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  • Kent Kessler avatar

    Our Real Struggle

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Dec 27, 2006
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     | 1,817 views

    We are tempted so many times to go by the way things seems to us, or "the seems like", but a believer knows not everything is as it seems. There are other factors involved non-believers are not aware of. We need help in understanding how to deal with thes

    Illustration: The Mafia Game “Not everything is at it seems.” One thing we learn quickly as a believer is you cannot live life by the way things SEEM! When Paul writes to the Ephesian believers, “We wrestle not with flesh and blood” [KJV] Or Our “struggle” is not against flesh and blood [NIV] ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Temptation

    Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Jan 11, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,706 views

    Jesus teaches us to pray that we are not tempted.

    A guy had a dream he had went to heaven and saw many clocks. As is customary with these stories St. Peter is attending the gate. When asked what the clocks were for Peter replied that every person on earth has a clock here, and each time one sins, the hand on their clock moves just a bit. The ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    How To Overcome Temptation Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Feb 1, 2007
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     | 3,122 views

    We are all tempted, but how do we overcome.

    Introduction I. Temptation A. It doesn’t matter how much your pray. B. It doesn’t matter how “good” you think you are. C. Your family history doesn’t matter, your family present doesn’t matter. D. It doesn’t even matter how committed to God and to living for Christ you are. E. Nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Guard Your Heart

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 23, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,565 views

    Solomon knows the treacherous world that his son is about to encounter and he counsels him to guard his heart against all that would seek to lead him away from God.

    Guard Your Heart Proverbs 4:20-27 Today we will dive into the seventh lesson of Solomon given to his son to help him learn about the importance of wisdom for all of life. Last week, in lesson six, we heard about how important it is for us to stay on the path of wisdom and to avoid at all costs ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcome The World Through God!

    Contributed by Kevin Shelton on Sep 15, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,663 views

    Learn how to overcome the world.

    Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Submit to GOD: This word submit, is a strong and straight word, which is not an easy pill to swallow. It means to come under subjection or yield authority. The ability to submit is contrary to human nature. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Devil Made Me Do It

    Contributed by Paul Redwine on Jan 2, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 8,117 views

    The Christian servant has a responsibility to handle temptation properly; He or she must take personal responsibility for his or her sin.

    "The Devil Made Me Do It," James 1:12-18 Paul Redwine, Northside Christian Church, Sunday, July 6, 2003 INTRODUCTION [READ TEXT, James 1:12-18] Verse 12 is a reminder: the servant who endures trials passes the tests in life will: 1. Be blessed 2. Receive the crown of life Now we see by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Temptation Island Series

    Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,222 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

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    How Satan Works

    Contributed by Carl Kolb on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 9,043 views

    Shows 3 ways Satan tempts us to sin.

    GENESIS 3:1-6 “How Satan Works” How many of you have never been tempted? Temptation is Satan’s way of trying to get us away from God. Temptation itself is not sin. We are all tempted, but what is important is how we respond to the temptation to sin. We have not sinned until we give in to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unsinkable People

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 27, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,514 views

    Joseph Said: 1. Yes To All His Responsibilities 2. No To Temptation 3. No To Depression & Despair 4. Yes to God’s Control In His Life

    Sun. July 4/93 Gen. 39 UNSINKABLE PEOPLE - They called her the "Millionaire’s Special". - Four city blocks long. Eleven stories high. - Powered by triple screws. - Protected by the latest most ingenious safety devices. - Luxurious and beautiful beyond words, - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will It Be Door Number 1, 2 Or 3?

    Contributed by James May on Jul 27, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 8,775 views

    The devil loves to play "Let’s Make A Deal". Don’t fall for his tricks.

    Will it be Door Number 1, 2 or 3? By Pastor Jim May Matthew 7:13-14, "Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Defeating Temptation Series

    Contributed by David Beirne on Aug 19, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,745 views

    Part 2, if we are going to obtain the dream God gives us, we must overcome temptation lest it destroy that dream.

    Joseph: One Man Makes A Difference Part 2: Defeating Temptation Genesis 39:1-20, James 1:14-21 If there’s one thing that will keep us from achieving the dream God has for our lives, it’s scandal. We love to read about scandal, but rest assured they are a nightmare for the participants. What can we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Keys To Overcoming Temptations

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Aug 30, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,890 views

    We overcome temptation by walking in the Spirit, the Word of God, and commitment.

    08/7/05 AM THREE KEYS TO OVERCOMING TEMPTATION I hate temptations. They are so hard to resist and so easy to yield to. Some of us are like children who are told not to go out the door, as they continue to go out the door, etc. When we misbehave, the Holy Spirit is screaming don’t do it, while ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Improving Your Signal Strength Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 3, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,784 views

    7th message in an 8 week series on the Lord’s Prayer. This one deals with the phrase: "Keep us from temptation and deliver us from the Evil One."

    Can You Hear Me Now? Good! Week 7 “Improving Your Signal Strength” MATTHEW 6:13 & 1 CORINTHIANS 10:13 INTRODUCTION: Rick Warren tells of a Pastor in California that had to go into downtown Santa Ana for a meeting. He was late and ended up parking in a No Parking Zone. He wrote a note to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Victorious! Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 3, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,608 views

    Faith to Stand (part 6) Unlock the mystery of the incarnation to see how Jesus overcame Satan’s deceptive temptation and discover how you too can be VICTORIOUS!

    · Perhaps you have seen them at the mall or at your favorite discount store. None of them will be hard to find; retailers want you to buy these impulsive gift items. With catch phrases like, “One size fits all” or “The perfect gift for everyone Santa’s list” we are led to believe that these ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Devil Made Me Do It? Series

    Contributed by Mark Lennon on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,278 views

    Sermon #4 NEVER blame God for tempting you or leading you to sin! God is not capable of sinning nor can He tempt you to sin!

    The Devil Made Me Do It? James 1:13-15 NEVER, under ANY circumstances, blame God for tempting you or leading you to sin! God is not capable of sinning nor can He tempt you to sin! 1st John 1:5 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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