galatians 5:16. This verse invites us to walk in the Spirit, embracing a life led by the transformative truth of God's Word. As we delve into the Bible, may our hearts be open to the guidance and empowerment of the Holy Spirit.

    Walking in the Spirit: Transformed by Truth Introduction: Today, let us explore the transformative power of God's truth found in Galatians 5:16. This verse invites us to walk in the Spirit, embracing a life led by the transformative truth of God's Word. As we delve into the New Living ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Discovering Who I Am Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,231 views

    Before we can do great things for God, we must discover who we are in God.

    Psalm 8:3-8 “Discovering Who I Am” INTRODUCTION We have discovered that success is not a satisfactory goal—at least success in the world’s terms. We have ample demonstrations of how it is not only lonely at the time it is also empty. We want more for our lives. We want our lives to mean ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    When There Are More Q's Than A's

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 206 ratings
     | 35,422 views

    When we are forced to live with more questions than answers, we must live by faith.

    A few years ago I received one of those tests that Fathers get into trying to be a good “Dad.” We were living in KY at that time, and on that day I had to travel to Scottsburg, IN for a lunch meeting. Trent was in pre-school at the time, except it wasn’t in session that day so I decided I would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Can A Christian Use Marijuana?

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Aug 28, 2015
     | 5,877 views

    With the legalization of the recreational use of marijuana, the Christian must evaluate if using pot is an acceptable practice or a sin.

    In those States where the use and sell of Marijuana is illegal, the answer is straightforward. The Christian must abide by the laws of secular government (Romans 13:1-2, 5) which means that the use and sell of Marijuana is clearly prohibited. As our Nation moves closer to the legalization of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who’s On First Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 14, 2012
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     | 7,096 views

    if we want to experience the full and abundant life Jesus designed for us to live, we must acknowledge that He is Lord of all creation, that He is Lord of His new creation, and we we must trust Him to be Lord of our lives individually.

    From his hospital bed on the eve of open heart surgery, Pastor Bruce McIver asked his cardiologist, Dr. Dudley Johnson, “Can you fix my heart?” The physician, known for being short and to the point, said, “Sure.” Then he quickly turned and walked away. Following the 12-hour surgery, McIver ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    "The Do's And Don't For Finishing Well” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 6, 2006
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     | 20,944 views

    The writer of Hebrews wants his readers to understand that there are some factors for finishing well, first he some things we must do and secondly he tells some things we must not do or avoid, if we want to finish well.

    A Study of Hebrews “Jesus Is Better” Sermon # 24 “The Do’s and Don’t For Finishing Well” Hebrews 12:12-17 The consuming passion of the Apostle Paul beyond that of reaching his fellow Jews with the message of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Complications: The Need For A Meandering Church Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,222 views

    The church must hold true to the fundamentals of the faith, but she needs to constantly adapt, meander, and reinvent herself.

    Complications: The Need for A Meandering Church (Acts 5:12-18) 1. Bernard Goldstein tells this story: One of my pet peeves as a musician in a symphony orchestra is trying to follow the unpredictable beat of famous guest conductors. I didn’t realize how strongly the rest of the musicians felt until ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Standing In His Presence

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 15, 2010
     | 7,424 views

    Elijah learned and we must learn that to get answers for life's problems, we need to get in the presence of the Lord for our answers.

    Standing in His presence 1 Kings 19:1-14 Introduction- 1 Kings 19:1-14 Anyone ever feel like Elijah? Anyone ever feel like God deserted them? Anyone feel like they are the only one that ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    Bound To Be Set Free

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Dec 14, 2009
     | 5,276 views

    This message gives a clear and concise position that will open our eyes that we may realize that to be beaten and bound is only for the purpose of pushing us foreward into our place of purpose. Purpose Got You In It but Praise Will Get You Out.

    6 Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region of hGalatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in 1Asia. 7 After they had come to Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the 2Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Polar Opposites

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 14, 2025
     | 528 views

    We must keep our hearts focused on eternal life and pleasing God. We cannot afford to let the things of this world make us spiritually bankrupt.

    ROBERT FROST HAS WRITTEN ONE OF THE MOST PROFOUND STATEMENTS WHICH SIMPLY SAYS, “TWO ROADS DIVERGED IN A WOOD, AND I—I TOOK THE ONE LESS TRAVELED BY, AND THAT HAS MADE ALL THE DIFFERENCE.” THOSE WHO FOLLOW CHRIST MUST ALSO CHOOSE A SIMILAR PATH LESS TRAVELED THAT WILL MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE. ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Keith Edwards avatar

    God's Incredible Love Series

    Contributed by Keith Edwards on May 1, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 12,914 views

    You must understand this. If you have difficulty grasping His love, you will have difficulty with everything else.

    The Incredible Love Of God I John 4:8 Bethel Assembly of God 2/24/2002 AM INTRODUCTION In a couple of weeks I will no longer be the pastor of Bethel Assembly of God. For the next couple of weeks I want to preach what I believe to be the most important messages of my time with you. There will be no ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Come Down Off The Wall? Distractions?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 15, 2017
     | 6,884 views

    Today seems there are so many distractions and hindrances to cause us to loose focus. We must consider our ways and dismiss frustrations and plod on...

    COME DOWN OFF THE WALL --- LET'S TALK!!! DISTRACTED AND FRUSTRATED? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Nehemiah 6:3 And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you? ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Weaponised Narratives

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 6, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,987 views

    We must guard against creating a narrative as a mask of the truth of God's Word.

    “If our unrighteousness serves to show the righteousness of God, what shall we say? That God is unrighteous to inflict wrath on us? (I speak in a human way.) By no means! For then how could God judge the world? But if through my lie God’s truth abounds to his glory, why am I still being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Foolish Or Filled? Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 22, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,410 views

    In order to be in the will of God, believers today must be filled with the Holy Spirit. Anything else is utterly ridiculous.

    1. Two contrasts and two comparisons (17-18) 2. To be filled with the Spirit is to overflow with praise (19) 3. To be filled with the Spirit is to overflow with thankfulness (20) 4. To be filled with the Spirit is to overflow with humility (21) EPHESIANS 5:17-21 I love my kids with all my heart. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist