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  • Dennis Marquardt avatar

    "Let Us Hold Firmly To The Faith!" Series

    Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 97 ratings
     | 17,340 views

    #4 in the "Let Us" Series

    #4 "LET US HOLD FIRMLY TO THE FAITH!" TEXT: Heb. 4:14-16; Matt. 4:1-11 INTRO: Starting off in faith is a good thing....staying in faith in also a great thing! We need to be cautious that we don’t lose a firm grip on our faith, for if we do we will find ourselves really floundering around ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Prayer & Temptation Part I Series

    Contributed by Fernie Franco on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,438 views

    OVERCOMING TEMPTATION THROUGH THE POWER OF PRAYER

    PRAYER AND TEMPTATION PART I INTRO: “The shortest distance between a problem and a solution is the distance between your knees and the floor. The one who kneels to the Lord can stand up to anything” · Prayer is the direction of tonight’s service. · (Illustration) – “Wrong Direction” · Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Darrin Koone avatar

    Being Jesus In The Quicksand Of Culture Series

    Contributed by Darrin Koone on May 10, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,574 views

    A study of Christianity in the Postmodern age and how to be culturally relavent.

    I use the term quicksand because it has a scary connotation of being caught in something that I have no control over. Yet I have always heard that the best thing to do if your caught in it is to stay calm because all the flailing around we tend to due when we’re scared just causes us to sink ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Ritter avatar

    Defeating The Enemy's Advance Series

    Contributed by Bruce Ritter on May 20, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 10,849 views

    Jesus’ pattern for overcoming temptation...

    Defeating the Enemy’s Advance Matthew 4:1-11 Our series has to do with preparing the way for Christ’s coming. He deserves the throne of our lives, to construct a lifestyle of kingdom living in us. There is a Kingdom, which God wants to happen in your life, giving you His purpose, favor, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Let Jesus Deliver You From Temptation

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 1, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 3,921 views

    How to Let Jesus Deliver You From Temptation - Matt. 4:1-11

    How to Let Jesus Deliver You From Temptation – Matt. 4:1-12 Avoid temptations of all types by fixing your eyes on Jesus the author and perfector of our faith. Illustration: A young Indiana college student won a competition for performing the most outlandish stunt to earn a prize of $10,000.00 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Worship That Works

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jun 22, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 13,561 views

    Second Sunday after Pentecost: What is worship that is real and authentic? We look at Jesus’ teachings about this to learn how to honor God in worship.

    The Bible describes perfect worship. It occurs around the throne of God. That is a place where there is no pain, or sadness; A place where no sun or moon are needed because God is there to provide light and warmth; A place where the chaos and all that disturbs is replaced by the perfect peace. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Under Attack!

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 27, 2003
    based on 116 ratings
     | 13,825 views

    Standing strong under fire.

    Today we are going to look at practical steps for standing strong when you are under attack! We will be using Christ’s temptation in the wilderness as our backdrop. Then Jesus was led out into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit to be tempted there by the Devil. Matthew 4:1 (NLT) The first issue ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With The Enemy! Part 2

    Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 7, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,959 views

    I wound up preaching this in parts. The new believers in Christ often struggle with attacks from the enemy. I have found this message to be a reminder to me that no one is exempt from them but we do have authority over him.

    Dealing with the enemy! Part 2 By: Pastor Ron Crandall Introduction: Two weeks ago on Sunday Night I started this message. We shared on how the enemy comes against the believers in Christ, how the enemy first strikes at the home and marriage. Then when he has destroyed the family unit he then ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    Tempted? Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 24, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,568 views

    tired of temptations, looking for a way out?

    There is not a one of us in the room who has not been tempted to do something we know we shouldn’t. From sneaking a cookie to sneaking cash. Children instinctively respond to temptation at a young age and older people seem never to shake it. From birth to death we will always be hounded by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Hughes avatar

    What Would Jesus Do ... About Temptation Series

    Contributed by David Hughes on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 286 ratings
     | 17,579 views

    This sermon seeks to encourage teenagers (and, indeed, adults) to consider ’What Would Jesus Do’ when they are faced with temptation.

    WHAT WOULD JESUS DO ... about temptation? Do you wear one of these Christian bracelets which have become quite popular over the last ten years, or so? You can get so many different ones with different acronyms on them, words in which each letter stands for something else: so, for instance, FROG ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anne Robertson avatar

    The Mountain Of Temptation

    Contributed by Anne Robertson on Aug 18, 2003
    based on 87 ratings
     | 13,049 views

    The temptations of Jesus show the pattern of our spiritual growth

    THE MOUNTAIN OF TEMPTATION TEXT: Matthew 4:1-11 We have a lot of jokes about temptation... “I can resist anything but temptation,” is a common phrase in all circles...religious and non. I think we do that because we’re nervous. We know it’s not just funny, but true, and maybe by making light ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "How To Overcome Temptation"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 19, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,058 views

    A person cannot live the victorious Christian life without Jesus. Here is an easy to remember five point acrostic outline spelling the name "Jesus." Christ is our example in this text on "How to overcome temptation."

    Introduction: On Friday night of last week, we had a men’s retreat. Sitting around the camp fire, my Son, Jerry, led us in a discussion on the subject, “How to overcome the lust of the flesh?” My meditation went to the text that we just read. Jesus is our best example of everything. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Who Is The Lord Of The Ring Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 21, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 6,988 views

    Satan wanted Jesus to bow down before him... how dare he? What possible reason would Satan even have to ask such an outrageous thing (part of a series on the book and movie trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien).

    OPEN: Several years ago, Christian Herter was running hard for reelection as Governor of Massachusetts, and one day he arrived late at a barbecue. He’d had no breakfast or lunch, and he was famished. As he moved down the serving line, he held out his plate and received one piece of chicken. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ray Searan avatar

    How To Overcome Temptation

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,080 views

    This is a sermon that explains how christians can overcome temptation.

    How to Overcome Temptation Text: Matthew 4:1-11 Subject: Temptation Theme: How to overcome temptation Introduction: Lead Sentence: There are many temptations in life that we must overcome. 1. For example, when we go out fishing we must overcome the temptation to catch more ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    He Is Able To Deliver You

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 4, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,670 views

    Why do you suppose so many people are unwilling to engage in new ministries? Could it be that they somehow have not grown in their knowledge, faith and intimacy with a God who promises to deliver those who trust in Him

    He is Able to Deliver You (Matt 4:1-12) Why do you suppose so many people are unwilling to engage in new ministries? Could it be that they somehow have not grown in their knowledge, faith and intimacy with a God who promises to deliver those who trust in Him? Even Jesus was willing to be led ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational