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Keeping The Faith!

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 29, 2013

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There are 2 days of highest concern in Scripture and in our lives: 1. The Day of the Lord, which this msg deals with, and 2. ToDAY - What you do with today will influence your part in the Lord's Day of Judgment.

Keeping the Faith! 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 3 Don't let anyone deceive you in any way, for that day will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the man doomed to destruction. 4 He will oppose and will exalt himself over everything that is called God or is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:6-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Celebrating Trials Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 24, 2014

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Jesus is tempted by Satan

Celebrating Trials After Baptism - Jesus must narrow focus Luke 4:1-13 Led by the HS into the wilderness expressly to be tested/tempted. Three Environments - Wilderness - High Place - City Monks went to desert for Spiritual warfare. Tested - what does success look like? After 40 days - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Sin Or Not To Sin, That Is The Question? Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 25, 2011

based on 1 rating

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Temptation how do we resist it, what part did Jesus play in making this possible, and what example has he set for us to follow?

There’s a cartoon that reads “how come opportunity knocks only once, but temptation beats the door down every day?” Temptation, how often are we tempted in some situation to just give in. The human race does not have a great track record when it comes to temptation. This from Genesis 3:1-9. An ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

You Need To Quit Looking Back!

Contributed by Kahala Bolton on Nov 5, 2009

based on 14 ratings

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In order to help you understand where the Holy Spirit was leading me with this particular passage, let’s examine five reasons why we need to remember Lot’s Wife and why we need to Quit Looking Back.

In order to help you understand where the Holy Spirit was leading me with this particular passage, let’s examine five reasons why we need to remember Lot’s Wife and why we need to Quit Looking Back. But before I do that, Is it alright that I give you a little historical backdrop on this, this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:23-26

Denomination: Christian Church

Our Champion Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 3, 2012

based on 1 rating

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A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 1 verses 12 and 13

Mark 1: 12 – 13 Our Champion 12 Immediately the Spirit drove Him into the wilderness. 13 And He was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan, and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered to Him. By most historians’ findings, the Gospels of Matthew and Mark were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How To Respond When The Enemy Attacks

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 13, 2010

based on 22 ratings

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A sermon examining the proper response to those vicious attacks from our Enemy.

How To Respond When The Enemy Attacks Psalm 62:1-7 Two weeks ago we saw the largest terror attack on US soil since September 11th 2001. A man who swore allegiance to ISIS walked into a nightclub and killed 49 people while wounding 53 others. Since that day our leaders have seemed to focus on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Count Yourselves Dead To Sin Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 22, 2008

based on 4 ratings

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A strategy for spiritual victory is given that focuses on appropriating Christ’s power in your life.

Do you have a strategy for your struggle against sin? There are FOUR Key Verbs in Romans 6:11-13 that describe for us the manner in which we are to overcome temptation. These four keys will unlock your potential to experience the victory Christ promised in overcoming sin. Paul introduces a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Victory In Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 19, 2020

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As Peter concluded this very practical letter that addressed the difficulties the church faced while seeking to encourage them to remain committed, he drew their focus back to the one who could provide all they needed regardless of the situation - the Lord Jesus Christ.

Victory in Jesus 1 Peter 5: 6-11 We have considered much in our time moving through Peter’s first epistle. Being aware of their struggles, Peter addressed their need while challenging them to remain steadfast in spite of the opposition they faced. He knew the world was watching their lives, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Our Conduct And The Comforter

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 5, 2015

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A sermon on how men treat the third person of the Trinity.

"Our Conduct and the Comforter" Acts 7:51 Ye stiff-necked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist the Holy Ghost: as your fathers did, so do ye. Ephesians 4:30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. 1 Thessalonians 5:19 Quench not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:51

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Warfare Series

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 19, 2011

based on 1 rating

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FOCAL POINT; WHAT CAN SATAN AND DEMONS DO TO BELIEVERS?

CHRISTIAN WARFARE PART TWO OF A SERIES EPHESIANS 6:10-13 KEY VERSE: EPHESIANS 6: 12 FOCAL POINT; WHAT CAN SATAN AND DEMONS DO TO BELIEVERS? INTRODUCTION: BELIEVER, IF YOU DESIRE TO OBEY GOD AND RESIST SATAN, YOU ARE IN FOR A LIFETIME STRUGGLE. BEING A MATURE CHRISTIAN IS TIME INTENSIVE AND ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

1st Peter Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Feb 6, 2022

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There IS a Villain in the story....

February 05, 2022 The 1st recorded letter Peter wrote {written before 64 AD} was to believers in the Northern Provinces of Asia in what is now Turkey {Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia}. There are many “Favorite” things to choose from in this letter: • A promised inheritance that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, Ezekiel 28:14-16, Zechariah 3:1, John 8:42-44, 2 Corinthians 11:12-15, Ephesians 6:11-12, Revelation 12:3, Revelation 12:9, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Ephesians 6:13-18, Hebrews 4:15-16, James 4:7, Revelation 20:2-9 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Confirmation Of King Saul Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Oct 31, 2016

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Problems can be a source of great opportunity if we know how to use them to our advantage.

It was said that one of President Reagan's favourite stories involves a farmer and a lawyer whose cars just collided in a main street. The farmer then took a long look at the lawyer, then reached in the back of his car and took out a bottle of whiskey. "Here, you look pretty shook up," hes said. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:1-15

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Overcome The Temptations Of The Devil?

Contributed by David Mende on Jul 13, 2009

based on 25 ratings

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All of us go through temptations. Even Jesus did. In this sermon, you will learn as to how Jesus overcame the temptations of Satan. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

How to overcome the temptations of the devil? Introduction How many of us sitting here face temptations in our day to day lives? When I interact with teenagers and young people, they often ask me this question – “I face a lot of temptations. How can I overcome temptations from Satan?” Before I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Satan’s Plan For Your Life

Contributed by Robert Harmon on Mar 5, 2011

based on 8 ratings

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Jesus has a plan for us, but so does Satan! Who will we listen to when temptation sneaks into our lives?

INTRODUCTION When we look at the start of Jesus’ earthly ministry, we have a great contrast that starts off with Jesus being immersed in the river by John, and the glory of the Father and the Spirit shining on Him. Immediately afterward, we are taken to the dry, barren wilderness, where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take Every Thought Captive Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Jul 29, 2010

based on 8 ratings

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This sermon is about how to deal with tempting thoughts!

Jenny struggled with depressing thoughts. Most of the time she knew she had a really good life. Good job. Roof over head. Great boyfriend. But she had these occasional piercing thoughts that of doubt and depression. John was a great guy. Everybody at work loved him. Great wife, wonderful children. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

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