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  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Tempted To Test God

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 9, 2023
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    God puts us through tests at times to strengthen our faith. But have you ever been tempted to test God?

    A few weeks ago we talked about how God puts us through tests at times to strengthen our faith. But have you ever been tempted to test God? I came across this story about a little boy that tested God. It was on the first day of elementary school. New central air conditioning units had finally ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If You Fall Then Get Up

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 27, 2022
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    What is a person to do when they fall down? Does he or she stay down, or does the person get back up?

    The genuine soul falls as an explorer may do, by faltering at some stone in his way; however, he gets up, and goes on his way with more consideration and speed. The writer might be utilizing “falls” not in the feeling of falling into transgression, yet in the feeling of being overpowered by ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Am I To Do?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 20, 2022
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    We are suffocating in an ocean of pollution. Wherever we look we discover the compulsion to have sullied existences. There are temptations all around us that can lead us astray. The world can put a stain on our Christian hearts and our lives.

    We are suffocating in an ocean of pollution. Wherever we look we discover the compulsion to have sullied existences. There are temptations all around us that can lead us astray. The world can put a stain on our Christian hearts and our lives. The Bible is one subject that, in my opinion, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Learning From The Mistakes Of Others

    Contributed by Louis J Locke on Dec 30, 2024
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    The story of Adam and Eve's decisions and actions in the garden of Eden give insights to help learn from the mistakes of others.

    THE FIRST (Really) BIG MISTAKE 1. We know the story: Garden of Eden, the serpent and man. (Genesis 3) 2. God gave man clear directives and warning: Genesis 2:16-17 3. They disobeyed: The end result of Adam and Eve’s disobedience was not only that, as God had said, ‘in the day that you eat of it ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    "the War Against The Desert Fox"

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 23, 2025
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    Quote: Patton: "in the counter attack in WWII Patton said: "Rommel, I read Your Book" Jesus is tempted and His tactics to defeat the temptations of Satan was to quote scripture. It is good advice for us.

    In Jesus Holy Name January 26, 2025 Text: Luke 4:1-2 Epiphany III Redeemer “The War against the Desert Fox” At the beginning of WWII, the Germans pioneered a new form of mobile ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Let Jesus Show You How To Face Temptation Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023
     | 1,175 views

    Your best defense against temptation is quoting the written Word of God. Therefore, learn the Bible, memorized the Bible, and use the Bible.

    “Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil … fasted forty days and forty nights, afterwards … hungry. The tempter said ‘if you are the Son of God … stones become bread. Jesus … ‘It is written man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word … mouth of God.’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Path To Perfection: Mature Views Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 5, 2025
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    What is one trial or temptation you are facing? What if you could have mature views of them that would help you better understand as well as navigate trials and temptations? We invite you to listen and learn how to be built by, instead of broken by, these circumstances!

    (If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) The Path to Perfection: Mature views James 1:12-18 We continue our study in the letter from James. This series is titled The Path to Perfection. Perfection here is referring ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Take A Stand

    Contributed by Don Campbell on Jun 28, 2024
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    Satan has many schemes for capturing the souls of the unsuspecting, but clothed in the armor of God, we can stand against him.

    TAKING A STAND Ephesians 6:10-13 INTRODUCTION A. Satan has many schemes for capturing the souls of the unsuspecting, but clothed in the armor of God, we can stand against him. B. There can be no neutrality (Matt 12:30). B. In taking our stand, there are things we must stand against, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Glow In The Dark: No Room For Darkness Series

    Contributed by James Chandler on Jul 23, 2024
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    This is the third in a series, based on the Series Kit offered by Sermon Central. I have used the graphics, media, and sermon titles, adding my own content and application.

    Today: There is no room for darkness in the life of a Christian. Spiritually speaking, you cannot expect God's blessing in your life, you cannot expect to grow closer to Jesus if you are feeding on the junk of the world. "No one lights a lamp and puts it in a place where it will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Joseph: Lost His Coat But Kept His Character

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 14, 2024
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    A message on the importance of overcoming temptation. Talks about the damage that comes from giving in to temptations.

    Title: Joseph: Lost His Coat but Kept His Character Theme: Text: Genesis 39:1 - 20 Joseph Sold into Slavery Opening Scripture Genesis 39:1 Now Joseph had been taken down to Egypt. And Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him from the Ishmaelites who had taken ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Detour Into A Lonely Place

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 21, 2024
     | 1,197 views

    A sermon for the first Sunday in Lent, Year B

    February 18, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 1:9-15 Detour into a Lonely Place Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. When I was a child, my grandparents always purchased the Reader’s Digest condensed version of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    And Felt No Harm

    Contributed by Robert Tallent on Mar 17, 2024
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    We need to do what Paul did

    And felt no harm. Acts 28:5 7000 to 8000 people are bitten by snakes each year. I. Recognize the source. The beast Rom 7:18 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Genesis Chapter Thirty-Nine Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 19, 2024
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     | 707 views

    These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Thirty-Nine. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

    GENESIS CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Joseph is now in Egypt and a slave to Potiphar, but even though he has a respectful character he soon finds himself in prison. Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge (2010) – Genesis 39 Joseph is bought by Potiphar, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Greater Blessing - Genesis 15 Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Jun 4, 2024
     | 665 views

    Life is filled with choices and opportunities. How do we know which choices to make and what opportunities are from God or not?

    Last week we studied the passage in Genesis 13:3-18 where we saw that Abram and Lot were prospering, so much so that they needed to expand their territory and go their separate ways. Throughout this transition, Abram stayed close to God and learned to settle things God’s way. Lot on other hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    Tempted But Winning Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Oct 9, 2024
     | 679 views

    All of us have been tempted! All of us will be tempted again! It will never stop!

    Church in the City – Chapter 10 Tempted but Winning October 13, 2024 All of us have been tempted! All of us will be tempted again! It will never stop! Paul was about to remind the “educated and modern” Corinthians that they were being tempted with the same things the Israelites had struggled with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational