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  • Ricky Tuttle Thd avatar

    Defeating Bitterness Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jun 24, 2023
     | 1,106 views

    As we once again look into the subject of prayer we are looking at two prayers face to face with Jesus on the cross.

    “Defeating Bitterness” Luke 23:39-43 As we once again look into the subject of prayer we are looking at two prayers face to face with Jesus on the cross. I. First Prayer Vs. 39 “And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    The Taste Of Defeat Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 16, 2022
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    This is the 5th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 1st King". This Series is about King Saul.

    Series: Israel’s 1st King [#5] THE TASTE OF DEFEAT 1 Samuel 13:1-14 Introduction: Up to this point, Saul had been obedient and victorious. He defeated the Ammonites and established himself as Israel’s hero and 1st King. In 1 Samuel 13, the Philistines came on the scene and Saul had to deal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Defeating Discouragement

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,822 views

    A nationally known preacher told a group of men at a preacher’s conference that HE HAD NEVER BEEN DISCOURAGED A DAY OF HIS LIFE!

    Listen, he lost all credibility with many of the preachers there, because that just sounded like it could not be true. Everyone has to battle some degree of discouragement at some time in life; I MEAN EVERYONE! The Bible tells us that there was none greater born among women than John the Baptist, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Defeating Difficulties

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,659 views

    Many of us have learned to categorize our days as GOOD DAYS or BAD DAYS! To listen to some folks talk, they seem to have more bad days than good days!

    Illus: Someone said that YOU KNOW IT IS GOING TO BE A BAD DAY WHEN: • You call suicide prevention and they put you on hold • Your birthday cake collapses from the weight of the candles • Your twin sister forgot your birthday • Your horn goes off accidentally and remains stuck as you follow a group ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Tempation"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 12, 2016
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    The sermon helps us to deal with temptation with the truth of Gods word that's how Jesus overcame the temptations of Satan in the wilderness.

    Temptation Luke 4:1-13 1. Jesus is tempted by Satan 1Jesus was led by the Spirit in the desert, 2where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days • So, what is temptation? Some people see Temptation as ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    7 Strategies To Overcome Temptation

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 26, 2019
     | 8,132 views

    All Christians struggle with different areas of temptation. These seven strategies lay the groundwork for believers, no matter what their problems, to gain victory and hope. This will bless your congregation.

    7 STRATEGIES TO OVERCOME TEMPTATION INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about an elderly lady who came into a church one Sunday morning. A friendly usher greeted her and asked, “Hello Mam. Where would you like to sit?” 2. She said, “I would like to sit on the very front row.” He said, “Oh no, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Owens avatar

    Avoiding Temptation's Trap Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,633 views

    In this sermon we learn how Joseph was able to resist the challenging temptation he faced from Potiphar's wife.

    Introduction: A. Let me begin by asking you: “What is it that is most tempting to you?” 1. I think it is funny to watch cats stare at a fish bowl or a bird cage – it is so representative of temptation’s attraction. 2. When I was a kid we had cats and they would sit and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gary Christensen avatar

    How Do I Handle Temptations?

    Contributed by Gary Christensen on Jan 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,926 views

    Let’s talk about temptations. In what way should we handle them? Can I really defeat satan? Some surprising answers!

    "For our High Priest (Jesus Christ) is able to understand our weaknesses. When He lived on Earth, He was tempted in every way that we are, but He did not sin." (Hebrews 4:15) Will we be tempted? Yes. Do we HAVE to give in? No. I’ve read many kinds of "lists of things to do" ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Enemy At The Gates Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,089 views

    Continuing in looking at Jesus the King (5th in Worship the King series), we see He was our tempted King, and how He can help us when we are tempted.

    Luke 4:1-13 – Enemy at the Gates The devotional Today in the Word for January 5, 1997, tells the story of Manfred von Richthofen. Maybe you don’t know him by that name. Maybe you know him better as the Red Baron. Richthofen was the celebrated World War I pilot who was responsible for shooting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting The Victory Over Temptation Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 28, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,650 views

    To get the victory over temptation... we must know: 1) our enemy 2) our responsibility 3) our God

    Getting The Victory Over Temptation The King and His Kingdom OKAY – I want to start off today by reading a passage from the book of Deuteronomy. Anyone know... • What the name means? Second law • What section of the Bible it is found in? Pentateuch (5 books) In this book the new generation ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Defeat Your Enemy

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on May 25, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,294 views

    God has not called us to wage a continuous war against our enemy the devil

    Defeat your enemy Matthew 11:12 - And from the days of John the Baptist until now the Kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force. God has not called us to wage a continuous war against our enemy the devil. However, God wants us to aggressively protect what He has given ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Know Who You Are Series

    Contributed by Will Cornwell on Aug 22, 2002
    based on 130 ratings
     | 50,372 views

    The reason for defeated Christians is that we get our identity from the wronng places. When you know who you are in Christ there is nothing that his world can throw your way that you cannot overcome.

    How to live a victorious life (Part 1) I was sitting in my lazy boy the other day trying to remember exactly what it was like to be a teenager and what some of my toughest struggles were. I had to think real hard, not because I am old, but because I just don’t remember things very well. But what ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    42. Defeating Evil Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 7, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,791 views

    The basis of all sin is a lack of trust by the created in their Creator

    [IN GOD’S IMAGE 42 – DEFEATING EVIL] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Never Accept Defeat Series

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 40 ratings
     | 15,372 views

    Proposition: The spiritual warrior never accepts defeat in accomplishing God’s will for his or her life.

    The Warrior Ethos II Sean Lester January 18, 2007 Primary Text: 1 John 5:3-5 [3] This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, [4] for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. [5] Who is it that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Lindsey Mann avatar

    Vicotry Out Of Defeat

    Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,157 views

    No Christian needs to live in defeat. Victory is assured if we would only learn to believe what the Lord has done.

    VICTORY OUT OF DEFEAT INTRODUCTION Each and every Christian is involved in a warfare situation. We have an enemy called Satan or the devil. He is the opposition and he is very subtle and very clever, but the Lord Jesus Christ is on our side. It is difficult for us to realize that our God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal