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  • John Hamby avatar

    Avoiding Spiritual Shipwreck Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 18,890 views

    # 3 in series on 1 Timothy. Five Steps to avoid spiritual shipwreck.

    “Living For Christ In A Confused and Confusing World” A Study of Paul’s Letters to Timothy Sermon #3 “Avoiding A Spiritual Shipwreck” 1 Timothy 1:18-20 The closing section of the first chapter of the letter to Timothy concerns those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Defeating Temptation Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 2, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,962 views

    Temptation is everyone's battle, James gives some very practical advice on how to defeat it.

    Defeating Temptation #makingitreal (3) Real Faith is grounded in the resurrection of Jesus and it results in a new life, a new purpose and a new identity (as a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ)! Real Faith turns trials into triumphs. When tempted, no one should say, “God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dealing With Temptation

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,175 views

    We have an advocate who understands our weakness, and is able to carry our burden of temptation and sin.

    TEXT: HEBREWS 4:15-16 15 This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses since he had the same temptations we do, though he never once gave way to them and sinned. 16 So let us come boldly to the very throne of God and stay there to receive his mercy and to find grace to help us in our times ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Facing Temptation Series

    Contributed by Thomas Hensley on Nov 5, 2000
    based on 173 ratings
     | 6,947 views

    Handling temptation

    WHAT WOULD JESUS DO When Facing Temptation? In the Broadway Play, My Fair Lady, one of the characters sings a memorable song. The Lord above made liquor for temptation, To see if man could turn away from sin, The Lord above made liquor for temptation, BUT, with a little bit of luck, with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    True Hope And False Hope PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,012 views

    This sermon explores the difference between true hope, grounded in faith, and false hope, which is superficial and hypocritical, using Matthew 23:27-28 as a guide.

    Hello, family! It's a blessing to be with you all today. We're here to talk about something that we all need in our lives - hope. Now, hope can be a tricky thing, can't it? Sometimes it's a beacon in the dark, lighting our way. Other times, it seems to be just out of reach, a mirage in the desert ...read more

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    Avoiding The Spirit Of Confusion

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 29, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,317 views

    The Spirit of Confusion has been released by the enemy to deceive the people of God and confuse the world. We now have people that are not able to differentiate between the truth and lies.

    Avoiding the Spirit of Confusion By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- Last week I spoke about Beware A Warning to the People of God and I dealt with False Prophets, Ear Ticklers, Heretic’s and so on that are operating in the church or rather under the guise of the church and holiness that ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Holiness And Temptation Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Mar 8, 2006
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    James, the brother of our Lord, tells us not to discouraged, drawn away or deceived when we’re tempted.

    Holiness and Temptation Text: James 1:12-18 Introduction: If you are a visitor here at CLCBC this morning, I would like to introduce you to the 8th message in a series that I have entitled, "In the World, But Not of It." This phrase was part of the content found in a prayer of our Lord’s in John ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Temptations And Growth Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 1, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,987 views

    Temptations have a very positive side to them, that we often overlook.

    Temptations and Growth Purpose Driven Life #26 Cornwall/Montreal February 14, 2004 "My temptations have been my masters in divinity." So said one theologian, who recognized the important place of temptations in the process of Christian growth. Most of us are not too keen on being tempted and would ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Temptation Island Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 2,763 views

    In part 4, we see how God gives us help to not harm others.

    First Baptist Church 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Temptation Island June 16, 2002 Out of the four sermons on the prayer of Jabez, I must admit this has been the most difficult to write. The reason is actually kind of strange. I looked at the NIV, RSV, NKJV, NLT, and the NASB. Unfortunately they didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Temptation

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Feb 15, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,225 views

    Temptation is NOT SIN - It is rather an opportunity for spiritual growth and greatness. In today’s sermon we will see: Temptation from God’s Perspective Temptation from Satan’s Perspective And How To Overcome Temptation

    “Overcoming Temptation” 02/17/2008 by Dcn. Chris Nerreau Text: Matthew 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION: May the words of my lips and the meditation of my heart be always acceptable in thy sight, giving praise, glory and honor to Your name our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen! Webster’s dictionary defines ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Understanding Temptation

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,700 views

    A message regarding what temptation is and how to deal with it.

    Understanding Temptation Various Scriptures ACS Chapel Service March19, 2009, revised and expanded for March 29, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: The Wesleyan Church is what is called a “holiness” church. In other words, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Intense Temptation Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 9, 2024
     | 575 views

    Study of the life of Joseph. Series is based on my own study of Scripture as well as reading various books and sermons on the topic over the years.

    WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS: INTENSE TEMPTATION A. We are continuing the series on the Life of Joseph titled: “WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS”. 1. We realize that LIFE can be HARD—“THE PITS”—if you will. a. RELATIONSHIPS, EXPECTATIONS and CIRCUMSTANCES don’t always TURN OUT the way we WANT. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Avoid The Axe Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005
     | 4,848 views

    A Message of how to avoid God’s judment

    Luke 3:1- 15 – How to avoid the axe Have you every traveled on a road which is so pitted with potholes, you are forced to slow down. Some of them are so deep, particularly after rain, that you think you are going to be swallowed up. I’ve got this picture of an African pothole hanging on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Avoiding The Mistake Of Pride Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 24, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,602 views

    In this sermon we try to learn from five Biblical examples of the destructive nature of pride.

    Introduction: A. There’s a story told about Vince Lombardi, the legendary coach of the Green Bay Packers who was named "Coach of the Century" by ESPN. 1. Late at night, after coaching one of his greatest playoff victories, he tried to climb into bed with his wife without waking her, but his cold ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Escaping Temptations

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,056 views

    We see Cain yielding to sin and falling bait to it just because of his heart condition. He did not take any stand to rule over it or run from it. He just yielded. For Cain (and for us) there is an exit on every level of temptation, and we need to see the

    Opening illustration: When we sin we often do so with the futile hope that we shall obtain the maximum amount of pleasure at the minimum penalty. It seldom works that way, however. I once heard the story of a man and his wife who decided to go to a drive-in movie. They thought the price was too ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational