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  • Alan Kraft avatar

    This Is Getting Serious Series

    Contributed by Alan Kraft on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,270 views

    The first of six sermons from Jeremiah about the temptation and ramifications of sexual sin and how to begin to break free from temptation. This message focuses on adultery.

    For several weeks, I have been seeking the Lord about what our focus is to be for the next teaching series. I had several ideas rolling around in my head but none seemed to be ’right’. 1. Then out of the blue, during a prayer time, I felt led to turn to the book of Jeremiah, which hadn’t even ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Labor Day - Taking Christ With You

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 10, 2001
    based on 688 ratings
     | 75,421 views

    One of our problems in life is that we divide everything into secular & sacred categories - but we ought to see our everyday work as a service for God.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX TEXT: Ephesians 6:5-6; Daniel 6:20; Jeremiah 29:5-7; 1 Corinthians 5:9-11 A. For most Americans tomorrow is a holiday, it’s Labor Day, & in the opinion of some, it is the most hypocritical of all of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Andrew Corbett avatar

    Is Narnia Christian?

    Contributed by Andrew Corbett on Dec 29, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,112 views

    Exploring both the debate within the Christian community about the value of The Chronicles of Narnia and the debate within the secular community about its allegorical meaning.

    CS Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia are now acclaimed by many as the standard for what is considered ’classic’ in Children’s fantasy literature, yet they have provoked heated responses from Christians who reject their use of mythology, and even derision from some aspects of the secular media for its ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    The Place Of Popular Media In The Life Of The Christian (Da Vinci Code - 4)

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 13, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,295 views

    Last in this series on The Da Vinci Code. Doesn’t deal with the book itself, per se, but rather the issue of secular input into our lives.

    The Place of Popular Media in the Life of a Christian (The Da Vinci Code – Part 4) Various Scriptures June 11, 2006 Introduction This is the fourth and last message on my series on The Da Vinci Code. And to be very honest, I’m not going to be talking about the content of the book at all, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • David Owens avatar

    The Pursuit Of Happyness

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,061 views

    God knows best what will lead to our happiness. In this sermon I share a secular article that reveals research that proves that God knows best.

    Introduction: A. What is your secret to living a long, happy life? B. The story is told of a woman walked up to a little old man rocking in a chair on his porch. 1. She said, “I couldn’t help noticing how happy you look, what’s your secret for a long happy life?” 2. The man said, “I smoke three ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    Have You Guys Got Something Else?

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 30, 2012
     | 4,189 views

    This sermon is built on the most powerful video clip EVER and though it comes from a secular movie... teaches a POWERFUL lesson about our witness

    Have You Guys Got Something Else? Psalms 40:1-40:3 I am going to begin my sermon with a video clip. This is absolutely one of the most powerful clips I have ever watched or used. I will begin my sermon with it… use it to explain my sermon… and then, conclude my sermon with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Giving Thanks, But Not For Politics

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 18, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,275 views

    We may be tempted to look only at the secular gifts we might consider gracious benefits of God. But they pale by comparison to God's spiritual gifts.

    Thanksgiving Day 2018 “Now thank we all our God, with heart and hands and voices, who wondrous things as done, in whom His world rejoices.” These words from the great hymn written in German by the Protestant pastor Martin Rinkart, and translated into English by the Protestant Catherine Winkworth, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Lynn Malone avatar

    The Power In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 15, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,614 views

    As with everything else in life, prayer is the key to influencing secular culture and human government. Solomon's call to prayer serves as a pattern for discovering the power of prayer.

    Every four years, this nation elects a political leader we call the President of the United States. This year’s election is fifty days away and there is both anticipation and anxiety as that day approaches. We go to the polls seeking to change the direction of the nation, or to stay the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Joseph, The Chosen Man!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 26, 2022
     | 2,208 views

    When the SECULAR WORLD talks about Christmas, we hear a great deal about: Santa Claus, reindeer, fruitcakes, mistletoe, presents, and parties.

    When the SPIRITUAL WORLD talks about Christmas, we hear a great deal about the Virgin Mary, the angels, the shepherds and the wise men. You may hear about Joseph, the earthly father of the Lord Jesus, and you may not. But Joseph and Mary are two bless people. Just think about that, of all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • NNAEMEKA DURUEKE avatar

    Having The Right Motive Series

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on May 16, 2022
     | 2,502 views

    In many ways Christian leadership is quite different from all secular forms of leadership and having the right motive is much more critical and essential

    HAVING THE RIGHT MOTIVE SCRIPTURE TEXT: Romans 1:9-17 INTRODUCTION In many ways Christian leadership is quite different from all secular forms of leadership and having the right motive is much more critical and essential. "Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Shawn Ragan avatar

    Bear Ye One Another's Burdens

    Contributed by Shawn Ragan on Mar 30, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 8,595 views

    Our call to help one another through temptations

    Bear Ye One Another’s Burdens Meridian Church of God Seventh Day February 10th, 2001 INTRODUCTION Good morning… Victory Over Temptation pages 237-239 I want to talk to you today about the types of bonds that are spoken of in that reading. When faced by trouble, hardship, temptation, these ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Carlos Camarena avatar

    El Fruto De La Tentación - Ii Series

    Contributed by Carlos Camarena on Mar 21, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
     | 4,697 views

    How temptation comes to fruition through a "gestation" process.

    El fruto de la tentación - II Santiago 1:15 Efesios 2:8-10 I. Introducción A. Santiago (1:14) nos presentó la semana pasada como funciona la tentación. Lo ilustró con la metáfora de como cae un pez o como los propiso deseos o concupiscencia llevan a las personas a morder la carnada y ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Drew Mills avatar

    Is God Really Listening? Series

    Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 17, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,884 views

    Dealing with the temptation to doubt God is listening, that prayer is ineffective

    Review Series: Temptation to— Compare ourselves with others Ignore our spiritual roles To believe the God does not care—doubt To be important—at the center of attention To ignore our marriage vows To be discontented with God’s provision And Today—to doubt that God is listening to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Protection For The Spiritual Journey"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,654 views

    How can we be protected from the temptations of Satan?

    First United Methodist Church First Sunday of Lent--Sunday Night February 29, 2004 “Protection for the Spiritual Journey” Luke 4:1-13 INTRODUCTION: Today’s scripture sets the tone for the Lenten Season. The temptation of Jesus takes us on a spiritual journey into the wilderness and ends on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tommy Oliver avatar

    Desperate Houswives In Real Life

    Contributed by Tommy Oliver on Jan 26, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,215 views

    A Concise outlined sermon on how Joseph Resisted Temptation.

    Introduction: Description of how the prime time show Desperate Housewives has depicted our society with schemes, complex family problems and sexual temptation. Transition: A man and his wife were once in a shopping mall when a young attractive woman in short dressed walked by. The husband tried ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist