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  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    Being At The Crossroad Between God And Satan

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,770 views

    A sermon for Lent 1 that explores what it means to be at the crossroad between God’s way of life and Satan’s promises

    We are constantly confronted with crossroads in our life. What happens at these crossroads can have a dramatic effect on our lives. Not just now, but also for many years down the track Each Sunday in Lent we will explore some of these crossroads. Today’s Gospel reading sees Jesus at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Let's Conquer These Trials Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 17, 2019
     | 4,742 views

    This hopefully helps answer the question of how we can find joy in the crises of life.

    Last Sunday evening we talked about the trials and temptations that we all go through on our journey through life. What is the worst trial that you face right now? What is the worst temptation, the temptation that just swarms in upon you and overcomes you and leads you into sin? Is there an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcome

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 21, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,278 views

    It is exciting to realize we are privileged to live at the end of this dispensation. when the conflict between Satan and his demons and Christ and His saints is fast moving toward a climax. The Word of God describes this period in the history of mankind a

    OVERCOME Scripture: 1 John 5:4 INTRODUCTION It is exciting to realize we are privileged to live at the end of this dispensation. when the conflict between Satan and his demons and Christ and His saints is fast moving toward a climax. The Word of God describes this period in the history of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Wise Fool

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 15, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 12,832 views

    We need to guard our hearts. Look at what happened to the wisest man in the world because his heart was turned away..

    Everyone knows the story in the New Testament of the wise and foolish men. The Wise man built his house upon the rock. The Foolish man built his house upon the sand. Do you know that there is a story in the Old Testament about a wise fool? 1 Kings 11:1- 14 No man began with more promise than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Drew Mills avatar

    I'm Not As Bad As You Series

    Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,287 views

    Defeating the deadly temptation to compare ourselves with others--getting our eyes back on Christ!

    Theme: 7 Deadly Temptations Series Purpose: Defeating the temptation to compare ourselves to others, Eyes on Christ Today we start a new series I am calling the 7 Deadly Temptations. o Have you heard of the 7 deadly sins? These are just about as bad—except that we can overcome them! We can ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Recipe For Avoiding Moral Failure Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Feb 5, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,916 views

    Disregarding God’s moral and ethical principles as David did can have disastrous consequences.

    I recently saw a photo of three expensive cars encased in ice in the garage of a million-dollar house when the pipes froze while the owner was away. One of the rules for living in a cold climate is to take special precautions so your water pipes don’t freeze. Disregarding that rule can exact a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    What Tree Are You Eating The Fruit Thereof

    Contributed by Kenneth Jarman on Apr 16, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,425 views

    Since the first deception in the garden of Eden the devil has been trying to intice us with the fruit of his lies. But we can resist when we make Jesus our Lord and Savour

    WHAT TREE ARE YOU EATING THE FRUIT THEREOF? Gen, 2:9--- And out of the ground made the Lord God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Let us pray; Father, we thank you for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • James May avatar

    Will It Be Door Number 1, 2 Or 3?

    Contributed by James May on Jul 27, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 9,180 views

    The devil loves to play "Let’s Make A Deal". Don’t fall for his tricks.

    Will it be Door Number 1, 2 or 3? By Pastor Jim May Matthew 7:13-14, "Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Shameful Walk Series

    Contributed by Matthew Wright on May 20, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 9,205 views

    Adam and Eve.

    Title: A Shameful Walk Text: Genesis 3 Subject: Disobedience; Temptation Series: The Walk Series; #1 Introduction: Before cars, before roller skates, before bicycles, before boats, and even before people rode animals, people walked places. Thousands of years later, walking is still very ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    No Exceptions

    Contributed by Bobby Hawk on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,527 views

    God has called each of us to live a life with no exceptions. This is an expository sermon about the exception in David’s life found in 2 Samuel 11.

    “No Exceptions” 1 Kings 15:5 & 2 Samuel 11:1-27 What will you be remembered for? Will people consider you a man or woman of God? Will people remember you as an effective minister of the gospel? After all is said and done, what will people remember about your life and ministry? The Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    It's Not My Fault!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 19, 2001
    based on 137 ratings
     | 19,208 views

    Most of us, when our sins are found out, are quick to look for a scapegoat. So let’s look at some of the ways we use to blame someone else for our sins.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Folks, as you can see in the bulletin, the subject of my sermon is "How Do You Determine What is Right & What is wrong?" But as I worked on it this week it became obvious to me that the subject is just too big to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hmmm....tempting Series

    Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,944 views

    3 Big Temptations we fight

    Theme: Book of Luke Series Purpose: 3 Big temptations we fight I think that we all understand what temptation is. There is a story told about a little boy in a grocery store that I think illustrates the nature of temptation. The boy was standing near an open box of peanut butter cookies. “Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Winning Your Immunity Challenge Series

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 20, 2007
     | 2,691 views

    This is a look at what temptation is and how to overcome it.

    How does an Inuit kill a wolf? I know it’s a question many of you have struggled with for years, so let me tell you the answer. First, the Inuit coats his knife with animal blood and allows it to freeze. Then he another layer, and another until the blade is completely concealed with blood. Then he ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Tony Searles avatar

    "Make The World Go Away!"

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Jul 25, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,624 views

    We live in a very busy day and age. The down-fall is that we can sometimes get to busy to spend time with God. We must press through that temptation, and still spend time with Jesus. You will discover how.

    Begin by singing??Open Our Eyes? ?Open our eyes Lord? We want to see Jesus? To reach out and touch Him? And say that we love Him? Open our ears Lord? And help us to listen? Open our eyes Lord? We want to see Jesus.? PRAYER? Isn?t getting a hold of Jesus the most important thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Wise Up About Sex Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 261 ratings
     | 40,189 views

    A warning, the consequences, the alternative, and a reality check about sexual temptation in our lives.

    Note: This sermon was introduced by a monologue called "Break for Commercial" There is no commercial break. Real life isn’t scripted that way. Real life doesn’t consist of the neat little plotlines that can be resolved in a 30 minute sitcom or an hour long TV drama. And this of course is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational