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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Measures Success

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 9,165 views

    Jesus knew that human success is often a temptation that leads to greater worries, riches and troubles in this life. The Lord Jesus said, "Still, others, like seed sown among thorns, hear the word; but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth

    How Jesus Measures Success Illustration: One thing I do, . . . I press toward the goal. --Philippians 3:13-14 In Daniel Schaeffer’s book on Esther, Dancing With A Shadow, he summarizes with a single sentence the lives of each of the main characters in that wonderful Old Testament book. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Make The World Go Away!"

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Jul 25, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,868 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

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    The Law Or Christ? Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 5, 2026
     | 64 views

    God desires His people to live uprightly before Him. We are expected to seek the ways of God, fleeing the lusts of the flesh, and resisting the temptations of the enemy. However, our salvation is not dependent upon our ability to do these things.

    The Law or Christ? Galatians 3: 23-29 Our text today continues the theme Paul has discussed throughout the letter. He continues to argue against the doctrine of the Judaizers. Granted, some who embrace this doctrine would argue that faith in Christ was essential for acceptance to God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am Crossing Over To The Other Side 3of 7! Series

    Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 3, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,364 views

    An encouraging and assuaring sermon .In the Christian walk there are trials, temptations, tribulations, challenges and painful momements but we need to walk on.This we need to know so that we dont back off when Storm rises.

    “And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.” mark 4:37 Storms will rise! Friction is necessary for motion. Without it there way will be slippery. The Newton’s third law of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Love The Father More Than The World

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 25, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,226 views

    The following is a list of twenty five things that often crowd out our love for the Father. Since Jesus told us to watch and pray that we enter not in to temptation. It is a good idea to know what competes for our greatest passion.

    How to Love the Father More than the World Marks of Worldliness (I John 2:15-18) What are the various ways that people subtly love the world more than we show love for our heavenly Father? Perhaps it could be summarized in the word preoccupation. Illustration: CHARLOTTE, N.C. - An 86-year-old ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Communion Service Series

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 29, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 22,340 views

    Jesus once spoke to His disciples about their FLESH. In Matthew 26, He gave them a very stern warning. He said, "Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the FLESH (sarx) is weak."

    Communion Service Text: John 6:41 thru 56 Prayer: Prepare us to receive Holy Communion. As we begin this time of Communion, let us be mindful that we are to share in the death and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. COMMUNION SERVICE - I Corinthians 11:23 thru 26 Jesus once ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 3, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,141 views

    In order to attain Christian maturity and holy conduct it is essential to have a firm foundation. The believer must be able to stand with confidence. He dare not be pushed down by trials. He must not be pulled over by temptation. This kind of stamina can

    THE BOOK OF JAMES LESSONS FOR THE MATERIALIZING CHURCH -- PART 1 James 1:1-8 -- TRIALS In order to attain Christian maturity and holy conduct it is essential to have a firm foundation. The believer must be able to stand with confidence. He dare not be pushed down by trials. He must not be pulled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lust

    Contributed by Carl Allen on May 5, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,179 views

    If you’re struggling with the sin of lust, that’s the danger. Lust is that deadly. Just about all Christians face sexual temptation at some stage. If you are you’ll see yourself in that story.

    Lust Matthew 5:27-30 Introduction In 1875 three balloonists left Paris with one thing on their mind: to set a new altitude record. They wanted to rise higher in their balloon than anyone before them. They’d been warned to take pressurized oxygen and so they loaded their oxygen gear for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Go Back! Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
     | 18,837 views

    Legalism is a real temptation for us because we're wired to DO something. We have learned that we earn our bread by the sweat of our brow and we can't help but apply that to our spiritual life.

    INTRODUCTION The book of Galatians has six chapters and they are easily divided into three themes. The first two chapters are doctrinal. Paul reminded the believers the Gospel of grace is the only true Gospel. The two middle chapters are personal, and the last two chapters are practical. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Condemnation

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 19, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,268 views

    One of the greatest tools of the enemy to hinder the Saints of God is condemnation. This lie causes countless millions of God's people to sit on the sidelines. Truth is, God works in the midst of sin, imputes righteousness, & doesn't count temptation.

    NO CONDEMNATION Rom. 8:1-2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. An elephant was drinking out of a pond one day, when he spotted a turtle asleep on a log. Without warning, he strolled over, picked it up & threw it as far as he could with his trunk. 2. "What did you do that for?" asked a passing aardvark. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Slippery Slope Of Sin Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 20, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,013 views

    To avoid sliding into sin, make sure you are tethered to God’s truth.

    The Slippery Slope of Sin Genesis 3:6-7 Rev. Brian Bill February 18-19, 2023 One of my favorite shows is America’s Funniest Home Videos. I can’t stop laughing at the videos which show people slipping and sliding on ice. I know first-hand that falling isn’t funny because it led to my shoulder ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Invitation Of Pleasure Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 2, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,654 views

    Wisdom's great rival, worldly lust, is no less earnest to destroy that wisdom is to save. Each invites to partake of her feast. Every man moves between these rival invitations in every step of life, The text presents three aspects of temptation's allurem

    PROVERBS 9:13-18 THE INVITATION OF PLEASURE [2 Samuel 11:1-15] Wisdom's free and gracious invitation already has been set before us. Her invitation invites to goodness, holiness and peace. We might ask who in his or her right mind could resist? Now we have the allurement from the opposite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tempted

    Contributed by James Jerpseth on Mar 3, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,469 views

    Having grown up in hte desert, I know how harsh the place is and how tempting the options presented by hte devil really are. On the surface the temptations seem harmless and perhaps even good in the right hands but they all take our attention off God.

    I grew up going to the desert, and thought that I knew what the desert lands are all about. I’ve been camping many times in the Anza Berrego wilderness and understand that the desert is a harsh and foreboding place. I know to stay on the trails, look for snakes and take lots of extra water. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Brandon Max avatar

    23) – "Deliver Us From Evil” Series

    Contributed by Brandon Max on Feb 4, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,262 views

    Evil is an interesting concept because it’s a direct result and product of sin. Evil only exists and abounds in this world because of Satan. Through the example of The Lord's Prayer - Jesus taught His disciples to pray that they would be delivered from evil.

    23) – “Deliver Us From Evil” Today, our search continues through the Bible for: “...those things most surely believed among us”. I ask that you all join me once again in Matthew Chapter 6, As we look once more to see what we believe about Prayer. In fact, today we are going to be looking once ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Opportunistic Infections

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Oct 15, 2012
    based on 44 ratings
     | 15,659 views

    Life can cut you wide open. More dangerous than the cuts of life, is the very real danger that spiritual bacteria will take advantage of the situation and turn a person from God.

    Opportunistic Infections An opportunistic infection is an infection caused by pathogens, that take advantage of certain situations. These infections usually do not cause disease in a healthy host, a compromised immune system, however, presents an "opportunity" for the pathogen to infect. Today ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal