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  • Perry Greene avatar

    No Shortcuts

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 18, 2025
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    Do the right thing. There are no shortcuts when serving God.

    No Shortcuts Late one night, a man had gone to a party and had too much to drink, so he decided it would be best to walk home. He found a shortcut through a poorly lit cemetery and, in the darkness, stumbled into an open grave. He repeatedly tried to climb out, but the walls were too slippery, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    And Felt No Harm

    Contributed by Robert Tallent on Mar 17, 2024
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    We need to do what Paul did

    And felt no harm. Acts 28:5 7000 to 8000 people are bitten by snakes each year. I. Recognize the source. The beast Rom 7:18 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guardrails For Your Life

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 13, 2024
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    Guardrails are partial walls designed to keep vehicles from straying off the road into dangerous areas. God wants us to erect guardrails for our finances, behavior, morals, dating, ethics, etc.

    GUARDRAILS FOR YOUR LIFE Eph. 5:3-5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Tomorrow is Tax Day. Here’s 7 thoughts: 1. Moms and Dads never appreciate their kids more than at tax time. 2. Did you know that whoever won the Mega Millions jackpot will make history? They'll be the first billionaire to pay ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Take A Stand

    Contributed by Don Campbell on Jun 28, 2024
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    Satan has many schemes for capturing the souls of the unsuspecting, but clothed in the armor of God, we can stand against him.

    TAKING A STAND Ephesians 6:10-13 INTRODUCTION A. Satan has many schemes for capturing the souls of the unsuspecting, but clothed in the armor of God, we can stand against him. B. There can be no neutrality (Matt 12:30). B. In taking our stand, there are things we must stand against, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Glow In The Dark: No Room For Darkness Series

    Contributed by James Chandler on Jul 23, 2024
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    This is the third in a series, based on the Series Kit offered by Sermon Central. I have used the graphics, media, and sermon titles, adding my own content and application.

    Today: There is no room for darkness in the life of a Christian. Spiritually speaking, you cannot expect God's blessing in your life, you cannot expect to grow closer to Jesus if you are feeding on the junk of the world. "No one lights a lamp and puts it in a place where it will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Silencing The Rooster.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 6, 2021
     | 2,658 views

    What do you do when the heat is on, and persecution present. Peter denies the word who became flesh. Peter denies his association with God.

    Silencing the Rooster. Matthew 26:74-75NKJV As a child, being a slave on a plantation, Booker T. Washington was awakened every morning by the crowing of a rooster. And he hated it. Every morning the rooster would start making its loud racket before the sun even came up. Eventually, the rooster ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    If You Fall Then Get Up

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 27, 2022
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    What is a person to do when they fall down? Does he or she stay down, or does the person get back up?

    The genuine soul falls as an explorer may do, by faltering at some stone in his way; however, he gets up, and goes on his way with more consideration and speed. The writer might be utilizing “falls” not in the feeling of falling into transgression, yet in the feeling of being overpowered by ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Am I To Do?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 20, 2022
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    We are suffocating in an ocean of pollution. Wherever we look we discover the compulsion to have sullied existences. There are temptations all around us that can lead us astray. The world can put a stain on our Christian hearts and our lives.

    We are suffocating in an ocean of pollution. Wherever we look we discover the compulsion to have sullied existences. There are temptations all around us that can lead us astray. The world can put a stain on our Christian hearts and our lives. The Bible is one subject that, in my opinion, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Let Jesus Show You How To Face Temptation Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023
     | 1,206 views

    Your best defense against temptation is quoting the written Word of God. Therefore, learn the Bible, memorized the Bible, and use the Bible.

    “Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil … fasted forty days and forty nights, afterwards … hungry. The tempter said ‘if you are the Son of God … stones become bread. Jesus … ‘It is written man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word … mouth of God.’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tempted To Test God

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 9, 2023
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    God puts us through tests at times to strengthen our faith. But have you ever been tempted to test God?

    A few weeks ago we talked about how God puts us through tests at times to strengthen our faith. But have you ever been tempted to test God? I came across this story about a little boy that tested God. It was on the first day of elementary school. New central air conditioning units had finally ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Putting Things Before God

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 15, 2023
     | 1,978 views

    Jesus was tempted to exalt Himself in a way that was not right. Today we're going to talk a little bit about exalting ourselves above God or putting something else before God.

    If you don't toot your own horn, who will? Have you ever heard that before? Let's face it, we really enjoy those moments when good things happen to us. We feel good when we've accomplished something. And with those good experiences, we naturally want to tell others about it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tested And Approved!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 6, 2022
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     | 3,251 views

    Tested and Approved - The Temptation of Jesus - Luke chapter 4 verses 1-13 sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: TEMPTATION #1: selfishness (vs 1-5) TEMPTATION #2: presumption (vs 5-8) TEMPTATION #3: compromise (vs 9-12) SERMON BODY: Ill: • The British PM Boris Johnson took his cabinet out for a meal; • The waiter asked him; “Sir, what would you like to eat?” • Boris Johnson replied; “I’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    A Clear Conscience

    Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 15, 2022
     | 1,904 views

    Webster’s Dictionary defines the conscience as “an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one’s behavior.” The conscience is something God has given every person--an alarm that sounds inside you, which often leads to feelings of guilt or shame.

    Three Kinds of Conscience: 1. A Clear Conscience — the alarm is working properly Acts 23:1, “And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day.” Acts 24:16, “And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following Jesus, Even Through Trials And Tests Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 28, 2022
     | 2,534 views

    James, the half-brother of the Lord Jesus, knew about trials and tests. His words to believers of his day are just as true for us of these days, too. In a sentence, he'd say "Endure the test and receive a reward".

    Full disclosure: this is edited from a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO in August 2022 Introduction: Many of us think following Jesus is going to be a walk in the park, so to speak, but that isn’t always true. Certainly, as He promised, He’s there with us, but trials and tests ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Passing The Test Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 3, 2022
     | 2,079 views

    We all have faced and will face many tests. How we manage those tests depends on us.

    We all have faced and will face many tests. How we manage those tests depends on us. Some tests we study for, as in academic. As believers, we should be studying our Bibles continually, which means we are to read it. Some tests we prepare for, as in medical tests. These we do not study for but ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible