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  • Jeeva Sam avatar

    Short Cuts

    Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Mar 20, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 6,147 views

    We can resist temptation by refusing to take short cuts

    I am told that one of the hottest shows on Television these days is called "Temptation Island." It is a ’reality’ show like "Survivor". Four unmarried couples, who are in long-term relationships, are taken to a Caribbean island for two weeks to test and explore the strength of their commitment. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Big Test

    Contributed by Eric Amundson on Mar 29, 2001
    based on 22 ratings
     | 3,784 views

    Character revelation on our battlefields

    Joshua Chamberlain was a young scholar, a professor of rhetoric at elite Bowdoin College in the middle of the eighteen hundreds. As one who succeeded in academic circles so well, I’m sure he had faced many exams. He must have done pretty well. He was a brilliant young man. But in 1863, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Travis Moore avatar

    How To Handle Temptation Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 29, 2000
    based on 184 ratings
     | 5,603 views

    God’s strength is available in our times of temptation.

    How To Cope with Life’s Struggles (Part 8) HOW TO HANDLE TEMPTATION Luke 4:1-13 Introduction: An EXAMPLE of Temptation; How JESUS handled it. I. THE FACT OF TEMPTATION. A. Its Nature: Two ways the word "tempt" is used in the Bible. ·"God did tempt Abraham" (Genesis 22:1) ·"God cannot be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Goodness - Fruit Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 444 ratings
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    I’m afraid that people just don’t seem to be very committed to the idea of goodness anymore, but goodness is a valuable & important fruit of the Spirit.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX What determines the value of something? A child may think that a quarter is worth more than a dollar bill because the quarter is shiny & pretty, or that a candy bar is worth more than a handful of dollar bills because ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Haines avatar

    Deal With It? How?

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 13, 2001
    based on 77 ratings
     | 6,523 views

    A series of questions and narrative answers using both contemporary biography and the story of how Jesus dealt with difficulties and trials.

    Text: Luke 4 Title: Deal With It? How? Topic: Christian Living Theme: Living with Difficulties & Trials Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness encouraging God’s people in my care to deal with difficulties and trials as Jesus did. Response: Individuals will commit themselves to using the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Grace From Faith

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 14, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
     | 4,973 views

    Year C Third Sunday After the Epiphany January 21, 2001

    Year C Third Sunday After the Epiphany January 21, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Text: Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21 Title: “Grace from Faith” Lord Jesus, I want to know you personally. Thank ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Devil Made Me Do It Part Ii

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Jun 28, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
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    THE HOLY SPIRIT LEADS US SUCCESSFULLY THROUGH THE DEVIL’S ATTACK!!

    THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT PART II: LET’S TRY THAT AGAIN LUKE 4: 1-13 SUNDAY JUNE 29, 2003 INTRODUCTION: A woman bought an extravagant dress and the husband asked, “Why did it have to be so extravagant?” She said, “The devil made me buy it.” The husband asked, “Why didn’t you say get behind me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Overcoming Temptations

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 8, 2001
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,975 views

    To lead the people to understand how we follow Christ’s example in overcoming temptations.

    Unit 15 – Satan and His Demons Lesson 41 – When Satan Tempted Jesus and What He is Doing Today – Luke 4:1-14; Luke 22:31; Acts 5:3; 2 Cor. 11:14: I Pet. 5:8 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how we follow Christ’s example in overcoming temptations. 2. Explanation of the Aim: Jesus always ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In The Driver's Seat

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Jun 9, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 8,427 views

    Who is in charge, us or God?

    When I was a teenager the Explorer Scouts of the Sam Houston Area Council joined forces with the Sports Car Club of America to put on a youth road rally. Please understand this was not a race, it was quite the contrary. One of their primary goals every year was to encourage safe driving. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Journey Through The Valley Of Temptation Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
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    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

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    Is There Really A Devil?

    Contributed by Norman Mc Leod on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,960 views

    A bible study to be use for spiritual warfare.

    IS THERE REALLY A DEVIL? Introduction: During one of my hospital visits the subject of - is there really a devil came up. My answer to one of the visitors was, he not only exists but God gave us various weapons for spiritual warfare. This was also my opportunity to invite the woman to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Keith Manry avatar

    Claiming The Victory – Strategies For Resisting Temptation Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on May 7, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,252 views

    This sermon is part IV in a series on overcoming the power of sin in our lives and deals with strategies to resist temptation.

    For the past four weeks we’ve been dealing with this topic of overcoming the power of sin in our lives. We initially came to the conclusion that we are sinners and that we are in need of intervention from an outside source. We reviewed the fact that Christ came and died on our behalf so that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Benjamin Sharpe avatar

    Living With Purpose

    Contributed by Benjamin Sharpe on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 165 ratings
     | 16,062 views

    God has a specific goal and purpose for his Church and for each individual Christian. Satan’s intention is to cause the Church and the individual Christian to deviate from that destiny and, in so doing, to thwart the will and design of God.

    Luke 4:1-13 Living With Purpose The temptation of Jesus was for the purpose of distracting him from his ultimate goal and purpose in life. And that goal, that destiny, was to go to the cross as the atoning sacrifice for humanity. Satan’s intent in the wilderness was to defeat God’s purpose for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Following Jesus To The Wilderness

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 27, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,003 views

    Matthew shows how we can overcome sin by not making the same mistakes that the Israelites did and by following the example of Jesus in dealing with temptation.

    FOLLOWING JESUS TO THE WILDERNESS FOCUS: THE TEXT SHOWS HOW CHRIST DEFEATED SATAN’S TEMPTATIONS IN THE WILDERNESS. FUNCTION: TO SHOWS THE HEARERS HOW JESUS IS THE PERFECT EXAMPLE IN DEFEATING SATAN’S TEMPTATIONS. TEXT: LUKE 4:1-13 Mark Thornton stood 6 feet with his black pin striped ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    When Satan Goes Fishing Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 6, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,626 views

    This is the 7th sermon in the series "From The Cradle To The Cross".

    Series: ¡§From The Cradle To The Cross¡¨[#7] WHEN SATAN GOES FISHING Luke 4:1-13 Introduction: 1. Jesus Christ calls us to be fishers of men, but Satan is also a fisher of men. All of us, including Jesus Christ have been tempted. 2. As a fisherman, I have learned several things concerning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist