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  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    What Do We Do And Where Do We Go When Life Becomes Overwhelming?

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 1, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,465 views

    The Bible gives us the answer to the question, "What Do We Do And Where Do We Go When Life Becomes Overwhelming?"

    “What Do We Do And Where Do We Go When Life Becomes Overwhelming?” Hebrews 6:18-20 We Run To God Because… A. The PROMISE of refuge we have is based upon God’s Immutability. (v. 18) That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Chapman avatar

    Heaven's Empathy

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 17, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,086 views

    We have heard numerous stories about Jesus’ temptation. Yet, perhaps the amazing thing of the story of Christ’s temptations is that He knows our story so well.

    Heaven’s Empathy for You and Me Luke 4:1-13 Movement One: Jesus was tempted Set Stage: (Bracket discussion by familiarity). Questions: We know this story, don’t we? You have heard it preached many times? You have studied it in Bible studies and Sunday School haven’t you? I think we would all say ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,116 views

    Life is full of temptations and we can be guided through them by the example of Christ at his temptation by the devil. This sermon unites Luke 4: 1 – 13 and Deuteronomy 26: 1 - 11 to gain a Biblical perspective on temptation.

    If Luke 4: 1 – 13 / Deuteronomy 26: 1 - 11 Intro: It’s a small two letter word. --- Often it carries with a great burden. --- If --- If I had known, If I had gone, If I were rich, If … If. Our lives can be full of ifs. Jesus was no different. I. Verse 1-3 – Jesus is at his weakest – he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Watters avatar

    Giving Birth To Death

    Contributed by David Watters on Jul 9, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,928 views

    In this life we have the opportunity to create a world around us of darkness and death...or...we have the opportunity of creating a world of light. With our Lord’s help, we can become ’Light to a Dark World’.

    Sermon: Giving Birth to Death Scripture: James 1: 14-15 Good morning! First...this morning, I would like to start out with a little story. Once upon a time there was a man who thought he was dead. His concerned wife and friends sent him to the friendly neighborhood psychiatrist. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Clarence Peters avatar

    Training A Healthy Conscience

    Contributed by Clarence Peters on Jul 23, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,934 views

    Conscience is a gift of God to keep us morally safe, at peace, and connected to Him.

    Text: topical Function: The listener will pay heightened attention to conscience, confessing where needed. You may know the feeling. You tell your parents you’re going one place, when really you’re going to another. You take cash to avoid taxes. You spread a story about someone. You break a ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • James May avatar

    Will It Be Door Number 1, 2 Or 3?

    Contributed by James May on Jul 27, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 9,332 views

    The devil loves to play "Let’s Make A Deal". Don’t fall for his tricks.

    Will it be Door Number 1, 2 or 3? By Pastor Jim May Matthew 7:13-14, "Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Alcohol And Christianity

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 3, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,863 views

    Alcohol and Christianity do not go together. If we are truly temples for Christ and we are to glorify God in all we do, we should remain clean and pure.

    Alcohol and Christianity Several scriptures encourage us to stay away from alcohol. It doesn’t actually forbid everyone from drinking alcoholic beverages. Old Testament Leviticus 10:9 Numbers 6:3 Deuteronomy 14:26; 29:6 Judges 13:4.7,14 1 Samuel 1:15 Proverbs 20:1; 31:4,6 Isaiah 5:11,22; 24:9; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Nerreau avatar

    Count It All Joy

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Feb 2, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,103 views

    The Call Of James Is That We Count The Trials Of Life As "All Joy". In This Sermon We Will Look At What This Means...

    “Count It All Joy” James 1:2-8 02/03/2008 INTRODUCTION: May the words of my lips and the meditation of my heart be always acceptable in thy sight, giving praise, glory and honor to Your name our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen! • Are you going through a trial today? Are you struggling through ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    What Will It Take?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,657 views

    Looking at the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness, we can ask ourselves, "what will it take to lead me into temptation?"

    What Will It Take? – Mt 4: 1 - 11 Intro: Drew Anderson from Tucson, Arizona wrote of his experience in Readers’ Digest. He was shopping in the mall with his wife when a shapely young woman in a short, form fitting dress walked by. He said as she walked by his eyes followed her. Without looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    To Be Tempted

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 9,510 views

    A sermon for the first Sunday in Lent the Temptation of Jesus

    1st Sunday in Lent Matthew 4:1-11 "To be tempted" "Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. And he fasted forty days and forty nights, and afterward he was hungry. And the tempter came and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command these stones ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    Not Giving Up On God's Agenda

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 10, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,028 views

    A sermon that looks at the temptation of Jesus and encourages people to see the importance of God’s agenda in their lives.

    Someone once said Have you ever wondered why opportunity knocks once – yet temptation bangs on the door constantly? Do you find this true? Supermarkets are aware that we are easily tempted. Why do you think they place lollies, soft drinks and magazines at near the cash registers where we have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    A Time For Personal Spiritual Renewal

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,199 views

    The natural drift in our Christian life is toward spiritual dryness, apathy and indifference. When we get into a spiritual rut – a grace with the ends knocked out - we are ready for a time of renewal.

    A Time For Personal Spiritual Renewal Matthew 4:1-4 The natural drift in our Christian life is toward spiritual dryness, apathy and indifference. When we get into a spiritual rut – a grace with the ends knocked out - we are ready for a time of renewal. Out natural tendency is to drift from ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Jeremias Fababier avatar

    Be Careful With The Bait Of Satan Series

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Feb 28, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 22,358 views

    This sermon deals with the temptation. What is it? How we are being tempted? and What will be the results if we let in temptation in our life.

    TOPIC: BE CAREFUL WITH THE BAIT OF SATAN (3rd of a Series in the Book of James – A Life That Makes a Difference Series) Text: James 1: 12-18 v. 12, “Blessed (happy, to be envied) is the man who is patient under trials and stands up under temptation, for when he has stood the test and been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "What Went Wrong?" Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,989 views

    This is the 2nd message in a series this one covers Genesis 3 and is about temptation in the Garden of Eden and in our lives today. The Garden of Eden, the Garden of Gethesmene, & Joseph’s garden

    In Jesus Holy Name March 2,2008 Lent IV Series: O.T. Challenges Redeemer Genesis 3:1-15 “What Went Wrong?” Dr. Paul Bretscher in his book, “Cain Come Home” writes: “the weapons of Satan’s testing are many. No child of God escapes the battle….the enemy ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeremiah Parker avatar

    Get Prayed Up

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 6, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,236 views

    Christ’s admonition to his disciples continues to warn his modern disciples.

    Get Prayed Up! Intro: We are in a battle. Expect hardships, the necessity of discipline, self-denial and determination. ****Am I a soldier of the Cross?**** Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. (Mat 26:41) I. Willing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational