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    Temptation Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 3, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,283 views

    We all face temptation, but through understanding our identity in Christ, trusting in God's provision, exercising wisdom, and using scripture, we can overcome it.

    Imagine you're playing a video game. You're on a mission, but there are obstacles and enemies trying to stop you. That's kind of like life, right? We're on a mission to live for God, but there's this thing called temptation that tries to trip us up. Let's see how Jesus beat temptation and how we ...read more

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    The Great Carpenter

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on May 26, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,863 views

    Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree...

    The Great Carpenter 1 Peter 2:24 Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. 1. The Usefulness of Wood. It was wood with which a carpenter worked, and out of wood came many useful ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    A Deadly Virus

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 3, 2010
     | 7,180 views

    Sin is not excused by good works, and unrepentant self-indulgence is destructive. Sexual integrity is not just a private matter; how we handle it will determine what happens with our church.

    This has the potential for being the shortest sermon I’ve ever done. At first glance, it seems all I need to do with this text is to praise the church for doing so well, declare myself to be against sin, and wrap it up. The shortest sermon I’ve ever done, and maybe the shortest on record! Anybody ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Who Runs Toward Us Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Sep 7, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 262 views

    On the cross, He carried both sons—the wayward rebellion of the younger and the self-righteous resentment of the older.

    Title: The God Who Runs Toward Us Intro: On the cross, He carried both sons—the wayward rebellion of the younger and the self-righteous resentment of the older. Scripture: Luke 15:1-32 Reflection Dear Friends, There is a road in Jesus’ story that changes everything. It is dusty and long, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    A Holiday For Fools

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 31, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,859 views

    Who is a fool? The one who worships a living Saviour? Or the one who says he needs no god? The message is a presentation of the reasonable position of worshipping Christ who conquered death.

    “Fools say to themselves, ‘There is no God.’ They are corrupt and commit evil deeds; not one of them practices what is good. “The LORD looks down from the heavens upon humanity to see if anyone shows discernment as he searches for God. All have turned away, together they have become corrupt; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Consider Your Ways: Look Around (Sermon 1 Of 4) Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 10, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,507 views

    When we allow the common to take priority over the call of God we will sense an emptiness that can only be solved by returning with a repentant heart.

    CONSIDER YOUR WAYS: A CALL TO HOLINESS LOOK OUTWARD Haggai 1:1-6 Big Idea: When we allow the common to take priority over the call of God we will sense an emptiness that can only be solved by returning with a repentant heart. Supporting Scripture: • Psalm 51:1-12 • Lamentations ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    How Paul Died To The Flesh

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 6, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,050 views

    Dying to self, dying to the flesh, are not particularly popular concepts today, even in the church. But the apostle Paul is a great example of doing just that, and his accomplishments are legendary. How did he die to self?

    Intro: I’m beginning to understand why it is easier just to avoid the book of Acts. 1. not all the geography or history. 2. but the example of the Apostle Paul that scares the living daylights out of us. 3. here we find Paul on his last journey, sailing and walking steadfastly to imprisonment and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Mystery Of The Gospel Revealed Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 17, 2022
     | 1,667 views

    Christianity cures our self-focus by giving us something greater to focus on in our lives. What I mean is that dying to your self and living for Christ completes and renews your entire life.

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. was a physician. As such he was very interested in the use of ether. In order to know how his ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    When What God Asks Seems To Be Too Much Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 22, 2024
     | 1,198 views

    This passage challenges the self-centered "gospel of self-fulfillment" that is too often proclaimed today. What does it mean that God wants us to focus on the "gospel of kingdom fulfillment"?

    A HARSH STORY: God gives Ezekiel a task that overwhelms him. - Ezekiel 3:14-15. - 2 Corinthians 1:8-11; 2 Corinthians 4:7-10, 16-18. - This is a tough story and it’s going to lead us in this sermon to some difficult points. - We’ve been talking for the first two sermons in this series about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Therefore Don't Let Anyone Judge You (Lessons On Colossians) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 23, 2019
     | 4,461 views

    Somehow, adhering to the religious routine inflates the ego and makes a person content in his self-righteousness.

    11/16/18 Tom Lowe IVB3: Therefore Don't Let Anyone Judge You In Regards To Food, Festivals, Or Sabbath Days (Col 2:16-17) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” appear as endnotes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 2:16-17 (NIV) (16) Therefore do not let anyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Oppression Defeated.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 20, 2022
     | 2,426 views

    Jesus is anointed to defeat any stronghold of oppression. A stronghold is something that has been around a while. Strongholds don’t get nervous over your self-will and or your self-determination. The very word stronghold indicates its here to stay.

    Oppression Defeated. Acts 10:34-38KJV One man stated—Men ablaze are invincible. The stronghold of Satan is proof against everything but fire. Most of us are familiar with this song—it’s the theme from the television show Friends. But have you ever caught the lyrics to the song? They read, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Changing Your Atmosphere

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 2, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 30,256 views

    You are in control of the atmosphere you live in, You have the power within you to create The atmosphere that God dwells in.

    Mark 14:3-9 3And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very precious; and she brake the box, and poured it on his head. 4And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said, Why was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Deborah Prihoda avatar

    Have You Given A Party And Nobody Came?

    Contributed by Deborah Prihoda on Apr 22, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,901 views

    Illustrated sermon using a table decorated for a party (representing an empty life of religion) and a cross (representing a life given to Christ in relationship).

    TEXT: John 18:28 They led Jesus therefore from Caiphas into the Praetorium, and it was early; and they themselves did not enter into the Praetorium in order that they might not be defiled, but might eat the Passover. INTRODUCTION Give brief history of Passover and why it was instituted. Exodus ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Shout Heard "Round The World

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 18, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,882 views

    Jesus died and rose on purpose to save us, and His salvation is already with us. The cross and the empty tomb are necessary for our forgiveness.

    “The Shout Heard ‘Round the World: HE IS RISEN!” Acts 10:34-43 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Easter brings up life-and-death concerns. A Canadian scientist said, “I have only two questions to ask: One, has anyone ever defeated death? And two, did ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Evidence For Jesus' Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 24, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,626 views

    This sermon examines the evidence for Jesus’ resurrection. There are three evidences: (1) The Empty Tomb, (2) The Resurrection Appearances, and (3) The Transformation of the Disciples.

    Scripture How do you know that Jesus is alive? Christians claim that Jesus is alive. Today, I would like to show you the evidence for Jesus’ resurrection. Let’s read 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, 14-15a, 17: "1 Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed