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  • Anthony Seel avatar

    Beating The Devil

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Mar 6, 2017
     | 9,406 views

    A sermon on Christ's victory over the three temptations of the devil.

    The First Sunday of Lent March 5, 2017 St. Andrew’s Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Matthew 4:1-11 True Spiritual Power On Tuesday (2/28/17), NPR’s On Point program did a segment on “Video Games for Adults.” According to the story, “More adult Americans are playing more video games for more ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The "Us" Petition Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017
     | 2,494 views

    Opportunity knocks once, temptation knocks the door down!

    A. FAST AND PRAY THE US PETITION “Lord, when I pray, I’ll follow this pattern: My Father in heaven, may Your name be holy, in my life on earth as Your name is holy in heaven. 10May Your kingdom come in my life on earth as Your kingdom rules in heaven. May Your will be done in my life on earth as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Burton avatar

    Warming By The Fires Of The World

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,221 views

    Peter denied Jesus as he was warming himself. How many of us have denied Christ while warming around a worldly fire?

    “Warming By the Fires of the World” Mark 14:53-54 And they led Jesus away to the high priest; and with him were assembled all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes. And Peter followed him afar off, even into the palace of the high priest and he sat with the servants and warmed himself ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Witness Of Maria Goretti Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 13, 2012
     | 3,341 views

    The life and death of Maria Goretti teaches us something about resisting evil.

    July 6, 2012 St. Maria Goretti Mt 5: 38-41 The commandment to not resist the evildoer is one of the most stark and, admittedly, controversial ones in the NT. A few Christian pacifists have interpreted it to mean that we can neither resist evil persons or evil actions in any way. But that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Standing Firm In The Faith Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 22, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 551 views

    To stand firm is to be rooted, unwavering, and resolute in our walk with God, regardless of the challenges.

    STANDING FIRM IN THE FAITH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 16:13 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 6:10-18, 1 Peter 5:8-9, Jude 1:3, Philippians 1:27, Hebrews 10:23 INTRODUCTION: In a world full of shifting values, spiritual compromise, and increasing opposition to truth, standing ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Cambridge avatar

    Why Do Christians Sin?

    Contributed by David Cambridge on May 13, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,502 views

    This lesson explains why Christians sin and offers several practical, scriptural steps in avoiding sin.

    Why Do Christians Sin? Introduction 1. Speaking of man generally, the Scriptures state the following fact: "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;" (Romans 3:23) "For there is not a righteous man on earth, that does good continually, and never sins." (Ecclesiastes 7:20) 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Saul's Unfaithfulness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 8, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,039 views

    To lead the children to understand some of the errors to avoid through Saul’s unfaithfulness to God.

    Unit 12 – Faithfulness Lesson 34 – Saul Disobeys God (Illustrates the Opposite of Faithfulness) Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand some of the errors to avoid through Saul’s unfaithfulness to God. 2. Explanation of the Aim: Faithfulness can be defined as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christian... Be Different

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 31, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,760 views

    Israel is a type of the Church while Egypt is a type of the world. As Israelites were delivered out of bondage from Pharaoh’s hand and called out of Egypt into the Promised Land to testify for the Lord, even so Christians were delivered from Satan and cal

    Intro: Israel is a type of the Church while Egypt is a type of the world. As Israelites were delivered out of bondage from Pharaoh’s hand and called out of Egypt into the Promised Land to testify for the Lord, even so Christians were delivered from Satan and called out of this present evil world to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Prayer As A Sustaining Pillar For A Church

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Aug 13, 2016
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     | 5,712 views

    To present prayer as a necessary pillar for church, individual and society sustenance

    Our Lord Jesus Christ said in Luke 18:1 that “... men always ought to pray…” Further, it is recorded in Matthew 21:13, “And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves.” The Methodist songwriter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Transference Of Spirits

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 7, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,422 views

    Saul tried to kill David by having him fight a battle with the Philistines.Thinking David would die, and no one would blame Saul. David used the same type of plan with Uriah. Coincidence? I don't think so. Sometimes we pick up bad ideas/attitudes from oth

    Transference of Spirits 2Sa 11:14 Now it came about in the morning that David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent [it] by the hand of Uriah. 2Sa 11:15 And he had written in the letter, saying, "Place Uriah in the front line of the fiercest battle and withdraw from him, so that he may be struck down ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Faith Under Pressure Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 15, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 17,034 views

    James simply states in Chapter 1 what a Christian has: Real Christians have a real faith that can stand under pressure. James could not be considered as a modern television evangelist because his message is too confrontational. His message is that the pow

    Subject: What a Christian Has - Faith That Can Stand Under Pressure Text: James 1:1-12* Introduction: In this short book of James composed of 108 verses, James the brother of our Lord Jesus Christ and the Pastor of the first church at Jerusalem, addresses the subject of Christianity from a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    Being Intentional: Shunning Dependency, Inviting People, Relying On God, Serving The Other Servants, Avoiding Distractions. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 15, 2021
     | 1,758 views

    My wrap up message at officer councils, 2021, Fiji Division.

    Being Intentional: Shunning dependency, inviting people, relying on God, serving the other servants, avoiding distractions. I’ve already discussed my view that the Fiji Division can be a leading light within The Salvation Army within the NZFTS Territory. While we are currently dependant on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    Recipe For Success Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,329 views

    This is part 2... Joseph is our example of how to be successful under trials and temptations

    Recipe for Success Genesis 39:7-10 Last week I started a two part sermon series called Recipes from The Book… the Bible The Bible is truly God’s recipe book for happiness, success, joy, purity, eternal life, etc Last week we looked at the Recipe for Disaster, and our example was King ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The Allure Of "All These Things"

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 26, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,207 views

    "All these Things" as taught by Jesus - represent the things of this world.

    The Allure of “All These Things” Matthew 6:24-34 * Over the last 38 years, as we have attempted to serve the Lord, we have lived in many different cities. In every location we had to learn the new home, new city, new roads, and new community. Learning a new community has always been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Compete According To The Rules Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Aug 10, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,212 views

    We cannot be victorious in Christ unless we compete according to His rules: endurance, integrity, loving His word.

    Compete According to the Rules One World, One Dream 2 Timothy 1:3 – 7 (Lin Hao Clip) There is a nobility in willingly facing pain when it is necessary. Athletics is a peaceful expression of that virtue. Training Training was an important part of the ancient Olympic games. These days, training ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite