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  • Gregg Bitter avatar

    Greed Isn't Just For The Rich

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Feb 23, 2010
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    Greed brought trouble to Achan. What hope do we have in the grasp of greed's temptation? Parts: A. Greed grabs at our hearts. B. Jesus is greater than our greed.

    Text: Joshua 7:16-26 Theme: Greed Isn't just for the Rich A. Greed grabs at our hearts B. Jesus is greater than our greed Season: Lent 1c Date: February 21, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Greed-Isn_t-just-for-the-Rich-Joshua7_16-26.html Grace and peace to you from God ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Gehazi’s Greed

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 23, 2017
     | 6,889 views

    We must not become greedy for the things which are not ours.

    Gehazi’s Greed May 21, 2017 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not become greedy for the things which are not ours. Focus Passage: 2 Kings 5:15-27 Supplemental Passage: "You shall not covet your neighbor's house; you shall not covet your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Henson avatar

    Pray You Not Enter Temptation Luke 22:39-46 Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Mar 29, 2014
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     | 7,907 views

    Prayer keeps us focused on our Calling Prayer can be painful Prayer delivers us from temptation Prayer enables us to face our lives with courage Prayer opens our eyes to spiritual realities

    March 30 Luke 22:39 Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him. 40 On reaching the place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” 41 He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, 42 ...read more

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  • Charles Jones avatar

    The Power Of Lust

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Feb 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,230 views

    Lust does not discriminate it wants the Preacher, Pastor, Buisnessman, Executive,The President,etc...... Lust doesn’t discriminate it craves passion, affection,fulfillment,the right words,money,power,cars,credit cards,sex,etc..... The person or in

    Lust 1 Peter 2:11 Comes from the Greek word Epithumeo which means to set the heart upon i.e. long for rightfully or otherwise): covet desire would fain, lust (after). Epithumetes - a craver; lust after Epithumia - a longing (especially for what is forbidden),desire,concupiscence,lust ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Love The Father More Than The World

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 25, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
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    The following is a list of twenty five things that often crowd out our love for the Father. Since Jesus told us to watch and pray that we enter not in to temptation. It is a good idea to know what competes for our greatest passion.

    How to Love the Father More than the World Marks of Worldliness (I John 2:15-18) What are the various ways that people subtly love the world more than we show love for our heavenly Father? Perhaps it could be summarized in the word preoccupation. Illustration: CHARLOTTE, N.C. - An 86-year-old ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Crucifying The Flesh

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 28, 2025
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    As believers, one of the fundamental aspects of following Christ is the call to crucify the flesh. The flesh represents our sinful nature, desires, and inclinations that oppose the will of God

    Title: CRUCIFYING THE FLESH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 5:24 "And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts." Supporting Texts: Romans 6:6, Colossians 3:5, Luke 9:23, Galatians 2:20, Matthew 16:24 INTRODUCTION: As believers, one ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Misunderstood Missionaries

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,503 views

    How to overcome people who misunderstand God’s word, His will and His ways

    The Misunderstood Missionaries – Acts 14:1-20 Misunderstanding = Failure to understand people so as to disagree with them. Many misunderstandings lead to quarrels, conflicts or failure to show love to one another. Illustration:Army Law: An order that can be misunderstood will be misunderstood. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Identify And Remove The Masks People Hide Behind

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 144 ratings
     | 19,257 views

    1. The Holy Spirit convicts us of any form of dependency other than Jesus Christ.

    1. The Holy Spirit convicts us of any form of dependency other than Jesus Christ. Jesus said to the Pharisees, "You hypocrites; as it is written: ‘These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. They worship me in vain; their teachings are but rules taught by men. You have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Identify And Remove The Masks People Hide Behi

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006
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     | 5,213 views

    The Holy Spirit convicts us of any form of dependency other than Jesus Christ. Jesus said to the Pharisees, "You hypocrites; as it is written: ‘These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Identify and Remove the Masks People Hide Behind Mark 7:6-7:8 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) 1. The Holy Spirit convicts us of any form of dependency other than Jesus Christ. Jesus said to the Pharisees, "You hypocrites; as it is written: ‘These people honor me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living A Fasted Lifestyle

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 16, 2025
     | 165 views

    Fasting is not just a tool to solve problems; it is a pathway to spiritual growth and deeper intimacy with God.

    LIVING A FASTED LIFESTYLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 6:16-18 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 58:6-11, Luke 2:36-37, Joel 2:12, 1 Corinthians 9:27, Acts 13:2-3 INTRODUCTION: Fasting is more than an occasional religious exercise; it is a spiritual discipline that can become a lifestyle. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Thy Kingdom Come Series

    Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 8, 2020
     | 2,544 views

    When we pray "Thy Kingdom come", what do we mean by this? Jesus spends much time teaching on the kingdom that is to come and how we can be involved in it. In order to understand your role in the kingdom, we must first understand what the "Kingdom" is.

    What are we saying when we pray, “Thy kingdom come”? 1. “I know this world’s system is not your kingdom.” JOHN 18:36 2. “I know you have a greater kingdom.” LUKE 17:21 3. “I know that your purposes are eternal.” MATTHEW 6:33 4. “I know I must resist the temptation to live for the here and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The World System's Utopian Fantasies & The Resistance Awaiting A Better World

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 5, 2021
     | 1,662 views

    One may browse through a hundred news articles a day or reflect on the situations facing humanity with great trembling. And one may reflect back upon history to consider how history repeats itself.

    I'd like to arrange several elements which we'll reference during this reflection. We'll be referencing sources including Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time, the novels 1984 and Animal Farm by Orwell, Aldous Huxley's Brave New World, an obscure Walt Disney film from 1979 ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    Shame

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 7, 2015
     | 9,388 views

    Prayer of forgiveness, repentance, and good faith yields deliverance out of shame to receive double your portion in joy everlasting through the grace of Christ Jesus that sustains us.

    SHAME by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (December 7, 2015) “For your shame ye shall have double; and for confusion they shall rejoice in their portion: therefore in their land they shall possess the double: everlasting joy shall be unto them” (Isaiah 61:7, King James ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Bruce Lee avatar

    "How To Get Out Of Sin"

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jul 8, 2012
    based on 27 ratings
     | 17,485 views

    You don’t have to be stuck and trapped by temptations. Christ is stronger than Satan. You can get out of sin.

    “How to GET OUT of Sin” "For when Satan, who is completely armed, guards his palace, it is safe--" Luke 11:21-26 Illustration: A church had a man in the choir who couldn’t sing. Several people hinted to him that he could serve in other places, but he continued to come to the choir. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Way Back Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 18, 2024
     | 933 views

    James writes that if you feel distant from God or pride has gotten the best of you, there is always a way back.

    James: Practical Faith  James 4:7-10 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  11-17–2024 Intro When I was a youth pastor in Mississippi, a girl brought her new boyfriend to youth group. She was 13 years old and he was about to be 18 years old. I made an offhand comment ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist