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  • David Dailey avatar

    Not Long

    Contributed by David Dailey on Feb 7, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,181 views

    How a gentle breeze of temptation can suddenly turn into a storm

    Acts 27:10-15. We find Paul speaking to the men in charge and speaking a warning. You know I believe Paul was speaking by unction of the Spirit and not just his opinion, but we find that the Centurion rejected his advice. He didn’t listen to the preacher. He believed the master and the owner of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Luke Vasicek avatar

    The Snake In The Garden: The Serpent Came To Eve Genesis 3:1

    Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Sep 29, 2025
     | 244 views

    A Detailed Look at Genesis 3:1 and the Beginning of the Temptation of Eve

    The Snake in the Garden: The Serpent Came to Eve Genesis 3:1 1. The Devil is _Intelligent_. (V.1). “The serpent was more crafty…” What does it mean that the serpent was “crafty”? Well, the Hebrew word translated“crafty,” and is translated as “_prudence_” elsewhere (Prov. 1:4). It is a kind of ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Chance Of A Lifetime Series

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Dec 11, 2006
     | 4,212 views

    God gives His children many opportunities to not only manage what has been given, but to be generous in return. God expects us to be faithful in our stewardship and generous in our response – as He is generous in His rewarding!

    The Chance of a Lifetime Matthew 25:14-30; Proverbs 3:9 God gives His children many opportunities to not only manage what has been given, but to be generous in return. God expects us to be faithful in our stewardship and generous in our response – as He is generous in His rewarding! I. The Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Andrew Farley avatar

    Revelation Of The New Self Series

    Contributed by Andrew Farley on Sep 25, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 12,135 views

    The third in a series of messages on the complete sufficiency of the Gospel.

    The shocking and liberating revelation of the new self really happens when we can explain why we still struggle with sin. Some theologians and Christian authors have resorted to creative and often impressive mental gymnastics in their attempts to reconcile these two scriptural ideas: (1) the old ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Welch avatar

    Suffering For Jesus Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Sep 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,194 views

    This is the sixth in a series on Revelation dealing with the general teaching of Scripture on suffering.

    The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Suffering for Jesus Pt 2” Review Several weeks ago we talked about the suffering church of Smyrna. Jesus encouraged them to not to fear the future suffering but to endure and be faithful to the end. Suffering, to one degree or another, has infiltrated the human ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    The God Of Deliverance , Freedom And Liberty

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 4, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,745 views

    1. GREAT EXPECTATIONS 2. GUIDANCE OF GOD 3. GLORIOUS PROMISE 4. GENERATIONAL BLESSING 5. GATEWAY OF REVELATION 6. GUARDING DELIVERANCE 7. GENERAL PRINCIPLES

    THE GOD OF DELIVERANCE , FREEDOM AND LIBERTY *************************************************** OUTLINE 1. GREAT EXPECTATIONS 2. GUIDANCE OF GOD 3. GLORIOUS PROMISE 4. GENERATIONAL BLESSING 5. GATEWAY OF REVELATION 6. GUARDING DELIVERANCE 7. GENERAL PRINCIPLES THE MESSAGE THE GOD OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Glorious Battle Begins In The Desert

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 27, 2020
     | 6,056 views

    Jesus is led into the desert to conquer Satan's temptations.

    3.1.20 Matthew 4:1-11 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” 4 Jesus answered, “It is written: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ovidiu Radulescu avatar

    Modern Idolatry (2) Series

    Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Aug 30, 2010
    based on 56 ratings
     | 16,467 views

    "...punishing the children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to a thousand of generations of those who love me and keep my commandments". Three-four generation vs. a thousand of generatio

    ILL. A certain credit card company has a commercial set in the board room of some international corporation. A merger is in progress. The CEO says: everything is set to be finalized on the 28th. The janitor, who happened to sweep around, turns & says, "Sorry, I’m only available on the 12th. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Dads Who Disciple

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 19, 2023
     | 1,879 views

    Dads and granddads are designed to disciple the next generation of disciples.

    Dads Who Disciple 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12; Ephesians 6:4; Malachi 4:6 Rev. Brian Bill June 17-18, 2023 A couple months ago, Beth hosted a baby shower for our youngest daughter Megan. BTW, Megan and Lucas have been entrusted with a new baby named Mack Josef! Guys, how many of you have ever been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Ragan avatar

    Bear Ye One Another's Burdens

    Contributed by Shawn Ragan on Mar 30, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 8,626 views

    Our call to help one another through temptations

    Bear Ye One Another’s Burdens Meridian Church of God Seventh Day February 10th, 2001 INTRODUCTION Good morning… Victory Over Temptation pages 237-239 I want to talk to you today about the types of bonds that are spoken of in that reading. When faced by trouble, hardship, temptation, these ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Carlos Camarena avatar

    El Fruto De La Tentación - Ii Series

    Contributed by Carlos Camarena on Mar 21, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
     | 4,731 views

    How temptation comes to fruition through a "gestation" process.

    El fruto de la tentación - II Santiago 1:15 Efesios 2:8-10 I. Introducción A. Santiago (1:14) nos presentó la semana pasada como funciona la tentación. Lo ilustró con la metáfora de como cae un pez o como los propiso deseos o concupiscencia llevan a las personas a morder la carnada y ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Protection For The Spiritual Journey"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,689 views

    How can we be protected from the temptations of Satan?

    First United Methodist Church First Sunday of Lent--Sunday Night February 29, 2004 “Protection for the Spiritual Journey” Luke 4:1-13 INTRODUCTION: Today’s scripture sets the tone for the Lenten Season. The temptation of Jesus takes us on a spiritual journey into the wilderness and ends on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tommy Oliver avatar

    Desperate Houswives In Real Life

    Contributed by Tommy Oliver on Jan 26, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,235 views

    A Concise outlined sermon on how Joseph Resisted Temptation.

    Introduction: Description of how the prime time show Desperate Housewives has depicted our society with schemes, complex family problems and sexual temptation. Transition: A man and his wife were once in a shopping mall when a young attractive woman in short dressed walked by. The husband tried ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    The "Us" Petition Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017
     | 2,460 views

    Opportunity knocks once, temptation knocks the door down!

    A. FAST AND PRAY THE US PETITION “Lord, when I pray, I’ll follow this pattern: My Father in heaven, may Your name be holy, in my life on earth as Your name is holy in heaven. 10May Your kingdom come in my life on earth as Your kingdom rules in heaven. May Your will be done in my life on earth as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beating The Devil

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Mar 6, 2017
     | 9,366 views

    A sermon on Christ's victory over the three temptations of the devil.

    The First Sunday of Lent March 5, 2017 St. Andrew’s Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Matthew 4:1-11 True Spiritual Power On Tuesday (2/28/17), NPR’s On Point program did a segment on “Video Games for Adults.” According to the story, “More adult Americans are playing more video games for more ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran