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  • Mark Roper avatar

    The Power Of Temptation

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,019 views

    1. Temptation is a process. 2. Temptation comes from the enemy. 3. Temptation comes in beautiful packages. 4. Temptation hits us where we are weak. 5. Temptation blinds us from reality. 6. Temptation builds us up before knocking us down. 7. Tempta

    Power of Temptation Genesis 3:1-12 Historian Shelby Foote tells of a soldier who was wounded at the battle of Shiloh during the American Civil War and was ordered to go to the rear. The fighting was fierce and within minutes he returned to his commanding officer. "Captain, give me a gun!" ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Way Of Escape

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 25, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,864 views

    There is at least one thing that is common to every human being who has lived regardless of race, age, or culture: temptation.

    A Way of Escape I Corinthians 10:12–14 There is at least one thing that is common to every human being who has lived regardless of race, age, or culture: temptation. Unfortunately, victory over temptation is far less universal. There is a key to unlocking the secret of victory—a key called the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Overcoming Temptation Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 20,144 views

    How can we withstand the temptation which we face on a daily basis?

    Overcoming Temptation Introduction: A mother told her son not to go swimming. However, when he came into the house his mother noticed that his hair and bathing suit were wet. "I told you not to go swimming," the boy’s mother scolded. "I couldn’t help it mom," he defended himself. "The water looked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Como Vencer La Tentacion

    Contributed by Marco Vinicio Villatoro on Aug 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,060 views

    PASOS VITALES PARA VENCER LA TENTACION

    COMO VENCER LA TENTACION Salmos 149:4 Porque el Señor se complace en su pueblo; a los humildes concede el honor de la victoria. Lo PRIMERO que debemos hacer es estar alertas 1 Pe 5:8 Practicad el dominio propio y manteneos alerta. Vuestro enemigo el diablo ronda como león rugiente, buscando a ...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
     | 4,082 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

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Excising Erroneous Entaglements Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on May 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,903 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

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    We Have An Escape Hatch Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,129 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
     | 2,682 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
     | 4,595 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

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Don't Take The Bait Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,889 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Momma Says..."

    Series: Momma Says… (James)[#3] DON’T TAKE THE BAIT James 1:12-18 Introduction: [Items needed: Mousetrap.] (Hold up the mousetrap as you ask the question.) What is this? That’s right, it is a mousetrap. And, what do you do with a mousetrap? Right again. You catch mice. Now can you just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Comparison Series

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Sep 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,298 views

    Sermon #21 in Galatians series. Danger of self-deception, losing touch with reality of our sin.

    08/26/07 “NO COMPARISON” GAL 6: 3-6 INTRODUCTION: EMPERORS NEW CLOTHES: WELL KNOW SELF CENTERED, ADVANTAGE TAKEN BY DECEIVERS CLOTH SO SPECIAL / BEAUTIFUL ONLY HIGHLY INTELLIGENT, MORALLY IMPECCABLE CAN SEE SIMILAR TENDENCIES BY MOST OTHERS SAID THEY COULD SEE IT, KING PARADES IN NEW ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    Hanging In There Through Temptation Series

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,882 views

    Temptation comes to all of us. But, like Christ, we can counteract temptation and resist it in the power of the Holy Spirit.

    James 1:2-4, 12-17 Is there anyone who has not been tempted to sin this week? If so, you may leave now. You can go straight to Braums. One of the truly great historical characters was Mark Antony. He was known as the “silver-throated orator of Rome.” He was a brilliant statesman, magnificent in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Hanson avatar

    Winning Your Immunity Challenge Series

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 20, 2007
     | 2,829 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

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    Overcoming Temptation

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,046 views

    How to overcome temptation

    INTRODUCTION: Jesus is the ultimate Christian We can learn how to overcome anything in life if we pay close attention to His life. By listening to what He says and by watching what He does. The greatest test that we all face as Christians is temptation. After Jesus was baptized, Matthew tells ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Fran Van Hoven avatar

    Lot's Wife

    Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jun 25, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 44,746 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