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  • David Derry avatar

    Living A Focused Life - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by David Derry on Nov 21, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,302 views

    How to stay focused when tempted - Joseph vs. David

    Living a Focused Life – Part 2 November 10, 2002 This week as we continue our series, living a focused life, we will be talking about how to focus on what can’t be seen. Read about the Titanic from pages 1-2 of “Beneath the Surface”. Just as the sinking of the Titanic is reality, sadly every day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Warning Against Worldliness

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,291 views

    To note the importance of drawing close to God.

    A Warning Against Worldliness Text: James 4.1-10 Thesis: To note the importance of drawing close to God. Introduction: (1) Have you ever been wanted “your way”? (2) We live in a culture where we are taught to “have it your way, right away.” Discussion: I. The Curse of Worldliness: A. Leads ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Snake Conversations

    Contributed by David Ward on Aug 4, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,200 views

    A look at the tempter’s tactics from Genesis 3:1-6

    Snake Conversations Genesis 3:1-6 [READ] Introduction: Iron Eyes Cody was the Native American who appeared in the old “Keep America Beautiful” TV commercials. He told an Indian legend from many years ago. Indian youths would go away in solitude to prepare for manhood. One such youth hiked ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    But That's Not How I Had It Planned

    Contributed by David Taylor on May 5, 2003
    based on 109 ratings
     | 15,136 views

    Sometimes God’s plan for us is different than our plan. How we respond makes all of the difference.

    From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day. Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    American Idols Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 4, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 11,096 views

    This word “ignorant” occurs 13 times in the Bible and is connected with some important spiritual facts we should all know. That is why today we look at a warning in Scripture against idols.

    IGNORANT SERIES: AMERICAN IDOLS ISAIAH 44:6-11 INTRODUCTION According to the American Heritage Dictionary, the word “ignorant” means unaware or uniformed. I would like us, for the next few weeks, to look at some spiritual facts that you may be unaware of or have forgotten. Most of the time we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dancing With Delilah

    Contributed by Randy Santiago on Jan 10, 2001
    based on 276 ratings
     | 14,174 views

    How to keep from dancing with the devil

    Samson was the superman to the Israelites. He was handsome and strong, tall, tan, and terrific. Samson was born in the time of Judges where a new generation of those who didn’t know God did evil because they did what was right in their own eyes. Very much like the new millennium. “Just Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    If You Can't Stand The Heat... Series

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jan 19, 2001
    based on 109 ratings
     | 7,128 views

    Given in a young adult’s prison, this sermon challenges the temptation to violence and intimidation and take the braver option: to walk away and come to Christ

    Given at HM Prison Moorland, Doncaster, 27th August 2000 In the name of the +Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. You have probably heard the saying “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen”. Now, this is not a reference to the way I cook, but if you like things done crispy on ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Common Areas In Which Satan Will Work Hard To Trip Up Christians (Part I)

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 25, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,476 views

    A look at the different ways employed by the devil to trip up the Christian.

    Eph. 6:10-13 - 10Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Common Areas In Which Satan Will Work Hard To Trip Up Christians (Part Ii)

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 25, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 2,747 views

    Continuation of Part I.....Same description.

    In my previous message on this topic, I attempted to point out some of the most common traps that satan lays for us. A. We are relatively safe from obviously gross temptations. 1. satan works in the areas in which we are the most susceptible. a. According to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Common Areas In Which Satan Will Work Hard To Trip Up Christians (Part Iii)

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 25, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,379 views

    Continuation of part II.

    In the past two messages, I believe that I have made the case for the fact that Christians must be prepared properly to guard against satan’s deadly arrows. Eph. 6:18 - 18praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Demas The Defector

    Contributed by Danny Thomas on Oct 16, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,008 views

    A look at spiritual defection.

    Demas the Defector 2 Timothy 4:9-12 2 Timothy 4:9-12 9 Be diligent to come to me quickly; 10 for Demas has forsaken me, having loved this present world, and has departed for Thessalonica-- Crescens for Galatia, Titus for Dalmatia. 11 Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Buffy The Vampire Slayer: A Matter Of Good Vs Evil Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,057 views

    The first in a five part series based on current television shows.

    Psalm 10:1-14 "In every generation, there is a chosen one! She alone will stand against the vampires, the demons, and the forces of darkness! She is the Slayer!" I’ve got bad news Buffy; one is not going to be enough. If we are going to stand against the forces of darkness it is going to take ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    What Makes You Lion Alert And Not Lion Dessert?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 20,822 views

    Humility, self-control, and God’s grace keep us from being devoured by Satan.

    “In the jungle, the mighty jungle the lion sleeps tonight. In the jungle, the mighty jungle the lion sleeps tonight...” Do you recognize that once popular song? While it is true that most lions sleep from time to time, in our sermon text the Apostle Peter speaks of a lion that never snoozes. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    Who Is Your God?

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on May 2, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,923 views

    As many people get involved with, movie stars, pop artist, Money Mogoles and polotictions ,who becomes more important in their lives?

    Who is Your God? The Bible tells us in no uncertain terms, Thou shall have no other Gods before me. Who are some people making a god of? Acts 12:20-23, Lets read these verses. And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon; but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    The Way Through Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 1, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,197 views

    Temptations will come and God is right there with us when they do.

    The Way Through Purpose Driven Life #27 Cornwall/Montreal February 21, 2004 Sometimes, in spite of what we considered together last week, temptations seem overwhelming and seem that the only answer is to give in to them. Even though we might know that each temptation provides and equal opportunity ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational