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  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    In The Beginning (Part Ii) Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 69 ratings
     | 5,654 views

    In this part we will examine the purpose of our creation, satan’s deception and the process of temptation. We can clearly observe that nothing has changed since the beginning. Will we learn from history or relive it?

    Part II. Why did God create us? Why does it matter whether God used evolution or creation to form man? There are two major reasons this is a foundational issue. We are created in the image of God. Because we are the reflection of God, we have been created for the purpose of glorifying God. Unlike ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Satanic Devices

    Contributed by Chuck Cochran on Oct 25, 2000
    based on 100 ratings
     | 5,097 views

    Explains how Satan opperates.

    “Satan’s Devices” Mat. 12:22-50 1) His Devices are Merciless Ill. Job 2) His Devices are Motivated They are attacks on The Fruits of The Spirit. 3) His Devices bring about Madness or Miracles 3A) Madness leads to Panic 3B) Miracles leads to Praise Every Christian can understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Conflicting Allegiances Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 7, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
     | 5,661 views

    Ever since the beginning, Christians have faced the temptation of conflicting allegiances.

    Sermon for 2nd Sunday of Easter, Year C Based on Acts 5:29 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “Conflicting Allegiances” When is it more important for us as Christians to obey God rather than any human authority? What does God require of us in a world of conflicting allegiances? When do we ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Kiss Goodbye

    Contributed by James Bryant on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,278 views

    The question in this sermon is "What would you betray Jesus for?"

    A KISS GOOD-BYE Luke 22:48 (48) But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss? In reading this verse of scripture, we find Jesus asking Judas a question? "betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?" Although we realize that Jesus knew and knows all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Anderson avatar

    Demons--Dominions Of Darkness

    Contributed by David Anderson on May 4, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 7,345 views

    Demons are real and can tempt believers or take over unbelievers. Christ is our only sure defense against their power.

    Sermon: "DOMINIONS OF DARKNESS" Anderson Deut. 18:15-20; 1 Co. 8:1-13; Mark 1:21-28 + + + We’re going to listen again to some provocative words as they are recorded in our Gospel text for today: 23 "Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an evil spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Shoud I Help My Brother Or Sister

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 1, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 6,406 views

    This sermon deals with what happens when our Christian Liberty leads another person into temptation.

    Should I Help My Brother Or My Sister GNLCC 5/20/2001 2 Sam. 11:1-5 1 Corin. 8:1-13 Suppose you had invited someone over to your home. Let’s suppose there was a skunk outside and something scared it so that it gave off it’s scent. The smell begins to enter the home. You immediately ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    Don't Give In And Don't Give Up!

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 11, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,312 views

    God’s desire for His children that they should not give into temptations for He is their help and strength in time of need.

    “Don’t Give In & Don’t Give Up” 1 Corinthians 10:13 1. Temptations that you encounter are of common EXPERIENCE to all people. (10:13a) Ephesians 6:12-13; James 1:13-15; Luke 22:31-32; 1 Peter 1:6-7; 4:12; 1 Thessalonians 3:2-4; Luke 4:1-13; 8:13; 1 Timothy 6:9-10 2. God will not allow temptations ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Baptism And The Battleground

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 5, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 5,654 views

    We can only win over and against temptation by putting our faith in Jesus Christ who can help us to resist temptation.

    BAPTISM AND THE BATTLEGROUND Text: Mark 1:9-15 "It is said that Ignatius of Loyola once had a hole dug for the novices [rookies] of his order a grave, having them buried except for their heads, asking, "Are you dead?" To those who answered yes, he would reply, "Rise then, and begin ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Do What God Requires Of Us

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 10, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 13,154 views

    A sermon for the First Sunday in Lent

    First Sunday in Lent Mark 1:9-15 "Do What God Requires of us"   9 ¶ In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 And when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens opened and the Spirit descending upon him like a dove; 11 and a voice ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "What To Do About The Devil"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 9,203 views

    A sermon on making choices.

    Luke 4:1-13 “What to do About the Devil” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org. Right before Jesus goes into the desert Jesus was baptized and “heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jeffrey Samelson avatar

    When You're Tempted, God Is Faithful

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Mar 19, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,997 views

    Encouragement for us in the face of temptation.

    March 14, 2004 — Third Sunday in Lent Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 When You Are Tempted, God Is Faithful Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. The Word of God for our study this Sunday is our second ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Soup Of The Day

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Mar 29, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,946 views

    This sermon takes a story from the old testemant and deals with different sins that tempt us and how to handel that temptation.

    SOUP OF THE DAY 6/22/02 Have you been to a restaurant where the waiter tells you the soup of the day? It could be vegetable or potato (tater) or the fancier restaurants it could be broccoli or clam chowder soup. All of us have our favorites and the waiter entices us with our favorites. I have ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ely Lambert avatar

    The Might Tree Pruned

    Contributed by Ely Lambert on Dec 11, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,946 views

    Pride gets in our way every day of our lives, It was no different for Nebuchadnezzar a Babylonian king

    I. Introduction A. My pride with the state VICA drafting competition B. Pride gets in our way every day of our lives, It was no different for Nebuchadnezzar a Babylonian king II. Dream Stated A. The King searches for answers (v. 4-9) 1. Helpless advisors approached a. Neb. still seeks the wisdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    Victorious! Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 3, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,205 views

    Faith to Stand (part 6) Unlock the mystery of the incarnation to see how Jesus overcame Satan’s deceptive temptation and discover how you too can be VICTORIOUS!

    · Perhaps you have seen them at the mall or at your favorite discount store. None of them will be hard to find; retailers want you to buy these impulsive gift items. With catch phrases like, “One size fits all” or “The perfect gift for everyone Santa’s list” we are led to believe that these ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dean Meadows avatar

    What Are You Thinking

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Jan 12, 2003
    based on 102 ratings
     | 17,793 views

    This sermon deals with your thoughts becoming your actions.

    WHAT ARE YOU THINKING? 12/26/02 Proverbs 23:7 There are many sayings about thinking. “Who do you think you are?” One of Hopes favorites to the boys and myself is, “What in the world were you thinking?” (Example, Seth and the egg and the shower) In the dream world, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other