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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "What In The World?" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 23, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,693 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

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    Are You My Brother? – Christian Essentials

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on May 11, 2012
     | 4,147 views

    Humans have a propensity to resist all forms of absolute authority and this includes the absolute authority of Jesus Christ; but if you are truly wear a Christian you will have acknowledged that Jesus Christ is the King of Kings and you will have bowed yo

    ARE YOU MY BROTHER? – CHRISTIAN ESSENTIALS INTRODUCTION By what right or privilege do we call one another brother? Is it because we put forth, without any reservation or secret evasion, the challenge that we know the one true God: the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob? Or is it because we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Minority Report Series

    Contributed by Tony Kwan on Feb 1, 2003
    based on 85 ratings
     | 21,158 views

    How to resist the pressure to conform

    Introduction/background Recently I watched a movie called Minority report. In the movie, there are three psychics (pre-cogs) that can look into the future, they foresee the occurrence of future crime and hence prevent it from happening. The pre-cogs are supposedly never wrong, in fact the movie ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    He Who Laughs

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Jul 6, 2013
     | 3,559 views

    RESISTING GOD'S AUTHORITY IS DANGEROUS!

    HE WHO LAUGHS INTRODUCTION: KING DAVID WROTE ABOUT ONE HALF OF THE PSALMS (TOTAL 150). OTHER AUTHORS INCLUDE SOLOMON, MOSES, ASAPH, ETHAN AND THE SONS OF KORAH. SOME PSALMS MENTION NO AUTHOR. PSALMS RUNS THE GAMUT OF EMOTION SUCH AS SORROW AND REJOICING. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: PSALMS 2:4 ...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
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    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

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    Christ’s Quiet Reign In Our Digital Age Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 17, 2025
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     | 161 views

    Christ is the king who washes feet.

    Title: Christ’s Quiet Reign in Our Digital Age Intro: Christ is the king who washes feet. Scripture: Luke 23:35-43 Reflection Dear Friends, In a world increasingly dominated by noise, by endless scrolling, loud opinions, and digital clutter, it feels almost radical to imagine Christ the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Christ's Perspective On Fear Series

    Contributed by Miles Anderson on Apr 6, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,399 views

    What should we think of fear? Lets look to Jesus for the answer.

    #MATTHEW 10 SERIES #3/ CHRIST’S PERSPECTIVE ON FEAR Introduction: Last week we spoke on the mixed messages that can bombard us, and I believe every one else can be receiving mixed messages. Mixed messages are a problem and in the life of the disciple it can be a scary world as Satan sends us mixed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lead Us? Not!

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Dec 26, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,621 views

    Before we can even think about resisting temptation,we have to first choose if will we follow Christ.

    Title: Lead Us? Not! Text: Matthew 6:13a (Lead us not into temptation) FCF: Being led is contrary to our natural desires, but when we choose to follow a good leader such as Christ, we end up in a place that is better than we would be naturally. SO: Intro: Winston Churchill is famous for two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of Temptation PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 5, 2024
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     | 292 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of knowing God, the strength to resist temptation, and the honor found in self-denial for Christ's sake.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a joy and a privilege to stand before you today, to share the living Word of God, to engage in a conversation with the Holy Scriptures and to let them speak to our souls. We gather here, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters ...read more

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    Second Chance In Christ Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,505 views

    Deepening "whiles" become heightened "boasts". Weakness, sin, and enmity are our problems toward God. But in Christ there is help at the right time, conversion of consequences into positives, and sacrifical love for reconciliation.

    “We have a problem here.” That phrase, in one form or another, runs through much of human history. We have a problem here. You know it, if you remember 1995, as almost what astronaut John Swigert said from Apollo 13. “Houston, we’ve had a problem here.” Changed a little and immortalized by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ, Our Example

    Contributed by Noah Martinez on Mar 28, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 29,313 views

    When we get to the gates of that city, they wont ask for your I.D. - they will look for a resemblance of Christ in your life - that is your pass into heaven.

    CHRIST, OUR EXAMPLE 1Thes. 1:5 & 1Pet. 2:21-23 Christ IS Our Example In Word And In Deed. As we can walk as Christ walked, we can talk as Christ talked. This is not a condition of one’s feet or lips, it is a condition of the heart. Before we can walk as Christ walked, and talk as He ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Passion And Death Of Christ Series

    Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 10, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 15,323 views

    “But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that bought us peace was upon Him, and by His wounds we are healed. We all like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the Lord has l

    Theme: The passion and death of Christ Text: Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Heb. 4:14-16, 5:7a; Lk. 23:26-41 The entire message of the Gospel revolves around one unique historical event: the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ on the Cross at Calvary. It was sacrificial in every sense of the word as it ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Living Uncompromisingly For Christ Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 28, 2025
     | 94 views

    In Bible times, salt was precious. It preserved food from decay and added flavour. Light, on the other hand, dispelled darkness and revealed what was hidden. Jesus intentionally chose these metaphors to describe the influence believers must have in a fallen world.

    LIVING UNCOMPROMISINGLY FOR CHRIST – Being Salt and Light in a Fallen Generation By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 5:13-16 Supporting Text: Philippians 2:15 OPENING PRAYER Our Heavenly Father, we thank You for the privilege of gathering in Your presence. We acknowledge You as the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Temptation Of Jesus

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 23, 2015
     | 10,617 views

    Jesus provides us with an assurance that we are capable of resisting temptation. And by overcoming temptation, we emerge strengthened in our spirit.

    5-12-06 Title: The Temptation of Jesus Bible Reading: Matthew 4:1-11 The subject today is the temptation of Jesus, as found in Matthew 4:1-11. Verse 1 says, “Then Jesus was led out into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit to be tempted there by the Devil.” The word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Christ Confuses Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,338 views

    God’s Messiah gives abundant life to all who accept him as he is offered in the Gospel.

    Scripture Introduction A thermostat and a thermometer both relate to temperature. But they differ: a thermostat senses heat and starts the air conditioner. A thermometer only reports the heat. The apostle John weaves a thermometer through his book. As he tells about Jesus, he also “feels the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed