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  • Greg Hanson avatar

    Winning Your Immunity Challenge Series

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 20, 2007
     | 2,764 views

    This is a look at what temptation is and how to overcome it.

    How does an Inuit kill a wolf? I know it’s a question many of you have struggled with for years, so let me tell you the answer. First, the Inuit coats his knife with animal blood and allows it to freeze. Then he another layer, and another until the blade is completely concealed with blood. Then he ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Lynn Floyd avatar

    "How To Fight Temptation" Part 2

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Nov 10, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,366 views

    I talk about some practical ways to successfully fight against temptation.

    Last week we began a two part series on how to fight temptation. I shared last week that Jesus died to set us free from the power of sin in our lives. So, when temptations come we are able to say no to it because we are not enslaved to it. Before someone gives their life to Christ they are enslaved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Unsinkable People

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 27, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,774 views

    Joseph Said: 1. Yes To All His Responsibilities 2. No To Temptation 3. No To Depression & Despair 4. Yes to God’s Control In His Life

    Sun. July 4/93 Gen. 39 UNSINKABLE PEOPLE - They called her the "Millionaire’s Special". - Four city blocks long. Eleven stories high. - Powered by triple screws. - Protected by the latest most ingenious safety devices. - Luxurious and beautiful beyond words, - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Have An Escape Hatch Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,082 views

    1 Corinthians 10:13 PROMISES us that we will ALWAYTS have a way of escape when we are tempted.

    INTRODUCTION • SHOW COOKIE TEMPATION VIDEO (Meatloaf Media) • SLIDE #1 • I think I would have been quieter! • Over the last four weeks we have look at four of five things we need to know. I hope that you have taken the time to reflect on these items because they will help you to grow. • WE can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Guarding Against Idols

    Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,380 views

    Guarding against idols

    Sermon I John 5:21 Guarding against idols Introduction: We learn here that this is the apostle John writing this letter. The letter is untitled and was written to no particular church. It was sent as a pastoral letter to several Gentile congregations. It was also written to all believers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Hays avatar

    Guard Your Heart

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 23, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,700 views

    Solomon knows the treacherous world that his son is about to encounter and he counsels him to guard his heart against all that would seek to lead him away from God.

    Guard Your Heart Proverbs 4:20-27 Today we will dive into the seventh lesson of Solomon given to his son to help him learn about the importance of wisdom for all of life. Last week, in lesson six, we heard about how important it is for us to stay on the path of wisdom and to avoid at all costs ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Say "No"

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 20, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,829 views

    We can say "no" to temptation.

    HOW TO SAY “NO” Genesis 39:1-23 S: Temptation C: Purity in the face of temptation Pr: WE CAN SAY “NO.” Type: Narrative PA: How is the change to be observed? • Don’t blame others (including the devil). • Make the choice to say “no.” • Don’t play around with sin. Version: ESV RMBC 20 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeremiah Parker avatar

    Get Prayed Up

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 6, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,215 views

    Christ’s admonition to his disciples continues to warn his modern disciples.

    Get Prayed Up! Intro: We are in a battle. Expect hardships, the necessity of discipline, self-denial and determination. ****Am I a soldier of the Cross?**** Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. (Mat 26:41) I. Willing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Recognize The Source Of Temptation

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 11, 2000
    based on 79 ratings
     | 7,869 views

    We know from our study of God’s Word that the promised result of persevering through trials is the reception of blessings from God. But what is the outcome when we blow it, when we fail?

    How To Recognize The Source Of Temptation James 1:13-18 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church December 10, 2000 Introduction: Let’s pray. Turn in your Bibles, if you will, to James 1. We’re going to be studying verses 13-18 this morning. Our study of James to this point ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ron Murphy avatar

    How To Overcome Temptation Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Feb 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,481 views

    We are all tempted, but how do we overcome.

    Introduction I. Temptation A. It doesn’t matter how much your pray. B. It doesn’t matter how “good” you think you are. C. Your family history doesn’t matter, your family present doesn’t matter. D. It doesn’t even matter how committed to God and to living for Christ you are. E. Nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • James May avatar

    Will It Be Door Number 1, 2 Or 3?

    Contributed by James May on Jul 27, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 9,262 views

    The devil loves to play "Let’s Make A Deal". Don’t fall for his tricks.

    Will it be Door Number 1, 2 or 3? By Pastor Jim May Matthew 7:13-14, "Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Beware

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 29, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,139 views

    When things seem to be going well.....BEWARE....this is exactly the time when satan lulls us into a sense of false security...only to spring his wicked traps.

    BEWARE ILLUSTRATION: Look at the beautiful bird sitting on the tree limb...soaking in the sunshine...singing such a beautiful song. This bird seems so, at peace, with everything. She seems to have a full belly and a beautiful day awaits her...BAM...CRASH! 1. The lights go out...the cat got ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jonathan Falwell avatar

    Lesson 2: How To Overcome Temptations Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 27, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,380 views

    “Blessed is the man that endureth temptations: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neit

    A. INTRODUCTION JAMES 1:12-15 “Blessed is the man that endureth temptations: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clarence Peters avatar

    Training A Healthy Conscience

    Contributed by Clarence Peters on Jul 23, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,841 views

    Conscience is a gift of God to keep us morally safe, at peace, and connected to Him.

    Text: topical Function: The listener will pay heightened attention to conscience, confessing where needed. You may know the feeling. You tell your parents you’re going one place, when really you’re going to another. You take cash to avoid taxes. You spread a story about someone. You break a ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    Abraham In Gerar.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jan 19, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,666 views

    Prayer is a wonderful thing. But prayer is not just to be used to get us out of trouble; it is to be used to keep us from getting in trouble.

    Abraham in Gerar. Genesis 20. 01/19/05 We find in our text another great failure on the part of Abraham. Actually, this is the third major failure of Abraham recorded in scripture after he came into the land of Canaan. The first of these failures was his lie in Egypt that Sarah was his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist