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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Dealing With Temptation Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 14, 2024
     | 2,003 views

    Even if God’s plan leads you through the wilderness, you can trust him.

    How to Handle Temptation Text: Matt. 4:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Temptation is not meant to make us sin; it is meant to enable us to conquer sin. It is not meant to make us bad; it is meant to make us good. It is not meant to weaken us; it is meant to make us emerge stronger and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Does It Mean That The Holy Spirit Has Been "poured Out"? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 10, 2025
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     | 982 views

    God promised that He will "pour out" His Spirit upon the house of Israel. It's a rich and evocative phrase. What does that mean for Christians today?

    A SIGNIFICANT PROBLEM: Today in America we often see a powerless Christianity. - We see a church in America that is by many measures in decline. - The numbers attending have been decreasing for many years. - We have many churches that are closing and many more that are on life support. - The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    But Some Doubted...

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 9, 2017
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     | 11,346 views

    The struggle to believe when the evidence is before us is exemplified by the response of Apostles to the Risen Saviour.

    “The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted.” [1] This is shocking! The eleven disciples obeyed the command Jesus had given. Some women had gone to the tomb in order to prepare His body for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Will Give You Rest

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Nov 15, 2022
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     | 2,842 views

    Where do we find rest from life's challenges and struggles?

    Title: I will give you rest Text: Hebrews 4: 1-16 Subject: How do we enter God’s rest? Complement: by faith, obedience, honoring his word, & leaning on our priest. Preaching idea: I will give you rest. 4:1 Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Touching The Heart Of God - The Power Of Anointed Prayer - Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 27, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,730 views

    Class/Message Introduction - Hearing Gods Voice and the Goal of Prayer

    INTRODUCTION Prayer is basic and fundamental in the life of the Born-Again Christian, being the very life line itself. It is simple communication and not some ethereal mental exercise of mystical contemplation and assent to a God that lives ‘way out there somewhere.’ It is an act of worship, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Courage To Do........

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Apr 15, 2009
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     | 3,176 views

    though courage takes on another dimension, a dimension of peace and joy in the middle of challenges and struggles

    Do you know what my son James dreamed about last night? A friend asked Steve ( adapted from a story by Steve Goodier). The friend continued, “He dreamed about you.” Steve smiled with delight at the honor of a friend’s son including him in a dream. Steve had befriended the young boy early in their ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Cricket...cricket....

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Mar 25, 2015
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    Gleaning some spiritual lessons from the game of Cricket at a time, Cricket World Cup tourney 2015 in Australia has reached its climactic stage!!!

    CRICKET, CRICKET… Nothing quite like the sweet sound of the willow striking leather …more so if the Cricket World cup is on. As the game of Cricket originated in the ole English village greens there are some xenophobic ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Temptation

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 14, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 26,128 views

    DO YOU BELIEVE THE DEVIL HAD THE ADACITY TO TEMPT CHRIST? The devil came after Jesus. He had the Guts to come after Jesus – Emmanuel – God with Us. You better believe devil has no problem coming after us and Tempting us

    This sermon is not an original thought for key points. Some points used from multiple sources found on Sermon Central. The points have been expanded upon and added too in this manuscript preached at First Baptist Church, Ardmore, OK TITLE: TEMPTATION SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 4:1 I recall hearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Greatest Problem In The World, The Greatest Promise Ever Given And The Greatest Power Ever Known

    Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Dec 7, 2024
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     | 1,049 views

    A sermon to adults taken from 2 Corinthians 4:11-18

    2 Corinthians 4:11-18 12/8/24 a.m. I was reading a while back about a set of twins named Natalie and Monica Rex. Two beautiful young ladies who are now 30 years old. Because of me having a twin brother this story was interesting to me and it really touched my heart. These two have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep Your Head In The Clouds

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jun 9, 2014
     | 6,122 views

    Keep your mind set on heavenly things and avoid the trappings of earthly struggles and temptations

    INTRODUCTION 1. Most often people tell you to “get your head out of the clouds” a. That phrase is most often spoken to day-dreamers b. But it offers us opportunity to consider what Paul is saying in Colossians 3:1-4 2. Christians should have our heads in the clouds a. Our thoughts ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    To Die Is Gain Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 30, 2023
     | 2,320 views

    Paul struggles with the dilemma of wanting to depart and be with Christ and staying and helping the Philippians grow in their faith

    Technicolor Joy: Philippians 1:21-26 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 5-28-2023 Death is gain? Andrew Chong was a beloved doctor and elder at his church. He was in surgery and the doctor came out and told the family that there was nothing that they could do. The family was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Campbell avatar

    Disciples In The Making Pt3 Series

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on May 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,169 views

    The last couple of weeks we have been looking at the struggles and pressures the disciples faced.

    DISCIPLES IN THE MAKING pt 3 Mark 6:30-56 The last couple of weeks we have been looking at the struggles and pressures the disciples faced. First there was the pressure of unbelief, then the pressure of assignments, then people-pressure. There is a fourth pressure on the disciples in Mark 6, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    An Appeal To The Fringe

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 22, 2010
     | 3,833 views

    Serving others when they need help is distracting, but it is our calling; it is draining, but not depleting ... rather it is empowering.

    The trouble with my "honey-do" list is, it is much too complicated for my limited brainpower! How am I supposed to remember all the things I am expected to do? How am I supposed to keep it all straight? 3 I am about to walk out the front door, and I hear: “Oh, you’re going out to make a hospital ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Knowledge In Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 23, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,703 views

    We need to come to a knowledge of who we are and what we have in Christ.

    Knowledge In Christ Text: Eph. 1:15-23 Introduction 1. Illustration: A sailor once took a group of young people boating for the day. One young man bragged the whole way about all he knew about the sea. Every time the sailor began to give instructions this young man would interrupt with his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What God Wants Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 24, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,614 views

    Do you understand all the things that God wants for your life?

    # #September 26, 2010 Morning Worship Text: Colossians 1:9-14 Subject: God’s Plan for the Church Title: What God Wants There was a movie out not too many years ago with Mel Gibson called, “What Women Want”. In the movie Gibson plays a chauvinistic executive who, after an ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God