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  • David DeWitt avatar

    How To Have Power Over Temptation

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007
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     | 5,227 views

    Jesus gives us POWER to overcome the reality of temptation

    How to Have POWER Over Temptation Matthew 4:1-11 June 3, 2007 Morning Service Introduction Mark was very poor at spelling. On examination day he was stumped by many difficult words. Softly the tempter whispered, "Look at Jane’s paper; she’s an honor student and always gets them right!" Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Be Committed To Holy Living Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 15, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,546 views

    Part of being a disciple of Jesus is striving to live a holy life

    Be Committed to Holy Living 1 Peter 1:13-16 Spring Life Series April 13, 2008 Morning Service Introduction A businessman was in the process of selling an old warehouse. The building had sat vacant for several months and had fallen prey to vandalism. Doors were damaged, windows were smashed, trash ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Word On Prayer Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 2, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,733 views

    Almost all Scripture, following a question/answer format.

    The Word on Prayer: A Season of Prayer June 3, 2007 various Scriptures (NLT) Intro: We are in a season of prayer, so this morning I want to spend our sermon time returning to Scripture for instruction on prayer. This is actually a sermon my brother, who preaches for fun as a lay person in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moderate Drinking And The Christian

    Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Jul 4, 2009
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    Moderate Drinking and the Christian

    Moderate Drinking and the Christian Joshua Hetrick I. What are some Reasons why a Christians should not be a social drinker. A. Wine. 1. Oinos (Greek) a. 134 (Septuagint) b. 33 (N.T.) 2. Yahyin (Hebrew) a. 141 (O.T.) 3. Generic term. 4. Wine is the word used to describe the fruit to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Warning Signs Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 21, 2018
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    Consider God's warning signs - words from the prophets, internal chaos and the external threat from Assyria.

    2 Kings 15:8-31 THE WARNING SIGNS ES 17 Jun 18 1665 Warning signs are good. They are meant for our good and can save lives. God warns. God warns before He judges. • Let’s consider the warning signs from three directions. The upward – warnings from God through the prophets, the inward – ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Do Not Go Beyond What Is Written

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 24, 2013
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    A textual sermon on 1 Corinthians 4:6 (Material taken from Dave Swavely's book, "Who Are You To Judge? The Dangers of Judging and Legalism", Chapter 5 "Two Dangers of Legalism")

    HoHum: "What must I forsake to follow Christ?" a young man asked. "Colored clothes for one thing. Get rid of everything in your wardrobe that is not white. Stop sleeping on a soft pillow. Sell your musical instruments and don't eat any more white bread. You cannot, if you are sincere about obeying ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Knocking On Heaven's Door" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 21, 2016
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     | 13,159 views

    In this message we look at the Lord's prayer which follows the request from the disciples for Jesus to teach them to pray. All of us should learn to pray like Jesus.

    “Knocking on Heaven’s Door” Luke 11:1-13 When Jesus set out to call 12 men to follow him, He gathered them together and began mentoring them, discipling them so that they in turn would be able to continue the process. So when Jesus started teaching them, since this was the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Learning To Pray Like Jesus" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 24, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,201 views

    The diciples came to Jesus with one request. They could have asked for so many things but they only asked for this.

    “Learning to Pray like Jesus” Luke 11:1-13 When Jesus set out to call 12 men to follow him, He gathered them together and began mentoring them, discipling them so that they in turn would be able to continue the process. So when Jesus started teaching them, since this was the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Principle Of Conscience

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 27, 2013
     | 5,616 views

    A sermon on Romans 14:22-23 about the conscience on how to handle people who are Christians but they are different from us in their opinions (Material adapted from Dave Swavely's book, Who Are You to Judge? and outline from Joe R. Price)

    HoHum: Adam Clarke was a sales clerk in a store that sold fine silk to people of the upper classes in London. One day his employer showed young Adam how he could increase sales and profits by stretching the silk as he measured it out. Young Adam Clarke looked his employer straight in the eye and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "learning To Pray Like Jesus"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 27, 2020
     | 2,338 views

    When Jesus set out to call 12 men to follow him, He gathered them together and began mentoring them, discipling them so that they in turn would be able to continue the process.

    “Learning to Pray like Jesus” Luke 11:1 When Jesus set out to call 12 men to follow him, He gathered them together and began mentoring them, discipling them so that they in turn would be able to continue the process. So when Jesus started teaching them, since this was the first group of disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Right Fork

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 16, 2023
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    One of the most important choicces we can make includes how we respond when it comes to our own personal suffering.

    One way to look at life is as a series of choices... Every day we choose, some have small consequences, some large. But each one means an opportunity not taken, a chance missed, a road not taken. Robert Frost”s famous poem talks of the consequences Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Lord's Prayer Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 19, 2023
     | 1,207 views

    This message begins my look into the Lord's Prayer and the manner in which Jesus wants us to pray.

    THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT THE LORD’S PRAYER PART 1 Matthew 6:9–15 “This, then, is how you should pray: “ ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 11Give us today our daily bread. 12Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Closing With Concerns

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 8, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,443 views

    We are here at the end of the letter of first John. What a study this has been. We have looked at the very heart of John as he communicated practical, biblical truth to those who heard this message, and those who still continue to read the transcript.

    CLOSING WITH CONCERN 1 John 5:13-21 INTRODUCTION: We are here at the end of the letter of first John. What a study this has been. We have looked at the very heart of John as he communicated practical, biblical truth to those who heard this message, and those who still continue to read the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let The Spirit Buoy Our Attitude

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 18, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 2,456 views

    The Holy Spirit gives us the spiritual eyes to see possibilities rather than problems in people, situations and relationships. Paul prayed for this kind of spiritual insight for the Ephesians: "I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened

    Let the Spirit Buoy Our Attitude (Ephesians 1:18-1:21) "God is the lifter of our head. For You Oh God are a shield for me. The glory and the lifter of my head." Illustration:Kemmons Wilson, founder of an international motel chain, quoted some advice for planting a "garden" that would enhance our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Funeral Sermon For A Faithful Servant Of Christ

    Contributed by Ish Engle on Sep 19, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,473 views

    A funeral message for a man who truly loved God and lived out his faith daily.

    A Funeral Sermon I. Paul’s command to us. a. Flee from evil things i. Avoid the base things in life ii. Avoid love of money 1. it leads to foolish and harmful desires 2. it leads to ruin b. pursue righteousness i. That is, conformity with God’s ways, and opposition to sin ii. Righteousness is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ