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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Coming Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 12, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,281 views

    In light of the fact that the kingdom is coming, what should we do? First, wake up. Second, dress up, put on the armor of light. Third, clean up, put away everything that pollutes and defiles. Fourth, we should grow up.

    ROMANS 13: 11-14 THE COMING KINGDOM [1 Thessalonians 5:1-11] This section refers to the climactic event to which all Christians eagerly look forward, the Second Coming of our Lord Jesus. This event is going to be as dramatic as the daily arrival of dawn and the resultant banishment of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hardest Word Series

    Contributed by Jim Kilson on Nov 6, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,678 views

    Part 4 of 8 in a series covering words in the Bible that are all too often overlooked or ignored.

    INTRODUCTION: What is the # 1 most spoken word by young children? The answer without a doubt is “why,” it’s a word that is spoken dozens if not hundreds of times a day… and if we’re honest it’s not just kids that throw that one out it’s adults as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    Take Every Thought Captive Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Jul 29, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,572 views

    This sermon is about how to deal with tempting thoughts!

    Jenny struggled with depressing thoughts. Most of the time she knew she had a really good life. Good job. Roof over head. Great boyfriend. But she had these occasional piercing thoughts that of doubt and depression. John was a great guy. Everybody at work loved him. Great wife, wonderful children. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    The Battle For The Heart

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 24, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 21,532 views

    This sermon deals with the need to guard our hearts if we are going to overcome the tactics of Satan.

    “Overcoming The Enemy: The Battle For The Heart” 2/14/2010 Proverbs 4:13-23 I John 2:13-17 We have been looking at ways the enemy attempts to destroy our lives, Today is Valentine’s Day and it is filled with talk of love. Some of you will be celebrating the gift of love found in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    You Need To Quit Looking Back!

    Contributed by Kahala Bolton on Nov 5, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 25,247 views

    In order to help you understand where the Holy Spirit was leading me with this particular passage, let’s examine five reasons why we need to remember Lot’s Wife and why we need to Quit Looking Back.

    In order to help you understand where the Holy Spirit was leading me with this particular passage, let’s examine five reasons why we need to remember Lot’s Wife and why we need to Quit Looking Back. But before I do that, Is it alright that I give you a little historical backdrop on this, this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Jesus Was Led Into The Wilderness By The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Robert Irvine on Apr 26, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,080 views

    Jesus full of the Holy Spirit, and the Holy Spirit leads him into the wilderness. God also leads us into wilderness experiences.

    “Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry. The devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bryan Strickland avatar

    How To Triumph Over Temptation Series

    Contributed by Bryan Strickland on Mar 7, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,374 views

    This is a sermon series about how God meets our Deepest needs Through the prayer in which Jesus teaches the Disciples and us how to Pray.

    HOW TO TRIUMPH OVER TEMPTATION God's Answer to Your Deepest Needs - Part 6 of 7 Matthew 6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Temptation is the world's oldest problem. It's been around since Adam and Eve. We all have our weaknesses. It may be our Temper, eating to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    No Wonder Our Eyes Wander

    Contributed by Michael Bates on Sep 5, 2023
     | 978 views

    Pornography is everywhere on TV, in the movies, and online. Adultery is now widely accepted. Sexual sinfulness is rampant. How can we resist sexual temptation and be victorious over sexual addiction? The answer...through the divine power of the Holy Spirit.

    The Bible says in 2 Samuel 11:1-5 CSB In the spring when kings march out to war, David sent Joab with his officers and all Israel. They destroyed the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah, but David remained in Jerusalem. One evening David got up from his bed and strolled around on the roof of the palace. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Tested And Approved

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 2, 2019
     | 4,702 views

    As we get closer to Easter, We see Jesus being tested in the desert and His victory over temptation.

    Tested and approved Luke 4:1-12 Introduction- Last week we looked at finding God in the wilderness of our lives. Those times we need to hear from God but feel like we are in no man’s land and alone. Most live there instead of believing that God wants to speak to us. We can become so use to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,506 views

    Explore the themes of the power of God's Word, His precise guidance, and His attention to detail, as demonstrated in Matthew 4:1-11 where Jesus overcomes temptation in the wilderness.

    Good morning, family! Today, we're going to be diving deep into the Word, exploring Matthew 4:1-11, and unpacking some really powerful themes: the power of the Word, the Father's guidance, and the importance of detail. In the words of A.W. Tozer, "God never hurries. There are no deadlines against ...read more

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  • John Gaston avatar

    7 Strategies To Overcome Temptation

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 26, 2019
     | 8,432 views

    All Christians struggle with different areas of temptation. These seven strategies lay the groundwork for believers, no matter what their problems, to gain victory and hope. This will bless your congregation.

    7 STRATEGIES TO OVERCOME TEMPTATION INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about an elderly lady who came into a church one Sunday morning. A friendly usher greeted her and asked, “Hello Mam. Where would you like to sit?” 2. She said, “I would like to sit on the very front row.” He said, “Oh no, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Walking In Victory Over Sin Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 23, 2025
     | 458 views

    To walk in victory over sin means to daily appropriate what Jesus has done on the cross, live under the influence of the Holy Spirit, and make deliberate choices that reflect our new nature.

    WALKING IN VICTORY OVER SIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 6:1-14 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 10:13, Galatians 5:16-25, 1 John 1:9, Hebrews 12:1-4, ú 119:1o1 INTRODUCTION: The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ did not only provide forgiveness of sin but also secured ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    When God Calls Your Name: Peter Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 11, 2021
     | 4,877 views

    How would you respond if God called your name not once, but twice? In the Bible, God calls plenty of people, often by name, but I’ve only found seven times where God calls out someone’s name twice in a row. In each instance, what follows is a life-changing encounter with the God of creation.

    When God Calls Your Name… Twice: Simon Peter Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/28/2016 For the last several of weeks, we’ve been talking about how you might respond if God called your name—not just once, but twice. As I mentioned before, God calls plenty of people in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Rick Long avatar

    Satan: How To Resist Satan In Times Of Trouble Series

    Contributed by Rick Long on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 114 ratings
     | 12,244 views

    Third in the series "Meet the Cast." So often when we think of Satan we think of scary movies or evil atrocities in society. Though these may be evidence of Satan’s work, he does his best work looking good.

    I had the privilege of attending a screening of “The Passion of the Christ for Pastors only and was audience to an interview with Mel Gibson regarding his movie. He stated one of the most profound insights I have ever heard from any theologian, let alone a movie star. Mel was asked “Why was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    The Power Of God To Overcome Resistance Of The Christian Lifestyle

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 13, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,518 views

    There is resistance today. Resistance from the world and the devil. Neither of them want us to live an overcoming abundant Christian lifestyle. When we do God receives Glory and we gain victory in Jesus. 3 Things to be aware of the resitance and ultima

    Intro: Since the freeing of Iraq we have seen resistance from terrorists. These terrorists do not belong to Iraq as citizens. They are instead Syrians, Iranians, Jordanians, etc.. They resist the setting up of a free Iraq! Yet they do not even belong to the nation of Iraq. How much that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist