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  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Let Me Tell You A Story Of Perplexing Generosity

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 20, 2023
     | 1,147 views

    Does God's generosity make you angry? How do we live in God's kingdom in comparison with what other people are doing and we are doing?

    9.24.23 Matthew 20:1–16 (EHV) 1 “Indeed the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. 2 After agreeing to pay the workers a denarius for the day, he sent them into his vineyard. 3 He also went out about the third hour and saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Story Of Perplexing Generosity

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 20, 2023
     | 1,348 views

    How do we respond to God's generosity? How do we live in comparison with others? What does Grace have to do with it?

    9.24.23 Matthew 20:1–16 (EHV) 1 “Indeed the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. 2 After agreeing to pay the workers a denarius for the day, he sent them into his vineyard. 3 He also went out about the third hour and saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Empty Promises

    Contributed by John Vella on Feb 26, 2001
    based on 106 ratings
     | 6,603 views

    First Sunday of Lent (C). Temptations are simply empty promises

    Seeds for Sowing, Vol. V, Issue 2, No. 15 First Sunday in Lent - Year C March 4, 2001 Readings: * Deut. 26:4-10 * Rom 10:8-13 * Lk. 4:1-13 Empty Promises Renewal of Vows There is a beautiful custom that many married couples practice on their wedding anniversaries, especially on those ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    Jesus' Ministry Begins Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 11, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 7,291 views

    Highlights beginning of Jesus’ public ministry; baptism, anointing, temptation

    Jesus Ministry Begins Mark 1:9-13 INTRO.: The beginning of the public life of Jesus is very briefly recorded by Mark, who is characterized by an economy of words. It was time of religious awakening. Mark quickly tells us of the ministry of John the Baptist as predicted by Malachi and described ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Adams avatar

    Sex In The Burbs

    Contributed by Chris Adams on Mar 2, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,719 views

    A message on the deceitfulness of sexual sin and the Christian’s response to temptation.

    Sex in the Burbs: Learning to Identify Satan’s Method of Temptation “16 For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride in possessions—is not from the Father but is from the world.” – 1 John 2:16 Satan’s method of operation has always included attacks ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not Long

    Contributed by David Dailey on Feb 7, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,326 views

    How a gentle breeze of temptation can suddenly turn into a storm

    Acts 27:10-15. We find Paul speaking to the men in charge and speaking a warning. You know I believe Paul was speaking by unction of the Spirit and not just his opinion, but we find that the Centurion rejected his advice. He didn’t listen to the preacher. He believed the master and the owner of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Successfully Succumb To Sin Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,910 views

    This message tells how temptation can be toppled. 2 of 12

    How To Successfully Succumb To Sin Book of James Series 2 of 12 June 16, 2002 FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A A young was struggling with their finances and in an effort to get a better handle on their spending, they agreed that whenever they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Anger Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 30, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,115 views

    The first of four in a series dealing with major temptations in a believers life.

    The Temptations: Anger 1 of 3 August 26, 2001 F.B.C., Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: 1. Anger is a God given emotion. (The trouble is some of us have the tendency to get in hot water when we get hot under the collar) A. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Adam- Falling Hard Series

    Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Aug 21, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,662 views

    From perfection to corruption, the temptation and fall of mankind changes everything.

    Adam: Falling Hard Genesis 3 “I hate sin when I see what it does to human beings. I hate sin most when I see what it did to Christ! It turned His fair face into a bruised and bloody thing. When sin did that to the Son of God...how can you ever play with it again?” -Ian MacPherson Sad but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Power Over Porno

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,656 views

    Clear Bible principles for victory over sexual temptation/lust

    ’Power Over Porno’ Pornography and all other types of sexual temptations are causing men to fall into the devil’s trap of corrupting their minds which is often followed by acts of illicit sex. This is probably the sin most responsible for causing Christian men to fall from fellowship with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Overcoming Triumphantly

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Dec 31, 2019
     | 3,755 views

    Instructions about how to overcome and conquer temptations to do wrong.

    As we face the trials and temptations in this life, we are all too often finding ourselves yielding and doing wrong. So, in this passage tonight, James is giving us some instructions about how to overcome and conquer these temptations. But before we can conquer temptations and trials, we have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Luke Vasicek avatar

    The Snake In The Garden: The Serpent Came To Eve Genesis 3:1

    Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Sep 29, 2025
     | 545 views

    A Detailed Look at Genesis 3:1 and the Beginning of the Temptation of Eve

    The Snake in the Garden: The Serpent Came to Eve Genesis 3:1 1. The Devil is _Intelligent_. (V.1). “The serpent was more crafty…” What does it mean that the serpent was “crafty”? Well, the Hebrew word translated“crafty,” and is translated as “_prudence_” elsewhere (Prov. 1:4). It is a kind of ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Discovering A New Way Of Living Series

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 26, 2007
     | 5,906 views

    As a believer I am complete in Christ, and I should be enjoying all the privileges He offers. # 4 in a 4-part series.

    Title: Discovering A New Way Of Living Series: New Beginnings for the New Year Text: Colossians 2:10-23 Introduction: Handicapped But Complete About two years ago my wife Kay was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease, mainly characterized by inflammation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Elkins avatar

    Committing To Spiritual Resolutions.

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Dec 11, 2002
    based on 235 ratings
     | 19,278 views

    This is the time of year we resolve to change our lives. Let’s resolve to make some spiritual changes that truly reflect Christ.

    This is the time of year when we resolve to change our life. Usually it has something to do with our physical health. We resolve to stop smoking, to quit eating so much, to start excercising and so on. We are lucky if these promises that we make ourselves last 6 months. As important as those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discerning:- Devil's Deceptive Devices Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jun 4, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,059 views

    so that Satan will not outsmart us. For we are familiar with his evil schemes.2 Corinthians 2:11

    Discerning:- Devil's Deceptive Devices “A little girl was once asked how she defeats Satan. She said, “When Satan comes knocking at the door of my heart, I send Jesus to answer the door. When Satan sees Jesus, he says, “Ooops, I am sorry, I must have the wrong ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational