Weapons For Offense
Contributed by Steve Smith on Mar 30, 2010
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After encouraging believers with different defensive weapons for "spiritual warfare", Paul gives two weapons that together give the believer weapons for "hand to hand" combat. Both however, only work through the power and connection of the Spirit.
A. Quote: Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones wrote this about our spiritual battle:A man who does not understand the nature of the problem he is confronting is a man who is already doomed to failure. Christian people are like first-year college students—they think at first that every subject is quite ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
John The Baptist - The Messenger
Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 7, 2011
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The greatest Christmas present we could give anyone is to tell them about Jesus
WSG 11-12-11John the BaptistStory: Helen Keller tells of the dramatic moment when Anne Sullivan first broke through her dark, silent world with the illumination of language: “We walked down the path to the well house, attracted by the fragrance of the honeysuckle with which it was covered. ...read more
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Denomination: Anglican
Good Soil Bears Fruits
Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 13, 2012
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I. EXORDIUM:Please raise your hand if you're a farmer.II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General BelieversIII. OBJECTIVES:To promote bearing much fruitIV. TEXT:Matthew 13:23The seeds that fell on good ground are the people who hear and un
I. EXORDIUM:Please raise your hand if you're a farmer.II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General BelieversIII. OBJECTIVES:To promote bearing much fruitIV. TEXT:Matthew 13:23The seeds that fell on good ground are the people who hear and understand the message. They produce as much as a hundred or ...read more
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Denomination: Pentecostal
Good Soil Bearts Fruit Part 2
Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 15, 2012
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I. EXORDIUM:Please raise your hands if you're a farmer or one who understands garden soilII. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believersIII. OBJECTIVES:To convince them to bear fruits.IV. TEXT:Matthew 13:23:The seeds that fell on good
I. EXORDIUM:Please raise your hands if you're a farmer or one who understands garden soilII. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believersIII. OBJECTIVES:To convince them to bear fruits.IV. TEXT:Matthew 13:23:The seeds that fell on good ground are the people who hear and understand the message. ...read more
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Denomination: Pentecostal
Hope Series
Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012
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To offer the hope of Christ to people during the holidays.
Bishop Kenneth Shamblin told a story about a Christmas experience he had with his five year old son Ken Jr. More than anything else Junior wanted a red toy truck for Christmas. It seemed that is all he talked about. Whenever he saw a picture of it in the ads he pointed to it. Whenever they were ...read more
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Denomination: Methodist
Mining Some Truths!!!
Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Feb 28, 2012
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Like the Master wrapped a message around an event which caught public attention (Luke 13:5), an effort is made here to weave some truths around a global event
Mining some truths…August 5th 2010. For a bunch of thirty three men it was going to be a routine “day in the office”. Only that their office was good 2000 feet below the Earth’s surface, their “office cubicle”… ...read more
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Beatitudes: Semon On The Mount Series
Contributed by Byron Martin on Jun 12, 2017
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Two truths that Jesus shared. 1. Do Good to Please God. ( Matthew 6: 1-4.) Give without letting others know. 2. Love Your Enemies. (Matthew 5: 38-42) Its actually a really hard thing what Jesus expects of us as Christians. It is hard to be a Christian.
There is a series of teaching that Jesus did while preaching to crowds in the countryside that begins in Matthew chapter 5 and goes to chapter 7. He was preaching on a wide range of subjects and had a way of opening up the scriptures for all to understand. But he also added to the scripture by ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The Gifted Series
Contributed by David Welch on Apr 10, 2018
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24th in Ephesians Series dealing with spiritual gifts.
“The Gifted”Eph 4, 1 Pet 4, 1 Cor 12, Rom 12I.Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3II.Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 A.Walk in Unity 1.Exhortation to united walk worthy of our high calling 1 2.Characteristics of a united worthy walk 2-3 3.Unifying factors of the church ...read more
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Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
Christ Before Pilate, Pilate Before Christ
Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 13, 2017
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We find, when Pilate called Jesus in for judgment, that it wasn't Jesus who was on trial, but Pilate! Imagine how it will be at the Great White Throne Judgment when Pilate stands before the King of Kings in blazing splendor! How terrible it will be!
CHRIST BEFORE PILATE, PILATE BEFORE CHRISTMt. 27:11-26; Jn. 19:6-12INTRODUCTIONA. HUMOR: THE STATE DINNER1. A New York Governor invited a group of clergy to the State House on a Friday for breakfast. However, as soon as they all were seated and the food was delivered to the table, he began to ...read more
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Denomination: Assembly Of God
Things You Don’t Expect A Vicar To Say: I Agree With Isis.
Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Nov 22, 2015
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Of course there are a few subtle differences on tactics but on the two key points I agree with ISIS. Loyalty to God always comes before loyalty to my country. I believe in destroying the enemies of God. Shocked? Read on....
Things you don’t expect a vicar to say: I agree with ISIS. Of course there are a few subtle differences on tactics but on the two key points I agree with ISIS.- Loyalty to God always comes before loyalty to my country.- I believe in destroying the enemies of God.Let’s start with ...read more
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Denomination: Anglican
Our Core Values Series
Contributed by Floyd Steverson on May 10, 2017
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Part 3 of the 4 Part Series titled, "Who Are We?"Mission - Vision - Core Values - Purpose
WHO ARE WE? - PART 3 - OUR CORE VALUESLuke 12:31 “But seek His kingdom, and these things will be provided for you. 32 Don’t be afraid, little flock, because your Father delights to give you the kingdom. 33 Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Make money-bags for yourselves that won’t grow ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Apologetics
Contributed by Michael Grant on Oct 7, 2016
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A Study in Christian Apologetics
Apologetics? An OutlineWhat is Christian apologetics?First what it is not! It is not the art of learning how to apologize for your faith!It is not arguing over how many angels can dance on the head of a pin.The English word, “apologetics,” comes from the Greek word, apologia, ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Six Superhero Fashion Musts For The Well-Dressed Soul Series
Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 9, 2016
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Following is a list of accoutrements for the spiritual warrior-think of it as a warrior’s must-have items for walking the ramp of the spiritual fashion show.
Ephesians 6:4 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can ...read more
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Mystery Babylon. Introduction. Series
Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jul 2, 2015
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Here is a lesson on the historical and very real "Babylon", in every culture, in every age. Introductions and explanations ....
SOME PRELIMINARY NOTES1. The tracing of Babylon turns out to be the study of the human race, with its obvious and not so obvious byways and lanes that, after awhile, tend to overwhelm rather than edify. After months of plodding through these paths, I finally must force myself to stop and turn over ...read more
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Denomination: Assembly Of God
The Law Of The Lord Is Perfect
Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 13, 2014
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God has given us a perfect law. It still speaks God's will and word to us and if we will hear it, we will be called to follow God's perfect Son.
The Law of the Lord is PerfectI was thinking about our legal system in America. (slide 1)I looked up some information that I thought would set the stage for our sermon today. Here are some of the “Statutes at Large” 123 volumes, which make up all the laws passed by Congress. My ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
