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  • Ray Scott avatar

    "Temptation"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Mar 17, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,473 views

    This message looks at the temptation of Christ ... and the process of temptation in James 1:12-16.

    “Temptation” INTRODUCTION: Have you been tempted lately? Personally, I’m not tempted to sin very much … only 40-50 times a day! There are 2 words in the Greek that the Bible uses for “temptation”. 1.- PEIRAZO – this is a testing for the purpose of seeing what is good OR evil in something … to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Handle A Crisis Confidently!

    Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Sep 3, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 12,949 views

    There are three kinds of storms in life. Storms that we bring on ourselves: Crisis that come as a result of our own decisions and actions Storms that God causes: Like the flood the God created because of mans wickedness Storms that other people cause:

    HOW TO HANDLE A CRISIS! INTRO: There are three kinds of storms in life. Storms that we bring on ourselves: Crisis that come as a result of our own decisions and actions Storms that God causes: Like the flood the God created because of mans wickedness Storms that other people cause: When you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Hunger Games - Standing Up For What Is Right Series

    Contributed by James Blewett on Oct 24, 2012
     | 11,869 views

    Awesome Sermon in the Hunger Games

    Audience Junior High/ Middle School, High School, Young Adult Topics Convictions, Standing up for what’s right Key Scripture Daniel 3 The Point You must have the courage to stand up for what is right Materials Youtube video, Pool Noodles Components Message Preparation Download ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Flee All-Too-Convenient Sin

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 13, 2012
     | 3,711 views

    If we want our kids to be more than survivors... conquerors... we must teach them to flee the sin that is easy.

    FLEE ALL-TOO-CONVENIENT EVIL Scripture Text: Genesis 39:1–23 Preaching theme: Those who are more than survivors You can be more than a survivor! Although you live on an island, you are not survivors in danger of being voted off—you are more than survivors! After all, Jesus lost ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don’t You Love A Good Storm?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 1, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,313 views

    Don’t You Love A Good Storm? 1) It destroys our sense of self-importance. 2) It heightens our sense of God’s providence.

    Lord of the winds! I feel thee nigh, I know thy breath in the burning sky! And I wait, with a thrill in every vein, For the coming of the hurricane! William Cullen Bryant (1854) Do you get as excited about storms as the poet Bryant did? I don’t think little children especially enjoy storms. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Saved By Love, Mercy, And Grace Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 1, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,998 views

    In these statements, Paul gave to Timothy, Titus, and us principles which are true and dependable, truths upon which we can build our faith and our lives in Christ.

    Saved By Love, Mercy, and Grace A trustworthy statement Text: Titus 3:3-8 Introduction This morning is the first of a few lessons drawn from the letters of Paul that we often refer to as the “Pastoral Epistles”, those letters written to Timothy and Titus. These letters have a different flavor than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Need A Family

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,970 views

    3 reasons why it is good to be a part of a local church

    Sermon for 6/13/2010 You Need a Family HoHum: I like the preacher who always started each service with "The Lord be with you." The people would respond, "and also with you.” But, one Sunday the PA system wasn’t working so the first thing he said was "There’s something wrong with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Tortoise And The Hare- Trip Wires To Beware!

    Contributed by David Wilson on Nov 7, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,286 views

    In running the race set before us- we must be aware of dangerous trip wires that will keep us from moving forward in our quest for godliness.

    The Tortoise and the Hare While the real text that we’re going to deal with begins in Hebrews 12:12—it is so important to see the context of this chapter. It extends back a few chapters. Hebrews has a double-edged theme. On one hand the author is proclaiming that Christ is so much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Want Patience Now ! Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,548 views

    We all want patience, but we do not want the Lord to have teach us through suffering or have to wait for it. we want it now.

    Lord, I want patience- Now James 5:7-11 Introduction- We are continuing in the series “Faith that works”. Today, we are looking at patience. James is talking to Christians about being patient for the return of Christ. He gives us ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    You Can Live On Top Even When The Bottom Drops Out Series

    Contributed by Vera Hughes on Jan 20, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,139 views

    Are you experiencing times in your life where you feel the bottom has dropped out? Are you ready to give up? Dr. Hughes encourages you in this teaching to never give up -- your destiny and purpose will come to pass no matter what trials come your way.

    Introduction I never will forget that day. We had all the belongings we could carry in our car. We were driving down the street trying to figure out what we were going to do. We had no where to go. We couldn’t believe it. Had we now become part of the homeless population? As my husband ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Waiting For The Tide

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 1, 2014
     | 7,755 views

    A sermon that challenges us to wait on the Lord to reveal His will.

    "Waiting for the Tide" Job 42:12-13 Job 42:12 So the LORD blessed the latter end of Job more than his beginning: for he had fourteen thousand sheep, and six thousand camels, and a thousand yoke of oxen, and a thousand she asses. 13 He had also seven sons and three daughters. Introduction: One of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be An Agent Of Change Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jan 14, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 39,228 views

    “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind".

    Change is inevitable…. Change is a Process.... Change comes to all of us-whether we prepare for it or not. Our lives are in a constant state of transition. Life is always moving forward; nothing ever remains the same. To move forward, you have to leave the past behind. There is no standing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Brief Is Life But Love Is Long Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 26, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 21,837 views

    “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. The one who does not love does not know God, for “God is love” (1 John 4:7-8 NASB)

    “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. The one who does not love does not know God, for “God is love” (1 John 4:7-8 NASB) There are probably fewer words in the modern English language that have been more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Authority In Christ

    Contributed by James Cloud on Jun 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,472 views

    Christ’s authority and the authority given to us as believers plays an integral part in experiencing the wonders of God.

    Authority in Christ “The chief weapon we ought to use in resisting Satan is the Bible. Three times the great enemy offered temptations to our Lord. Three times his offer was refused, with a text of Scripture as the reason, “it is written” (Mt. 3:4, 7, 10). J.C. Ryle - Commentary: Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What We Cannot Achieve God Does, We Don’t Have To Remain A Dogs Breakfast! Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 30, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,528 views

    Second of two series on life change and the value of learning Godly teaching and living as God would have us live.

    Sermon 26/09/09 Titus 3:1-8 and 14-15 Last week I read from and talked about Paul’s letter to Titus, the big idea about the whole sermon was that it is “wise for us to learn and grasp onto Godly teaching”. Carrying on from where we were let’s read Titus 3:1-8 and 14-15. In his letter Paul asks ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army