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Resisting Satan In Times Of Trial Series

Contributed by Danny Dye on Feb 24, 2004

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This sermon shows how to resist the blinding, scheming, invisible presence of Satan.

February 22, 2004A "Satan: Resisting Satan in Times of Trial" SERIES: Meet the Cast Introduction: A. "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!" 1. The Shadow was a radio program that I listened to as a kid (we did not have TV at the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Clean Hands, Dirty Hearts Series

Contributed by David Asch on Nov 4, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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In this message we discover how to have a closer relationship with God, know God better, really get to know God.

CLEAN HANDS, DIRTY HEARTS Mark 7:1-23 INTRO: How do I have a closer relationship with God? How can I know God better? Really get to know God? Move from religion to relationship? You can’t drown if you don’t get wet; "Tradition is a fence around the law." But often our traditions become a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiders And Saints

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 15, 2004

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The church is a place for saints...spiders are a problem...but sometimes a useful tool in God’s hands.

The WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, Nc November 14, 2004 12Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” 13When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12-37

Denomination: United Methodist

Abortion

Contributed by Tony Grant on Nov 14, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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The controversy over abortion is deep and divisive. The only way to respond to it is with compassion and understanding.

Abortion PS139:13-16 2326 words 13 For it was you who formed my inward parts; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14 I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know very well. 15 My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wake Up!

Contributed by Eric Bates on Jan 4, 2005

based on 55 ratings

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Current events indicate that Jesus’ coming is near. This sermon emphasizes the importance of watching for His return.

Text in () indicates power point slide... Prayer (Car covered in snow) What better time to get away; Blizzards in the Midwest and Texas; Torrential rain and flooding in California. So, when the travel agent suggested a sunny beach resort far from the hustle and bustle of life, nothing could seem ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:27-31

Denomination: Adventist

The Pastor's Heart -- Part One

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 14, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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What is really inside the heart of a true pastor?

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC ------------ October 12, 2003 1Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone; 2And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Who Do You Love?

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Oct 26, 2003

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This sermon is one seldom preached but defenitly needing to be heard on our love towards others.

Who Do You Love? 10/20/2003 1 John 4:7-11 Along our journey here on this world we encounter different people to whom there are some that we like more than others. We might have a common interest. We might have the same opinions. We might like the way someone looks or their personality. Maybe ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: *other

You Have Another Divine Friend

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 13, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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On the night before his death, Jesus reminds his distraught followers that though he is leaving, they have another divine friend to nurture them. The Holy Spirit is sent by Jesus and the Father, and he is the Christian’s constant, guiding companion.

Pentecost Sunday John 16:5-11 Dear fellow saints, who have been made perfect by the death of Christ: God only told us about the Creation once. There is only one Creation account in the entire Bible. For believers so great as Noah, Abraham, Elisha, and Daniel, God only told us about them once. All ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

A Break And A Blessing: Part Two

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Apr 7, 2001

based on 69 ratings

| 5,212 views

This sermon is about realizing the real blessing of God, which is God’s unmerited grace in our lives.

"A Break and A Blessing: Part II" - Genesis 32:24-32 Pastor A. L. Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church Last week, we learned that God had wrestled with brother Jacob all night long until the breaking of day. We learned that god had struggle with Jacob until a breaking had occurred in his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-32

Denomination: Lutheran

More Than Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Dec 1, 2001

based on 114 ratings

| 5,483 views

The Christ of Christmas and of the Cross brings us reconciliation and much, much more.(The First Sunday of Advent after "911."

Colossians 1:15-23 More Than Reconciliation INTRODUCTION: On the First Sunday of Advent, the world is asking, "Why all the fuss about Jesus?" I remember that several years ago the Falmouth Clergy Association worked hard to get the Falmouth Christmas Parade switched from a Sunday Noon start ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Nazarene

For The Lord's Sake, Pray Church!

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 4, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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Only God can bring glory to His church.

For The Lord’s Sake, Pray Church! Daniel 9:17 (Key ideas from C.H. Spurgeon & Brian Bill) April 2, 2006 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A A man went to his neighbor’s house to borrow a horse. (The neighbor was a pastor.) 1 The pastor gave the man ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:17

Denomination: Baptist

Your Giant Aint Jack

Contributed by Pervis Hall on Jan 16, 2006

based on 17 ratings

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This sermon is designed to help those struggling with seemingly impossible trials overcome.

In 1947 San Francisco’s Potrero Hill was not only a poor South City neighborhood, it was a real ghetto. That year was the year Oren was born. Rickets, a poverty-related disease actually caused by malnutrition, was Oren’s major problem. His vitamin-mineral deficient diet caused his bones to soften. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:24-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your New "Can Do"

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 29, 2006

based on 10 ratings

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This is a sermon from the perspective of "The Exchanged Life" which seeks to communicate the provisions God has made available to the believer in the New Covenant.

There’s a Native American fable about a young brave who happened upon a nest of golden eagle eggs. Deciding to have some fun, he took one of the eggs and placed it in the nest of some prairie chickens. The egg hatched and the changeling eagle grew up with the brood of prairie chickens. Believing ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:22-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Rejected Savior (Pp) Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 27, 2008

based on 4 ratings

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Isaiah gives us some astonishing prophecies concerning Jesus over 700 years before the fact!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I wanted to take us to Isaiah because of the fact that Resurrection Sunday is coming in three weeks. The book of Isaiah is a great place to go as we close in on the most celebrated of holidays in the church. • The book of Isaiah contains the second most Messianic ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Out Our Faith Thru Submission Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 13, 2007

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For us to live as Christ has called us to live, submission has to the centerpiece of how we focus on God!

Sermon Brief Date Written: October 13, 2007 Date Preached: October 14, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study in 1 Peter Sermon Title: Living Out Our Faith Thru Submission! Sermon Text: 1 Peter 2:18-25 Introduction: Over the past several weeks in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

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