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  • Troy Mason avatar

    Don't Look Back!

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 9,761 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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    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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    Recipe For Disaster

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 29, 2012
     | 5,451 views

    Sermon showing the four steps or ingredients to a fall, the recipe for disaster using King David as the example. This is the is first of two sermons... the second being Recipe for Success

    Recipe for Disaster 2 Samuel 11 Over the next two weeks I am going to be preaching a 2 part message… The two sermons present the wrong way and the right way to avoid spiritual disaster. This week I will start with the NOT TO sermon and I am calling it “The Recipe for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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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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    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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    Deliverance Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 22, 2021
     | 5,694 views

    Based on Matthew 6:13 - Sermon helps listeners understand God's deliverance from trials, temptations, & trusting in ourselves.

    “DELIVERANCE” Matthew 6:13 FBCF – 3/21/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Ben Franklin nearing end of his life in 1790, “Our new Constitution is now established, everything seems to promise it will be durable; but, in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes,” I would disagree w/ Mr. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I'm Not Going There And You Can't Make Me!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 8, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,079 views

    Let me tell you, “All men fall, great men and women get back up when they fall and keep pressing towards the prize.”

    I'm not going there and you can't make me! I can remember saying that as a child, when I would get coerced into trying something, or doing something that I didn't want to. Wether it be trying some kind of food my parents thought I should, like my dad for example, he always wanted me to eat beets ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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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

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    Playing With Fire Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,279 views

    When confronted with sexual temptation, Joseph dropped his garment and ran. This is a good example for us to follow as we are confronted with sexual temptation daily.

    Genesis 39 March 21, 2004 (At the startr of this sermon I lit a candle at the front of the church and allowed it to burn throughout the message) Many boys in the process of growing up go through a stage where they are fascinated with fire. Good for light and heat. But if the fascination runs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Friday

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 17, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 15,458 views

    Is the sinlessness of Jesus vital to the message of Good Friday?

    Good Friday April 18, 2003 One of the mainline denominations in the USA is in an uproar this Easter because one of its chief bishops gave an Easter message in which he said that Jesus was a sinner. He said that we need to repent of our sins in the same way that Jesus did when He was baptized by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Biblical Abuse

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 18, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,489 views

    Thoughts drawn from Chuck Swindoll on how to handle the Word correctly.

    Biblical Abuse II Tim. 2:15 INTRO.: Charles Swindoll, in his book, "Growing Deep In the Christian Life". (p. 69ff) writes of biblical abuse. He sees mishandling the Scriptures so as to mislead others as abusive. Imagine the disillusionment of finding out the information you were given from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Holiness In Conduct Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 26, 2025
     | 615 views

    Holiness in conduct reflects the transformation that takes place when a believer is in Christ. Our actions, words, and attitudes should consistently glorify God and set us apart from the world.

    Title: HOLINESS IN CONDUCT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 2:12 Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:16, Romans 12:1-2, Philippians 2:14-15, Titus 2:7-8, Colossians 3:17 INTRODUCTION: Holiness in conduct reflects the transformation that takes place when a believer is in Christ. Our actions, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Empowered By God's Spirit 2 Timothy 1:7 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 28, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,036 views

    2 Timothy 1:7 declares, "For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline" (NLT). Let us uncover the depth of this verse and how it shapes our lives as believers.

    Empowered by God's Spirit Introduction: Today we gather to delve into the transformative power of God's truth, focusing on 2 Timothy 1:7 which declares, "For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline" (NLT). Let us uncover the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Spiritual Development Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 3, 2025
     | 180 views

    Spiritual development is the process of becoming more like Christ, growing in grace, and maturing in godliness to fulfil God’s purpose.

    THEME: LIVING A BALANCED LIFE TITLE:  SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Timothy 4:7-8 “But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God