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  • Dan Proctor avatar

    Understanding Temptation Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Oct 31, 2016
     | 7,595 views

    Why do we sin against God? Why do we mess up, make terrible choices, and then have to live with the consequences? Why do we get ourselves into bondage to sin and certain destructive patterns of behavior?

    Understanding Temptation Matthew 4 Introduction: 1. Why do we sin against God? Why do we mess up, make terrible choices, and then have to live with the consequences? Why do we get ourselves into bondage to sin and certain destructive patterns of behavior? • Have you ever done something ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Spoils

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 16, 2013
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     | 4,925 views

    There is blessing in overcoming

    Mat 12:29 Or else how can one enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his house. Luk 11:21 When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace: Luk 11:22 But when a stronger than he shall come upon him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Is There Hope?

    Contributed by Damien Saylor on Aug 23, 2020
     | 11,521 views

    Is our God a God of deliverance? Let’s look at history, & compare our current situation with a dire time in history.

    Sermon- Is there Hope? - Think with me, it has been over 4 months & going on 5 since we closed our church, & went online. I never thought there would be a time that I would be away from the church building. Now it’s been almost 5 months, & it seems that the virus knows no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Celebration.

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jun 19, 2020
     | 2,393 views

    Short message during virus shut down time. This was shared by text and other media.

    Sunday - May 10, 2020 From the Desk of the Pastor: This week we celebrated 75 years from the ending of WWII. We owe so much to the Greatest Generation. But today we hardly remember December 7, 1941 and the killing of over 2000 people in a few hours. We still have so many examples of sacrifice and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "recycling Our Pain" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 27, 2020
     | 2,523 views

    Our scripture for today falls into this category of verses I don’t understand when I first read them. Here it is. Happy are those who are persecuted.

    “Recycling our Pain” Matthew 5:10 In my personal study of the gospels one of the things I have noticed is that some of the teachings of Jesus are just very difficult for us to follow. At times when we read them they don’t even make sense. For instance, Jesus said: • If your right eye offends ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Glimpse Of Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Trae Durden on Nov 22, 2014
     | 3,621 views

    Take a glimpse into thanksgiving, and see the glory of the Cross being magnified by our praise! We all share moments that should remind us to life in constant gratitude for all God's blessings!

    A Glimpse of Thanksgiving 2 Corinthians 4:13-15 The foundation of our gratitude is the Cross of Christ! It’s no wonder that Calvary is the blazing center of the glory of God! So, as we express gratefulness and awe inspired appreciation to God our Father, the agony of the Savior on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Tearing Down Strongholds

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 15, 2021
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     | 4,299 views

    When people form strongholds in their lives, they imprison their thoughts with error, confusion, bitterness, pride, and false philosophies. God's word encourages us to tear down the strongholds in our lives.

    II Corinthians 10:1-6 Introduction: • The word "stronghold" in 2 Corinthians 10:4 means a strong-walled military fort or prison. • When people form strongholds in their lives, they imprison their thoughts with error, confusion, bitterness, pride, and false philosophies. I. What is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Rumors And Whispers From Hell

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 27, 2021
     | 2,362 views

    Nehemiah could be said to contain hell's battle plan against the church, but also how the church can overcome every attack of the enemy. In this message we look at rumors and whispers meant to instill fear and stop progress in the Kingdom of God.

    Rumors And Whispers From Hell PPT 1 Message Title We are going to talk about a tactic of the enemy that is often employed to hinder believers, and the work of God. There is an ancient Chinese text called the Art of War PPT 2 Sun Tzu the art of war Sun Tzu has been called the greatest military ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I'm Not Tapping Out Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 13, 2019
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     | 7,219 views

    In this message we will talk about overcoming something we are all very familiar with... temptation

    I’m Not Tapping Out James, the half brother of Jesus writes the following in the first chapter of His letter, Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, He will receive the crown of life. When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Getting Past Your Walls

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 15, 2019
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     | 4,154 views

    A wall is and obstacle. It can impede. The Word of God gives us advice how to get past them.

    GETTING PAST YOUR WALL Gal. 5:7 Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth? The primary purpose of a wall is to be a barrier that keeps things, or people, at bay on one side or the other. There are good walls and there are walls that endeavor to thwart your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    These Temptations Sure Are Tempting Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 18, 2019
     | 4,692 views

    The struggle with temptation is real. This passage focuses on where temptation originates and how we can overcome it.

    We’ve been working our way through the Book of James. The last two weeks, we have looked at how we can have joy when the trials and temptations of life come our way. Tonight, we are going to look specifically at temptation. I ask you, “Where does Temptation come from”? Sometimes the desire and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rejection And How To Over Come It

    Contributed by Jack Martin on Apr 28, 2020
     | 8,679 views

    We all face rejection at some point in time, some because of some skill that we lack, but others simply because of their faith in Jesus

    Sermon Title – Rejection and how to respond to it. Definition of REJECTION 1 a : the action of rejecting : the state of being rejected ignored, denied attention. Theme: Rejection - The Goal: How do Deal With It Mark 6:1-6 (NIV) - The opening caption reads / A Prophet Without Honor 6 Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Zachary Sizemore avatar

    How To Find The Bottom

    Contributed by Dr. Zachary Sizemore on May 5, 2020
     | 2,976 views

    This sermon explores the life, calling, and failures of Simon Peter. The Lord doesn't throw the clay away, he just remolds it.

    HOW TO FIND THE BOTTOM Matthew 26:69-75 Intro: It seems there was this wild duck, who with his mates was flying in the springtime northward across Europe. During the flight he came down in a Danish barnyard where there were tame ducks. He enjoyed some of their corn. He stayed for an hour, then for ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    "what Forty Days Can Teach Us" Lent I

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 17, 2021
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     | 4,308 views

    A story from Aesop's fables, reminding us that "Satan" will say what ever is necessary to get us to do his bidding and disobey our Lord. "all have sinned"... overcome temptation by "listening to the voice of the Holy Spirit", know the word of God.

    In Jesus Holy Name Lent I February 21, 2021 Text: Mark 1:12-13 Redeemer “What Forty Days Can Teach Us” About 2,500 years ago, a fellow by the name of Aesop told a tale. This fable of Aesop begins with a sad, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rev. Duraimony Dickson avatar

    Taking A Step In God's Plan Series

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Feb 27, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,795 views

    The good hand of our God was upon Nehemiah. God had put in his heart to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. And God helped him to overcome many obstacles. But in order for God to move obstacles in our life, we must be able to take the first step.

    Taking the First Step in God’s Plan So I answered them, and said to them, “The God of heaven Himself will prosper us; therefore we His servants will arise and build” (Nehemiah 2:20) Nehemiah chapter 2 tells us that the good hand of our God was upon Nehemiah. God had put in his heart to rebuild ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational