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  • John Gaston avatar

    Living Above The Snakeline

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 15, 2018
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    God has a place where we can live above sin, where we don't yeild to temptation. "Lead us not into temptation and deliver us from evil."

    LIVING ABOVE THE SNAKELINE Luke 10:19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Did you hear about the man who was arrested for paying his check at a café with a counterfeit $10 bill? 2. He didn’t think it would be a problem…since they served him decaffeinated coffee with nondairy creamer and artificial ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Samson's Achilles' Heel

    Contributed by Raymond Lu on Aug 9, 2010
     | 9,936 views

    The truth is, we have our own “Achilles’ heel.” These are areas of the enemy’s favorite target points. We may fall like Samson (only He knows) except when we lean on God’s grace in the spiritual battle. When God gives special abilities, the more we shall

    Those who are familiar with Greek mythology sure read about Achilles. Achilles was the bravest, and the most handsome warrior in the army of Argamemnon. It was said that when Achilles was still a child, he was held by the heel, and upside down was dipped in the river call Styx. From then on, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Key To A Good Life Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Feb 27, 2012
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     | 9,806 views

    The wise Father tells His children how to find quality in life by following wisdom.

    The Key to a Fulfilling Life Proverbs 1:20-33 Instructions are not always for the wise, or smart, or even reasonable. My nine favorite instructions are as follows: On Sears hair dryer: Do not use while sleeping. On a bag of Fritos: You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside. On ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tempted To Turn Back

    Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on May 11, 2008
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     | 12,408 views

    Don’t fall for the temptation to turn back.

    TEMPTED TO TURN BACK Galatians 4:8-11 By Cleavon Matthews February 11, 2007 INTRODUCTION Due to a lack of mutual familiarity it appears to be prudent to express my doctrinal commitment to Extra Ecclesiam Nulla Salus which means in Latin ‘No salvation outside the church.’ Cyprian said “he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Facing Frustration" Series

    Contributed by Nick Panico on Apr 28, 2008
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     | 9,883 views

    This sermon deals with the 2nd temptation you face when walking through a wilderness season of life; facing frustration. Part #2 in the series.

    “Facing Frustration” Wilderness Pt. 2 – by Pastor Nick S. Panico (Rom 8:28-29 NKJV) And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. {29} For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Fixation - Looking In All The Wrong Places" Series

    Contributed by Nick Panico on Apr 28, 2008
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     | 6,942 views

    This is the 3rd message in the four part series on walking through the wilderness. This message deals with keeping our perspective during difficult seasons in life.

    Wilderness– Pt.3 “Fixation – Looking In All The Wrong Places” Ex.16:1-3 – Pastor Nick S. Panico (Exo 16:1-3 NKJV) And they journeyed from Elim, and all the congregation of the children of Israel came to the Wilderness of Sin, which is between Elim and Sinai, on the fifteenth day of the second ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Remember To Whom You Belong Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 10, 2019
     | 4,131 views

    The strength to fight temptation is found only in Christ. Satan uses every effort to convince us to sin. We must remember to whom we belong.

    World-acclaimed illusionist Roy Horn goes to work on Friday evening, October 3, 2003, amid a celebrative atmosphere. It is his 59th birthday, and more than a thousand friends have just thrown him a party. And now an audience of fifteen hundred people waits excitedly inside the Mirage Hotel for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Es Hora De Levantarse Parte 3- Todos Vamos A Enfrentarlos

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 24, 2020
     | 1,113 views

    La tentación y el sufrimiento son dos compañeros que tenemos con nosotros de por vida.

    Es hora de levantarse Parte 3- Todos vamos a enfrentarlos Génesis 39: 1-12 1 Corintios 10: 1-13 7-12-2020 Todos tenemos dos compañeros de viaje que viajan con nosotros a lo largo de nuestras vidas. De vez en cuando, uno o ambos se irán, pero estamos obligados a encontrarnos ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Fellowshipping With The Father And The Son - Part 13

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 3, 2020
     | 1,597 views

    John wants his readers to know that if any loves the world as a habit of life, the love of the Father is not in him.

    1 John 2:15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 1 John 2:16 For all that is in the world; the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life; is not of the Father but is of the world. 1 John 2:17 And ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Great Paradox And The Ultimate Victory Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 25, 2020
     | 4,208 views

    The only way to win the war with sin is to allow Jesus to be the Lord of our lives.

    THE GREAT PARADOX AND THE ULTIMATE VICTORY Text: Rom. 7:14-25 INTRODUCTION 1. Illustration: I love the story of Charles Spurgeon when he was a speaker at a conference along with another man, who publicly proclaimed that Christians could reach a place of sinless perfection where they no longer ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Do You Do When Nobody’s Looking?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 15, 2016
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     | 9,288 views

    A look at Hezekiah's remarkable experience with God, the testing he received, and what he did when he thought God wasn't paying attention.

    WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN NOBODY’S LOOKING? 2 Chron. 32:31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE COLLEGE STUDENT 1. A third year SAM (SHSU) student, Steve, was delivering pizzas for Pizza Hut. One evening he delivered a meal to Bernie’s house. He hands over the pizza & Bernie pays the bill. 2. Steve ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sustaining Grace Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 28, 2020
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     | 9,484 views

    How does the grace of God help us when we are weak?

    SUSTAINING GRACE Several years ago engineers were building a new bridge over the East River in New York. They discovered that the wrecked hull of a sunken metal ship lay right where the center bridge supports were supposed to be built. Powerful cranes was brought in to try and pull the ship up ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Tried By Fire

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Oct 24, 2019
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     | 5,845 views

    Though Job had felt that his lot was unbearable, he recovers himself here and revises his outlook.

    TRIED BY FIRE From "Comfort for Christians" By Arthur W. Pink Scripture: Job 23:10 "But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me I shall come forth as gold." Introduction: Though Job had felt that his lot was unbearable, he recovers himself here and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    No Satan, I Will Not Serve You: Part Two

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018
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     | 7,074 views

    THIS IS THE SECOND OF A TWP PART SERMON, ON THE TEMPTATIONS OF JESUS WHILE IN THE WILDERNESS. IT IS PART OF A SERIES ON THE LIFE OF CHRIST

    NO SATAN, I WILL NOT SERVE YOU: PART TWO MATTHEW 4:1-11 LAST WEEK WE STARTED TO LOOK AT THE TEMPTATIONS OF CHRIST, BUT OUR TIME RAN OUT BEFORE WE COULD FINISH. WE STARTED BY IDENTIFYING THE ORIGEN OF TEMPTATION, TALKING ABOUT THE SPIRITUAL BATTLE WAGED IN HEAVEN BETWEEN SATAN AND HIS ANGELS WHO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Satan I Will Not Serve You

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,916 views

    THIS IS THE FIRST PART OF A TWO PART SERMON ON THE TEMPTATION JESUS FACED IN THE WILDERNESS. HE SHOWS US HOW TO BE OVERCOMERS IF WE TRUST HIM.

    NO SATAN I WILL NOT SERVE YOU MATTHEW 4:1-11 WE ARE CONTINUING OUR SERIES LOOKING AT SOME OF THE EARLY EVENTS AND STATEMENTS IN JESUS’ LIFE AND MINISTRY. TODAY WE ARE GOING TO LOOK AT THE TIME JESUS WENT INTO THE WILDERNESS AND WAS TEMPTED BY SATAN. TEMPTATION WILL ALWAYS BE A PART OF THE LIFE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist