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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Freedom From Oppression

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,314 views

    If we yield to temptations, the devil will continually follow us; but if we put on the whole armor of God, and stand out against him, he will leave us. Let sinners then submit to God, and seek his grace and favor; resisting the devil. Our nearness to God

    Opening illustration: In the annals of US advertising history, one of the most efficient slogans ever is the California milk producers’ two-word question, “Got milk?” With that phrase, the group captured almost everyone’s attention. In surveys, the slogan was recognized by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David McNally avatar

    Whoever 'stand Firm' To The End Will Be Saved

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Aug 22, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,357 views

    We are saved by grace and it is God's grace that helps us to stand when faced with persecution from without and complacency and temptation within. So many have 'fallen by the wayside'. God and God alone can help us to stand firm no matter what the world,

    Matthew 24:1-13 ‘Whoever stands firm to the end will be saved’. Sermon – Why we must stand firm The day will come, according to Jesus, when men will hand over their brothers to be killed; fathers will hand over their children to be killed; children will hand over their parents ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Sexual Sanity In A Morally Broken World"

    Contributed by Bill Bowdle on Feb 5, 2018
     | 7,099 views

    Game of Human Sexuality is greatest "super-bowl" contest in our behavior. Proverbs has God's game plan for victory & shows us how to: 1 -Prepare for Temptation In Advance 2 - Know The Tempter’s Strategy to Defeat You 3 - Know the Consequences of Defeat..

    ========================================= Sermon: "Sexual Sanity In a Morally Broken World" Series: "Wise Living in a Foolish World" ========================================= REV. BILL BOWDLE Preached at Bethel UM Church, Bethel, OH 02/05/2011 Posted 2/6/2018 - Retired since 06/2014 Today’s ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Scott Maze avatar

    Jesus Versus Satan Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 10, 2021
     | 3,550 views

    There was a great deal at stake in the desert. Had Jesus lost to Satan here, God’s whole plan to save humanity would have been destroyed.

    Today we conclude a series entitled, The Man Who Won’t Go Away. As we examine Luke 4, we see a telling snapshot of the temptation of Jesus. There is so much in this story that I want to get right to work. And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Will Make A Way

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 20, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,949 views

    God always made a way for Israel – He’ll make a way for us. I’m glad I serve a God of infinite power! He'll make a way thru our troubles, temptations, etc. because He's Almighty & loves us!.

    GOD WILL MAKE A WAY Isa. 43:11-19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: The Preacher & the Ghost 1. A new preacher wanted to rent a house but the only one available was rumored to be haunted. That didn’t bother the preacher since he didn’t believe in such things. He went ahead and rented the place. Soon ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Don’t Know Why I Did It!

    Contributed by James Kirkland on Feb 15, 2010
     | 3,038 views

    Sin does not take long to take over and destroy your life or your world.

    Galatians 5:16-26 Scripture I Don’t Know Why I Did It! Romans 1: 25 They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator--who is forever praised. Amen. Disobedience, Envy, Ego was part of the first SINFUL moment. I group them together as ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Satan's Scam Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 14, 2021
     | 5,766 views

    Watch out for Satan's shrewd ways, and reject his lies. God’s Word IS true. God IS generous and good. Please, Believe it!

    Several years ago, a middle school in Oregon faced a unique problem. A number of girls began to use lipstick and put it on in the bathroom. After they put on their lipstick, they pressed their lips to the mirrors leaving dozens of little lip prints. Finally, the principal decided something had to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Jesus Is The Answer For Our Struggles With Sin! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 23, 2020
     | 6,507 views

    Here God wants us to see: 1. The crucial death of our Lord (vs. 1-6). 2. The defense of God's law (vs. 7-13). 3. The difficulties we face with sin (vs. 14-23). 4. The deliverance we have from our Savior (vs. 24-25).

    Jesus Is the Answer for Our Struggles with Sin! The Book of Romans Romans 7:1-25 (Read vs. 1-6) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 3, 2016 (Revised December 23, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Romans 7. In the first 6 chapters, Paul made the rock-solid case that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    Samson, What A Life, In Our Weakness God Is Glorified. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 8, 2025
     | 686 views

    Samson was a rugged character, rough as old boots. When he did call out to God, God answered his cries. They weren't cried out often. Are we consistent in our faith and prayer life? It makes a difference to our spiritual strength.

    Samson, what a life, in our weakness God is glorified. Judges 13-16. The Judges are as we mentioned last week were a group of leaders of Israel. We started with some discussion about Othniel last week and how out of all the Judges he nailed the role, and then the rest started into a down-ward ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • John Bright avatar

    Demons & Pigs Series

    Contributed by John Bright on May 9, 2022
     | 2,390 views

    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

    “Demons & Pigs” Luke 8:26-39 A sermon for 8/29/21 Pastor John Bright A phobia is an irrational fear of an object, situation or living thing. There are traditional phobias that we all know about – arachnophobia is the fear of spiders. There are new ones that are becoming more common – ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Lord's Prayer - Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 24, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,031 views

    This sermon covers, "Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil." The main emphasis is on "deliver us from evil." Many Christians boldly and repeatedly boast that, "We are all sinners." So, can God really deliver us from evil (sin) or can't He?

    Please continue standing as we read what is most commonly known as “The Lord’s Prayer” Matthew 6:9-13 (KJV) “Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Life According To Plumb

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,981 views

    We are drowning in a sea of impurity. Everywhere we look we find temptation to lead impure lives. The psalmist asked a question that troubles us all: how do we stay pure and holy in a filthy environment? Where can we find that strength and wisdom?

    Opening illustration: Charlie Riggs has been called “the man behind Billy Graham.” For nearly 40 years, Riggs was the director of counseling and follow-up for Mr. Graham’s evangelistic meetings. In his counselor training classes, Charlie taught thousands of people the basic principles of how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    Checkup For The Christian

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,646 views

    While we live on earth, temptation and sin will try to infect us like common disease. Only God and you know the true condition of your heart and your spiritual life. We are to examine ourselves or have regular checkups to monitor our spiritual health.

    Intro: Notice from the verse the word “examine.” Most of us go to the doctor AFTER getting sick. Some go to the doctor BEFORE getting real sick. Moreover, very few go to the doctor for regular checkups even when they are well. While we live on earth, temptation and sin will try to infect us ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Happy Valentine's- Getting Through Tuff Times

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 12, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,265 views

    Here’s the ultimate question, “Is praise appropriate in the hard times? In the dark moments? In sorrow? During indifferences? In the middle of temptation with sin approaching? Billy Sunday once said, “Try praising your wife, even if it does frighten her

    Happy Valentine's- Getting Through Tuff Times Habakkuk 3:17-19NKJ  Habakkak is physically exhausted and overwhelmed by the thoughts of a Chaldean invasion of his people. However the prophet knew that if everything that was normal and predictable collapsed, Habakkuk decided he would still ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Vince Miller avatar

    Attribute Five | A Man Is Receptive To Truth Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Apr 29, 2018
     | 5,432 views

    Truth for man is only found in God and His Word. God’s Word, the Bible, is our truest guide and one resource we should reach for in every decision, challenge, and temptation. A man should receive this truth before his own intuitions, emotions, & opinions.

    Well, here we are, attribute number 5 – Receptive to Truth. As we look at each one of these 9 attributes of a man of God, I said that each one of them is going to drive us closer to becoming the men that God wants us to be. Nothing will do that more than becoming more receptive to truth in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist