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  • Jeffrey Sims avatar

    Into The Wilderness: Tempted But Not Alone Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Mar 8, 2025
     | 858 views

    This message is about the temptation of Jesus and how in our lives we are tempted but never alone. It helps show that the wilderness isn't about punishment but about testing and growth. It also helps us realize that when we are under attack God's word is our defense.

    Into the Wilderness: Tested, but Not Alone You never really know if you’re ready until you’re tested. I remember the first Certified Volunteer Firefighter class that I ever taught. We spent months training … running drills, studying techniques, learning how to handle the heat and smoke, how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Battle Of The Mind

    Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Jun 20, 2025
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     | 1,695 views

    A sermon to adults on the war that rages in all of our minds.

    “The Battle for the Mind” 6/22/25 a.m. 2 Cor. 10:1-5 I don’t think we realize the BATTLE that is being waged today. I’m NOT talking about the war in the Middle East. Iran vs. Israel. That’s definitely something that we all need to be praying about. I’m NOT talking about the war on ILLEGAL ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Battle For The Mind: Taking Thoughts Captive Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 16, 2025
     | 320 views

    You have around 6,000 thoughts per day. According to cognitive neuroscience, the average person generates 6,000+ thoughts daily. The question isn’t if you’re thinking—but what are you thinking? And more importantly, who is influencing those thoughts?

    The Battle for the Mind: Taking Thoughts Captive June 29, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Corinthians 10:5 INTRODUCTION: The Mind is a Mindfield You have around 6,000 thoughts per day. According to cognitive neuroscience, the average person generates 6,000+ thoughts ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    God Is Our Strength PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,100 views

    While temptations are inevitable, God provides us with the strength to endure them and always offers a way out.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather today to delve into the wisdom of the Word, to explore some powerful truths found in Matthew and 1 Corinthians. As C.S. Lewis once said, "God, who foresaw your tribulation, has specially armed you to go through it, not without pain but without ...read more

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    Christ Or Culture

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,628 views

    In exalting Christ we resist the leavening influence of cultural traditions upon Christian truth.

    CHRIST OR CULTURE Sunday, November 26, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee The Bible tells us to be prepared to give a defense in all things so I searched for some Scriptures that could help in some touch situations you might encounter over the next several weeks: When your wife asks you to help with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Power Over Demonic Opposition Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 31, 2025
     | 83 views

    The power of the Holy Spirit enables believers to silence and subdue every form of demonic resistance.

    POWER OVER DEMONIC OPPOSITION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 13:6-12 Key Verse: “Thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season.” (Acts 13:11) Supporting Texts: Luke 10:19; Mark 16:17-18; 1 John 4:4; Ephesians 6:12; Philippians 2:9-10 INTRODUCTION: In every move of God, there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Watch And Pray

    Contributed by James Dina on Jul 21, 2020
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     | 30,960 views

    Watch and pray, so that you will not fall into temptation. Watching excites prayer, for every enemy we see will move us to pray more earnestly. Moreover, watching is prayer. If there be true watching, the watching itself is prayer.

    WATCH AND PRAY “Then He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, "What! Could you not watch with me one hour? Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Don't Look Back!

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 9,759 views

    A call to avoid temptation and stay focused on God.

    Don’t Look Back! Genesis 19:1-29 Introduction: In Gen 13, Abraham and Lot part company. Abraham chooses God, Lot chooses the world. Though it came disguised as something beautiful (choice fruit in Eden), it was truly ugly and was his downfall. I. The edge of temptation A. Choosing for ourselves, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When It Comes To Matters Of The Heart, There Are No Excuses

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Mar 28, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 7,564 views

    This sermon is about our temptation to judge others.

    “When It Comes To Matters Of The Heart, There Are No Excuses” -by Reverend A. LaMar Torrence Text: Romans 2:1-29 As we continue our traverse through the chapters of Romans, we are learning that regardless of who we are, we are in God’s sight. In fact one could say that in the first chapter of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Pride Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 6, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 16,195 views

    This is the third in a series of four dealing with various temptations.

    The Temptations: Pride 3 of 4 Mark 10:35-41 September 9, 2001 F.B.C. Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker 1. Introduction A. The lion was proud of his mastery of the animal kingdom. One day he decided to make sure all the other animals knew he was the king of the jungle. He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    The Revelation Of Christ's Expectations (Holiness) Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Mar 3, 2011
     | 3,630 views

    Jesus expects us to be holy, no matter the temptation.

    [If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] STAYING PURE IN A DIRTY WORLD ILLUSTRATION: Trying not to get dirty while working. “And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write….” (v. 18a). In Thyatira, doctrinal compromise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    With The Wild Beasts: An Exposition Of Mark 1:9-15

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 13, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,806 views

    What can we learn from the very brief account of the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness left us by the Gospel of Mark?

    With the Wild Beasts: An Exposition of Mark 1:9-15 We have now come to the First Sunday of Lent which is a forty-day season of reflection and repentance. During this time, we remember that Jesus was tempted for forty days by Satan in the Judaean wilderness. In turn, the time that Jesus spent in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Mother’s Job

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022
     | 4,485 views

    The path of least resistance is a path that many choose throughout life, because it requires so little of them

    It is a path that most have taken. However, life teaches us in many ways that the great things of life cannot be accomplished by taking the path of least resistance. Illus: You can ask any: • Skilled athlete • Skilled surgeon • Skilled craftsman • Skilled musician And every one of them will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Guard Against Backsliding Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 21, 2025
     | 523 views

    Guarding against backsliding requires spiritual discipline, vigilance, and intentionality. The devil is always seeking to weaken our faith, but through deep engagement with God’s Word, a fervent prayer life, and staying connected to godly fellowship, we can maintain our spiritual strength.

    HOW TO GUARD AGAINST BACKSLIDING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 10:12 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 4:23, Hebrews 2:1, Galatians 5:1, Revelation 3:11, Jude 1:24 INTRODUCTION The Christian journey is a continuous walk of faith, requiring diligence, commitment, and spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What's Your Prognosis?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 24, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,535 views

    Are you growing in speech and knowledge? Is there room for optimism in the new year?

    11.29.20 1 Corinthians 1:3–9 3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! 4 I always thank my God for you because of the grace of God given to you in Christ Jesus. 5 You were enriched in him in every way, in all your speaking and all your knowledge, 6 because the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran