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  • ROBERT TALLENT avatar

    And Felt No Harm

    Contributed by Robert Tallent on Mar 17, 2024
     | 843 views

    We need to do what Paul did

    And felt no harm. Acts 28:5 7000 to 8000 people are bitten by snakes each year. I. Recognize the source. The beast Rom 7:18 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Genesis Chapter Thirty-Nine Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 19, 2024
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     | 742 views

    These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Thirty-Nine. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

    GENESIS CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Joseph is now in Egypt and a slave to Potiphar, but even though he has a respectful character he soon finds himself in prison. Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge (2010) – Genesis 39 Joseph is bought by Potiphar, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Guardrails For Your Life

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 13, 2024
     | 2,093 views

    Guardrails are partial walls designed to keep vehicles from straying off the road into dangerous areas. God wants us to erect guardrails for our finances, behavior, morals, dating, ethics, etc.

    GUARDRAILS FOR YOUR LIFE Eph. 5:3-5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Tomorrow is Tax Day. Here’s 7 thoughts: 1. Moms and Dads never appreciate their kids more than at tax time. 2. Did you know that whoever won the Mega Millions jackpot will make history? They'll be the first billionaire to pay ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    Tempted But Winning Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Oct 9, 2024
     | 703 views

    All of us have been tempted! All of us will be tempted again! It will never stop!

    Church in the City – Chapter 10 Tempted but Winning October 13, 2024 All of us have been tempted! All of us will be tempted again! It will never stop! Paul was about to remind the “educated and modern” Corinthians that they were being tempted with the same things the Israelites had struggled with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Path To Perfection: Mature Views Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 5, 2025
     | 200 views

    What is one trial or temptation you are facing? What if you could have mature views of them that would help you better understand as well as navigate trials and temptations? We invite you to listen and learn how to be built by, instead of broken by, these circumstances!

    (If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) The Path to Perfection: Mature views James 1:12-18 We continue our study in the letter from James. This series is titled The Path to Perfection. Perfection here is referring ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Noah After Walking With God Got Drunk Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025
     | 155 views

    A fall can come after God has greatly used you.

    A. WHAT NOAH DID FOR GOD 1. Godly. What is known about Noah? “Noah was a just man and perfect … and Noah walked with God” (Genesis 6:9). 2. Warned of judgment. Why did Noah build an ark? “By faith Noah being divinely warned of things not yet seen moved with godly fear, prepared an ark … by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Who Fights Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 15, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,666 views

    Jesus shows us how to deal with Satan; face him head on.

    A Messiah Who Fights Text: Matt. 4:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: "If we wish to be free...we must fight! I repeat it, sir, we must fight! An appeal to arms, and to the God of hosts, is all that is left us...It is vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace--but ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Problem Of Lonliness

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 15, 2018
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     | 7,030 views

    A MAJOR ISSUE THAT PEOPLE, CHRISTIAN AND NON-CHRISTIAN HAVE FACED IN INCREASING NUMBERS OVER THE YEARS IS THAT OF LONLINESS. THIS MESSAGE SHARES SOME WAYS TO OVERCOME THIS THROUGH A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LORD.

    THE PROBLEM OF LONLINESS MATTHEW 27:33-50 A MAJOR ISSUE THAT PEOPLE, CHRISTIAN AND NON-CHRISTIAN HAVE FACED IN INCREASING NUMBERS OVER THE YEARS IS THAT OF LONLINESS. PEOPLE HAVE TRIED VARIOUS MEANS OF COPING WITH LONLINESS, FROM MEDITATION TO MEDICATION, BUT ALL SEEMS TO BE A LOSING BATTLE AS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Burned: Destroyed By Desire Series

    Contributed by Kyle Idleman on Sep 27, 2010
    based on 38 ratings
     | 23,012 views

    A sermon from a series on the treachery of sexual sin.

    Do you have one of these in your backyard? It’s a fire pit. They’ve become pretty popular in the last number of years. We have one in our backyard … or we did have. It’s actually here now. (Laughter) My wife after the service last weekend … she was like, “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Scars? Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 11, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,062 views

    Have we ever considered WHY SCARS? Scars witness we have survived and we are still pressing on. The scars of Jesus were a testimony to Thomas.

    WHY SCARS and DARKNESS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com REAL DAILY LIFE CAN GROW TO THE POINT THAT IT IS EASY TO SAY, I QUIT, LET US THROW THE CLAY AWAY. Text: Jeremiah 18:4 And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter: so he made it again another ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Lay Man avatar

    Praying For Deliverance From The Hosts Of Wickedness

    Contributed by Lay Man on May 29, 2015
     | 2,990 views

    And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. - Matthew 6:13 Christianity is not an individualistic religion but a community of believers. Our Lord Jesus teaches us never to be selfish but to realize we are serving a greater body o ..

    And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. - Matthew 6:13 Christianity is not an individualistic religion but a community of believers. Our Lord Jesus teaches us never to be selfish but to realize we are serving a greater body of believers and are a part of them constantly. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "What In The World?" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 23, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,700 views

    Christians must resist worldliness.

    Soon after a person becomes a Christian he discovers that being a Christian is not a bed of roses. Just because he is saved, does not mean he has left his struggles behind. As a wise man once said, "A school bus driver is probably the only person who can honestly say he has all his troubles behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "What We Can Learn In The Wilderness" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 9, 2005
    based on 215 ratings
     | 46,480 views

    In what ways can we learn to identify things that seek to devour us when we are in our wilderness experiences? How can we overcome these temptations that try to drag us down?

    Iliff and Saltillo Churches February 13, 2005 “What We Can Learn in the Wilderness” Mark 1:9-15 INTRODUCTION: Today is the first Sunday of Lent. Jesus is almost ready to begin his public ministry, but first He must go through some things as final preparation. He had to identify ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • C Jordan avatar

    Extreme Temple Makeover: Heart Edition

    Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,705 views

    We are the temple of God – His Holy Spirit lives in us. When Jesus comes into our lives, He wants to perform an Extreme Temple Makeover: Heart Edition.

    EXTREME TEMPLE MAKEOVER: HEART EDITION OPENING JOKE: A pastor had had a bad week. On Sunday he was very frustrated and he began his sermon, "Everyone in this church is going to hell if they don't change their ways." One man in the back began to laugh. So the pastor said it again louder. The ...read more

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  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Fellowshipping With The Father And The Son - Part 12

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 3, 2020
     | 1,603 views

    Even with a strong knowledge of the Word and a close relationship with the Father, you and I are still susceptible to being tempted by and succumbing to the allures of the world and its lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, and the boastful pride of life.

    (1 John 2:12 NKJV) I write to you, little children, Because your sins are forgiven you for His name's sake. (1 John 2:13 NKJV) I write to you, fathers, Because you have known Him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, Because you have overcome the wicked one. I write to you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible