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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Utilizes Gentleness In A Leader

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
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    The Holy Spirit gives us the fruit of gentleness to create a graciousness in a leader that combats any tendency to be harsh with people. Paul wrote, "Live with complete lowliness of mind (humility) and meekness (unselfishness, gentleness, mildness), with

    1. The Holy Spirit gives us the fruit of gentleness to create a graciousness in a leader that combats any tendency to be harsh with people. Paul wrote, "Live with complete lowliness of mind (humility) and meekness (unselfishness, gentleness, mildness), with patience, bearing with one another and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Welcome To War

    Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 3, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
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    We are in a war. Not just as a country, but as Christians. We have an enemy and he is out to destroy us. How do we combat him? Here are some strageties to use in the war against satan and hell.

    Welcome to WAR! Pastor Jamie Wright * Maranatha Fellowship Church Current events: War on Terrorism, War on Iraq, and War on Drugs Ephesians 6:12 “For our struggle (war) is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the worldly forces of darkness, against the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Stop The Church From Charging Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 18, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,576 views

    How do you stop a rhino from charging? Take away his credit card!! :) But seriously, there are those who would stop the church from charging forward. How will the church combat these enemies?

    Introduction 1. Last Sunday Night, I told the (lame) joke about how to stop a charging rhino (you take away his credit card)… • In spite of how lame that joke was, I did get a few laughs… • During that service, we learned some of the challenges that face our missionaries… • Disease, danger, wild ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Paul Deflates Some Ego's Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Feb 24, 2023
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    This is the 6th message of a series on First Corinthians. In this sermon we're looking at how Paul addresses the Corinthians who had wrongly believed they were more spiritual than others, and gives us the means to combat pride.

    Corinthians Series (Part Six) Text: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 We are back in Corinthians today, and I’m glad, so that we can get back into these lessons for the Church. We’ve got this Sunday, and four in March, and then we’ll do a Palm Sunday service, and Resurrection Sunday service. And I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fast Pass

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 31, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,141 views

    Many of us want to bypass trial and temptation - but God says there is no "Fast Pass" around difficulty. In fact, we need to learn from the mistakes of others in order to learn patience and the way to withstand temptation.

    Recently I went to Disneyland. I’ve been there a number of times, but this time something was different. Instead of one line for each ride – many had two lines. While waiting for the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad – I watched in dismay as people walked right up to the front and got on what seemed ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Fasting For Lent

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 24, 2015
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    In response to the temptation to throw himself into the rat race called material satisfaction, Jesus finds a calm centre, an anchor in the word of God. That centered faith will enable him to deal with all the other temptations to come.

    There once was a little boy named Bobby, who desperately wanted a new bicycle. His plan was to save his nickels, dimes and quarters until he finally had enough to buy a new 10-speed bike. Each night he asked God to help him save his money. Kneeling beside his bed, he prayed, “Dear Lord, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Fall Of Man Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 21, 2022
     | 4,945 views

    God made Adam and Eve with a will to make a choice. They had the option of obeying God and his command or disobeying. The pull or lure to disobey is temptation. The temptation and the fall began with the serpent luring Eve to disobey God.

    The Bible records that the original couple Adam and Eve were deceived by Satan and sin marred God’s creation including mankind. The fall of man tells the story that is basic for the rest of the Bible. God’s plan to redeem fallen man. To save humanity lost in the fall. We are looking at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gethsemane

    Contributed by Joshua Deerinwater on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 190 ratings
     | 15,931 views

    Jesus's victory over temptation, and what we can learn from it.

    Gethsemane Text: Luke 22:39-46 I. The Garden v.39 "And he came out, and went, as He was wont, to the Mt. of Olives . . . . v.40 "And when He was at the place . . . . Q) Where is "the place" Luke is talking about here? A) Matt. 26:36 & Mark 14:32 , tell us that "the place" is the Garden ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Life In Christ

    Contributed by Mark Williams on Jan 5, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,518 views

    The power of temptation, where does it come from and how do we beat it

    ) All scripture is quoted from “The Amplified Bible” unless marked with ( * ) then scripture is quoted from NIV. By Gods grace and mercy we are saved Romans 10:13 “For everyone who calls on the name of the lord invoking him as Lord will be saved.” INVOKE ( Oxford dictionary )Call upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Obligated, Eager And Not Ashamed Series

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Aug 21, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,541 views

    Being consumed with a passion to share the gospel will overcome any temptation to be ashamed of it.

    By Greg Johnson August 20, 2006 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org The Apostle Paul had a passion to share the gospel with all people; rich and poor, educated and non-educated, Jew and Gentile. In Philemon we see that Paul shared the gospel with a run-a-way slave. In Acts we see Paul sharing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When The Beast Gets Loose Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
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     | 2,338 views

    Part 3 in a series on temptation. This deals with last 3 of seven deadly sins.

    KILL OR BE KILLED Part 3-When the Beast Gets Loose Romans 7:14-20 October 21, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Read Romans 7:14-20 We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin. Ro 7:15 I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Where The Deer And Antelope Play

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 30, 2012
     | 7,719 views

    A talk on Paul's instruction to remain strong in the Lord amidst temptations in a worldly-culture.

    Text: 1 Cor 16:13-14, Title: Where the Deer and Antelope Play, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/29/12, AM Opening illustration: Background to passage: All of these words are present tense imperatives. Main thought: Paul gives them a final word of exhortation as he closes out the letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Recipe For Success Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,208 views

    This is part 2... Joseph is our example of how to be successful under trials and temptations

    Recipe for Success Genesis 39:7-10 Last week I started a two part sermon series called Recipes from The Book… the Bible The Bible is truly God’s recipe book for happiness, success, joy, purity, eternal life, etc Last week we looked at the Recipe for Disaster, and our example was King ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord’s Prayer 3 - Protection Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 26, 2010
     | 4,933 views

    Part of prayer is also asking for God’s help from temptation and the tempter.

    THE LORD’S PRAYER - PROTECTION In March, 1989, an asteroid a half mile across, moving at the speed of 44,000 miles per hour, shot across the very path the earth travels, missing us by only six hours. Did you know about this danger? Every day an estimated twenty tons of material from space enters ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Spiritual Equilibrium Part 2

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 3, 2019
     | 4,581 views

    This message focuses on the last two temptations that Jesus faced and how He responded.

    Spiritual Equilibrium: Part 2 Scriptures: Matthew 4:5-11; Mark 16:17-18 This is part two of my message “Spiritual Equilibrium.” In part one we reviewed the first of three temptations that Jesus experienced at the hands of Satan. Last week we learned that we needed to have a balance in our flesh, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational