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  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Too Close To Temptation, Too Far From Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 24, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,921 views

    Sexual Temptation can lead us to places that cause many problems and stresses. How can we overcome the sexual temptations we face in society?

    Too close to temptation, too far from Wisdom Proverbs 2:1-11; 5:1-23 Intro Slide Good evening/morning We are finishing up a short series today called stressed out and stretched thin. The last couple of weeks we have talked about the stresses caused in our schedules and with our finances. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Manner Of Man Is This

    Contributed by Graeme Saunders on Nov 1, 2013
     | 8,698 views

    How to over come the storms of life with help of Jesus, this lesson will encourage and equip you to be more than a overcomer.

    What manner of man is this? Luke 8:22-26 and it happened on a certain day that He went into a boat with His disciples. And He said to them; Let us go over to the other side of the lake. And they put out to sea. (23) But as they sailed, He fell asleep. And a storm of wind came onto the lake. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lessons From Failure Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 21, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,488 views

    If we're going to rebound from failure, we must appreciate the past, be faithful in the present, and trust God for the future.

    Several years ago, Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Bob Patterson described one of his pitches, which the Cincinnati Reds' Barry Larkin hit for a game-winning home run: “It was a cross between a screwball and a change-up. It was a screw-up.” (Wall Street Journal, 7/9/96; Leadership, Vol. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What's Your Limitation

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 29, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 17,735 views

    Life is not fair. We are all limited by something in life, but that's not a reason to simply allow that limitation to keep us from becoming what God wants us to be.

    What’s Your Limitation? Glenville 6/24/2012 Hebrews 11:32-40 Text Mark 10:46-52 As you have gone through your life, have you ever said “wait a minute that’s not fair? Have you ever secretly desired the success of others. The quickest to discouragement is to compare ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Conquering The Giant Of Fear Series

    Contributed by Michael Wiley on Apr 10, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,597 views

    Fear stops us dead in our tracks! Fear prevents us from receiving all God has for us and walking the path He has prepared for us. Get this message from Gideon and overcome your fears!

    Conquering the Giants Message one of four FEAR / EASTER April 08, 2012 Michael Wiley Easter --- Introduction: It's dark out, and you're home alone. You’re wrapped up in a warm blanket reading your favorite book. You see it and hear it at the same time: The front door suddenly moves. Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Spirit Of Expectancy - Part 3 - Caleb Series

    Contributed by Larry Semore on Jun 15, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,364 views

    This is the third and final sermon in the series and the most powerful. It was lengthy and had to be broken into two parts to get it properly preached, especially as it motivated me to follow several "rabit trails" and really impacted people's lives.

    The Spirit of Expectancy - Part 3 - Caleb's Expectation The Spirit of Expectancy Caleb’s Expectation Part 3 of a Series (Note: parts of this sermon were adopted from Sermon Central Contributor David Dykes from his sermon "Caleb: How to Thrive at Age 85!") TEXT: Joshua 14:6-12 New ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Live By What You Know

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 28, 2016
     | 4,573 views

    If we base our walk with Christ on our feelings then our Christian walk will be as volatile as our emotions. (Up one day… Down the next). We need to learn to "Live By What We Know" not by what we feel!

    Live By What You Know Lakewood Church of God| Speaker: Pastor Jonathan | 11-6-2016 Introduction: ¥ If we base our walk with Christ on our feelings then our Christian walk will be as volatile as our emotions. (Up one day… Down the next) ¥ God’s Word is a constant. God is consistent. His promises ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How To Understand & Defeat Temptation Series

    Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 25, 2015
     | 5,546 views

    "For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

    Christianity For Dummies: How To Understand & Defeat Temptation James 1:13-18 I. Introduction A. Well, we've just started our series "Christianity for Dummies" based on the Book of James. We talked about the fact that this series title is not meant to insult but is rather a term of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Celebrating Advent: From Worry To Worship Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 16, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,062 views

    If you want to turn your worry into worship, then come to Jesus this Christmas, and then go tell the world what He has done for you.

    A woman was doing her last-minute Christmas shopping at a crowded mall. She was tired of fighting the crowds. She was tired of standing in lines. She was tired of fighting her way down long aisles looking for a gift that had sold out days before. Her arms were full of bulky packages when an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Why Do You Say Sin Is Inevitable When God Says It Isn’t?

    Contributed by David Leach on Feb 28, 2014
     | 5,744 views

    The sin I tolerate allows the devil to harm me and cuts me off from God’s power to stop it.

    Why do you say sin is inevitable when God says it isn’t? 1 John 3:5-6 And you know that He (Jesus) was manifested to take away our sins, and in Him there is no sin. Whoever abides in Him does not sin... The sin I tolerate allows the devil to harm me and cuts me off from God’s power to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What To Do When Things Go Wrong, Even After You Have Done Right. Learning From The Patriarch Job

    Contributed by Patrick Usifo on May 20, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,391 views

    Sometimes things in our life are not working, everything seems to be against us even after we have done the right things. What can we as believers do in such cases

    The fallout from the global pandemic has made the story of Job more relevant to us than ever, even more than the days of the ancient prophets of Israel. No one can doubt the untold hardship and suffering brought about by the pandemic and experienced by people worldwide. Just as it was to the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus - Our Great High Priest

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 31, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,350 views

    The Veil of the Temple was torn in two as Jesus declared, "It is Finished." Through His provision, believers have access to the throne of grace, where Jesus ministers as our Great High Priest. He is our Mediator and Intercessor.

    Jesus – our Great High Priest Hebrews 4: 14-16 Life is constantly changing, a never ending series of “highs” and “lows.” At times we reach breath-taking mountaintops, where we enjoy the beauty of life and relax in the sunlight of God’s love. At other times we endure deep, lonesome valleys filled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Unholy Agents Against The Christian

    Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Oct 7, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,161 views

    There are three unholy agents that is against every Christian. That is the world, the flesh and the devil. I believe your flesh is the worse of the three. The reason is that it is simply attached to you and it is always so near.

    Three UNHOLY Agents Against the Christian 1 John 2:15-17 (KJV) Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Healing Heart Wounds Part 3 - Betrayal & Deception Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Aug 18, 2018
     | 9,089 views

    Betrayal is a demon spirit. We know this because it acts the same, uses the same phrases and its patterns are the same anywhere in the world. Anyone, who is NOT paying attention spiritually, can fall prey to this demonic spirit.

    Psalms 41:7-9 7 All that hate me whisper together against me: against me do they devise my hurt. 8 An evil disease, say they, cleaveth fast unto him: and now that he lieth he shall rise up no more. 9 Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Who Are You?

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 20, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,231 views

    God wants you to be able to stand up, to be accountable and able to respond when someone asks what your relationship with God really means to you and how your relationship defines who you are in and through Him!

    Illus. by Wayne Major There were three people in heaven who decided one day to play a round of golf at the heavenly country club. The first man stepped up to the tee, hit his drive, and watched as it headed straight for the water hazard. Just as the ball was about to land in the water, he raised ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational