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  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    Following Jesus, Even Through Trials And Tests Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 28, 2022
     | 2,508 views

    James, the half-brother of the Lord Jesus, knew about trials and tests. His words to believers of his day are just as true for us of these days, too. In a sentence, he'd say "Endure the test and receive a reward".

    Full disclosure: this is edited from a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO in August 2022 Introduction: Many of us think following Jesus is going to be a walk in the park, so to speak, but that isn’t always true. Certainly, as He promised, He’s there with us, but trials and tests ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sowers avatar

    Celebrating Trials Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 24, 2014
     | 3,931 views

    Jesus is tempted by Satan

    Celebrating Trials After Baptism - Jesus must narrow focus Luke 4:1-13 Led by the HS into the wilderness expressly to be tested/tempted. Three Environments - Wilderness - High Place - City Monks went to desert for Spiritual warfare. Tested - what does success look like? After 40 days - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Since Jesus Is Divine, Could He Have Sinned When The Devil Tempted Him In The Wilderness?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 13, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,277 views

    A look at what the Bible says about the Temptations of Jesus

    "And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness for forty days, being tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing during those days. And when they were ended, he was hungry. The devil said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    If Your Right Hand Causes You To Sin, Cut If Off! Series

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 7, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,496 views

    This sermon tackles the difficult issue of lusting after any person that we are not married to. Tackling the issue can be very painful, but in the long run very fruitful

    “If your right hand causes you to sin cut it off”! What did Jesus mean? You’ll be pleased to know I come this morning free of sharp instruments except for …the Bible I am holding. The Bible says of itself that ‘the word of God is living and active, sharper than any double edged sword, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Beware Of Bad Advice Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 2, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,710 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the series on the fallout from King David’s decision with Bathsheba. Bad Advice can lead us astray. See the video or download audio at www.glenvillenewlife.com

    Made For A Mission-Beware of Bad Advice April 27, 08 2 Samuel 13:1-9 Philippians 4:4-9 There is only one thing worse than some bad advice, and that’s getting some bad advice and following it. How many of you have ever gotten some bad advice in your life? You were made for a mission, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “in Times Of Failure” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 22, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,750 views

    We learn from the greatest failure ever, how Satan sets us up for failure; but how God sets us up for forgiveness and restoration.

    We read here about the greatest failure of all time. The failure of Adam & Eve to resist the temptation to partake of the tree of the knowledge of good & evil. Think of how they failed! They enjoyed every advantage. They lived in a perfect environment, were each married to the perfect person (in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    No One Else To Blame Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 13, 2022
     | 3,381 views

    When I yield to temptation, I have no one to blame but myself

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marty Baker avatar

    I Have A Friend Who Plays With Fire (Sexual Temptation) Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Nov 26, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 4,094 views

    This sermon seeks to encourage people to remain sexually pure in a world of great temptation.

    I Have A Friend Who... Plays With Fire Dr. Marty Baker Stevens Creek Community Church Augusta, Georgia www.stevenscreek.net November 18, 2001 When I was a child, I used to love to build tents out of bed linens. Some were elaborate while others were very simple. They were typically made out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Please Help Me, I'm Falling!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 28, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,359 views

    Don’t fall!!

    Please Help Me, I’m Falling! The title of this message comes from an old C&W song. It is the lament of a man caught between his conscience and his desire. His marriage is not doing well and there is a woman that finds him attractive. He also finds her to be desirable, but he reminds ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Show Me Your Commitment … Through Trials And Temptations

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,072 views

    The second of a series through the book of James

    Soon after we returned from vacation last Sunday the boys were on the computer playing baseball. (The game was a father’s day gift to me and they let me play occasionally.) One of the things that I have heard over the years about good pitching and good pitchers is that they have a variety of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jeff Christopherson avatar

    How To Handle The Temptations Of Power (Acts - Part 14) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,005 views

    The key to handling power is to understand what power is - and what power does...

    How to Handle the Temptations of Power Acts Series: “Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian” Part 14 Pastor Jeff Christopherson April 13, 2003 Acts 8:4-25 I. Understand What Power Is: Power is not neutral. Power is the potential to create or destroy. Examples: • Adam ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas H avatar

    Matthew 4:1-11 Jesus, Satan And Temptation Series

    Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 53,296 views

    Matthew 4:1-11 Jesus, satan and temptation

    Matthew 4:1-11 The Temptation of Jesus Manuscript Last time I preached from Matthew we looked at Matthew 3:13-17: Jesus’ baptism. We looked at baptism in general as well as Jesus’ baptism. You might remember when I spoke about baptism in general, that I explained why in this church we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Lead Us Not Into Temptation, But Deliver Us From Evil Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 12, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 16,047 views

    God walks with us through the valley of the shadow of death. God gives us strength to endure and protects of from misbelief, unbelief and dispair.

    Matthew 6:9-15, Luke 4:1-13 “Lead Us Not Into Temptation, But Deliver Us From Evil” INTRODUCTION The saying, “Opportunity only knocks once,” has been around for a long time. A recent caveat to this saying has been added, “but temptation bangs at the door constantly.” This seems to be all too ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Chad Bolfa avatar

    How Do I Live In The Face Of Trials And Temptations. Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008
     | 3,920 views

    So today through this passage we will learn “How do I live my life in the face of trials and temptations. What is that we need to focus on in this life, I love the word of God because it really is a living word, I know that so many of us need to regain ou

    How do I live in the face of Trials and Temptations. 1 Peter 1:13-16 Introduction In this passage of scripture the apostle Peter takes a turn under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Remember: the believers were suffering terrible persecution. They had lost their homes, property, money, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Temptation Of Jesus: An Exposition Of Luke 4:1-13

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 18, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,994 views

    The season of Lent is supposed to remind us of the 40 days of Jesus temptation in the wilderness. How should we observe it?

    The Temptation of Jesus: An Exposition of Luke 4:1-13 We now come to the first Sunday of Lent, a 40-day time, excluding Sundays, for reflection and repentance. These 40 days commemorate the forty days Jesus spent in the wilderness where He would be tempted three times by Satan. It is a time where ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible