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  • David Dailey avatar

    Not Long

    Contributed by David Dailey on Feb 7, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,233 views

    How a gentle breeze of temptation can suddenly turn into a storm

    Acts 27:10-15. We find Paul speaking to the men in charge and speaking a warning. You know I believe Paul was speaking by unction of the Spirit and not just his opinion, but we find that the Centurion rejected his advice. He didn’t listen to the preacher. He believed the master and the owner of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Successfully Succumb To Sin Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,824 views

    This message tells how temptation can be toppled. 2 of 12

    How To Successfully Succumb To Sin Book of James Series 2 of 12 June 16, 2002 FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A A young was struggling with their finances and in an effort to get a better handle on their spending, they agreed that whenever they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Glorious Battle Begins In The Desert

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 27, 2020
     | 6,089 views

    Jesus is led into the desert to conquer Satan's temptations.

    3.1.20 Matthew 4:1-11 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” 4 Jesus answered, “It is written: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Luke Vasicek avatar

    The Snake In The Garden: The Serpent Came To Eve Genesis 3:1

    Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Sep 29, 2025
     | 338 views

    A Detailed Look at Genesis 3:1 and the Beginning of the Temptation of Eve

    The Snake in the Garden: The Serpent Came to Eve Genesis 3:1 1. The Devil is _Intelligent_. (V.1). “The serpent was more crafty…” What does it mean that the serpent was “crafty”? Well, the Hebrew word translated“crafty,” and is translated as “_prudence_” elsewhere (Prov. 1:4). It is a kind of ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    "Christmas Gifts That Won't Break: The Gift Of Hope"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 23, 2015
     | 8,685 views

    A sermon about putting your hope in Christ, despite the temptation to despair.

    "The Gift of Hope" Matthew 1:18-21 As an adult, there are a lot of things I like about Christmas. I like the lights on the houses and trees. I like some of the Christmas music played on radio stations and in department stores--though, I must say I do get tired of it. What I like most about ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "This Is A Test, This Is Only A Test..."

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 21, 2005
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,724 views

    Joseph did not yield to this temptation. If we could learn to have the “mind of Joseph,” (Which was the Mind of Christ) it would give us the right thinking so that we, too, could resist temptation...

    Primary Text: (Gen 39:7 KJV) And it came to pass after these things, that his master’s wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me. (Gen 39:8 KJV) But he refused… : Title: "This is a test, this is only a test..." The Temptation… Day after day Potiphar’s wife tempted Joseph to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "What Do You Think About The Christ"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 22, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,592 views

    Jesus asked the Pharisees to face the truth, and He asks us to face the same truth.

    “What do YOU think about the Christ?” By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Friends, let’s ask ourselves a very serious question this morning. Let’s ask ourselves the same question Jesus asked some religious leaders over ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Strong And Courageous Thru Change Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 11, 2015
     | 12,335 views

    Remember, the same issues that Joshua and the Israelites faced we also face. We face change in our lives. We face stress. We face sorrow. When we face these times in our lives, God is commanding us to be strong in our actions and deeds and also to be

    STRONG AND COURAGEOUS THRU CHANGE JOSHUA 1:1-9 INTRODUCTION “After the death of Moses” “Moses my servant is dead” The book of Joshua begins with these two phrases that probably will catch our attention here at NBCC today more than it would have a few months ago. The first ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Hollinger avatar

    Conception Of Evil

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Dec 26, 2005
     | 2,361 views

    Temptation is nothing more than a test of what we love more

    Title: Conception of Evil Text: “Lead us not into Temptation, but deliver us from Evil” + Jas 1:13-15 & 4:4-8 FCF: The only way to resist temptation is dwell on how much better is the love of Christ. Intro: A wise friend of mine put it best. “Jesus promised to deliver us from our enemies. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Blameless Life

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Apr 8, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 15,439 views

    At the beginning of King Davi’s reign, this Psalm was his commitment to purity in his home. Today, it eshorts us to guard the purity of our lives and our homes.

    “A Blameless Life” Psalm 101 Pastor Paul Barreca Have you ever been the victim of a crime? When I was ten years old, my parents gave me brand new ten speed bicycle. It was a genuine Schwinn, and I couldn’t have been any happier. Although I was still growing, they purchased the bike with a full ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    A Snake In The Sand

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 26, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,260 views

    What Jesus does in the desert puts right the wrong that was done in the garden. Satan had been waiting for this as he watched Jesus grow day by day. Jesus restored the beauty and perfection that was the Garden of Eden while in the desolation of the desert

    A Snake in the Sand The greatest battle between a man and Satan is the one recorded here concerning Jesus temptation in the desert. Jesus has just been baptized by John the Baptist and as a result Jesus is revealed as the Lamb of God as John puts it. The Holy Spirit has come upon him like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steve Hereford avatar

    Stop Blaming God For Your Sin

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,854 views

    James has a strong word for those who blame God for their sin. Read more to learn what it is as Pastor Steve examines James 1:13.

    We have completed our study of trials from James 1:2-12. Now we’re considering temptation. James says in James 1:13-18, “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. 14 But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    The Last Mountain

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 4, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,789 views

    Did you ever wish that leaders were held accountable? Today it seems so many leaders in every field of human endeavor politics, business, sports and even religious leaders get away with their offences and sometimes end up pretty well off. Is there some

    The Last Mountain Did you ever wish that leaders were held accountable? Today it seems so many leaders in every field of human endeavor politics, business, sports and even religious leaders get away with their offences and sometimes end up pretty well off. Is there some day of reckoning for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    Counsel For The Church

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,794 views

    The people of God’s church must be on guard against the ploys of Satan to discourage, divide, and defile, and thereby to hinder or halt the work of God.

    Counsel For The Church Text: 1 Cor.15: 58 Intro: In the 15th chapter of First Corinthians, Paul is seeking to prove the resurrection of the saints, using the resurrection of Christ as the foundation of proof. He points out that just as Christ arose from the grave with a glorified body, even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Dolan avatar

    Resist And Stand Firm

    Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Jun 22, 2008
     | 3,712 views

    Resisting and Standing Firm in Spiritual Warfare means being clothed properly and being armed properly.

    RESIST and STAND FIRM Scripture Text: Ephesians 6:10-17 Introduction: Do you see your daily struggles as spiritual struggles? When is an argument with your best friend…just an argument? Is it just an argument…. Or is it a test of your character? Is it a spiritual test? Prepare you for when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist