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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    "five Things That Make Temptation More Difficult" Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 5, 2023
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    Joseph's encounters with Potiphar's wife provides a template of temptation that is difficult to overcome. What warnings do we get here?

    Five Things That Make Temptation More Difficult: 1. When you’re experiencing God’s favor. - Genesis 39:4, 21. - When God seems to be blessing everything you’re doing, it’s easy to start to presume on that. This is one reason why we often see pastors who are in the midst of a strong ministry get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Midst Of Trouble

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Apr 26, 2023
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    If you are a human being and alive, then you must know what trouble is. It is a constant companion from the cradle to the grave. We live in the midst of trouble.

    TEXT: PSALMS 138:7 (NIV) "Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life. You stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes; with your right hand you save me." MAN AND TROUBLE If you are a human being and alive, then you must know what trouble is. It is everywhere and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Same Three Plays Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 4, 2023
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    What draws away from God’s best? All of us are following a set of ideas we believe are best for us.

    Same Three Plays May 7, 2023 Last week we talked about coming into the light and discovering how much we’re loved. We prayed and confessed together. This week, we are going to talk about the temptation of going back into the dark. In chapter 2, John describes the way the world motivates us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Greater Blessing - Genesis 15 Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Jun 4, 2024
     | 665 views

    Life is filled with choices and opportunities. How do we know which choices to make and what opportunities are from God or not?

    Last week we studied the passage in Genesis 13:3-18 where we saw that Abram and Lot were prospering, so much so that they needed to expand their territory and go their separate ways. Throughout this transition, Abram stayed close to God and learned to settle things God’s way. Lot on other hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Detour Into A Lonely Place

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 21, 2024
     | 1,197 views

    A sermon for the first Sunday in Lent, Year B

    February 18, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 1:9-15 Detour into a Lonely Place Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. When I was a child, my grandparents always purchased the Reader’s Digest condensed version of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    And Felt No Harm

    Contributed by Robert Tallent on Mar 17, 2024
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    We need to do what Paul did

    And felt no harm. Acts 28:5 7000 to 8000 people are bitten by snakes each year. I. Recognize the source. The beast Rom 7:18 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Genesis Chapter Thirty-Nine Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 19, 2024
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    These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Thirty-Nine. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

    GENESIS CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Joseph is now in Egypt and a slave to Potiphar, but even though he has a respectful character he soon finds himself in prison. Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge (2010) – Genesis 39 Joseph is bought by Potiphar, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Learning From The Mistakes Of Others

    Contributed by Louis J Locke on Dec 30, 2024
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    The story of Adam and Eve's decisions and actions in the garden of Eden give insights to help learn from the mistakes of others.

    THE FIRST (Really) BIG MISTAKE 1. We know the story: Garden of Eden, the serpent and man. (Genesis 3) 2. God gave man clear directives and warning: Genesis 2:16-17 3. They disobeyed: The end result of Adam and Eve’s disobedience was not only that, as God had said, ‘in the day that you eat of it ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Let Jesus Show You How To Face Temptation Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023
     | 1,175 views

    Your best defense against temptation is quoting the written Word of God. Therefore, learn the Bible, memorized the Bible, and use the Bible.

    “Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil … fasted forty days and forty nights, afterwards … hungry. The tempter said ‘if you are the Son of God … stones become bread. Jesus … ‘It is written man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word … mouth of God.’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lent To Lean Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 22, 2023
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     | 4,259 views

    The First Sunday of the Lent

    Lent to Lean Scripture: Genesis 2:7-9, Genesis 3:1-7, Romans 5:12-19, Matthew 4:1-11. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Lent is a season of temptations. Lent is a season of trials. Lent is a season of tests. Lent is a season of attractions. Lent is a season of diets. In today’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Cuaresma Para Inclinarse Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 22, 2023
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     | 1,822 views

    Cuaresma para inclinarse

    Cuaresma para inclinarse Sagrada Escritura: Génesis 2:7-9, Génesis 3:1-7, Romanos 5:12-19, Mateo 4:1-11. Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas, La Cuaresma es un tiempo de tentaciones. La Cuaresma es una temporada de pruebas. La Cuaresma es una temporada de pruebas. La ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Kuwaresma Kay Lean Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 22, 2023
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     | 2,007 views

    Kuwaresma kay Lean

    Kuwaresma kay Lean Banal na Kasulatan: Genesis 2:7-9, Genesis 3:1-7, Roma 5:12-19, Mateo 4:1-11. Pagninilay Mahal na mga kapatid, Ang Kuwaresma ay panahon ng mga tukso. Ang Kuwaresma ay panahon ng mga pagsubok. Ang Kuwaresma ay panahon ng mga pagsubok. Ang Kuwaresma ay isang panahon ng mga ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    How Compassion Is Built

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 27, 2023
     | 1,101 views

    A sermon for the first Suday in Lent, Year A

    February 26, 2023 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 4:1-11; Hebrews 4:15-16 How Compassion Is Built Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. This first Sunday in Lent always begins with the same story: Jesus’ temptation ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    No Shortcuts

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 18, 2025
     | 301 views

    Do the right thing. There are no shortcuts when serving God.

    No Shortcuts Late one night, a man had gone to a party and had too much to drink, so he decided it would be best to walk home. He found a shortcut through a poorly lit cemetery and, in the darkness, stumbled into an open grave. He repeatedly tried to climb out, but the walls were too slippery, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Does The Bible Say About Pornography? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 732 views

    This sermon addresses the issue of pornography, its harmful effects on Christian homes and churches, and practical steps towards overcoming this temptation.

    Welcome, dear family of God, to this gathering of saints, a sanctuary where we seek to understand the Word and will of our Heavenly Father. We stand together on the solid rock of our faith, united in our common love for Christ and our shared desire to live in accordance with His teachings. In the ...read more

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