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  • Jim Drake avatar

    Temptation Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 11,236 views

    The basics of temptation have never changed. By looking at Satan’s original temptation of Eve in the Garden, we can recognize temptation when it comes and be better equipped to resist it.

    1. What is the source of temptation? a. Satan not God b. Our willingness to give an audience (foothold) 2. What is the appearance of temptation? a. Close to the truth b. Good, pleasant, desirable 3. What is the result of temptation? a. Succumbing i. Putting our desires ahead of God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Jesus Coming To The Temple"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 28, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,866 views

    A sermon for Palm Sunday

    Matthew 21:1-17 & Mark 11:1-17 Luke 19:29-44 & John 12:12-19 When they approached Jerusalem the next day and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, ‘Go into the village ahead of you. As soon as you enter it, you will find a donkey tied up. Tied with her will ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Elijah Prophet Of God Series

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Mar 30, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,048 views

    Elijah is considered by most to be the greatest of the Hebrew prophets. Yet James says he was a man just like you and I.

    Introduction: I began a series of sermons a couple of weeks ago entitled: Hero’s of the Faith. Two weeks ago we saw how Moses answered God’s call to deliver the nation of Israel out of slavery in Egypt. Last week we saw how Daniel remained faithful to the Lord, and refused to compromise his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Afflicting The Comfortable Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 17,268 views

    Like He did with Israel, God is in the business of afflicting the comfortable. When we are at ease in Zion, He sometimes has to shake us up with righteous affliction.

    1. Introduction (6:8) 2. Afflicting the comfortable—(what does righteous affliction look like?) a. Afflicted bodies (6:9-10) b. Afflicted buildings (6:11) c. Afflicted brains (6:12-13) d. Afflicted borders (6:14) 3. Conclusion a. We know what God’s righteous affliction looks like—how do we avoid ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Strikes, You're Out! Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 13,206 views

    Israel missed each opportunity God gave them. Each time Amos interceded, God held off on afflicting them. Finally, He had enough—He afflicted them with almost complete destruction. God is faithful to respond to the intercessory prayers of His people.

    1. The first pitch was a fastball of grace. 2. The second pitch was a fastball of mercy. 3. The third pitch was a changeup of affliction. AMOS 7:1-9 I think everybody here knows how much I enjoy sports. Mostly football, but I like other sports too. I like watching NASCAR. I’m a frustrated ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 4 - All Brand New Again And Again Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,346 views

    Jesus really wants you to have abundant life, but how can we get there?

    Advance to the Abundant Life (Part 4) - All Brand New Again and Again Titus 3:1-8 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - August 26, 2007 *Doug Whitt and his bride Sylvia had an unusual and embarrassing experience on their honeymoon. They got to the fancy hotel in the early hours of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lost And Found Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Aug 29, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,941 views

    Lessons from the parable of the lost sheep.

    *Intro> A man telephone his business associate’s home and was greeted with a child’s whispered, “Hello?” The man asked, “Is your daddy home?” “Yes,” was the whispered reply. “May I talk with him?” “No,” the child replied. The man was surprised, but wanting to talk to an adult, he then asked, “Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "God Is The Only Savior" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,830 views

    Sermon 10 in a study in Hosea

    “Yet I have been the LORD your God since the land of Egypt; and you were not to know any god except Me, for there is no savior besides Me. 5 I cared for you in the wilderness, in the land of drought. 6 As they had their pasture, they became satisfied, and being satisfied, their heart became proud; ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    I Never Met Milton Bradley

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 31, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,831 views

    Our involvement in church is no game. It has eternal consequences.

    When it comes to games, I don’t believe there is a more avid game player than my wife. She loves to play games. We have a card game that we like to play called "hand and foot." I like that one, but my wife likes ’em all. When we were first married, the first Christmas, her folks went to New ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Making Of A Hero Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 16, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,652 views

    Daniel 1:8-21 gives us three distinguishing marks of a true hero in any age.

    Scripture The movie "Cinderella Man" tells the true story of boxing legend James J. Braddock, who made an incredible comeback during the Great Depression. Injured and arthritic, Braddock’s promising career was cut short, and he had to go on public assistance when he couldn’t get work at the docks ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Woman Of Faith

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,194 views

    The canaanite woman has a lot to teach us about faith, mercy, and prayer.

    A Woman of Faith Matthew 15:21-28 Danny was born without ears. He could hear all right, but he didn’t have the outer folds of skin and cartilage of normal people. All his life, Danny endured ridicule and rejection because of his deformity. But he learned to live with it. Thankfully, he had loving ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    More Than Enough Series

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,104 views

    A Sermon on the Tenth Commandment

    Decades ago the famed poet Mick Jagger described our plight with these words: I can’t get no satisfaction, I can’t get no satisfaction ’Cause I try and I try and I try and I try... When I’m drivin’ in my car, and the man come on the radio He’s tellin’ me more and more about some useless ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Freedom From Worry – Who Will Your God Be? Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,375 views

    Jesus wants us to get rid of the worry that so often fills our lives. What does it take for us to be set free from worry? I. WHO WILL BE YOUR GOD? II. The trouble with worry; III. Some causes of Worry; IV. How can we be set free from worry?

    FREEDOM FROM WORRY – Who will your God be? Matthew 6:24-34 (NIV) [24] "No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money. [25] "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Appraisal Of Human Life Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006
     | 3,494 views

    Considers the uniqueness of human life, it’s inherent value, and the falsehood of attempting to value one human over another.

    1. Title: The Appraisal of Human Life 2. Text: Genesis 1:26-28; 2:7-9; 9:5-6 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM worship crowd, January 15, 2006, first of 8 in the series “A Clear and Present Danger” 4. Type: topical 5. Objectives: For the people to understand the intrinsic value of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Doesn't God Want Me Happy?? Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,002 views

    Considers the way that God cares about our holiness, and the way that God uses Godly sorrow to change us.

    1. Title Doesn’t God Want Me Happy? 2. Text: 2 Corinthians 7:8-11 et al 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd., February 19, 2006, #5 in the series “A Clear and Present Danger” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand that God is more concerned with our holiness and with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ