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  • Paul Humphrey avatar

    Temptation

    Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Jan 11, 2007
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     | 11,619 views

    Jesus teaches us to pray that we are not tempted.

    A guy had a dream he had went to heaven and saw many clocks. As is customary with these stories St. Peter is attending the gate. When asked what the clocks were for Peter replied that every person on earth has a clock here, and each time one sins, the hand on their clock moves just a bit. The ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ron Murphy avatar

    How To Overcome Temptation Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Feb 1, 2007
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     | 3,531 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

  • Drew Mills avatar

    Hmmm....tempting Series

    Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 16, 2007
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    3 Big Temptations we fight

    Theme: Book of Luke Series Purpose: 3 Big temptations we fight I think that we all understand what temptation is. There is a story told about a little boy in a grocery store that I think illustrates the nature of temptation. The boy was standing near an open box of peanut butter cookies. “Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Drew Mills avatar

    I'm Not As Bad As You Series

    Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 17, 2007
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     | 4,430 views

    Defeating the deadly temptation to compare ourselves with others--getting our eyes back on Christ!

    Theme: 7 Deadly Temptations Series Purpose: Defeating the temptation to compare ourselves to others, Eyes on Christ Today we start a new series I am calling the 7 Deadly Temptations. o Have you heard of the 7 deadly sins? These are just about as bad—except that we can overcome them! We can ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Susan Blader avatar

    Life On The Edge Series

    Contributed by Susan Blader on Mar 18, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,624 views

    Our world lives life on the edge, and Christians can also push the limits of the acceptable and court temptation when they think their faith is strong enough to handle anything.

    Life on the Edge A Sermon on 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 We are now in the season of Lent, which began as a parallel to the forty days Christ spent in the wilderness being tempted by Satan. And it is temptation that I want to focus on this morning. Temptation is something that we all must deal with. ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    How To Overcome Temptation

    Contributed by Isaac Reed Jr on Mar 20, 2007
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     | 3,569 views

    This message will teach you how to overcome temptation in your life. Temptation is an enticement or an invitation to sin, or to solicit or provoke one to perform a sinful act againist God.

    Two things about temptation, it will either make you or brake you. It is designed to destroy you, cause you to fall and ultimately separate you from God. Temptation involves the five senses which are to hear, feel, touch, see and taste. 1: Follow Instructions A. Vs. 13 - Hold on the the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Tame Temptation Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 5, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,088 views

    While we will never be pefect, we can learn to avoid sin by controlling temptation

    HOW TO TAME TEMPTATION JAMES 1: 12-16 1. Illus. of Cliff Head of a charitable organization who handled hundreds of thousands of $$$ each year. Unexpected audit turned up the fact that he had embezzled thousands of $$$ Wife told him, “you’ve broken my heart, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Deception

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,968 views

    Handling the deceptive things in life by leaning on Jesus.

    Dealing with Deception 1 John 2:21-24 “I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth. Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son. Whosoever denieth the Son, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Excising Erroneous Entaglements Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on May 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,916 views

    Jesus speaks some strange words about cutting off a hand, a foot and rmeoving an eye just to follow Him. Did He really maen it or was He telling us about how best to serve Him? The latter is the true answer.

    MARK 9:38-50 EXCISING ERRONEOUS ENTANGLEMENTS I. EXTERNALS: * A. Energy. B. Entertainment. C. Enticement. II. EXPECTATIONS: ** A. Exhaustive. B. Exclusive. C. Edifying. III. EFFECTS: *** A. Existentiality. B. Eternally. C. Evolving. Jesus gives some strong words and lessons in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    We Have An Escape Hatch Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 26, 2007
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     | 5,138 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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    How To Handle Temptation

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,685 views

    This sermon examines three attitudes that will help you handle temptation.

    If we are to handle temptation there are three attitudes we must adopt. 1. The first attitude is to see the cause of the temptation. Apparently some people, to whom James wrote, were blaming God for their temptation. James says “No one, when tempted, should say, “I am being tempted by God”; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Managing Temptation

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 1, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,606 views

    Satan is in no hurry to destroy us! He would rather be successful than speedy. We must manage the temptations that lure us towards destruction.

    A STORY WAS ONCE TOLD A BOUT THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD LINE AS IT WAS BEING CONSTRUCTED. AT ONE LOCATION ALONG THE ROUTE AN ELABORATE TRESTLE BRIDGE WAS BUILT ACROSS A LARGE CANYON IN THE WEST. WANTING TO TEST THE BRIDGE, THE BUILDER LOADED A TRAIN WITH ENOUGH EXTRA CARS AND EQUIPMENT TO DOUBLE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Dr. Keion Parrish avatar

    Guarding Against Idols

    Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007
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     | 2,412 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

  • Dr. Keion Parrish avatar

    The Trap Of Temptation

    Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007
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     | 4,747 views

    This passage teaches how great the consequences of temptation really are and the necessity of resisting it.

    Sermon Scripture: Joshua 7:1­26, especially verse 12b The Trap of Temptation Introduction: Do you realize that a single sin can potentially ruin your success, your family, a lifetime friendship, or a reputation? Temptations are all around us, waiting to destroy us if we give in (Gen. 4:7). Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fran Van Hoven avatar

    Lot's Wife

    Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jun 25, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 44,805 views

    : "Remember Lot’s Wife!" Why would Jesus warn His disciples (and us today) to remember Lot’s wife? After all, we don’t even know her name. There must be a powerful lesson for us hidden somewhere in Genesis 19. Let’s take a look!

    Luke 9: 62 Jesus replied, "No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God."Gen 19: 1 The two angels arrived at Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gateway of the city. When he saw them, he got up to meet them and bowed down with his face ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God