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    Yield Not To Temptation PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 87 views

    Resisting temptation requires recognizing its deceptive nature, relying on God’s strength and wisdom, and trusting His grace to overcome sin’s destructive pull.

    If you’ve ever stood in front of the pantry at midnight, telling yourself, “Just a nibble,” you know something about the tug of temptation. It doesn’t always stride into the room; it sidles. It winks. It whispers. It promises comfort, relief, maybe a little spark of excitement. Everyone knows that ...read more

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    Judas The Betrayer (Part Two)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 18, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,680 views

    Today we continue our account with the aftermath. How did the betrayal effect Judas? How did things turn out for him? Spoiler alert-not very well.

    JUDAS THE BETRAYER (part two) Last week we saw that Judas actually started out well. He was chosen to be an apostle, he was chosen to be the treasurer and he was sent out by Jesus with the others to heal people and drive out evil spirits. But somewhere along the way, he changed and allowed Satan ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Your Faith And Your Feelings Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Sep 6, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,471 views

    Which dictates your life? Your faith or your feelings? What do I do when I am not "feeling it"?

    In the Pixar movie, “Inside Out” kids learn about their emotions. It all starts when the character; 11-year old Riley Anderson wrestles with conflicting emotions that comes from moving from her stable like in rural Minnesota to her unknown “to be” life in San Francisco. Did any of you see the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "i Don't Have To See It - To Believe It!"

    Contributed by Anthony (Tony) Charles on Aug 11, 2025
     | 400 views

    Today we're settling this once and for all—you don't have to see a miracle to believe in one, because faith walks ahead of sight, not behind it!

    "I DON'T HAVE TO SEE IT - TO BELIEVE IT!" Tony – Study – Meditation – Prayer: July-August 2025 Walking by Faith, Not by Sight in the Miraculous Opening Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7 (KJV) "For we walk by faith, not by sight." Supporting Text: Hebrews 11:1 (KJV) "Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Bigger The Destiny The Bigger The Challenge Series

    Contributed by Godsgift Bee Willie on Feb 13, 2025
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     | 955 views

    Your destiny is waiting—let’s take the first step together With hope and determination. G.B. Willie

    Define Your Purpose or Destiny Your Challenges Do Not Define Your Destiny; Your Response Does. The greatest mistakes most people do is allowing others defined their destiny not realizing that the establishment of that dream in your heart is only assigned for you alone. I have hard many saying ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Excitement

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 8, 2003
    based on 147 ratings
     | 13,713 views

    A Sermon for Palm Sunday

    Palm Sunday Mark 11:1-11 "Excitement" 11:1 ¶ And when they drew near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, 2 and said to them, "Go into the village opposite you, and immediately as you enter it you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Recycled Saints

    Contributed by Chaplain Judy Boen on Aug 26, 2003
    based on 274 ratings
     | 45,619 views

    Are we Silly Putty or Clay?

    Recycled Saints Are We Silly Putty or Clay? Tools: A Glass Vase  I want to begin tonight by reading a story of the Vase. A grandfather and a grandmother were in a gift shop looking for something to give their granddaughter for her birthday. Suddenly the grandmother spots a beautiful ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Got A Light?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 3, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,124 views

    Sombody had to help with Saul’s conversion, Have you got the light of Jesus?

    Got A Light? I remember seeing in several old movies, when two Spies were to meet they would start with some seeming innocent conversation starter. That was to keep all around them from noticing that the planned meeting was happening, the microfilm passed or other instructions given. One that ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Trouble Tree

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 19, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,310 views

    Message about finishing the race and pressing on inspite of our falures and the times when we struggle in our life.

    “Trouble Tree” Introduction: Philippians 4:11-13 Illustration: I heard a story of a man named John who hired a plumber to help him restore an old farmhouse, and after he had just finished a rough first day on the job: a flat tire made him lose an hour of work, his electric drill quit and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Secrets Of A Giant Killer

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 20,366 views

    It was no accident nor coincidence, that made David a giant killer, Before the giant he had already killed a lion and a bear. In this sermon we look at the characteristics of Davids life that made him a giant killer.

    Secret #1 David was Self disciplined: If David were standing here today he would tell you if you ever expect to slay the giants in your life you have become self disciplined like the ant, who has no ruler or overseer = she disciplines herself. (Pro 6:6-8) 6 ¶ Go to the ant, thou sluggard; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Church In Glory Series

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 26, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,454 views

    This is the 3rd and final part of the series. The church has completed the eternal purpose of God and is now entered in glory for all eternity. Part #3

    “The Church in Glory” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr The third phase of the metamorphosis of the church is the final phase in our series and that phase is “The Church in Glory”. We must remember that the church goes through three distinct phases. 1.) The Church in the mind of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Set Your Dial To God... Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,027 views

    to hear God we have to tune into God and this means being where God is at.

    Imagine a dozen radios all on different stations, playing at the same time. What image comes to mind? Mind numbing noise, mass confusion or perhaps the inability to think clearly, well you’d probably be right. Now imaging trying to listen for your favorite song in the mix of noise. Imagine ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Identity Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Feb 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,937 views

    This is the first message in the Lousy T-Shirt series. It’s all about our identity: how it’s formed, how it shapes us, and how it changes because of Christ.

    This message is an adption of one from Vince Antonucci - he wrote the book and has loaned this series out - I preach shorter than he does, so I had to adapt his quite a bit... Today we start this new series at Phoenix based on a book by a guy named Vince. In fact, we are doing the same series that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    More Than Questions Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Jun 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,757 views

    I want more than doubts and questions.

    Me (my dilemma or question) I have a confession to make this morning. Recently when the State Police announced they would no longer grant a 7 mph cushion when clocking speeds on the highways, I was frustrated. I slowed down a little in order to keep my speed at the limit, but I didn’t like ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "He's Still Waiting At The Well"

    Contributed by Bill Burress on Nov 1, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,744 views

    Just like the Samaritan woman we are given second chances through Jesus. Jesus knew the woman was going to be at Jacob's well and He waited on her so He could teach her and give her the opportunity to live a Godly life.

    “He’s Still Waiting At The Well” Joke: There was football team who never won a game so one day before practice the coach decided to have a talk with them. He told them, "Men our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ