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The Never-Ending Contest - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 15, 2019

This is the secnod of a two part message.

This is part two, and the last one, of the message “The Never-ending Contest”. In the first message, I said for many Christians standing for the Lord day after day, month after month, and year after year is very difficult. And it’s due primarily because they don’t have a true biblical foundation on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14, Ephesians 4:21-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keys To Overcoming The Enemy And Possessing The Promises Of God

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

1.BESEECHING 2.FORCING 3.WRESTLING 4.RESISTING 5.PRESSING 6.SOWING 7.LABOURING

KEYS TO OVERCOMING THE ENEMY AND POSSESSING THE PROMISES OF GOD **************************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1.BESEECHING 2.FORCING 3.WRESTLING 4.RESISTING 5.PRESSING 6.SOWING 7.LABOURING THE MESSAGE KEYS TO OVERCOMING ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jacob's Night Of Change

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 29, 2009

Jacob found himself in a tough spot and alone when the Angel of the Lord came and wrestled with him. Are we willing to put ourselves in a position for an encounter with God?

n Jacob was a man who had always done things his way and he was the kind of person who wanted to be in charge and know how things were going to play out. n How many times do we get in that same place with God? We know what we are used to and we know what we expect and don’t want to see that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"this Day"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 28, 2019

This day we can change our life todays message is the beginning of his public ministry, He gave people something to talk about, he gave people stuff that would change their life.

1. Its “THIS DAY” Jesus Begins His Public Ministry Luke 4:14-21 • The text said, “He returned to Galilee “in the power of the Spirit” • Jesus has been tempted by Satan in the wilderness but we would think this would have weakened him but to the contrary he was in the power of the spirit ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

God Unites With Us

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 13, 2021

People after 9/11 united with God and still today, God unites with us. It is the suffering servant, that God has untied with in Isaiah and the servant United with God

• Twenty years ago, on September 11, 2001, al-Qaeda terrorists took control of four passenger airliners. Two were flown into the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. A third was crashed into the Pentagon. And the fourth was heading toward Washington, D.C., but crashed in a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-9

Denomination: Methodist

"Grace Meets Us Where We Are, But Does Not Leave Us There."

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 3, 2016

Grace is there when we want it all, leave it all, and waste it all.

Luke 15:11-24 “Grace meets us where we are, but does not leave us there” I do not understand the mystery of grace -- only that it meets us where we are, but does not leave us where it found us.--Anne Lamott, 1. The Prodigal Son was like the following • I want it all mentality ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Methodist

Battle Ready "The Giant Of Guilt”

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Sep 6, 2019

We fight Guilt or we lose without even trying

Battle Ready “Giant of Guilt” Psalm 51:7-12 9-8-2019 Imagine if you will for a moment this morning; As King of your country you have power beyond your understanding. In fact you can do so much and never be questioned because you are King and no one can question you. The problem is that when there ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

We Can Count On God

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 13, 2025

The woman could not get anyone to move on her part but we can count on God to do the moving.

We Can Count on God Luke 18:1–11 1. Life Is Unpredictable, But God Is Dependable • Life throws curveballs: illness, accidents, injustice. • The world is unstable—but God is unshakable. • Luke 18 reminds us through the parable of the persistent widow: we can count on God even when we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

He Must Increase PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 7, 2024

Explores John the Baptist's humility and joy in serving Christ, challenging us to emulate his dedication and selflessness in our own discipleship.

Good morning, dear church family. It is always a joy to gather together in this sacred space, a sanctuary where we can leave behind the clamor of the world and focus our hearts and minds on the One who is our refuge and strength. Today, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of a profound ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-30

Topics: Jesus Increase, We Decrease

What We Can Learn From The Temptation Of Jesus

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 11, 2016

What we can learn from the temptation of Jesus.

What We Can Learn From The Temptation of Jesus Luke 4:1-13 Every Christian young or old, will face temptation. Jesus was tempted in the wilderness for 40 days. (Luke 4:1 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness) Jesus is full of the Spirit but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God The Adversary/ God The Advocate

Contributed by Michael Pahls on May 2, 2001

An exposition of the story of Jacob’s wrestling of the Angel/God that reveals the importance of prevailing faith through the suffering and temptation in our lives.

GOD THE ADVERSARY/ GOD THE ADVOCATE Genesis 32:22-32 INTRO. JACOB: THE USED CAR SALESMAN Now as you may or may not know, Jacob was the grandson of Abraham and the younger son of Isaac. Now the name Jacob, as Genesis 25:26 confirms, comes from the Hebrew word “heel” and was understood to mean ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Angel's Touch: An Exposition Of Genesis 32:22-32

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 22, 2020

Who is it that actually touched Jacob's thigh?

The Angel’s Touch: An Exposition of Genesis 32:22-32 In the previous passage, we saw that Jacob dreaded meeting his twin brother, Esau. He should have been afraid, for Esau felt cheated out of the patriarchal blessing of the firstborn. The LORD had assured him that al would turn out well. Yet Jacob ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31, Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Going Forward With God Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Jan 24, 2009

A rather mediocre sermon about Jacob’s facinating encounter with God at the Jabbok. The so-so title tells it all.

If you take the Bible seriously, it’s quite a frustrating book. Within its pages are outrageous commands like “be holy” (1 Peter 1:16) and “offer the parts of your body to [God] as instruments of righteousness” (Romans 6:13). Jesus laid a heavy burden on us when He said, “…be perfect, just as ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Fight Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 4, 2015

Showing the importance of fighting through Prayer.

Title: Learning how to fight Theme: Understanding the importance of fighting for the kingdom and how to fight. Text: 1 Samuel 30:1 - 8 Prayer Time: Matthew_12:34 For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. Hebrews_12:2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-8, Nehemiah 4:14

Denomination: Church Of God

Immersions For The Young Messiah-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 6, 2011

2 of 2. Luke revealed the boy Jesus to be the Messiah thru showcasing His immersion in God’s affairs. The God-sent immerse themselves in God’s affairs. But How is this substantiated? Immersion in God’s affairs is substantiated thru...

IMMERSIONS For The YOUNG MESSIAH-II—Luke 2:41-52 Attention: During our church’s worship service, the pastor invites all the young children to join him near the altar for the "Children’s Moments Sermon." One day, with seven small children in attendance, he spoke about the ingredients ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist