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Know The Enemy

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 25, 2006

Do you know your enemy

KNOW THE ENEMY I Peter 5:8 Several weeks ago, Hurricane Hugo blew through America - Hugo "Citgo" Chavez! While he was here he had a few remarks concerning our president, going so far as describing him as the Devil himself! The New York Times reported a study about the diminishing belief in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are The 144,000? Series

Contributed by Larry Hinkle on Oct 22, 2019

The identity of the 144,000 survivors of tribulation is a mystery, It takes much courage to venture into areas where clarity is needed. This enigmatic passage is included in the Word, and to ignore it does not contribute to the full counsel of God.

in Rev. 1:19, Jesus told John to write, what was, What is now, and what will happen later, chapters 4-22 are about what will happen later. Greek word for Revelation is Apokalypses, which means uncovering or revealing of events which will happen in the last days, and end times. I believe the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-13, Ezekiel 14:12-21, Micah 2:12-13

Denomination: Methodist

Holy Water!

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 1, 2011

We must tend, we must nurture, we must care for the conditions in our lives into which the fresh, bubbling spring of the Holy Spirit flows.

Holy Water! John 4:4-15 August 21, 2011 Intro: Do you remember these (show picture of school water fountain)? Back in the day before bottled water, pop machines in every nook and cranny, water coolers with disposable triangular paper cups, or personal water bottles clipped to backpacks and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Narrow And Difficult Way Series

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Jan 20, 2024

There are two separate gates that lead to two separate ways, or roads. One way leads to blessing and the other way to difficulty. So, which way, or which road, leads to life and blessing? The correct way is Jesus (John 14:6).

When I was in my twenties, I was an avid cave explorer. Now, I just watch caving videos on YouTube. It is interesting how spelunkers will naturally follow a large wide-open passage first. They will bypass numerous smaller ones, all because the larger one does not involve hunching over or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

In Whom Do You Trust? Series

Contributed by Rick Adams on Oct 20, 2001

When you are at your wits end, who can you trust to get you through it?

This is the second message in our series “I’m at my wits end” Typically when we are stressed beyond our limits, we don’t know from one minute to the next what to do or where to turn So what can I do? Let’s look at Proverbs 3:5-6 Our Scripture passage that we read this morning was written by the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Results Of Receiving God's Grace

Contributed by Bart Leger on Mar 15, 2001

A message encouraging us to do things God’s way.

March 18, 2001 Friendship Baptist Church Results of Receiving God’s Grace Mankind has a problem that plagues him. This plague follows us wherever we go and threatens to cause us to stumble at any time. This problem is called pride. Our pride may cause us to push aside the only one who ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6, James 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Your Struggle Can Turn Sweet

Contributed by Brian Detalente on Apr 28, 2011

Trusting God in the time of trials and struggles.

Judges 14:5-14:9 5 Then went Samson down, and his father and his mother, to Timnath, and came to the vineyards of Timnath: and, behold, a young lion roared against him. 6 And the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him, and he rent him as he would have rent a kid, and [he had] nothing in his ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:5-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abimelech, A Bad Example Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Oct 31, 2005

Abimelech is a classic example of how selfishness and godless ambition lead us from God’s will for our lives.

Possessing the Promises Abimelech (Judges #5) There is a music group called The Bad Examples • Abimelech would be a likely member of that group • He is an example of what not to do to possess the promises of God • This guy’s all bad • No victory for God’s people, no deliverance from false God’s, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:1-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Back Down When Facing Trials

Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Oct 16, 2017

Tom Petty sang 'I won't Back Down' probably referring to earthly challenges.This mini sermon encourages Christians not to back down when facing spiritual challenges. It is based around the life-threatening challenge faced by the Prophet Daniel.

Don’t Back Down When Facing Trials Popular singer/songwriter Tom Petty passed away recently after a highly successful career. One of Petty’s most loved songs was titled ‘I Won’t Back Down’. Some of the lyrics go like this: Well, I won't back down No, I won't back down You can stand me up at the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Price Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Sep 18, 2002

Part of a series on prayer, this is about the price Daniel paid for stating committed to a life of prayer.

DANIEL THE PRICE OF PRAYER “How much will it cost me?” Date: Place: Text: Daniel 6:1-11 Introduction We come to a message in our study and series of “Prayers that made a difference”, about a great man of prayer. Daniel is most recognized as the one who was thrown into the lion’s den but escaped ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

He'll Do It Again

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 8, 2007

Second in the series based on Max Lucado’s book 6 Hours one Friday. God worked miracles for Moses, Daniel, Shadrach, Meschach and Abendego, and he will do it for us if we learn to trust and obey.

He’ll do it again Last week we discussed the three F’s the three storms that hit us. One of those was the Futility. Futility hits especially when we are weary. We stay up nights and instead of counting sheep, we count our debts, our tasks, maybe even our heartbreaks. We are weary, we are tired, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Enemy The devil Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 24, 2022

We are not fighting in spiritual warfare so that Christ may ultimately win. Christ already won. The victory came on resurrection morning. You can triumph over your enemy the devil because Jesus triumphed.

When I was a senior in high school I played on an undefeated football team. Our first three games we outscored our opponents 130-0. But we had to be careful. When the game went on to the fourth quarter the other team knew they could not win. That’s when cheap shots were common. The losing team was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Alpha Male

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 27, 2000

The Jesus of the Incarnation provides us with a more authentic leadership than "alpha males" in the wild or in politics, for in His differences He is Alpha and Omega.

Some of us learned a new term during the late and unlamented presidential campaign. Campaign observers, drawing on something learned from studies of animals in the wild, told us that one of the candidates was trying to learn to behave as an Alpha Male. An Alpha Male. What does that mean? In the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Can We Learn From A "Boring" Genealogy

Contributed by Todd Riley on Mar 6, 2001

Distinguishing marks of those who are Adam’s line

Islington Baptist Church March 4, 2001 Sermon text: Genesis 5-6:8 What can we learn from a “boring” genealogy For the most part the Bible’s genealogies are viewed by Christians to be something of a nuisance, something to be quickly brushed over. In essence, the Bible’s genealogies are widely ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Through Problems Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 24, 2002

When you face 1) Problems: choose the 2) People you go to, 3) Praise God and turn in 4)Prayer to the God who is over it all.

Praying through problems Acts 4:23-31 WBC 26/5/02pm Problems So- what’s the problem, here? - it’s not a problem, unless you’re a Saducee! - = brilliant for the 5000 Xians!  40+ yr old man healed at Beautiful gate  no one could deny it. Even priests, Saducees - but tragic that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist