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  • Brandon Max avatar

    23) – "Deliver Us From Evil” Series

    Contributed by Brandon Max on Feb 4, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,199 views

    Evil is an interesting concept because it’s a direct result and product of sin. Evil only exists and abounds in this world because of Satan. Through the example of The Lord's Prayer - Jesus taught His disciples to pray that they would be delivered from evil.

    23) – “Deliver Us From Evil” Today, our search continues through the Bible for: “...those things most surely believed among us”. I ask that you all join me once again in Matthew Chapter 6, As we look once more to see what we believe about Prayer. In fact, today we are going to be looking once ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Sense Of Suffering Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 2,624 views

    God is the unseen factor for the world. They will never understand our behavior when we live to God.

    William Jackson was a slave in the home of Confederate president Jefferson Davis during the Civil War. It turns out he was also a spy for the Union Army, providing key secrets to the North about the Confederacy. Jackson was Davis' house servant and personal coachman. He learned high-level ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Perfect Father

    Contributed by Steve Malone on May 15, 2001
    based on 184 ratings
     | 29,922 views

    In this message we will see what we can learn about fatherhood from the perfect father...

    The Perfect Father "Be imitators of God...." Eph 5:1 Introduction "You, " said the doctor to his patient, "are in terrible shape you’ve got to do something about it. First, tell your wife to cook more nutritious meals. Stop working like a dog. Also inform your wife you’re going to make a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Responding To God's Mercy Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on May 29, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 12,953 views

    Three stages in appropriately responding to God’s mercy as it is revealed in the good news about Jesus Christ.

    The last few years my wife has been trying to help me be a bit more cultured. Some of you know my wife Chris has been playing in the Claremont College Concert Orchestra for two seasons, so I’ve been attending quite a few classical concerts lately. Now for me, classical music is 1960s rock, but I’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Walking On Water Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,209 views

    Maybe there was a time in your life when you were walking on water on a regular basis – a time when your heart was much like Peter’s: “command me. Tell me to come to you.” Or perhaps it’s been a while since you’ve got out of the boat – but the Lord is pa

    Opening illustration: You may have heard the story about a man who gets too close to the edge of the Grand Canyon, looses his balance, and slips over the edge. Just before falling 1000 feet, he grabs on to a root sticking out from the edge. "Help me!" He hollers. "Is there anyone up there? Help ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 61 ratings
     | 97,623 views

    There is a cost involved with discipleship, in moving from the crowd to the committed.

    The Cost of Discipleship Matthew 8:18-22 What is the cost of discipleship? Jesus urged His followers to count the cost, but have any of us really taken the time to think about the cost of following Jesus, and have we settled in our hearts that we are willing to follow Him, no matter what the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Resist The Devil

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 23,069 views

    From the Lord’s example of His temptation in the wilderness we can learn of Satan’s schemes and how to have victory over his temptations.

    Resist the Devil Matthew 4:1-11 Be careful what you read and how you read it. Words are important and they can often be misunderstood. Nothing demonstrates this better than some humorous headlines from 2005. These are serious headlines that somehow made it past the editor’s table. Read them ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Wise Up About Your Anger Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jul 16, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,428 views

    Understanding what anger does to us and how to deal with our anger wisely from the book of Proverbs.

    This sermon was introduced with a drama called "The Killing of Nash" Jesus said a lot of controversial things during his life. One of the things he said was that anger is a form of murder. Jesus said, "You’ve heard that it was said, "Thou shalt not murder," and anyone who murders will be subject ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    High Hopes - Designed To Succeed - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Calo on Nov 29, 2012
     | 4,557 views

    High Hopes – God has high hopes for us who He designed to Succeed - background of the body – facts

    The Body Beautiful Part 2 High Hopes Designed to Succeed We are in the midst of a new series, entitled “The Body Beautiful” The idea behind this series is to get us to the place where we not only have an understanding of the parts of the body and the reason for the Body of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Song Of Zechariah

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 26, 2013
     | 9,023 views

    The song of Zechariah reveals that saying “yes” to God’s pursuit, promises and purposes brings God’s peace

    In 1963 Andy Williams released his first Christmas album which contained a song that has become one of the top ten holiday songs of all time – “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”. So it’s not surprising that the song has been recorded by nearly 20 other artists ranging ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Through The Eyes Of A Woman Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 5, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,404 views

    I can't always control my reaction but my response is my responsibility. For nothing is impossible with God.

    Christmas Through the Eyes of a Woman Luke 1:26-56; 2:19, 33-35 Rev. Brian Bill 12/5/10 All of our daughters were home last weekend and we had a blast buying a tree and putting up all the decorations. Unlike last year, our tree is still standing a week later and we’ve avoided any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Child Of God Is Never Outnumbered

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 29, 2018
     | 5,864 views

    A study in the book of 2 Samuel 5: 1 – 25

    2 Samuel 5: 1 – 25 A child of God is never outnumbered 5 Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and spoke, saying, “Indeed we are your bone and your flesh. 2 Also, in time past, when Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them in; and the LORD said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Heaven's Wager

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 25, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,572 views

    The story of Job continues today. We are all Job. Satan is trying to afflict us, to tempt us, to lure us away from God. We must remain faithful in the face of trials. We must fall to the ground in worship, expressing love to God. But, if we have faile

    Preached by Larry Brincefield on June 27, 2004 Title: Heaven’s Wager Text: Job 1:6-22 Introduction 1. I don’t have much time for “pleasure” reading. • I do so much reading of Bibles, commentaries, and other materials in sermon preparation, • I just don’t have the time to read much beyond ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Assembly Of The Faithful Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 19, 2018
     | 7,888 views

    As a helpful model of Godly faithfulness we can learn from this congregation in considering 1) The Church, City, and Correspondent (Revelation 3:7), 2) The Commendation (Revelation 3:8-9), and finally 3) The Command & Counsel (Revelation 3:10-13)

    This weekend, people are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. As a 16-year-old Romanized Briton in 406/7AD, Patrick was sold to a cruel warrior chief whose opponents' heads sat atop sharp poles around his palisade in Northern Ireland. While Patrick minded his master's pigs in the nearby hills, he lived ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Last Speech To The Apostles And Intercessory Prayer #2 Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 2, 2019
     | 6,048 views

    Jesus speaks to His disciples about the trials they will face as they fulfill The Great Commission to take the Gospel to the world. But they would not be alone because He would send them another Helper. The Spirit would give them reasons to rejoice and the power to overcome their foes.

    HARMONY OF THE GOSPELS (23-3) LAST SPEECH TO THE APOSTLES AND INTERCESSORY PRAYER John 16 Tom Lowe 12/30/2007 Date: Thursday P.M.—The last week of His life Location: Jerusalem Jesus speaks to His disciples about the trials they will face as they fulfill the Great Commission to take the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist