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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Passing The Test!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 24, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,896 views

    As I read my Bible I find repeatedly that God does test people, and I'm convinced He is also testing me practically every day of my life. So, If God should come & say to us, 'Today is test day.' How would you do?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    The Temptations Of Jesus

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on May 3, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,459 views

    The temptations of Jesus and the Christian walk. "Man does not live by bread alone". What does this mean.

    The Temptations of Jesus and the walk of the Christian Matthew 4:1-13. Deut. 8:2-20 Life provides us with defining moments, moments which set the course of our lives, whether for good or evil. We can see such defining moments in the lives of men and women in the Bible. Joseph experienced a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Whitt avatar

    Temptations And Trials Series

    Contributed by Michael Whitt on May 2, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,097 views

    becoming God’s friend means living a life of faith. Becoming a main of faith is a process and this process includes temptations and trials.

    TEMPTATIONS AND TRIALS: BECOMING A FRIEND OF GOD Genesis 12:4-13:4 Attention: Chippie the parakete --- Max Lucado story. Owner was on the phone, vacuuming out bird cage. Accidently vacuumed bird. In a rush, she opend the vacuum cleaner up. Bird was covered in dust. Like any good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jose Gomez Sr. avatar

    Overcoming Temptation

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,923 views

    How to overcome temptation

    INTRODUCTION: Jesus is the ultimate Christian We can learn how to overcome anything in life if we pay close attention to His life. By listening to what He says and by watching what He does. The greatest test that we all face as Christians is temptation. After Jesus was baptized, Matthew tells ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Timothy Porter avatar

    The Upside Of Temptation Series

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 13, 2021
     | 1,931 views

    Casting, that’s what we’re talking about. I don't know if you realize this or not, we discovered last week that Jesus is an expert angler. He’s an amazing fisherman. He’s the best. The ultimate.

    HOOKED Week 4 “The Upside of Temptation” Pastor Timothy Porter Text: James 1:2-5 1:14-17 Introduction: Casting, that’s what we’re talking about. I don't know if you realize this or not, we discovered last week that Jesus is an expert angler. He’s an amazing fisherman. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Temptation Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 10, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,517 views

    in this sermon we analyze the temptation of Jesus and learn how Jesus responded to temptation and how we should respond to temptation.

    Scripture Jesus began his public ministry when he was about thirty years of age (Luke 3:23). One of the most significant events in the life of Jesus took place immediately following his baptism, namely his being tempted by the devil. Luke tells us about the temptation of Jesus at the beginning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Luther Sexton avatar

    Christ's Temptation

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Nov 14, 2015
     | 4,452 views

    Discussion on Christ's Temptation and how we can overcome temptations.

    CHRIST'S TEMPTATION SCRIPTURE: *Matthew 4:1-11; Luke 4:1-13; Mark 1:9-13 INTRODUCTION: Retirement gives opportunity for meditation and communion with God; even they who are called to the most active life must yet have their contemplative hours, and must find time to be alone with God. But, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Testing The Spirits Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 29, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,181 views

    Discernment is a gift. It gives God’s children the ability to distinguish between what God calls us to and what the world entices us toward.

    1 John 4:1-6 "Testing the Spirits" INTRODUCTION We have come a long way in communication since March 10, 1876 when Alexander Graham Bell spoke into a prototype of the telephone and said, "Mr. Watson, come here. I want to see you." It is now common to have the television on while browsing ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    The Love Test

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 1, 2002
    based on 344 ratings
     | 45,046 views

    It’s easy to say that we love God, isn’t it? As long as we don’t probe any deeper than that. But the Bible does probe deeper than that, & it asks more questions than just that one.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2018) TEXT: 2 Corinthians 13:5; 1 Corinthians 11:26?31 A. I'm not thrilled about taking tests, & I'm glad my years of schooling are behind me. At my age the tests I take now are stress tests & EKGs & hearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    Test The Spirits

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,464 views

    We should no blindly accept everything that we hear, rather we should go and study the Bible before we make a decision

    1 John 4:1-6 Test the Spirits Introduction A. It is almost the end of the school year B. Such a joyous time for all kids and teachers C. What normally happens at the end of the school year D. It is called finals E. Test based on everything that you were suppose to learn throughout the year F. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Daniel Colvin avatar

    Temptation Island Series

    Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,648 views

    Learning to say no in the face of temptation and learning to keep Satan from getting a foot hold in our lives

    Temptation Island James 1:12-15 Introduction (Hand out Hawaiian leis when people come in) Watching TV one night a commercial came on for a new type of game show while showing an exotic island the announcer says: “6 couples put true love to the ultimate test on Temptation Island.” I thought to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • W.Bryan Jackson avatar

    Perseverance And Temptation Series

    Contributed by W.bryan Jackson on Jan 31, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,559 views

    James was one of the most influential Church leaders of the early church, lets find out why.

    James 1:1-18 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. (2) Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, (3) because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. (4) Perseverance ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Charles Mallory avatar

    Three Temptations

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 4, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 5,024 views

    Learning the strategy and intentions behind Satan’s temptations placed on Jesus.

    IT HAS HUMOROUSLY BEEN SAID THAT, "IT’S EASIER TO ASK FOR FORGIVENESS THAN IT IS TO ASK FOR PERMISSION." WHEN IT COMES TO THE CHRISTIAN LIFE THIS IS DANGEROUS. DANGEROUS, BECAUSE IT IMPLIES THAT ONE WOULD RATHER GO ON JUSTIFYING LIVING WRONG THAN FACE THE ACCOUNTABILITY OF ADJUSTING THEIR LIVES ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Arthur Potter avatar

    The Temptations Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Arthur Potter on Jan 12, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,895 views

    There are some people who would dismiss the account of the temptation of Jesus. Some would call it complete fiction, the result of an imaginative journey. But whatever is said about it, the events are necessary. If we are to make sense out of the life

    There are some people who would dismiss the account of the temptation of Jesus. Some would call it complete fiction, the result of an imaginative journey. But whatever is said about it, the events are necessary. If we are to make sense out of the life of Jesus. It represents an essential step ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Escaping Temptations

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,221 views

    We see Cain yielding to sin and falling bait to it just because of his heart condition. He did not take any stand to rule over it or run from it. He just yielded. For Cain (and for us) there is an exit on every level of temptation, and we need to see the

    Opening illustration: When we sin we often do so with the futile hope that we shall obtain the maximum amount of pleasure at the minimum penalty. It seldom works that way, however. I once heard the story of a man and his wife who decided to go to a drive-in movie. They thought the price was too ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational