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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    If

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,131 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

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    Giving Birth To Death

    Contributed by David Watters on Jul 9, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,957 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

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    Training A Healthy Conscience

    Contributed by Clarence Peters on Jul 23, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,955 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

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Living In A Lions Den Without Being Eaten

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 17, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,141 views

    We find helpful foundational teachings in Daniel 5 and 6 to help us survive attacks of our enemy. Who is our primary enemy: The Bible says, Satan goes about like a roaring lion."

    Living in the Lions Den Without Being Eaten Daniel 5:1-6:28 Has there been a time in your life you felt you were under attack? One of the times in my life and family that I experienced attacks from evil happened when I was pastor of the FMC in Taylor, Michigan. (Myrtle Hannah) We find helpful ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Jose Cabajar avatar

    Guarding Our Whole Being From The Attacks Of The Devil

    Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Nov 6, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 5,087 views

    Biblical way of guarding our unique existence from Satan’s attacks.

    <PRE> The Bible has been and always will be the best source of spiritual knowledge. The devil is not happy about it because the Bible teaches us on how to guard our whole existence from his subtle attacks. He hates the Bible because it exposes his unnoticed ways of destroying human ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    Obedient Faith Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 6, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 3,583 views

    This sermon questions the traditional interpretation of the phrase "lead us not into temptation..." and challenges us to endure trials in order to prove and improve our faith.

    Lessons on Faith from the Lord’s Model Prayer Obedient Faith Matthew 6:13 November 9, 2003 Intro: A. [Three Thieves Who Couldn’t Quit, Citation: http://www.newsoftheweird.com/archive/, Kevin A. Miller, Wheaton, Illinois] Eduardo Rivera, 43, was in court awaiting a hearing on a charge of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Un Lugar Llamado Cades Barnea

    Contributed by Ervin De Leon on Jul 31, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 49,694 views

    Cades-Barnea fue el lugar de graduacion donde Israel pudo en aproximadamente 3 meses despues de su salidad de Egipto, llegar a la tierra prometida. No Obstante al fallar, tuvieron que deambular 40 años en el desierto. ¿ha llegado usted al Cades - Barnea d

    UN LUGAR LLAMADO CADES-BARNEA Deut 1:19 "Partimos de Horeb y fuimos por aquel desierto grande y terrible que habéis visto, dirigiéndonos a la región montañosa de los amorreos, como Jehovah nuestro Dios nos había mandado; y llegamos hasta Cades-barnea". Introduccion a) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Derry avatar

    Living A Focused Life - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by David Derry on Nov 21, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,322 views

    How to stay focused when tempted - Joseph vs. David

    Living a Focused Life – Part 2 November 10, 2002 This week as we continue our series, living a focused life, we will be talking about how to focus on what can’t be seen. Read about the Titanic from pages 1-2 of “Beneath the Surface”. Just as the sinking of the Titanic is reality, sadly every day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Under Attack!

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 27, 2003
    based on 116 ratings
     | 13,899 views

    Standing strong under fire.

    Today we are going to look at practical steps for standing strong when you are under attack! We will be using Christ’s temptation in the wilderness as our backdrop. Then Jesus was led out into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit to be tempted there by the Devil. Matthew 4:1 (NLT) The first issue ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Casanova avatar

    The Two Wolves Within Us

    Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Mar 18, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,385 views

    It would seem that each of us possess two wolves within us. Wolves are stealthy creatures so beware.

    The Two Wolves An old Grandfather, whose grandson came to him with anger at a schoolmate who had done him an injustice, said, "Let me tell you a story. I too, at times, have felt a great hate for those that have taken so much with no sorrow for what they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Battle For The Mind

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Mar 24, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 10,594 views

    Explains the importance of the thought life, our accountability for our thoughts, and how to win victory--by winning the battle for our minds.

    The Battle for the Mind I. We are responsible not only for our actions, but also for our thoughts. A. God has judged people based on thoughts in the past. Acts 8:22 Repent of this wickedness and pray to the Lord. Perhaps he will forgive you for having such a thought in your heart. [Simon the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Rx For Backsliding

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,386 views

    The danger of backsliding is just as real today as ever. The Hebrew writer offers us encouragement and a perscription to overcome!

    Rx for Backsliding Hebrews 12:12–17 INTRODUCTION The book of Hebrews is an encouraging word to Christians that contains strong warnings against falling from God’s grace. In the first part of Hebrews 12 the writer encourages them to put off everything from their life that would hinder them in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Bond avatar

    God's Choice & Our Choices Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Jul 15, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 8,850 views

    Temptation offers us many choices that might distract us from serving God. We have the choice to follow God because of one ultimate choice God made on our behalf.

    Recently I heard about a middle school in Oregon that faced a unique problem. It seems that a number of girls there were going into the bathrooms and putting on their lipstick. After they put it on their lips, they pressed their lips to the mirrors leaving dozens of little lip prints. I guess they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Is The Price Really Right? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 25, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,382 views

    When it comes to marketing Christianity, Peter had it all wrong. But he tells it as it is, and maybe we need to refresh our memories: Christianity is not a bed of roses –not yet.

    Is the Price Really Right? (I Peter 4:1-6) 1. Back in 1889, Sid and Leah’s bull took sick and died, so they needed to go to the auction to buy a new one. Sid couldn’t leave the farm because he was busy starting a farming equipment business, so Leah took the train to the city to buy a bull. If she ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Winning The Battle Within

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 30, 2006
    based on 51 ratings
     | 9,371 views

    Describes how to win over temptation and stinkin thinkin. Expanded outline.

    WINNING THE BATTLE WITHIN On August 10, 2006, intelligence and law enforcement officials from around the world, coordinated sweeps to arrest more than 20 terrorists. These arrests came because of a plot to blow up numerous airlines in mid-air, killing their unsuspecting passengers. 5 years ago, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist