Sermons about Stumbling Blocks

Yield Not To Temptation PRO Sermon

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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

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Topics: Lust, Temptation

If God Owns It All, What Am I Doing With It? Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Jun 27, 2008

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God owns everything. He just asked me to manage it. God owns it, I manage it. He gives me things of which He requires of me, and this is where my responsibility comes in to do the best job of managing that I possibly can.

STEWARDSHIP: THE MISSING PIECE TO SUCCESSFUL LIVING If God Owns It All, What Am I Doing With It? Matthew 25 Dr. John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: In your sermon section this morning, we continue our theme on “Stewardship: The Missing Piece to Successful Living.” Two weeks ago, we talked about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-26, Matthew 25:1

Denomination: Wesleyan

Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

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Part 1 of a series on the supernatural aspects of our Christian walk.

WINNING THE SPIRITUAL WAR Supernatural, Part 1 This is the first week of our series “Supernatural”. Some of you are saying, “Are we going to become weird, now?” Okay, ushers, if you would bring forward the poisonous snakes up front…. joking… I promise ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Grow Through Testing Times

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 22, 2001

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He learned that all of our rights, times and possessions ultimately belong to the Lord and are to be yielded completely for His purposes. Only then are we able to see how testing, tears and temptations can be used for a greater good. How to Grow

How to Grow Through Testing Times - I Cor. 10:13 Illustrations: DISAPPOINTMENT is a major temptation for all of us. Alexander the Great conquered Persia, but broke down and wept because his troops were too exhausted to push on to India. Hugo Grotius, the father of modern international law, said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seals, Trumpets And Bowls: The Unfolding Of The World's Last Days Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 20, 2002

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The purpose of these judgments is: 1. To bring people to repentance. 2. To demonstrate the patience of God. 3. To establish God’s justice.

In the book of Revelation there are three major judgments that come to the earth. The first wave is called the seal judgments. They unfold as the Lamb breaks the seals of the scroll. As each seal is broken, it unleashes a new barrage of God’s judgment against an evil and Christ-rejecting world. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Finished!

Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Jul 9, 2003

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This text shows at least 5 things Jesus finished on the Cross.

Finished! John 19:17-30 Introduction It was breathtaking as we sat in a small gazebo in Jerusalem. Our Holy Land group was at the Garden Tomb, it’s a private park owned by a religious organization in England. We were listening to a British gentleman explain why they believed the Garden Tomb is the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

We Are The Body?

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 21, 2004

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We must put aside our differences and work together for the benefit of the Kingdom.

We Are The Body? Romans 12:3ff Introduction: Have you ever been to a church where you didn’t feel welcome? You went in and looked around the foyer area and no one greets you. You proceed through the doors into the sanctuary and find yourself a seat in the back row and begin to prepare yourself ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shaken, But Safe In God's Unshakable Kingdom

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Apr 8, 2003

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Big Idea: The child of God may be shaken but remains safe in God’s unshakable kingdom.

SHAKEN, BUT SAFE IN GOD’S UNSHAKABLE KINGDOM Hebrews 12:25-29 SHAKEN, BUT SAFE IN GOD’S UNSHAKABLE KINGDOM Hebrews 12:25-29 Big Idea: The child of God may be shaken but remains safe in God’s unshakable kingdom. Introduction: Are you being shaken these days? If so, take comfort, you are one ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:25-29

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Receive An Answer From God Series

Contributed by W F on Jun 25, 2006

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How can I get an answer from God for my prayer?

INTRODUCTION I saw an article this week called, “A mothers unanswered prayer for self-improvement.” The article is about a woman named Jean Olsen who wanted to be a better mum. Jean took her 9 year old daughter Kirsten out for a mother-daughter lunch and while they were eating, she asked her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: *other

"The God Of This Age." Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 13, 2005

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Who is the ’god’ of this age? Who is it that blinds unbelievers, here. Who rules, then? What are the Devil’s weapons, and what are our weapons?

"The god of this age". 2 Cor 4:4 (v1-6) WBC 15/5/5am It’s Halloween in New York. A man bound for a fancy dress party is waiting for a bus, dressed as the devil. It starts to rain, and so he takes shelter in a nearby porch. Coming from the door behind him he hears the sound of the singing of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

Peter The Rock? Series

Contributed by Shane Hart on Apr 27, 2006

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A discussion of that famous statement by Jesus calling Peter "the rock."

As we continue answering your questions let’s go to this week’s email: "Good morning Pastor Shane! I have been slowly....... reading thru the book of Matthew. 1. The one thing that I’ve intended to ask you about is Mt 16:19. To what is Jesus referring? *I will give you the keys of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

For Christ's Sake Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on May 30, 2006

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Symbols are very important - In light of the overwhelming power of Christ, it is unwise to take him lightly…

Tomorrow morning, of course, is Memorial Day. Memorial Day is that sacred day which Congress set us aside to remind us that your local car dealership has deep discounts on new and used vehicles. Oh wait, that’s not right. That’s the day we set aside to tell us that summer is starting and the pool ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Baptist

Living Beyond The Ordinary Series

Contributed by Bob Lentz on Sep 13, 2006

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Dealing with the paradox of "being perfect as the Heavenly Father is perfect".

Living Beyond The Ordinary 9-17-06 Series: Building Blocks of Paradox Matt. 5:43-48 Intro. This morning we’re going to begin a brand new series based on the paradoxes of scripture. Now a paradox is basically a statement that seems to be impossible, contradictory, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Diet And Exercise: A Spiritual Perspective – Part I

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Oct 10, 2005

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A sermon in 2 parts - how to keep the Body of Christ fit and healthy - applying spiritual lessons from our need for diet and exercise.

DIET AND EXERCISE: A Spiritual Perspective – Part I Daniel 1: 3-16; John 4: 4-14; 7:37-39 1. We have just completed a 4 week study entitled Christian A&P 101 where we reflected on the Apostle Paul’s favorite description of the Church as the Body of Christ. We examined 4 main aspects of our ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:3-16

Denomination: United Methodist

A Christian Church

Contributed by Miles Anderson on Nov 25, 2001

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With so many things missing from the church and Christian lives it’s time to look again at the 8 Charesteristics that wrere present in the first Churh.

A CHRISTIAN CHURCH Introduction: Isn’t I funny that everyone around can’t regonize the living God at work in the world today. God has given us truth and salvation through Jesus and this world refuses to acknowledge the living savior, Jesus. It doesn’t amaze me because Peter wrote about it in his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

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