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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    How To Overcome Life’s Difficulties

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 2, 2022
     | 2,962 views

    Today’s message is to help you see that God has always wanted us to be OVERCOMERS. He wants us to overcome life’s difficulties.

    We all feel we have had our share of DIFFICULTIES, and some of us feel we have had more than our share. Illus: Many times we feel like the man who was married to a beautiful woman, but they had difficulties in their marriage. Nothing seemed to be going right for him. But, one day as he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Trask avatar

    The Gestation Of Sin

    Contributed by Michael Trask on Mar 6, 2006
    based on 22 ratings
     | 7,334 views

    This sermon gives "ultrasound" picture of the development of life-controlling sins and shows how God has given us all that we need to overcome them.

    The Gestation of Sin James 1:12-18 So, how far along are you? I know, that’s not really the kind of question you would expect to hear a pastor utter at the beginning of his sermon. It’s really the kind of question that one pregnant lady would ask another as they wait to see the doctor. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    A Journey Through The Valley Of Temptation Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,470 views

    Jesus was tempted in the same way we have, but He made it without sin!

    INTRODUCTION  Bobby desperately wanted a new bicycle. His parents told him he would have to save his money and buy it himself. Not terribly surprised or disappointed, Bobby vowed to save his nickels, dimes and quarters until he finally had enough to buy a bicycle. His plan began well ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. avatar

    "Wild Things"

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Feb 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,559 views

    This sermon is based on Mark 1:13, the story of Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness with Satan and the wild beasts. It examines the wild beasts of temptation in our lives and how Jesus gives us the power to overcome them. (The First Sunday in Lent-Year

    "Wild Things" Sermon on Mark 1:9-15 Lent 1-B March 1, 2009 The Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. 9In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    Overcoming Failures

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 19, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 8,053 views

    Talks about the good that God can bring out of our failures. How to overcome failures in our lives

    Overcoming Failures Num 14:44-45 Purpose Statement: To see God’s purposes even in the midst of their failures. One character that I really identify with is Charlie Brown. One of the things I remember about him most is his relationship with Lucy. She offers to hold the ball for him every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Farnella avatar

    Overcoming Bitterness

    Contributed by Joe Farnella on Aug 31, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,957 views

    This is a case study of Joseph and how he could have become bitter but trusted God and save a people and a nation.

    Overcoming Bitterness Gen 37:18- 27 I. The effects of Bitterness and envy A. It will hinder your relationship with the Jesus. Heb 12:12-15 -Satan’s biggest tool to try to destroy us is bitterness. He knows he can’t defeat us so he tries to use his tools to make us in effective. - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Hugh Laing avatar

    "The Good Wolf And The Bad Wolf" Series

    Contributed by Hugh Laing on Mar 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,307 views

    A look at TEMPTATION...

    INTRODUCTION: (I must give credit to John Hamby...some of the sermon comes from one of his) I remember my grandfather telling me a story about having two wolves inside of us that were always fighting. The good wolf fights with love, peace, and charity. The bad wolf fights with hate, evil, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    How To Kill A Lion On A Snowy Day

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 1, 2024
     | 1,594 views

    Message about Benaniah who killed a lion on a snowy day. Importance of killing lions for the next generation.

    Title: How to kill a Lion on a snowy Day Theme: New Years challenge to do more for God in 2024. Be intentional about how we live but also how we fight. Text: 2 Samuel 23:8 - 37 Notes used from Ray Steadman's sermon with same title. Opening Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:20-22 Benaiah was the son ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Gregory Kirk avatar

    Winning Over Temptation

    Contributed by Gregory Kirk on Nov 2, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 3,784 views

    How do we conquer temptations in our life

    WINNING OVER TEMPTATION I COR 10:13 I. Introduction A. Why temptation troubles us all 1. All are targets of the tempter 2. All feel the lure of the world 3. All experience the appetites of the flesh B. A Text to bring the Victory of the Tempted II. Body A. The Tempter we Face 1. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Triumphing Over Temptation Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2014
     | 5,979 views

    The process of temptation and sin and how to short circuit the process.

    When it comes to the sin in our lives, for many of us our first reaction is to blame someone else, perhaps even something like this. [“The Devil Made Me Do It” video] In a lot of ways, things haven’t changed a whole lot since Adam and Eve in the Garden. Let’s look at how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Taylor avatar

    But That's Not How I Had It Planned

    Contributed by David Taylor on May 5, 2003
    based on 109 ratings
     | 15,017 views

    Sometimes God’s plan for us is different than our plan. How we respond makes all of the difference.

    From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day. Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "identity Theft"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 14, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,469 views

    A sermon about the nature of temptation and how we can overcome.

    “Identity Theft” Luke 4:1-13 In Luke Chapter 4 it’s bread, power and safety. But it could be something else because the point of it isn’t the specifics of the temptations as much as it is the nature of temptation itself. We must remember that Jesus heads out into the wilderness, not on His ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • David Owens avatar

    Avoiding Temptation's Trap Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,878 views

    In this sermon we learn how Joseph was able to resist the challenging temptation he faced from Potiphar's wife.

    Introduction: A. Let me begin by asking you: “What is it that is most tempting to you?” 1. I think it is funny to watch cats stare at a fish bowl or a bird cage – it is so representative of temptation’s attraction. 2. When I was a kid we had cats and they would sit and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Zahn avatar

    Jesus Has The Final Answer To Temptation!

    Contributed by Jason Zahn on Feb 18, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,462 views

    As he resists the devil’s temptations Jesus gives us the answer to overcoming our temptations.

    Regis Philbin has become a household name because of his familiar and often repeated question, “Is that your final answer?” from his popular, primetime television game show Who Wants to be a Millionaire? This probing question amplifies the suspense and adds to the drama of each answer, turning up ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Overcoming Loneliness Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,379 views

    We struggle with loneliness in silence. And yet you and I were made for relationship. How can you overcome your loneliness?

    Overcoming Loneliness Matthew 26:26-44 Columnist Marla Paul reluctantly admitted in an article she wrote that she was lonely. “The loneliness saddens me. How did it happen that I could be 42 years old and not have enough friends?” She ended her column with these words: “I think ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist