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  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Testing The Spirits Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 29, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,293 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

  • Chip Monck avatar

    Tackling Temptations Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on May 16, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,286 views

    The third in a series walking through the book of James. This message deals with the issue of temptation, and how to grow in our ability to have victory over it.

    (EARLY IN THE SERVICE) I need all children, ages 4 through 10 who like marshmallows to come up here. Okay kids. This is the deal. I have a marshmallow for you. And I’m going to ask you to take this back to your seat, and hold on to it for a little while. Now, if you can hold on to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Kelly Randolph avatar

    Trials And Temptations Series

    Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 190 ratings
     | 30,423 views

    This message encourages believers to understand the nature of trials and their results.

    Trials and Temptations: Who¡¦s Responsible? James 1:12-18 We¡¦ve all heard the old saying that the two certainties in life are death and taxes. As accurate as that might be, I¡¦d like to suggest two more certainties ¡V trials and temptations. As soon as we are mature enough to have some idea of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    Conquering Temptation Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,497 views

    This is a Bible Study dealing with ways of coping with temptation when it happens, using the life situation of Joseph and Potiphar's wife as our illustration.

    CONQUERING TEMPTATION GENESIS 39:1-23 TEMPTATION IS ALWAYS A GREAT SURPRISE TO CHRISTIANS. THERE ARE SOME GENERAL THINGS THAT WE CAN DO TO PREPARE OURSELVES FOR WHEN TEMPTATIONS OCCUR, THERE ARE SOME THAT WE CAN EVEN EXPECT, BUT WHEN THEY HAPPEN, WHERE THEY HAPPEN, AND HOW THEY HAPPEN, CAN CATCH ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    The Love Test

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 1, 2002
    based on 344 ratings
     | 45,352 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
     | 4,571 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

  • David Owens avatar

    The Temptation Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,039 views

    In this sermon we look at the temptations of Jesus and learn how to overcome our own.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a minister who parked his car in a no-parking zone in a large city because he was short of time and couldn’t find a space with a meter. 1. So he put a note under the windshield wiper that read: “I have circled the block 100 times. If I don’t park here, I’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    The Temptation Scheme Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Nov 18, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,362 views

    The devil is always trying to gain a foothold in our life, and he begins his initial onslaught of attacks with the temptation to sin. Temptation "can" be overcome! We must overcome it, so we can refrain from committing sin.

    Satan is looking to pound on our weakest areas . . . When we leave an opening by yielding to temptation, he’ll take advantage. - Kent Crockett(1) In Ephesians 4:27, the Apostle Paul warned, “Do not give the devil a foothold” (NIV). The devil is always trying to gain a foothold in our life, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Roper avatar

    The Power Of Temptation

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,019 views

    1. Temptation is a process. 2. Temptation comes from the enemy. 3. Temptation comes in beautiful packages. 4. Temptation hits us where we are weak. 5. Temptation blinds us from reality. 6. Temptation builds us up before knocking us down. 7. Tempta

    Power of Temptation Genesis 3:1-12 Historian Shelby Foote tells of a soldier who was wounded at the battle of Shiloh during the American Civil War and was ordered to go to the rear. The fighting was fierce and within minutes he returned to his commanding officer. "Captain, give me a gun!" ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    The Temptation Of Jesus

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Feb 4, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,981 views

    Even before Internet pornography, rampant materialism, and on-line gambling, there was temptation. Even Jesus faced it, and in studying His example, we can learn a lot about being victors.

    THE TEMPTATION OF JESUS Scripture: Mark 1:12–13 Immediately the Spirit drove Him into the wilderness. And He was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan, and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered to Him. Introduction: Even before Internet pornography, rampant ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Temptation Island Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 3,071 views

    In part 4, we see how God gives us help to not harm others.

    First Baptist Church 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Temptation Island June 16, 2002 Out of the four sermons on the prayer of Jabez, I must admit this has been the most difficult to write. The reason is actually kind of strange. I looked at the NIV, RSV, NKJV, NLT, and the NASB. Unfortunately they didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Hodges avatar

    Baptism And Temptation Series

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,887 views

    To note the importance of baptism and the way to overcome temptation.

    The Gospel of Mark #2: Baptism and Temptation Text: Mark 1:9-13 Thesis: To note the importance of baptism and the way to overcome temptation. Introduction: (1) In Mark 1:1-8, John announces the coming of Jesus. (2) Beginning with verse 9, Jesus arrives to begin His earthly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Keion Parrish avatar

    The Trap Of Temptation

    Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,740 views

    This passage teaches how great the consequences of temptation really are and the necessity of resisting it.

    Sermon Scripture: Joshua 7:1­26, especially verse 12b The Trap of Temptation Introduction: Do you realize that a single sin can potentially ruin your success, your family, a lifetime friendship, or a reputation? Temptations are all around us, waiting to destroy us if we give in (Gen. 4:7). Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Terror Of Temptations

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,122 views

    Temptation- To be enticed, incited or attracted to do something wrong or a forbidden thing 1.

    Temptation- To be enticed, incited or attracted to do something wrong or a forbidden thing 1. Where Do Temptations Come From - Each person is enticed by his own lusts.(James 4:1-4) 2. God may give Satan permission to tempt some of us like in the case of Job. (Job 1:12) 3. Satan may tempt ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Overcoming Temptation

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 10, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,795 views

    keys to winning over the flesh

    Intro: over the last few weeks the news has been filled with another big ministry failure. A lot of damage has been done because someone lost in their battle with sin. A question that comes out of all of this is: how does someone overcome temptation, how can someone have victory over wrong desires ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God