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  • Vic Folkert avatar

    How To Win Over Temptation Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 31, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,112 views

    Practical insights from Joseph being tempted by Potiphar's wife: Eliminate self-pity, tell the truth to yourself, think about what you will gain or lose, make a commitment to win. Ultimately, the key is (3X) "The Lord was with Joseph."

    HOW TO WIN OVER TEMPTATION—Genesis 39 Temptation. It seems to pop up out of nowhere—although it comes from somewhere! It may be drugs—or ice cream. A party at school—or a pity party. A click on a computer, an alluring fantasy, or a sudden invitation. The feeling of something in a shopping cart—or ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Wastebasket Christianity

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 7, 2023
     | 2,435 views

    This is a simple message designed to help us continue to live out a year in which we grow - using out Spiritual Wastebaskets - 1. Our Past Sins 2. The Sins of Others 3. Our Self-Sovereignty (Real Leadership is Followship)

    Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14 Theme: Wastebasket Christianity This is a simple message designed to help us continue to live out a year in which we grow more into the image of Our Savior and LORD. There are some things that we need to put into our Spiritual Wastebaskets – 1. Our Past Sins 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Cut The Rope Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 8, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 984 views

    This sermon challenges believers to trust Jesus as the "Waymaker" by cutting the rope of complacency, fear, and self-reliance, fully surrendering their plans and ambitions to God's authority and stepping forward in faith through the doors of opportunity He opens.

    Cut the Rope Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ Apostle Paul exhorts us to “take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:5). While we often interpret this in terms of resisting sin, there’s a deeper truth here. Yes, with God’s help, we strive to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Character Study Of Reuben Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 21, 2025
     | 1,362 views

    Reuben had a great destiny as the firstborn of Jacob, but his moral failure and instability led to his downfall. His life teaches us that position alone does not determine greatness—it is character, self-control, and responsibility that shape our destiny.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF REUBEN – FIRSTBORN OF JACOB By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 29:32 – “And Leah conceived, and bare a son, and she called his name Reuben: for she said, Surely the Lord hath looked upon my affliction; now therefore my husband will love me.” Supporting Texts: Genesis ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Character Study Of Samson Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 22, 2025
     | 747 views

    Samson’s life was a mixture of great power and great failure. He was a man chosen by God, yet his lack of self-discipline led to his downfall. However, in his final moments, he turned back to God and was used mightily.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF SAMSON – STRONG JUDGE, DEFEATED THE PHILISTINES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text:. Judges 13:25 "And the Spirit of the Lord began to move him at times in the camp of Dan between Zorah and Eshtaol." Supporting Texts: Judges 13-16, Numbers 6:1-21, Proverbs 16:32, 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Glory Of Christian Leadership

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024
     | 677 views

    Many people treated Jesus like a celebrity as they followed Him from place to place, listened to His teaching, observed His miracles, and sought healing from His touch. Yet Jesus was never self-important or aloof, but available to all.

    Opening illustration: In today’s celebrity-obsessed culture, it isn’t surprising that entrepreneurs are marketing “celebrities as products … allowing them to sell their personal time and attention.” Vauhini Vara’s article in The New Yorker noted that for $15,000, you can have a personal meeting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God’s Proposal For New Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 5, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,438 views

    God has told the followers of Christ to put on their new uniform. He told us how to put off the old self through the power of Jesus’ death & then to keep our eyes on Jesus. Here we find God’s new clothing for each Christian who participates with Him in

    COLOSSIANS 3: 12-17 GOD’S PROPOSAL FOR NEW LIFE Before Ken Robinson became a pastor he served as a police officer. He said people treated him differently when he was in uniform that when he was off duty and wearing plain clothes. Something about the badge and the “blues” gained him instant ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do We Get The Power To Change? Series

    Contributed by Chip Ingram on Jun 11, 2010
    based on 25 ratings
     | 29,876 views

    Chip Ingram talks about where believers can find the power to change their lives for the better.

    If you’ll open your Bibles to Romans chapter 6, Romans chapter 6, as you get there I want to tell you a story about a young man named Dan and got to know him. He was a college player at a local college, could shoot the three-point like few guys ever, got into some trouble, watched him come to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Lessons From Failure Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 21, 2024
     | 1,973 views

    When you have failed, appreciate the past, stay faithful in the present, and trust God for the future.

    Several years ago, Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Bob Patterson described one of his pitches, which the Cincinnati Reds' Barry Larkin hit for a game-winning home run: “It was a cross between a screwball and a change-up. It was a screw-up” (Wall Street Journal, 7/9/96; Leadership, Vol. 17, no.3; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Verses Vs Viruses

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 6, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,319 views

    A Christian perspective on the fear of coronavirus.

    Verses vs Viruses Introduction: We are living in a time that the Bible speaks about in great detail and this morning I would like to speak to one aspect of those biblical details that I believe is relevant to the church and Christians everywhere. The issue that I’m talking about is one of the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gods Forever Favor!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 24, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,522 views

    Life liberty and the pursuit of happiness, isn't that what we all want? Do you know what that sounds like in spiritual terms..."abundant life"

    Gods, Forever Favor! Psalm 30:1-5, AMP 1.I WILL extol You, O Lord, for You have lifted me up and have not let my foes rejoice over me. 2.O Lord my God, I cried to You and You have healed me. 3.O Lord, You have brought my life up from Sheol (the place of the dead); You have kept me alive, that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Tender Moment Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,687 views

    Peter in the text that we have before us if the classic case of the "Backsliding" Christian. And in the moment that Jesus spends with Peter before and after the death, burial, and resurrection; we see the tragedy of backsliding away from God. Then we se

    Moments with the Master Series A TENDER MOMENT John 21:1-19 Intro There was a certain man who had been faithful in worshiping with other believers for many years. Then he became lax and stopped coming to the services. The pastor was burdened for his spiritual welfare, so one day he visited his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Esther: Righteousness Rewarded

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 26, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,138 views

    Will we pursue righteousness or rewards?

    Esther 8:1-17 Righteousness Rewarded Woodlawn Baptist Church September 26, 2004 Introduction As we get closer to the end of our walk through the book of Esther, I want to tell you that I have really enjoyed the things the Lord has been teaching me through the study. A well-known preacher one time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Amazing Grace: Verse Two Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jul 8, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 13,700 views

    This is the second in a 4 sermon series adapted from David Jeremiah’s book, Captured by Grace. Each point is derived from a verse of Amazing Grace and tells the story of John Newton. Powepoint available.

    AMAZING GRACE: VERSE TWO Scott Bayles, pastor Based on Captured by Grace, by David Jeremiah First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL The story of John Newton is one of the greatest before-and-after stories ever told. As Captain of a slave ship, John Newton dealt in human cargo. He sailed the African ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The First Step To Keeping In Step Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 31, 2025
     | 311 views

    What does it mean to “walk in the Spirit”? We must let go of our natural desire to “take over” and instead submit to God’s work in our hearts

    OPENING SLIDE INTRODUCTION • When you hear a Christian talking about walking in the Spirit, have you ever wondered what they mean? • Sometimes when you examine their life, do you think they even know what that phrase means? 🤣 • Today we begin a four-week series looking at what Galatians 5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ