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  • Sean Lester avatar

    Never Accept Defeat Series

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 40 ratings
     | 15,618 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
     | 5,291 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

  • James Harrington avatar

    Defeating Fortune And Misfortune

    Contributed by James Harrington on Jan 29, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,521 views

    What is it that brings us to God? The story of Job helps us in defeating fortune and misfortune and stay focused on God.

    Introduction: 1. Oscar Wilder once wrote, "In this world there are only two tragedies. One is not getting what one wants and the other is getting it." 2. Job knew the tragedies of getting all that he wanted and the loss of all that was precious. 3. The story of Job helps us in defeating fortune and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Defeating Your Enemies Series

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Jul 17, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 15,267 views

    David defeating Goliath is a uiversal lesson that teaches all of us how to defeat our worst enemies - Satan, sin, and self.

    Defeating your Enemies INTRODUCTION Most great heroes are defined by the enemies that they defeat. Just listen to the name of these heroes and see if their enemies do not come readily to mind: Batman (Joker, Penguin, Riddler); Superman (Lex Luthor); Flash Gordon (Ming the Merciless). The list ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Overcoming Temptations

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 8, 2001
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,082 views

    To lead the people to understand how we follow Christ’s example in overcoming temptations.

    Unit 15 – Satan and His Demons Lesson 41 – When Satan Tempted Jesus and What He is Doing Today – Luke 4:1-14; Luke 22:31; Acts 5:3; 2 Cor. 11:14: I Pet. 5:8 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how we follow Christ’s example in overcoming temptations. 2. Explanation of the Aim: Jesus always ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    David Defeats The Philistines Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 12, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,819 views

    Second Samuel 5:17-25 shows us how God protects his kingdom.

    Scripture In our sermon series on “The Life of David,” we have come to the point where David was anointed king over Israel when he was thirty years old. This was, in fact, the third time that David was anointed as king. The first time was about fifteen years earlier when the Prophet Samuel was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Temptation Of Jesus

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Apr 25, 2008
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     | 7,960 views

    Temptation is probably the most familiar experience of the Christian. While some may be tempted more than others, all will be tempted.

    THE TEMPTATION OF JESUS Matthew 4:1-11 Temptation is probably the most familiar experience of the Christian. While some may be tempted more than others, all will be tempted. I believe there is a great deal that we can learn from the temptations of Christ as found in Matthew 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Last Temptations

    Contributed by Shelly Griffin on Mar 3, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 2,688 views

    Jesus was tempted just like we are.

    Back in 1988, director Martin Scorsese made a film that caused a furor in this country from coast to coast. It was a film about Jesus, and people were demonstrating against it and picketing and threatening to blow up theaters if they showed it. The name of the film was The Last Temptation of ...read more

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  • John Lowe avatar

    Overcoming Temptations Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 17, 2022
     | 2,897 views

    Solomon's downfall began when he married the daughter of the Egyptian Pharaoh to seal a political alliance. He could not control his lust. Among Solomon's 700 wives and 300 concubines were many foreigners, which angered God.

    Overcoming Temptations King Solomon was the wisest man ever and also one of the most foolish. God gifted him with unsurpassed wisdom, which Solomon squandered by disobeying God's commandments. Solomon's most notable achievements were his building projects, particularly the temple in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fighting Temptation

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 11, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 17,779 views

    There is an old saying that goes “Opportunity knocks once, but temptation beats on the door everyday.” What a true statement, for we live our lives constantly surrounded by temptations. There is no place on earth that we are able to go and escape tempta

    “Fighting Temptation” By Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. INTRODUCTION: There is an old saying that goes “Opportunity knocks once, but temptation beats on the door everyday.” What a true statement, for we live our lives constantly surrounded by temptations. There is no place on earth that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Allan Quak avatar

    Trials And Temptations Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Oct 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,016 views

    Our belief in Jesus and His calling on our lives dictates how we act therefore we should stop compromising with worldly values and behaviour and give ourselves wholly to the Lord. This applies to the way we deal with trials and temptations.

    You Can Listen to the Full Sermon Here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/practical-faith/ Message James 1:1-18 - “Trials and Temptations” Today we are going to begin an 8 part sermon series on the book of James. When you start a series it helps to have a bit of insight ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Harvison avatar

    The Temptation Of Jesus

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Oct 4, 2023
     | 1,110 views

    Jesus endured the temptations of the devil. We can too, by putting on the armor of God.

    Temptation of Jesus Matthew 4:1-11 • Have you seen the Kid’s Candy Challenge videos? • What happens in the Kid’s Candy Challenge is the parent tells their small child or children that they can have some candy • But they have to wait until mom or dad gets back • The candy is set ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tackling Temptation Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jan 12, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,566 views

    JESUS’ VICTORY OVER TEMPTATION IN THE WILDERNESS SHOWS US HOW TO OVERCOME TEMPTATION IN DAILY LIVING.

    AVOIDING LIFES CLIFFS Tackling Temptation ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    Conquering Temptation Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,295 views

    This is a Bible Study dealing with ways of coping with temptation when it happens, using the life situation of Joseph and Potiphar's wife as our illustration.

    CONQUERING TEMPTATION GENESIS 39:1-23 TEMPTATION IS ALWAYS A GREAT SURPRISE TO CHRISTIANS. THERE ARE SOME GENERAL THINGS THAT WE CAN DO TO PREPARE OURSELVES FOR WHEN TEMPTATIONS OCCUR, THERE ARE SOME THAT WE CAN EVEN EXPECT, BUT WHEN THEY HAPPEN, WHERE THEY HAPPEN, AND HOW THEY HAPPEN, CAN CATCH ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Trials And Temptations

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
     | 1,040 views

    God tested the Israelites in the desert to know what was in their hearts, and tested Abraham’s faith by asking him to sacrifice Isaac. God allows external hardships or difficult situations produce good qualities in us.

    Opening illustration: Illustrate the difference between Temptation and Trial. Introduction: In the New Testament, the same Greek word (peirazo) is used for trial, test, and temptation. The basic meaning of peirazo is to test something to determine its response, value, or character. When peirazo is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational