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Temptation--Lessons From Kobe Bryant

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jul 22, 2003

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What can we learn when a role model falls? How can we avoid the same in our lives

Where have all the good role models gone? From accusations of questionable moral behavior for Alabama coach Mike Price who was thought to have a squeaky clean record to the recent accusations of rape against LA Lakers star Kobe Bryant, it seems role models have hit the skids. Kobe will have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12, James 1:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Training A Healthy Conscience

Contributed by Clarence Peters on Jul 23, 2005

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Conscience is a gift of God to keep us morally safe, at peace, and connected to Him.

Text: topical Function: The listener will pay heightened attention to conscience, confessing where needed. You may know the feeling. You tell your parents you’re going one place, when really you’re going to another. You take cash to avoid taxes. You spread a story about someone. You break a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:16

Denomination: Mennonite

Guarding Against Idols

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

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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

Scripture: 1 John 5:21

Denomination: Baptist

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

Beyond The Sandbars Of Liberty Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 13, 2005

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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

When I Surrender To Temptation Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 19, 2007

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Temptation is always a threat to the child of God. The message is a consideration of the source of temptation and the consequences of surrender to temptation.

JAMES 1:13-15 WHEN I SURRENDER TO TEMPTATION “Let no one say when he is tempted, ‘I am being tempted by God,’ for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Kenneled Dog

Contributed by David Tijerina on Nov 30, 2001

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There are dogs in the kennel of the heart of men raging to escape.

The Kenneled Dog II Ki 8:13 13 So Hazael said, "But what is your servant-- a dog, that he should do this gross thing?" And Elisha answered, "The LORD has shown me that you will become king over Syria." 1. The Hidden Dog A. Elisha’s Glory a. Elisha here in our text is at the height of his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 8:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Beware

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 29, 2002

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When things seem to be going well.....BEWARE....this is exactly the time when satan lulls us into a sense of false security...only to spring his wicked traps.

BEWARE ILLUSTRATION: Look at the beautiful bird sitting on the tree limb...soaking in the sunshine...singing such a beautiful song. This bird seems so, at peace, with everything. She seems to have a full belly and a beautiful day awaits her...BAM...CRASH! 1. The lights go out...the cat got ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Not My Fault!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 19, 2001

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Most of us, when our sins are found out, are quick to look for a scapegoat. So let’s look at some of the ways we use to blame someone else for our sins.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Folks, as you can see in the bulletin, the subject of my sermon is "How Do You Determine What is Right & What is wrong?" But as I worked on it this week it became obvious to me that the subject is just too big to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13, 2 Corinthians 5:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Tale Of Two Sins Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Feb 1, 2002

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Adam and Eve face temptation and fall pray to two present and powerful sins. Notice each and also notice how this affects their relationship with God.

From the Very Start A Look at the Ancient Text of Genesis that speaks with Amazing Present-day Relevance A Tale of Two Sins This is one of those stories which everyone seems to know a little about. Yet it amazes me how skewed of a picture we sometimes have. Let’s walk through this story and see ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24, James 4:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Take The Bait Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 7, 2006

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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

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

What You Lose If You Neglect

Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 19, 2007

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Anything that you own of value must be cared for. That is called maintenance. We are commanded to take care of our salvation. If not, there are at least 5 precious things we could lose.

What you lose. Salvation is free, but the maintenance is what will cost you. Anything of value needs to be cared for, if it is to keep or gain value. God is more than willing to help us, but we have to do our part. Hebrews 2:1-3 1 ¶ Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Please Help Me, I'm Falling!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 28, 2001

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Don’t fall!!

Please Help Me, I’m Falling! The title of this message comes from an old C&W song. It is the lament of a man caught between his conscience and his desire. His marriage is not doing well and there is a woman that finds him attractive. He also finds her to be desirable, but he reminds himself ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:15-16, Ephesians 4:27

Denomination: Baptist

Why Not Take The Bait? Series

Contributed by Tim Stutler on Mar 27, 2006

based on 7 ratings

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Resisting temptation is the only way to go

Title: Why Not Take The Bait? Text: James 1:12-15 Topic: Temptation / overcoming verses giving in Sermon Purpose: -I want the congregation to think about the ways giving into temptation has negatively impacted their lives. -I want the congregation to think of the ways that overcoming ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Conquer Temptation Series

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Dec 30, 2000

based on 244 ratings

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Temptation is a reality that we all face, this sermon will instruct believers on how to conquer it.

HOW TO Conquer TEMPTATION Growing Up Rather Than Giving - Part 4 James 1:12-18 We have looked at the reality of trials in our daily lives and the fact that we must make up our minds if we are to grow stronger and deeper in our faith and relationship with God. Decision determines destiny. Today I ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

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