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3 Things Sin Will Always Do.

Contributed by Greg Carr on May 3, 2011

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We live in a world in which sin is prevalent. Samson learned the hard way three things sin will always do.

You might not know this but I am a Chicago Cubs fan. The Cubs have not won a World Series since 1908 when they beat the Detroit Tigers. So there are a lot of joke about the losing ways of the Cubs. One of those jokes makes a good introduction to this message. A Cubs fan passed away and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:4-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is . . . The Great High Priest! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 15, 2017

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A look through the book of Hebrews, with the theme, Jesus Is . . . !

Jesus Is...! Hebrews 4:14-16 July 16, 2017 Have you ever had something happen to you which is not so good? You tell the story to someone, hoping to gain a little support and comfort. But the words you hear are - - - “Oh, I know just how you feel.” Really, you know how I feel? Have you ever had ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Stop It!

Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 11, 2013

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Are you struggling with worry, fear, anger, temptation? Then Stop It. This sermon tells us how.

We just watched a video from U Tube called “Stop It!” Bob Newhart played a psychiatrist with an unusual approach. Today I am going to take that same approach as we ponder some of the greatest challenges that Christians face. Imagine if you will that you are approaching God. He looks at you and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-34, James 4:1, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 2 Timothy 1:7 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Only The Gospel Can Fix This

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 22, 2022

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An examination of the Gospel and it's transforming power

Only the Gospel Can Fix This Romans Read Romans 1:18-32 I know it is tempting sometimes to look at the world, to look at society, and to say, “It is too late. The world is going to hell in a hand basket. There is nothing I can do about it. There is nothing I can do to change things. To want to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Not Alone In You Temptation Series

Contributed by Chad Higgins on Aug 29, 2024

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When Jesus faced His temptation in the Wilderness He teaches us how we can face our temptations.

Today we are going to begin to look at the Temptation of Jesus Christ. In Oscar Wilde's play “Lady Windemere's Fan” Lord Darlington says “I can resist anything but temptation”. It is said rather flippantly in the play, but for us it is a good starting point. Should we try to resist ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

All Who Touch Him Are Healed

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 17, 2025

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One-fifth of the 4 Gospels speak of Jesus' healing ministry. Not only did He heal people, but He trained and empowered His disciples to heal people, and gave that same commission to the Church. Are we following in His footsteps?

ALL WHO TOUCH HIM ARE HEALED Mt. 14:36 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR I thought I broke my ankle the other night when I tripped over a Kleenex box, but the doctor said it was only tissue damage. B. TEXT “And when the men of that place recognized Jesus, they sent word to all the surrounding country. People ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Their Story, Our Warning

Contributed by Dasol Kang on Jul 10, 2025

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God holds up the mirror of the past to keep us from stumbling in the present.

“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” These were the words of the philosopher George Santayana about nations, politics, and the rise and fall of empires. But much earlier than George Santayana, the Apostle Paul, 18 centuries earlier, made the same point about our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life On The Edge Series

Contributed by Susan Blader on Mar 18, 2007

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Our world lives life on the edge, and Christians can also push the limits of the acceptable and court temptation when they think their faith is strong enough to handle anything.

Life on the Edge A Sermon on 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 We are now in the season of Lent, which began as a parallel to the forty days Christ spent in the wilderness being tempted by Satan. And it is temptation that I want to focus on this morning. Temptation is something that we all must deal with. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

The Door Of Will Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 6, 2004

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This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Unlocking The Doors To Freedom". We all have free will.

Series: Unlocking The Doors To Freedom [#3] THE DOOR OF WILL Galatians 2:11-21 Introduction: Last Sunday, I preached about being a good witness. After lunch, a guy almost ran over Karen, Kaitlyn, and I. He proceeded to honk the horn at us and give us a 1 finger wave. I definitely wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21, Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

Aunt Bee's Medicine Man Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002

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This was a short message given following a video episode of The Andy Griffith Show as part of an unorthodox summer outreach message series

Mayberry Moments: Aunt Bee’s Medicine Man Scripture Reading: 1 Cor. 10:12-13 Well, maybe you’ve never bought a bottle of Colonel Harvey’s elixir, but my guess is that every one of us here has been deceived a time or two, and that’s what I want to take a few minutes to talk about, based on our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is This Man Jesus - Temptation Series

Contributed by Floyd Johnson on Mar 18, 2003

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This is the second of a series of sermons on the life of Christ. Today we look at His tempation - which follows His baptism and precedes the Sermon on the Mount.

Intro.: The Apostles Creed summarizes the life of Christ like this -- I believe in Jesus Christ, our Lord: Who was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. 1. Yet, the life of Christ is so much more. 2. Today we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Facing The Trials Of Life

Contributed by David Seeley on Jan 15, 2005

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Learn to understand the meaning of trials and understand that God is at work in spite of your circumstances. He requires simple trust in Him.

The Christian Attitude toward Trials and Temptations Text: James 1:1-16 I. Count it joy when trials come your way. This is not possible until one realizes that God is in control and has a purpose for each circumstance that we face. The sinner has nothing to be joyful about when difficulties come ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

Yea

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Oct 23, 2003

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This message shows from the scriptures some examples of the devil’s positive presentation of sin.

“Yea” Text: Genesis 3:1 Intro: Notice with me that the first word that the devil speaks in the scriptures is “Yea” or “”Yes” in his temptation of Eve. What can we learn from this? Temptation to sin and sin itself is always going to be presented by the devil as “positive.” The devil will never, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is It So Hard To Do The Right Thing

Contributed by Tim Larrimore on Apr 17, 2008

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WHY IS IT SO HARD FOR CHRISTIANS TO LIVE LIKE THE BIBLE TELLS US?

WHY IS IT SO HARD TO DO THE RIGHT THING? Text: Romans 7:14-25 Intro: The church sign at White Springs Baptist church has this on it. 1. WHY IS IT SO HARD FOR PERSON WHO IS NOT SAVED TO DO THE RIGHT THING? A) Satan is against them. Isa 14:12 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Back The Family Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2007

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Explores David journey to Ziklag to take back his family and applies it to taking back our family today from the devil

Title: Going back to Ziklag Theme: Show the importance of taking back our families. Text: 1 Samuel 30:1-8 Introduction In chapter 30 of 1 Samuel we are coming to the end of the Davids wilderness wanderings. I know you know of Israel’s wandering in the dessert for 40 years, what you may not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

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