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  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Sixteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time- Weeds And Wheat

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 27, 2023
     | 1,131 views

    Sanctity is less about the evil we resist than the good we embrace.

    There was an interesting report in the news a while back. It was about an event designed for college kids. The purpose was to get them to take weeds seriously. One pundit called it “the World Series of weeds.” Agriculture students from universities in the U.S. and Canada competed in being able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    God's Protection Through Prayer Part 2 Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 23, 2011
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     | 3,210 views

    After we pray for God to be lifted up and glorified, and that we will obey Him, then Jesus instructs us to ask Him for our daily needs, our daily forgiveness, and finally that we would avoid falling into sin as we go through trials and that we would be sa

    "God, please don't let me be a failure!" Purpose: To alarm believers about the danger Satan poses. Aim: I want the listener to humbly seek God's protection. INTRODUCTION: After we pray for God to be lifted up and glorified, and that we will obey Him, then Jesus instructs us to ask Him for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    You Who Dwell In The Shelter Of The Most High Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 17, 2013
     | 4,403 views

    The triple temptation of Christ speaks to the triple temptation of every human person, and the triple call of the Church to fast, pray and give alms.

    First Sunday of Lent 2013 Lenten Focus The haunting strains of Psalm 91 fill the Word of God we sing and hear today: they are singing of Jesus Christ, the victor over Satan’s temptations, but they are also singing out in hope of you and me. We are living in a world that bombards us with ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Getting Life Right: Sexuality Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 18, 2020
     | 2,981 views

    Be wise about temptation, channel sexuality, and support marriage. Practical and positive, while presenting clear expectations and recognizing our need for God's help.

    Getting Life Right: SEXUALITY—Matthew 5:27-32 In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gathered his closest disciples around him, teaching them how to get life right. We began our series with Matthew 5:17-20, where Jesus affirmed the enduring value of the OT law, but said that the law alone does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Light Living - Being A Person Of Light!

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 29, 2017
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     | 14,464 views

    1. People of Light are People of Love 2. People of Light don't Adopt Lifestyles of Darkness 3. People of Light Wear God's Armor of Light

    Scripture: Romans 13:8-14 (Call to worship - Psalm 149) Theme: Light Living - Being a Person of Light 1. People of Light are People of Love 2. People of Light don't Adopt Lifestyles of Darkness 3. People of Light Wear God's Armor of Light INTRO: Grace and peace from God our ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Glorious Battle Begins In The Desert

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 27, 2020
     | 6,054 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

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    A Snake In The Sand

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 26, 2008
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     | 5,215 views

    What Jesus does in the desert puts right the wrong that was done in the garden. Satan had been waiting for this as he watched Jesus grow day by day. Jesus restored the beauty and perfection that was the Garden of Eden while in the desolation of the desert

    A Snake in the Sand The greatest battle between a man and Satan is the one recorded here concerning Jesus temptation in the desert. Jesus has just been baptized by John the Baptist and as a result Jesus is revealed as the Lamb of God as John puts it. The Holy Spirit has come upon him like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Putting First Things First

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Nov 25, 2013
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     | 6,437 views

    Where is the “moral paralysis in your own life? • What is God calling you to do that you are resisting right now? • Do you see where your resistance is hurting yourself?

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Sermon: Putting First Things First Oct 27th, 2013 Scriptures: Haggai 1:2-9 Intro: The book of Haggai: • Second shortest/OT • Right after/Zephaniah…just before Zechariah. • Doesn’t help much! Can’t find ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Butchered Bible 1 Series

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 10, 2014
     | 3,704 views

    God gives us more than we can handle so that we will trust Him in the situation.

    The Butchered Bible 1 January 26, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God gives us more than we can handle so that we will trust Him in the situation. Focus Passage: 1 Corinthians 10:13 Supplemental Passage: Trust in the LORD with all your heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Tenants

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 5, 2005
    based on 235 ratings
     | 40,947 views

    This parable of Jesus tells the story of the world and its rebellion against God. Jesus was also predicting his own death.

    The Tenants Matthew 21:33-46 Jesus tells this very interesting and provocative story about a landowner and some farmers to whom he rented his land. In Jesus’ story, the landowner does all the work in the beginning. The land is his, and he plants a vineyard. He digs a winepress where the grapes ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Guard Against Backsliding Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 21, 2025
     | 446 views

    Guarding against backsliding requires spiritual discipline, vigilance, and intentionality. The devil is always seeking to weaken our faith, but through deep engagement with God’s Word, a fervent prayer life, and staying connected to godly fellowship, we can maintain our spiritual strength.

    HOW TO GUARD AGAINST BACKSLIDING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 10:12 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 4:23, Hebrews 2:1, Galatians 5:1, Revelation 3:11, Jude 1:24 INTRODUCTION The Christian journey is a continuous walk of faith, requiring diligence, commitment, and spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Overcoming The Works Of The Flesh

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 27, 2025
     | 651 views

    The battle between the flesh and the spirit is a constant struggle in the life of a believer.

    OVERCOMING THE WORKS OF THE FLESH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 5:19-21 "Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Authority PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,422 views

    Understand and accept Jesus as the ultimate authority in our lives, resisting worldly influences and submitting to His will.

    Good morning, Church! Today, we're going to dive deep into the Word of God and examine a powerful passage from the Gospel of Matthew. We’ll be talking about how Jesus is the ultimate authority. Now, this doesn't just mean that Jesus is an authority figure to be feared or revered, but rather that He ...read more

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    Keep Your Footing PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 2, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 850 views

    This sermon explores the themes of faith, doubt, and perseverance in the face of temptation.

    Good morning, beloved. Gathered here today, we find ourselves on the threshold of a new week, a new dawn, and a fresh opportunity to bask in the divine wisdom of our Lord. We are united in our shared faith, our shared hope, and our shared pursuit of understanding. And as we come together in the ...read more

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    Dead Or Alive

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,796 views

    This message is part of an 8 sermon series on the book of James. Taken from James 1:13-18, this message focuses on the problem of temptation and sin.

    Dead or Alive James 1:13-18 CHCC: October 10, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Illustration: One day God was looking down at Earth and saw all of the evil that was going on. He decided to send an angel down to Earth to check it out. So he called one of His best angels and sent the angel to Earth for a time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ