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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Terror Of Temptations

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,067 views

    Temptation- To be enticed, incited or attracted to do something wrong or a forbidden thing 1.

    Temptation- To be enticed, incited or attracted to do something wrong or a forbidden thing 1. Where Do Temptations Come From - Each person is enticed by his own lusts.(James 4:1-4) 2. God may give Satan permission to tempt some of us like in the case of Job. (Job 1:12) 3. Satan may tempt ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us To Remain Upbeat Despite Discouragements

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,101 views

    Ask the Lord to remind you to plug into His infinite power, perspectives and resources whenever you are feeling any discouragement in your personal life, relationships or ministries.

    1. The Holy Spirit helps bring God’s purposes to completion in us and our ministries when we feel like giving up hope. Paul wrote, "Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it onto completion until the day of Christ Jesus." (Phil. 1:6) Application: Trust the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dispelling Discouragement

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 9, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,378 views

    Losing Heart today is easy. What is loosing heart, we today know it better as discouragement. Jesus speaks some things to us to despell discrouagement. Jesus speaks peace, Jesus speaks encouragement, Jesus speaks triuph.

    Losing heart in today’s world can be easy. We know losing heart better as discouragement. Discouragement often will come from listening to someone else’s wrong view of reality. Discouragement can also be brought on by ourself. Discouragement is like a disease that can infest our lives. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "In Times Like These"

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 30, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 15,104 views

    This sermon asks and answers the question: How are we to cope with times like these?

    IN TIMES LIKE THESE Text-Matthew 5:13-16 "Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice Brown avatar

    Going Forward As God's People

    Contributed by Maurice Brown on Mar 13, 2001
    based on 139 ratings
     | 20,218 views

    What God can do for us when we really trust Him.

    GOING FORWARD AS GOD’S PEOPLE Introduction A. Moses and Israel were between the Devil and the Deep Red Sea 1. They were in quite a predicament to say the least 2. What were they going to do? Pharaoh and Egyptians were almost upon them! B. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Exemplary Father

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 13, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,503 views

    A look at the father in the parable of the Prodigal Son as an example of Godly fatherhood.

    An Exemplary Father Luke 15:11-24 FATHER’S DAY IS ALMOST UPON US and it reminded me of a story I read about a dad who really understood his role. Some years ago, in a military academy, the students mutinied, probably a reaction to the hard demands of such an environment. The students had struck ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    God's Watchful Eye Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 5, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,440 views

    Not only does our help come from the Lord, but the Lord is alsokeeping a watchful eye upon us. We are never out of God’s care.

    Psalm 121:1-8 “God’s Watchful Eye” INTRODUCTION While traveling up to Jerome the other day, my mind wandered and I began to think what it must have been like traveling though the area as a pioneer. It must have been a daunting adventure. Certainly the trip that now takes us two hours must ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Discovery Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 13, 2013
     | 5,232 views

    The women didn't expect an empty tomb. The empty tomb not only surprised them but it also transformed them.

    Luke 24:1-16 “Discovery” INTRODUCTION Over two thousand years ago a group of women walked somberly and quietly from their homes to a burial site. Their purpose was to find Jesus and finish their hurried burial preparations, which they were unable to complete two days ago. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christ's Powerful Ministry Making Fishers Of Men

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 27, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,748 views

    After John the Baptist was imprisoned, Jesus journeyed to Capernaum and the region of Galilee

    Weekend Message/Devotion January 27, 2019 Matthew 4:12-23 Christ’s Powerful Ministry Making Fishers of Men Today’s gospel reading begins with Jesus hearing the news that John the Baptist had been arrested and imprisoned by Herod. Jesus immediately journeyed north to Capernaum, in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Anxiety

    Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 23, 2016
     | 8,342 views

    Don't be anxious

    ANXIETY Matthew 6:25 Do Not Be Anxious 25 “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Phil. 4:6 do not be anxious about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Study Of The Book Of Revelation Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 10, 2015
     | 5,206 views

    Revelation, the book of, is only as hard as we make it. And we make it hard by, 1, not reading it, 2, skimming through it, assuming it cannot be understood, 3, listening to teachers, without examining it ourselves. Here's a quiz and an intro to the book.

    Some opening thoughts, and a quiz How much have you gleaned from the Bible’s final book? What a wonderful treatise, filled with praise, and promises of His coming! Granted, some of the details of Revelation are not “important” compared to the cardinal truths of our salvation, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Imperfect People Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 6, 2016
     | 11,239 views

    We hold a holy treasure in clay pots, but that's all that's needed to share the gospel and honor God.

    2 Corinthians 4:1-15 “Imperfect People” INTRODUCTION Many illustrations are used to explain the deep truths of God’s grace and our lives as Christians. In the thirteenth chapter of Matthew Jesus explains to his disciples that God’s kingdom is like a mustard seed (vs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David DeWitt avatar

    A Light Has Dawned

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,725 views

    The message for our annual Christmas Eve service

    A Light has Dawned Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Message Selected Passages December 24, 2013 Turn out the lights as the pastor prays and start with the sanctuary completely dark. Darkness is something we do not like. One of the strongest fears that people have is the fear of darkness. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    And The Lord Made Me Dance Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 21, 2025
     | 774 views

    Dancing in the Lord symbolizes joy, celebration, and the recognition of His goodness in our lives. When God intervenes in our situations, He fills our hearts with joy that often overflows into dance.

    Title: AND THE LORD MADE ME DANCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 6:14 Supporting Texts: Psalm 30:11, Ecclesiastes 3:4, Psalm 149:3, Jeremiah 31:13 INTRODUCTION: Dancing in the Lord symbolizes joy, celebration, and the recognition of His goodness in our lives. When God intervenes in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living By Faith, Not By Sight Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 24, 2025
     | 973 views

    Living by faith is the hallmark of a believer's life. It is a life of trust in God’s promises, even when circumstances suggest otherwise. Faith transcends the physical and connects us to the spiritual, allowing us to see things from God’s perspective.

    Title: LIVING BY FAITH, NOT BY SIGHT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 5:7 "For we live by faith, not by sight." (NIV) Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:1-6; Romans 1:17; Galatians 2:20; Habakkuk 2:4; 2 Corinthians 4:18 INTRODUCTION: Living by faith is the hallmark of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God