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  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Desire To Serve Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 1, 2010
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     | 6,420 views

    In these statements, Paul gave to Timothy, Titus, and now to us, principles which are true and dependable, truths upon which we can build our faith and our lives in Christ.

    Desire to Serve A Trustworthy Statement 09/21/08 PM Text: 1 Timothy 3:1 Introduction In this lesson we draw again from the letters of Paul that we often refer to as the “Pastoral Epistles”, those letters written to Timothy and Titus. In this lesson, as with the others, we focus on a particular ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Divine Desire Series

    Contributed by Harun Dawar on Jul 31, 2019
     | 3,143 views

    salvation through only Jesus Christ

    I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Who is coming soon. Praise the lord. Let me begin with a real story, in MP there is a man, whose name is Mukesh. He is living in Alirajpur district. In 1988, he was faced illness disease in his life. But he could not healed by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Divine Desire Series

    Contributed by Harun Dawar on Jul 31, 2019
     | 3,581 views

    Today in this earth what kind of desire we are carrying in our life, to see difficulties, problems or Jesus? In this time I just want to speak about salvation through Jesus Christ. Jesus wants from our life that we should have desire to see, welcoming him only. Than our life will change

    I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Who is coming soon. Praise the lord. Let me begin with a real story, in MP there is a man, whose name is Mukesh. He is living in Alirajpur district. In 1988, he was faced illness disease in his life. But he could not healed by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Desire To Prophesy

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Oct 3, 2024
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    Too many people misunderstand the act of prophesying defined in 1 Corinthians 14. Too many have been taught it is a mysterious miraculous revelation given to those whose miraculous powers were passed by the ‘Laying on of Hands’. Is this true?

    Today too many people misunderstand the act of prophesying as taught by Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 14. Too many have been taught it is a mysterious miraculous revelation given to those whose miraculous powers were passed by the ‘Laying on of Hands’. This is the first mistake concerning the usage ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Entangled By Desire Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 9, 2025
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     | 1,557 views

    This is the 13th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

    Series: Spiritual Decay [#13] ENTANGLED BY DESIRE Judges 14:1-20 Introduction: In our lives, desires can be both beautiful and dangerous. Samson was a strong man who struggled with his feelings and choices. He became attracted to a Philistine woman, which set off a conflict between what he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Acquire Of Desire PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024
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    This sermon explores how faith, hope, and love intertwine in our relationship with God, encouraging trust in His promises, alignment with His desires, and spiritual surrender.

    Welcome, dear friends, to a gathering of grace, a meeting of mercy, a convocation of compassion. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment, called forth by a God who loves us more than we could ever fathom. We are here, not as strangers, but as a family, bound together by the love of ...read more

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    Be Careful Of What You Ask For! Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 10, 2014
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    Are we asking for the same things the rest of the world is asking?

    Before we go to our study of 1 Samuel 8, turn with me briefly to the Book of Revelation Chapter 21 and let’s take a glimpse of what will happen in the future. Read along with me Revelation 21:22-27…. Again, v24 tells us “By its light will the nations walk, and the kings of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    It's All Your Fault Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 17, 2006
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     | 5,646 views

    Don’t give in to sin; take authority over it in Jesus name

    IT’S ALL YOUR FAULT Text: Gen. 4:1-7; James 1:13-18 Introduction A. Read Gen. 4:1-7 1. Have you ever said to God, "Forgive me, but I just couldn’t help myself!" 2. God’s response to that is "Fooey!" 3. If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Overcome Temptation

    Contributed by Isaac Reed Jr on Mar 20, 2007
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     | 3,385 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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    Temptation

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 13, 2010
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     | 5,227 views

    Satan is forever busy, enticing people to yield to their fleshly desires. He gives us all the answers to our desires.

    Temptation James 1:12-16 Randall Road Baptist July 13, 1997 Sunday Morning Monte Brown Blessed is the man who endures temptation: for when he is approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to those who love him. Let no one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sin Kills

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Apr 20, 2021
     | 1,757 views

    Temptation is common to all human beings. It is a result of the desires that lingers in our hearts. It draws us away from God's principles and fall into sin. This leads to spiritual death as we become separated from God.

    TEXT: James 1:14-15 NLT "Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death." TEMPTATIONS WILL COME You will be tempted over and over again. These temptations arise ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Tame Temptation Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 5, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,876 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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    It's Not My Fault!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 19, 2001
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     | 18,749 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Declaring War On Sin

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 3,950 views

    If we desire to know God, we must declare war on sin.

    For the past few weeks, we’ve been talking about seeking God. What it means to pursue God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. And why it’s necessary to do so; why it’s not only desirable and beneficial, but even essential, that we continue striving for God throughout our lives. Last week, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tempted By Whom? Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 2, 2016
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     | 5,307 views

    This message look at the process of temptation from the onset of desire to the culmination as sin, as well as motivation for not sinning.

    TEMPTED BY WHOM? James 1:13-17 When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14  but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. 15  Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist