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  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    How To Stand Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,225 views

    To stand against the forces of evil, we must both "get real" and "get ready".

    * To read the writings of Paul is to be reminded of several things. We are reminded that the believer lives differently than the non-believer. We are reminded that the believer, has a specific way to develop and grown. Our beliefs should impact our lives, families, work, play, and performance. * ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Josh Reich avatar

    The Storms Of Life Series

    Contributed by Josh Reich on Apr 16, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,562 views

    This is the first part of our series on James. We talked about the difference between trials and temptations and how to handle them.

    We are starting a brand new series today called a search for what is real. Between now and the end of June we are going to be walking through one of my favorite books of the Bible, and one of the most controversial ones, the book of James. When I was in college, I led a small group of high ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Independent Or Dependent On God?

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 22, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,047 views

    Uzziah was a descendant of King David. Judah made Uzziah King in place of his father when he was 16 years of age, and Uzziah was king for 52 years! God’s word also indicates that Uzziah did what was right in God’s eyes; he sought to please God!

    Independent or Dependent on God! Text: II Chronicles 26: 1- 5, 15 1 Now all the people of Judah took Uzziah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king instead of his father Amaziah. 2 He built Elath and restored it to Judah, after the king rested with his fathers.3 Uzziah was sixteen years ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Darren Rogers avatar

    The Wise Fool

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 15, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 12,796 views

    We need to guard our hearts. Look at what happened to the wisest man in the world because his heart was turned away..

    Everyone knows the story in the New Testament of the wise and foolish men. The Wise man built his house upon the rock. The Foolish man built his house upon the sand. Do you know that there is a story in the Old Testament about a wise fool? 1 Kings 11:1- 14 No man began with more promise than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Budzinski avatar

    Test & Trials, Why God Allows Them Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Aug 21, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,551 views

    As we discussed last week, God will allow us to go through test and trials in order to perfect Christ’s character in us. When we are tempted, God has already determined we are able to resist the temptation. Many times we go through afflictions because we

    Introduction • As we discussed last week, God will allow us to go through test and trials in order to perfect Christ’s character in us. • When we are tempted, God has already determined we are able to resist the temptation. • Many times we go through afflictions because we are disobedient to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James May avatar

    A Little Man With A Big Message Series

    Contributed by James May on Aug 22, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,141 views

    Message #1 in the Book of James series dealing with what is known of James’ background and the opening salutation of his epistle.

    A Study of the Book of James #1 - A Little Man With a Big Message By Pastor Jim May This epistle is called "general", because not written to any particular person, as the epistles to Timothy, Titus, and Philemon are; nor to any particular churches, as the epistles to the Romans, Corinthians, &c. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Joe Hayes avatar

    Mending The Mind Pt 4 Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 25, 2008
     | 2,872 views

    Finding and Keep the Mind of Christ you can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

    We have seen in past studies the importance of the mind, how it affects every aspect of our lives even when it comes to accepting or rejecting Jesus. Also there are many pressures seeking to possess our minds, Satan makes the mind his chief point of attack upon our lives that he may blind and bind ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    A Time For Personal Spiritual Renewal

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,993 views

    The natural drift in our Christian life is toward spiritual dryness, apathy and indifference. When we get into a spiritual rut – a grace with the ends knocked out - we are ready for a time of renewal.

    A Time For Personal Spiritual Renewal Matthew 4:1-4 The natural drift in our Christian life is toward spiritual dryness, apathy and indifference. When we get into a spiritual rut – a grace with the ends knocked out - we are ready for a time of renewal. Out natural tendency is to drift from ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • David Smith avatar

    Jesus Was Tempted!

    Contributed by David Smith on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,837 views

    For Jesus, as for us, overcoming temptation was not a one-off fight. The temptation experience that we read of today was, if I might extend the boxing analogy, more like one...

    It’s the first Sunday in Lent and we’re back in the wilderness with Jesus.Every year we make this journey - 40 days and 40 nights it lasts! - and every year it continues to be a painful trek (as I think it‘s expected to be). And I’m conscious of the fact that a lot of ink (real and virtual) has ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Jeremias Fababier avatar

    Be Careful With The Bait Of Satan Series

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Feb 28, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 21,967 views

    This sermon deals with the temptation. What is it? How we are being tempted? and What will be the results if we let in temptation in our life.

    TOPIC: BE CAREFUL WITH THE BAIT OF SATAN (3rd of a Series in the Book of James – A Life That Makes a Difference Series) Text: James 1: 12-18 v. 12, “Blessed (happy, to be envied) is the man who is patient under trials and stands up under temptation, for when he has stood the test and been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeremiah Parker avatar

    Get Prayed Up

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 6, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,140 views

    Christ’s admonition to his disciples continues to warn his modern disciples.

    Get Prayed Up! Intro: We are in a battle. Expect hardships, the necessity of discipline, self-denial and determination. ****Am I a soldier of the Cross?**** Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. (Mat 26:41) I. Willing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Josue Martinez avatar

    El Mundo

    Contributed by Josue Martinez on Mar 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,663 views

    El mundo es fuente de gran peligro para nuestra alma. Lo que es apartarse del mundo.Como tener victoria sobre el mundo

    EL MUNDO 2 Cor. 6:17 “salid de en medio de ellos, y apartaos, dice el Señor, y no toquéis lo inmundo, y yo os recibiré” Este texto constituye la gran responsabilidad de los cristianos: separarse del mundo. Si realmente eres cristiano, entonces tu te separas del mundo con mucho gusto para unirte a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    When Faith Falters Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 12, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 14,805 views

    David’s spiritual slump can be very helpful to us:encouraging to those of us who have fallen, to see that a great man like David wasn’t immune to failure and also a warning to us of the danger that comes from drifting away from God.

    WHEN FAITH FALTERS 1 SAMUEL 27 INTRODUCTION: I remember the day my daughter, Marlo let me know what she thought of the ministry. She was 10 years old and talking to her Mom about school and Deb asked her if anything new was happening and she said with excitement, "Oh, we’re going to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Getting Even, Isn't Even Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 12, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 17,672 views

    Revenge is a subtle temptation but we can see how we can submit to God’s will, instead of succumbing to it.

    GETTING EVEN - ISN’T EVEN 1 SAMUEL 24:1-13 INTRODUCTION: “Have you been wronged, mistreated, annoyed or ignored? Is someone tormenting you beyond what you can bare? Are you ready for some PAYBACK?! Explore our site and find piles of good ideas and novelties.” Thus begins the description for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Craving Evil And The Lottery

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 12, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 3,798 views

    Israel’s history helps us understand the dangers of sinful patterns today. Craving evil is a root that bears bad fruit. Only the cross can deliver us.

    Bill Cosby once said, “I’m proud to be an American, because an American can eat anything on the face of this earth, as long as he has two pieces of bread.” As Paul approaches eating meat offered to idols here in chapter 10, he gets a running start by pointing to ancient Israel’s history. For our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ