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No Exceptions

Contributed by Bobby Hawk on Mar 13, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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God has called each of us to live a life with no exceptions. This is an expository sermon about the exception in David’s life found in 2 Samuel 11.

“No Exceptions” 1 Kings 15:5 & 2 Samuel 11:1-27 What will you be remembered for? Will people consider you a man or woman of God? Will people remember you as an effective minister of the gospel? After all is said and done, what will people remember about your life and ministry? The Bible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 15:5, 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gestation Of Sin

Contributed by Michael Trask on Mar 6, 2006

based on 22 ratings

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This sermon gives "ultrasound" picture of the development of life-controlling sins and shows how God has given us all that we need to overcome them.

The Gestation of Sin James 1:12-18 So, how far along are you? I know, that’s not really the kind of question you would expect to hear a pastor utter at the beginning of his sermon. It’s really the kind of question that one pregnant lady would ask another as they wait to see the doctor. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Overcome Temptation

Contributed by Isaac Reed Jr on Mar 20, 2007

based on 5 ratings

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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

Scripture: Proverbs 4:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Even A Little Can Hurt

Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 30, 2006

based on 37 ratings

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We cannot play around with temptation because we are not strong enough to resist it for long, and when temptation is taken, it will always lead us into sin - away from God.

Have you ever noticed how opportunity only knocks once, but temptation seems to keep banging away until you answer the door? It’s always there waiting to entice us, and unless we are constantly on guard against it, we will slip and succumb to it. It might be the temptation of fear; the temptation ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: *other

It's Time To Get Out And Stay Out!

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 7, 2003

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When God has delivered you from certain things, you need to move forward and not look back, lest what happened to Lot’s wife happens to you.

15And when the morning arose, then the angels hastened Lot, saying, Arise, take thy wife, and thy two daughters, which are here; lest thou be consumed in the iniquity of the city. 16And while he lingered, the men laid hold upon his hand, and upon the hand of his wife, and upon the hand of his two ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:15-19, Matthew 5:28, Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 23, 2004

based on 34 ratings

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Solomon knows the treacherous world that his son is about to encounter and he counsels him to guard his heart against all that would seek to lead him away from God.

Guard Your Heart Proverbs 4:20-27 Today we will dive into the seventh lesson of Solomon given to his son to help him learn about the importance of wisdom for all of life. Last week, in lesson six, we heard about how important it is for us to stay on the path of wisdom and to avoid at all costs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strategy For War

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

based on 4 ratings

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For us to enter into battle against Satan without having a strategy for victory would be suicide. Fortunately, the Word of God has given us a map, has given us a strategy for defeating the Devil.

It was late October when an officer commanding a platoon of American soldiers received a call from headquarters. Over the radio, the captain learned that his unit was being ordered to recapture a small French city from the Nazis—and he learned something else from headquarters as well. For weeks, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Holiness

Armor And Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Dec 9, 2008

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Paul saved the heat of battle for the end of the masterpiece known as the Book of Ephesians. This message can help any serious believer to be more effective in God’s Army.

Truths from Ephesians Part 8 Armor and Spiritual Warfare Pastor Eric J. Hanson (Ephesians 6:10-24) Read verse 10. “Finally” This word rings out with authority. It carries within itself the weight of finality. As Paul wrote the last section of Ephesians, which starts with this weighty word, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Out! Series

Contributed by Terry Kemp on Feb 9, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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No. 3 in the series, "The Story God is Telling," this sermon focuses on Israel’s Exodus for proof that "it’s easier for us to get out of Egypt than it is to get Egypt out of us."

Series: THE STORY GOD IS TELLING Title: “Get Out!” Text: Exodus 12:29-31 29 And it came to pass at midnight that the LORD struck all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sat on his throne to the firstborn of the captive who was in the dungeon, and all the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:29-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcome

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 21, 2003

based on 11 ratings

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It is exciting to realize we are privileged to live at the end of this dispensation. when the conflict between Satan and his demons and Christ and His saints is fast moving toward a climax. The Word of God describes this period in the history of mankind a

OVERCOME Scripture: 1 John 5:4 INTRODUCTION It is exciting to realize we are privileged to live at the end of this dispensation. when the conflict between Satan and his demons and Christ and His saints is fast moving toward a climax. The Word of God describes this period in the history of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Facing Temptation

Contributed by David Seeley on Mar 5, 2004

based on 16 ratings

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God has promised to provide a way of escape for every temptation we face. Because of this there is no need for us to fall repeatedly into sin. We must learn to lean on His strength to keep us strong during temptation.

Facing Temptation Text: Luke 22:31-32 “And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.” I. Realize that Jesus was tempted (Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Holiness

Beyond The Sandbars Of Liberty Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 13, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 2,900 views

Liberty provides us freedom. Freedom allows us to excel, to take risks, to achieve great things for God. Often though, we want to try and extend the reach of our liberty in Christ, and in doing so, we actually lose liberty and place our self in the cont

BEYOND THE SANDBARS OF LIBERTY 1 CORINTHIANS 6:12-20 INTRODUCTION: Not too long ago there were several newspaper and television accounts of shark attacks, two in Florida, and one here in New Jersey. One of the reasons sighted for one of the attacks is that the victim was out too far – ie; they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Escape – Escape From Temptation Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 27, 2006

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We all face temptation, but God has promised that regardless of what the temptation may be that we face, He will make a way of escape. Temptation does not have to destroy us; we don’t have to fall into the trap of sin. WE CAN ESCAPE FROM TEMPTATION! #3

THE GREAT ESCAPE – Escape From Temptation 1 Peter 2:16 INTRODUCTION: Temptation is a thread that joins us all together as human beings; temptation levels the playing field! We are all susceptible to its attraction, and we can all be equally devastated when we yield to its seduction. Some of the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Satan: How To Resist Satan In Times Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Rick Long on Feb 12, 2004

based on 114 ratings

| 11,476 views

Third in the series "Meet the Cast." So often when we think of Satan we think of scary movies or evil atrocities in society. Though these may be evidence of Satan’s work, he does his best work looking good.

I had the privilege of attending a screening of “The Passion of the Christ for Pastors only and was audience to an interview with Mel Gibson regarding his movie. He stated one of the most profound insights I have ever heard from any theologian, let alone a movie star. Mel was asked “Why was the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, Isaiah 14:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Satan: How To Resist The Devil In Times Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 30, 2004

based on 30 ratings

| 8,436 views

We are fighting against a defeated accuser who has nothing to lose.

Meet The Cast Of The Passion Series Meet Satan: How To Overcome The Devil In Times of Trouble 5 of 7 1 John 3.8 (NASB) March 28, 2004 FBC Chester, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: (Picture of Satan on PowerPoint) A In Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ, Satan is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8, 2 Corinthians 11:14

Denomination: Baptist

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