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  • GUY GLASS avatar

    Tempted By Whom? Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 2, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,484 views

    This message look at the process of temptation from the onset of desire to the culmination as sin, as well as motivation for not sinning.

    TEMPTED BY WHOM? James 1:13-17 When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14  but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. 15  Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dangers Of Laziness Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 21, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 827 views

    This is the 10th Sermon from the Book of Proverbs Series, "Wisdom For Life".

    Series: Wisdom For Life [#10] THE DANGERS OF LAZINESS Proverbs 6:1-19 Introduction: Laziness is a silent thief that can quietly steal away our potential, blessings, and purpose in life. In Proverbs 6:1-19, God warns us about the destructive nature of laziness and the importance of diligence. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Please Be Patient

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 157 ratings
     | 10,462 views

    A study of Christian patience

    Please Be Patient James 5:7-12 May 24, 1998 Introduction I. Young Man seeking patience II. Patience Testers * Long lines at the grocery * Having someone pull out in front of you on the highway and then drive extremely slow * Children who refuse to go to sleep * Slow service in the McDonald’s drive ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Tough Times Ahead -- Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 10, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,321 views

    THE FAITHFUL MINISTER MUST BE PREPARED TO STAND AGAINST THE INCREASINGLY BLATANT DISPLAY OF DEPRAVITY UNLEASHED BY APOSTATE HYPOCRITES

    BIG IDEA: THE FAITHFUL MINISTER MUST BE PREPARED TO STAND AGAINST THE INCREASINGLY BLATANT DISPLAY OF DEPRAVITY UNLEASHED BY APOSTATE HYPOCRITES (3:1) INTRODUCTION: WAKEUP CALL = STATEMENT OF THE DANGER LURKING AROUND THE CORNER “But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Benjamin Utomo avatar

    Anxiety (Part 2): Understanding Its Causes, Treatments, And Cases In The Bible" Series

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Oct 7, 2021
     | 3,288 views

    Like worry, not all anxiety is sinful. Unfortunately, anxiety is often a result of sin. If that was the case, the cure is to deal with the sin.

    Introduction Last week, we learned about five types of anxiety, their symptoms, and how the Bible shows Jacob, Moses, Queen Esther, and Martha experienced anxiety. So, the Bible does talk about anxiety and how it steals peace and joy from our hearts. And more than that, it hinders us from being ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Will Conquer Fear Or Fear Will Conquer You?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 13, 2019
     | 6,601 views

    We are in a series on the last days. Let us reason on how FEAR will thrive in the last days. Fear breeds fear. Fear kills FAITH. Your choices will determine if we walk in faith or we shall be crushed by FEAR?

    YOU WILL CONQUER FEAR OR FEAR WILL CONQUER YOU… THE LAST DAYS’ FEAR? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We are in a series on the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. We have been addressing 60 Biblical reasons why we believe JESUS IS COMING SOON. This lesson will address FEAR and HOW ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    You Will Conquer Fear Or Fear Will Conquer You?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 13, 2019
     | 4,432 views

    We are in a series on the last days. Let us reason on how FEAR will thrive in the last days. Fear breeds fear. Fear kills FAITH. Your choices will determine if we walk in faith or we shall be crushed by FEAR?

    YOU WILL CONQUER FEAR OR FEAR WILL CONQUER YOU… THE LAST DAYS’ FEAR? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We are in a series on the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. We have been addressing 60 Biblical reasons why we believe JESUS IS COMING SOON. This lesson will address FEAR and HOW ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Our Only Boast

    Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 17, 2022
     | 1,977 views

    a sermon about the cross as our only basis for boasting

    In “The Guns Of Will Sonnett,” Will, portrayed by Walter Brennan, informed someone that one of his sons was a fast gun but that his grandson was even faster. And then he added, “And I’m better than both of ‘em—no brag, just fact.” That line . . . “no brag, just fact” . . . or a variation of it has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Keys To Christian Living Series

    Contributed by Patrick Mead on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 15,814 views

    Keys to living the Christian life

    Keys to Christian Living Genesis 21:1-21 Introduction During World War I, one of our American Airmen took off from an airfield located in Kobar, Arabia. Little did the pilot know that while the plane was on the ground a large rat had crawled up and inside the cockpit. While in the air ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    More Questions From Job

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 5, 2014
     | 5,315 views

    A sermon on the goodness of God.

    "More Questions from Job" Job 1:20 Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped, 21 And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Strong Refuge Is Our God

    Contributed by Kenneth Robbins on Jan 5, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,602 views

    A reminder that in the midst of our most troublesome times God our strong refuge is always right there by our side.

    Proverbs 18:10 “The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe” Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3 “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    When Your Helper Is Delayed, What Do You Do? Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 11, 2025
     | 765 views

    Delays are not denials. When your destiny helper is delayed, trust in God’s timing and remain steadfast in prayer.

    WHEN YOUR HELPER IS DELAYED, WHAT DO YOU DO? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Habakkuk 2:3 "For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry." Supporting Texts: Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Lesson In Faith By Way Of The Sea

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,311 views

    The Disciples learn about their faith on the sea. The sea is a metaphor for life's events. How strong is your faith when your "sea" gets turbulent.

    Jesus's disciples were sent out to the next city that He wanted to visit. They ran into trouble. A weather event took place, and that made it difficult to continue their voyage. They were scared about what was about to happen to them. In the narrative, they did not call out to the LORD or to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Street Smart

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 12, 2018
     | 4,688 views

    A study in the book of 2 Samuel 16: 1 – 23

    2 Samuel 16: 1 – 23 Street Smart 16 When David was a little past the top of the mountain, there was Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth, who met him with a couple of saddled donkeys, and on them two hundred loaves of bread, one hundred clusters of raisins, one hundred summer fruits, and a skin of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Walk In Your Authority , So God Can Use You In 2008

    Contributed by Andre Johnson on Jan 6, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,571 views

    Ready to work for God

    Walk in your authority so God can use you in 2008 Reverend Andre Johnson St. John 5th Chapter 1: After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 
 2: Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal