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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Jonah, Chapter Four: A Story Of Resentment” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 8, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 20,952 views

    How is it possible for believers, or even entire congregations to sideline themselves and keep from being part of what God is doing?

    Each chapter of Jonah has a story to tell. In chapter one, we read a story of rebellion. In chapter two, we read a story of repentance. In chapter three, we read a story of revival. Now, let’s look to chapter four. (READ TEXT) We would think the story of Jonah would have ended on the high note ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • TOM TARPLEY avatar

    Yield Not To Temptation

    Contributed by Tom Tarpley on Mar 11, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,433 views

    God gives us the power to resist temptation

    Matthew 4:1-11 A mother walked into the kitchen one day and interrupted her 3 year old, who was on top of a chair eating cookies. When she asked what he was doing, the toddler explained: “Mom, I just climbed up here to smell them but my tooth got caught. When we give in to temptation we ...read more

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    Fighting Temptation (The Impala Christian)

    Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on May 18, 2016
     | 3,816 views

    Fighting temptation is foolish. The Bible does not enjoin any to resist temptation but the devil while we abstain from every appearance of evil.

    Sometimes in the month, I saw a documentary involving the animals, jackal and impala. Jackal with an average weight of 10kg is a carnivore belonging to the same family as wolf and dog while impala is an African antelope having two long horns and an average weight of 60kg. Both of them live in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 4, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,170 views

    While the other disciples cowered in the boat, Peter jumped ship and headed for Jesus. How would you have handled the situation?

    Matthew 14: 22 – 33 How? Intro: A woman was walking down a city street when she heard a voice in her ear say, “STOP!” – Startled, she did and a brick fell from the roof above and fell right in front of her. She could have been killed. – A few days later, she was again walking on a busy street ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Harvey avatar

    How?

    Contributed by John Harvey on Oct 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,853 views

    A message on our strategy for growing mature believers.

    September 30, 2007 Shane begins by telling the story of “Baby Jessica” Intro: Every church has basically the same overall mission. Whether they articulate it or not, al Bible believing churches have as their same goal to reach people for Christ and to help them understand how to live out that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "How?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 12, 2014
     | 4,812 views

    A sermon about sharing your faith.

    Matthew 28:16-20 "How?" (After showing the 3:42 Youtube Video) That's Atheist Penn Jillette who is one half of Penn and Teller, a duo that has been headlining Vegas shows for years with comedy and the art of illusion. Penn has never been shy about his disbelief in God. Yet in that video ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Gordon Pike avatar

    How Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 8, 2020
     | 2,604 views

    How do you go from deep despair to the heights of joy? Psalm 22 holds the key.

    “ … when they came to a place called Golgotha (which means Place of a Skull), they offered [Jesus] wine to drink, mixed with gall; but when He tasted it, He would not drink it. And when they had crucified Him, they divided His clothes among themselves by casting lots; then they sat down there and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Slamming The Door In The Devil's Face

    Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Jun 2, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,158 views

    We are going to examine the THREE steps how we can slam the door in the face of the devil, while opening it wide for Christ. So, how can we slam the door shut in the face of the enemy?

    Hi, thank you for looking at this sermon. I hope it helps. Please do not say the sermon did not help you just because you did not like the style or could not use the entire message. Please rate the message if you think God’s people would be blessed by the message below. Our sermons are online at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Recipe For Success Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,010 views

    This is part 2... Joseph is our example of how to be successful under trials and temptations

    Recipe for Success Genesis 39:7-10 Last week I started a two part sermon series called Recipes from The Book… the Bible The Bible is truly God’s recipe book for happiness, success, joy, purity, eternal life, etc Last week we looked at the Recipe for Disaster, and our example was King ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Temptation Tricks - Temptation Island - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jun 28, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,518 views

    Temptation, although common, still isolates and seperates us from others. How should we deal with tempation so that we can survive Temptation Island?

    Temptation Island
Pt. 1 – Temptation Tricks I. Introduction Temptation is one of those things that we keep on the low down. We don’t openly discuss it. We know that all of us are dealing with it, faced with it, and fight it but we don’t discuss it, dissect it, and deal with it. We laugh ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A New Calling Series

    Contributed by Scott Jewell on May 12, 2024
     | 1,022 views

    God calls us to be holy as He is holy. Is this even possible? Consider these thoughts about how we are holy.

    From the beginning of time, God has desired to have a relationship with people. We saw it as we looked at the new creation when God placed everything under mankind’s dominion. It was evident as we looked at the new life as we saw how God provided even after people messed things up by listening to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Hinrichs avatar

    A Way Of Escape Series

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Jun 1, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,664 views

    Based on Abraham’s struggles, we learn how to escape when temptation comes.

    It was a beautiful sunny day in Ostrava Czech Republic a city of 300,000. It was 1995 and I had just moved there to take an intense Czech language course and after half a day of Czech grammar I was tired. I got on the tram and spaced out for my 20 minute ride to the suburbs where I lived. As usual ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael Schwer avatar

    How Empty?how Full?how Much? Series

    Contributed by Michael Schwer on Mar 19, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 17,998 views

    A Sermon which spurs us to consider the condition of our hearts each time we approach God in prayer and devotion. It causes us to examine the state of our heart.

    How Empty? How Full? How Much? Matthew 26:39 Introduction [Hook] When ordering a drink at a restaurant – would you really care how clean the glass was once it was offered to you? (Have two clear glasses, one with remanents of “crud” and one that is clean. Get a picture of water. Fill both ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    Take Every Thought Captive Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Jul 29, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,144 views

    This sermon is about how to deal with tempting thoughts!

    Jenny struggled with depressing thoughts. Most of the time she knew she had a really good life. Good job. Roof over head. Great boyfriend. But she had these occasional piercing thoughts that of doubt and depression. John was a great guy. Everybody at work loved him. Great wife, wonderful children. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mark Opseth avatar

    The Temptation Series

    Contributed by Mark Opseth on Feb 16, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,476 views

    This sermon is a study of temptation and how to overcome it.

    [Open Parking Spot] A man decided it was time to shed some excess pounds. He took his new diet seriously, even changing his driving route to avoid his favorite bakery. One morning, however, he arrived at work carrying a gigantic coffeecake. His friends scolded him, but he kept smiling. "This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance