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  • Mark Roper avatar

    A Way Of Escape

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 25, 2007
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     | 13,331 views

    There is at least one thing that is common to every human being who has lived regardless of race, age, or culture: temptation.

    A Way of Escape I Corinthians 10:12–14 There is at least one thing that is common to every human being who has lived regardless of race, age, or culture: temptation. Unfortunately, victory over temptation is far less universal. There is a key to unlocking the secret of victory—a key called the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Great Escape – Escape From Temptation Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 27, 2006
    based on 51 ratings
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    We all face temptation, but God has promised that regardless of what the temptation may be that we face, He will make a way of escape. Temptation does not have to destroy us; we don’t have to fall into the trap of sin. WE CAN ESCAPE FROM TEMPTATION! #3

    THE GREAT ESCAPE – Escape From Temptation 1 Peter 2:16 INTRODUCTION: Temptation is a thread that joins us all together as human beings; temptation levels the playing field! We are all susceptible to its attraction, and we can all be equally devastated when we yield to its seduction. Some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Devil Made Me Do It

    Contributed by Paul Redwine on Jan 2, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
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    The Christian servant has a responsibility to handle temptation properly; He or she must take personal responsibility for his or her sin.

    "The Devil Made Me Do It," James 1:12-18 Paul Redwine, Northside Christian Church, Sunday, July 6, 2003 INTRODUCTION [READ TEXT, James 1:12-18] Verse 12 is a reminder: the servant who endures trials passes the tests in life will: 1. Be blessed 2. Receive the crown of life Now we see by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Managing Temptation

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 1, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
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    Satan is in no hurry to destroy us! He would rather be successful than speedy. We must manage the temptations that lure us towards destruction.

    A STORY WAS ONCE TOLD A BOUT THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD LINE AS IT WAS BEING CONSTRUCTED. AT ONE LOCATION ALONG THE ROUTE AN ELABORATE TRESTLE BRIDGE WAS BUILT ACROSS A LARGE CANYON IN THE WEST. WANTING TO TEST THE BRIDGE, THE BUILDER LOADED A TRAIN WITH ENOUGH EXTRA CARS AND EQUIPMENT TO DOUBLE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Defeating Temptation Series

    Contributed by David Beirne on Aug 19, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,907 views

    Part 2, if we are going to obtain the dream God gives us, we must overcome temptation lest it destroy that dream.

    Joseph: One Man Makes A Difference Part 2: Defeating Temptation Genesis 39:1-20, James 1:14-21 If there’s one thing that will keep us from achieving the dream God has for our lives, it’s scandal. We love to read about scandal, but rest assured they are a nightmare for the participants. What can we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Samson And Delilah" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 1, 2002
    based on 115 ratings
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    The champion was captivated by the enemy and conquered by himself

    “Samson and Delilah” Judges chapter 16 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts This past week I read a story about a man who had reached his “golden years” but with some major regrets. He had wanted God to use him, but his lifestyle got in the way. He looked ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    When Temptation Comes

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Feb 8, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
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    Do not be surprised when temptation comes at times when you are growing in Christ and when it comes remember that you are a child of the King. Let us commit ourselves to allowing our Father’s words dwell in our hearts so that we might be prepared when tem

    When Temptation Comes, Matthew 4:1-11 Introduction Our family pet, Happy the Saint Bernard, really doesn’t eat as much food as one might think she would for such a large dog but just because she doesn’t eat as much food as one might think doesn’t mean she does not have good taste! Happy is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Dealing With Deception

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,589 views

    Handling the deceptive things in life by leaning on Jesus.

    Dealing with Deception 1 John 2:21-24 “I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth. Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son. Whosoever denieth the Son, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of Temptation

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
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    1. Temptation is a process. 2. Temptation comes from the enemy. 3. Temptation comes in beautiful packages. 4. Temptation hits us where we are weak. 5. Temptation blinds us from reality. 6. Temptation builds us up before knocking us down. 7. Tempta

    Power of Temptation Genesis 3:1-12 Historian Shelby Foote tells of a soldier who was wounded at the battle of Shiloh during the American Civil War and was ordered to go to the rear. The fighting was fierce and within minutes he returned to his commanding officer. "Captain, give me a gun!" ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Unsinkable People

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 27, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,596 views

    Joseph Said: 1. Yes To All His Responsibilities 2. No To Temptation 3. No To Depression & Despair 4. Yes to God’s Control In His Life

    Sun. July 4/93 Gen. 39 UNSINKABLE PEOPLE - They called her the "Millionaire’s Special". - Four city blocks long. Eleven stories high. - Powered by triple screws. - Protected by the latest most ingenious safety devices. - Luxurious and beautiful beyond words, - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Exceptions

    Contributed by Bobby Hawk on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,278 views

    God has called each of us to live a life with no exceptions. This is an expository sermon about the exception in David’s life found in 2 Samuel 11.

    “No Exceptions” 1 Kings 15:5 & 2 Samuel 11:1-27 What will you be remembered for? Will people consider you a man or woman of God? Will people remember you as an effective minister of the gospel? After all is said and done, what will people remember about your life and ministry? The Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Tree Are You Eating The Fruit Thereof

    Contributed by Kenneth Jarman on Apr 16, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,180 views

    Since the first deception in the garden of Eden the devil has been trying to intice us with the fruit of his lies. But we can resist when we make Jesus our Lord and Savour

    WHAT TREE ARE YOU EATING THE FRUIT THEREOF? Gen, 2:9--- And out of the ground made the Lord God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Let us pray; Father, we thank you for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    Facing Temptation Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 148 ratings
     | 14,019 views

    This sermon is about dealing with temptatoin. It is based on Rick Warren’s The Purpose-Driven Life.

    Someone once said, “I wouldn’t be tempted if temptation wasn’t so tempting.” Sam Levenson said, “Lead us not into temptation. Just tell us where it is; we’ll find it.” Flip Wilson said, “The devil made me do it the first time, but ever since then I’ve been doing it on my own.” Oscar Wilde said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What You Lose If You Neglect

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 19, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,952 views

    Anything that you own of value must be cared for. That is called maintenance. We are commanded to take care of our salvation. If not, there are at least 5 precious things we could lose.

    What you lose. Salvation is free, but the maintenance is what will cost you. Anything of value needs to be cared for, if it is to keep or gain value. God is more than willing to help us, but we have to do our part. Hebrews 2:1-3 1 ¶ Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    A Time For Personal Spiritual Renewal

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,831 views

    The natural drift in our Christian life is toward spiritual dryness, apathy and indifference. When we get into a spiritual rut – a grace with the ends knocked out - we are ready for a time of renewal.

    A Time For Personal Spiritual Renewal Matthew 4:1-4 The natural drift in our Christian life is toward spiritual dryness, apathy and indifference. When we get into a spiritual rut – a grace with the ends knocked out - we are ready for a time of renewal. Out natural tendency is to drift from ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist