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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Stopping Power Of Satan

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 1, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,775 views

    How does Satan stop Christians and the cause of Christ? 1- Supposedly through death 2- Forcefully through sin 3- Briefly through separation

    INTRO.- Who’s got the power? It depends on the person you’re talking to. ILL.- In the financial world, it’s Warren Buffet. Mr. "Combover" (Donald Trump) may think he’s got it, but not compared to Warren Buffet whose wealth stands at $62billion dollars. Trump’s wealth is $3 billion. Not too ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Destined In Life

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 8, 2008
    based on 41 ratings
     | 7,667 views

    In this text, in a sense, we see the destiny of every Christian. 1- The destiny of spreading the gospel 2- The destiny of encouraging others 3- The destiny of experiencing trials

    INTRO.- What’s your destiny in life? Did you know when you graduated from high school what your destiny was? What you would become? And where you would be now? You may have had an idea you would live in Arkansas, but did you know what you’d do for a living? And if you’d follow the faith in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Destiny

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 3, 2009
     | 6,657 views

    We were born again to be God’s children. Children of the King. He chose us to live a higher and holier life. That’s the kind of life that honors Him most. And that’s our destiny!

    What’s your destiny in life?  Did you know what your destiny was when you graduated high school?  Did you know what you were going to do,  where you were going to work,  where you were going to live,  And you knew beyond the shadow of a doubt all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Growing Pains

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,191 views

    Stuggles and Temptations face all Christians. The church at Thessalonica serves as a great source of encouragment to those of us today facing persecution.

    Growing Pains 1 Thess. 2:13-20 Intro It was not easy to be a Christian in Thessalonica where believers faced persecution and suffering. Yet in the midst of suffering, the Thessalonica Christians experienced joy. They received Paul’s ministry of the Word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stand Up

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 19, 2009
     | 6,097 views

    Trials are a common part of the Christian life, but not one that we should allow to rule us. This portion of Thessalonians gives us insight into how we can stand up against the trials that come our way.

    Stand Up 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13 Intro Before a child can walk, he must learn to stand. Usually the father and mother teach the child to stand and then to walk. Paul was the “spiritual parent” to these believers, but he had been forced to leave Thessalonica. How, then, could he help these young ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    1 Thessalonians Chapter 2

    Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,355 views

    This is an exposition of 1 Thessalonians 2.

    The moment is now. Decision time. Will you obey God? That is the choice that we face on a daily basis. Will I obey Gods word today, or will I go about life on my own? We should be asking ourselves that question every single morning when we roll out of bed. Obedience starts with the understanding ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Concern For The Persecuted

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,036 views

    Concern for the persecuted, confirmation of faith and love, committal to the Father and the Son

    A. Intro & Conclusion Shawshank Redemption- the beers • Are we desiring to live an increasingly Christ-like life? • Are we devoting our whole lives to the love of others, and the building-up of younger Christians? • Are we being picked on for being like Jesus, and how are we coping with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Found Faithful To The Word Series

    Contributed by David Cook on Feb 19, 2010
     | 4,763 views

    The Word of God transforms lives.

    There are thousands of books on the market today encouraging church growth. The Bible is the best church growth book of all time! I. The Word of God Brought Power A. The Word Must Be Preached The Bible is not man’s word about God, but God’s word to man. I thank God that you believe His Word! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Found Faithful To The Word Series

    Contributed by David Cook on Feb 20, 2010
     | 4,708 views

    The Word of God transforms lives.

    13 For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe. 14 For you, brethren, became imitators of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Found Faithful In Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by David Cook on Feb 26, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,938 views

    Relying on God's Spritual weapons will enable us to stay faithful in warfare.

    1 Therefore, when we could no longer endure it, we thought it good to be left in Athens alone, 2 and sent Timothy, our brother and minister of God, and our fellow laborer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you and encourage you concerning your faith, 3 that no one should be shaken by these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Altar Series

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Jan 2, 2011
     | 10,720 views

    The first in a series on holiness/sanctification about the significance of the altar of sacrifice.

    Called Unto Holiness “The Altar” Scripture: 1 Thess. 4:1-8 Text: 1 Thess. 4:3 Take your Bible and turn to 1 Thess. 4:1-8. This is going to be our key passage for messages for the next few weeks on holiness. I don’t know how many weeks. We’ll see how the Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Shouldering Up Against Opposition Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 20, 2011
     | 5,223 views

    To help the audience realize that true love for one another and a high regard for the word of God are vital for the Church to stand up under opposition

    I Thessalonians 2:13-20 Introduction – It’s June 7, 1944, one day after D Day. The beach landings and air strikes were only the beginning. Brig. General Norman “Dutch” Cota, assistant division commander of the 29th, came upon a group of infantry pinned down by some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Encouragement I Get From You Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 20, 2011
     | 6,092 views

    A reminder that the Church is to be a place of mutual encouragement.

    I Thessalonians 3:1-13 Introduction: OK, let’s see how we’re doing! Turn to someone near you this morning, and in 30 seconds or less, encourage them in some way. Go! Chances are, many of you struggled to come up with something that quickly. Chances are, many of you felt awkward ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    Satan Hindered Us

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,579 views

    Satanic hindrances in the believer’s life may finally prove to be their worst demise.

    Introduction: Satan is credited with many things in the bible. He is an accuser, a murder, a liar, a sifter and yes; according to our text today, He is also a Hinderer. I want to show several ways during this holiday season that Satan hinders us: I. Satan Uses SIN to Hinder US. II.Satan Uses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    The Jesus Lifestyle - Loving Others

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,076 views

    What can you expect if you decided to follow Jesus?

    17As for us, brothers and sisters, when, for a short time, we were made orphans by being separated from you—in person, not in heart—we longed with great eagerness to see you face to face. 18For we wanted to come to you—certainly I, Paul, wanted to again and again—but Satan ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist