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  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Much More Than A Reset!

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 23, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,323 views

    In Romans 5:12-21 the Apostle Paul reminds us that Jesus came to 1. Defeat Sin 2. Conquer Death and 3. Enable us to live a life in which we reign in righteousness

    Scripture: Romans 5:12-21; Matthew 4:1-11; Genesis 2:15-17 Title: More than a Reset In Romans 5:12-21 the Apostle Paul reminds us that Jesus came to 1. Defeat Sin 2. Conquer Death and 3. Enable us to reign in righteousness INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from His Son ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    We Win!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 29, 2023
     | 1,834 views

    Satan, the tempter, the accuser, the lier, a thief, For temptation, primarily, satan uses 3 areas of the flesh: 1. The lust of the flesh. 2. The lust of the eye. 3. The pride of life.

    We Win! Matthew 4:1-3 Bishop Fulton Sheen said, “Rivers follow the course of least resistance. That's why they are so crooked.” This I'm sure of, “We cannot afford to take the course of least resistance when it comes to temptation.” We have to follow the truth of scripture and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brian Williams avatar

    The Greater Blessing - Genesis 15 Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Jun 4, 2024
     | 687 views

    Life is filled with choices and opportunities. How do we know which choices to make and what opportunities are from God or not?

    Last week we studied the passage in Genesis 13:3-18 where we saw that Abram and Lot were prospering, so much so that they needed to expand their territory and go their separate ways. Throughout this transition, Abram stayed close to God and learned to settle things God’s way. Lot on other hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Can I Live A Lion Alert Life? Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,959 views

    The Apostle Peter will show us that there are five things that keep us lion alert.

    How Can I Live a “Lion Alert” Life? 1 Peter 5: 5-14 Introduction “In the jungle, the mighty jungle the lion sleeps tonight.” Do you recognize that once popular song? While it is true that most lions sleep from time to time, in our sermon text the Apostle Peter speaks of a lion that never snoozes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is The Devil?

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 28, 2019
     | 6,993 views

    This sermon is about the Devil/Satan/Lucifer - along with the sermon are some extra handouts that give his identity, his strategy and ways to defeat Satan

    Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11; John 8:44; 1 Peter 5:8-9 Subject: Satan – His Tactics and How to Defeat Him INTRO: Grace and peace today in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! A few months ago on Interstate Highway 24 (I – 24) between exit 11 and exit 24 (between Clarksville and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Great Paradox And The Ultimate Victory Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 25, 2020
     | 4,294 views

    The only way to win the war with sin is to allow Jesus to be the Lord of our lives.

    THE GREAT PARADOX AND THE ULTIMATE VICTORY Text: Rom. 7:14-25 INTRODUCTION 1. Illustration: I love the story of Charles Spurgeon when he was a speaker at a conference along with another man, who publicly proclaimed that Christians could reach a place of sinless perfection where they no longer ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Surrender Must Be Absolute Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jul 9, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,101 views

    The first sermon in a series of 3 explaining how we can have True Victory over Temptation. We will not be without it, but it does not have to master us.

    Surrender must be Absolute Series title: Victory over Temptation Pastor Glenn Newton July 2, 2005 1 Kings 20:1-4 1KI 20:1 Now Ben-Hadad king of Aram mustered his entire army. Accompanied by thirty-two kings with their horses and chariots, he went up and besieged Samaria and attacked it. 2 He ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Jesus Shows Us That Scripture Resisits Temptaion

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,056 views

    A sermon for the 1st Sunday in Lent, series C

    1st Sunday in Lent, February 21, 2010, “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, your Word became flesh and lived among us in the person of your Son Jesus the Christ, who was indeed truly ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    The Testing Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Nov 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,117 views

    Jesus was tested like no man has ever been tested. Led by the Spirit into the wilderness, He triumphed over Satan and every temptation thrown His way.

    Mark 1:12-13 The Testing of Jesus Immediately the Spirit drove Him into the wilderness. And He was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan, and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered to Him. Introduction – Ornithology A college student wanted to take an easy class ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Breaking Free Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,916 views

    WE need to break free from the parasites that will ruin a relationship!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we are going to address an issue that haunts many relationships. If we are not careful we can allow things to latch onto our relationships that can drain the life right out of them. • Have you heard of parasites? • The dictionary defines parasites as follows: a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Just Say No! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,268 views

    Adultery is a major issue in the USA, which makes it a very relevant topic to discuss in church.

    June 7, 2009 Just Say No! Exodus 20:14 Matthew 5:27-28 An elderly couple was sitting by their fireplace, enjoying their evening. They were reminiscing about their years together, when the husband said to his wife, “After 50 years, I found you tried and true.” The wife, whose hearing was poor, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Wilson avatar

    A Pickip Load Of Manure Series

    Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 17, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,147 views

    Giving unto God those things that belong to God is a bit tougher than we think!

    Mark 12:13-17 “A pickup full of Manure” To understand this text we need to understand the Herodian philosophy. As these men came to try to “catch” Jesus in his words we know that their intentions were evil. The Herodians were likely part of the court of king Herod who supported his kingship ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael B. Perrott avatar

    Journeying With Jesus Through Lent #1: ‘into The Wilderness' Series

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Feb 27, 2009
    based on 46 ratings
     | 32,536 views

    A SERMON FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT 2009. We accompany Jesus into the wilderness and an encounter with the Tempter

    Mark 1:9-15 (Genesis 9:8-17) Journeying with Jesus through Lent #1: ‘Into the Wilderness’ Sermon Series: Lent 2009 Both our stories from the Bible have common themes for us today, as last Wednesday (Ash Wednesday) we began our Lenten preparations, and as the global economic crisis seems to cast ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    Who’s To Blame? Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 30, 2011
     | 4,613 views

    We always want to blame someone else for our sins.

    James 13-16-Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Dietz avatar

    Which Is Stronger; Our Enduring Faith Or Today’s Temptations?

    Contributed by Paul Dietz on Jul 19, 2011
     | 4,773 views

    Taking a look at our fatih in this current world and its temptations, particularly two: Social Acceptance and Personal Prestige. What is our choice; to follow the Christ or the world?

    Which is Stronger; Our Enduring Faith or Today’s Temptations? Exodus 32:1-19; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, 23 This past Tuesday morning I had finally settled down into my easy chair to read the daily news paper. As always, I turned to the editorial section of which is one of favorites, besides ...read more

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