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    How To Avoid Hell Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 704 views

    The main idea is that hell is a real place, but we can avoid it by accepting Jesus Christ as our Savior, who offers us hope, rest, and peace for eternity.

    Today, we're going to talk about a pretty intense topic: hell. I know it's not something we usually chat about, but it's important to understand because Jesus talked about it a lot. In fact, He mentioned it over 70 times in the New Testament. So, let's dive into a story Jesus told about a rich man ...read more

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    Avoiding Burnout In Ministry Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 8, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 669 views

    This message will teach us how to avoid burnout, draw strength from the Holy Spirit, and serve with joy and endurance till the very end.

    AVOIDING BURNOUT IN MINISTRY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 6:9 Supporting Texts: Exodus 18:17-23, Matthew 11:28-30, 1 Kings 19:4-8, 2 Corinthians 4:1 INTRODUCTION: Ministry is a divine calling that requires dedication, faithfulness, and spiritual strength. However, those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Avoiding Detours In Destiny Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 21, 2026
     | 206 views

    Destiny is preserved when believers consciously avoid wrong turns caused by disobedience, distraction, pride, and impatience.

    AVOIDING DETOURS IN DESTINY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 3:6 Key Verse: “In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” (Proverbs 3:6, KJV) Supporting Texts: Hebrews 12:13; Psalm 119:67; 1 Corinthians 10:12; Genesis 13:10-11; Numbers 20:7-12; Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How About A Piece Of Pie?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 29, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,079 views

    Temptation of Jesus - You can do it, easier and quick and test God. The devil knows how to tempt you, not just a generic temptation. He knows the best time, the best place, the most tempting thing to offer.

    How about a piece of pie? Luke 4:1-13 Today we are talking about temptation. Most of you may remember the Flip Wilson Show and his character Geraldine, Always saying “the devil made me do it!” We tend to think like that don’t we? If we sin and we feel caught or guilty we like to blame someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    To Tempt

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 27, 2006
    based on 73 ratings
     | 15,839 views

    A sermon for the First Sunday in Lent Jesus temptation in the wilderness

    First Sunday in Lent Mark 1:9-15 "To Tempt" 9* In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10* And when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens opened and the Spirit descending upon him like a dove; 11* and a voice came from ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Temptation Tango - Temptation Island - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 24, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,095 views

    Temptation, although common, seperates and isolates and makes you feel like you are on an island. How can we get off Temptation Island?

    Temptation Island Pt. 3 – Temptation Tango I. Introduction Temptation Island is a dangerous place because temptation, when we don’t understand it and learn to deal with it, separates, isolates, and will become the gateway to your demise if you don’t learn to move off the island! We began by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Temptation, Sin, And Consequences (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 19, 2009
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     | 7,479 views

    David, the man after God’s own heart fell into sin. Looking at his life we can see how he allowed himself to end up in a weakened state, and we can learn from his mistakes how to avoid the same.

    Introduction: A. Perhaps there have been times when you have felt like praying this prayer: “Dear Heavenly Father, I think you’d be proud of me! So far today I’ve done all right. I haven’t gossiped, lusted, lost my temper, haven’t been greedy, grumpy, or selfish. Praise Your Name! I’m grateful ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Breaking The Chain, Part Iii Series

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 13, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,622 views

    Lent 3: Part three of a three part sermon series dealing with temptation. In this sermon, we consider Scriptural approaches to overcoming temptation by looking at how to break the chain of events that takes one from temptation to committing sin.

    This is the third and final message in our series on temptation. We’ve been dealing with a number of topics over the last couple of weeks that have to do with temptation: Why it’s important to talk about temptation; How the Bible talks about temptation and last week, what the Bible teaches about ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Keep Me From Temptation Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 2, 2019
     | 6,912 views

    The psalm is especially appropriate to those who are in danger of being led astray by the acts of the wicked, or who are being tempted to associate with the irresponsible, the sensual, and the worldly.

    June 24, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 28 (KJV) Title: Keep Me From Temptation A Psalm of David. Psalm 28 (KJV) 1 Unto thee will I cry, O LORD my rock; be not silent to me: lest, if thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit. 2 Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Be A Victor Rather Than A Victim

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jun 18, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,115 views

    Being victorious rather than a victim to temptation.

    How To Be A Victor Rather Than A Victim Matt. 4:1-11, 1 Peter 5:9-9 Oscar Wilde once said........."I can resist everything except temptation." Don’t worry about avoiding temptation. As you grow older, it will avoid you. Is there anyone here this morning that has not fallen victim to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Willpower (Lust)

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 1, 2019
     | 4,343 views

    A sermon about how Lust can be a challenge for us

    Opening Remarks and Introduction Last week we started a new sermon series on willpower and looked at how anger can enter our lives. Tonight, we’ll continue our sermon series with a topic that seems to be a problem for many. It’s probably a problem for everyone. But, before we get to that, let ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lesson 30. The Avoidance Of Oaths James 5:12 Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021
     | 1,356 views

    Above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear--not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. All you need to say is a simple "Yes" or "No." Otherwise you will be condemned.

    Text Lesson 30. James 5:12 (NIV) Above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear--not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. All you need to say is a simple "Yes" or "No." Otherwise you will be condemned. Commentary on James 5:12 Above all, my brothers and sisters, do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pay The Price

    Contributed by Richard Crow on Sep 13, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 6,446 views

    Being a disciple of Christ is one of the most important aspects of a Christian. However, temptation is Satan’s way of keeping us from being a "true" disciple of Christ.

    Pay the Price James 1:12 Sept 8, 2002 James 1:12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. What is temptation? Why are we tested? Can I avoid temptation and testing? Are these things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Winning Your Immunity Challenge Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 21, 2001
    based on 131 ratings
     | 5,643 views

    A look at temptation of Christ and what we can learn about our temptation

    Forty days, in the wilderness. Forty days, not four, not fourteen but forty. And all he took with him was what he was wearing. He wasn’t part of a tribe, had nobody to build an alliance with, it was just him, a rugged terrain and God. What did he eat? Did he hunt, or fish, he didn’t do either, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Temptation Tricks - Temptation Island - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jun 28, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,707 views

    Temptation, although common, still isolates and seperates us from others. How should we deal with tempation so that we can survive Temptation Island?

    Temptation Island
Pt. 1 – Temptation Tricks I. Introduction Temptation is one of those things that we keep on the low down. We don’t openly discuss it. We know that all of us are dealing with it, faced with it, and fight it but we don’t discuss it, dissect it, and deal with it. We laugh ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal