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  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Understanding Temptation

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 24, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,606 views

    Temptation can take us by surprise sometimes. We can get discouraged when we find ourselves giving in over and over. We get overwhelmed when it seems like we can't catch a break. What can we do? It's important that we understand what's going on so we can

    UNDERSTANDING TEMPTATION James 1:13-18 1) The difference between testing and temptation. • Testing is good; temptation is not (Vs. 17). Every good and perfect gift is from above. Therefore, since God doesn’t tempt anyone temptation is not good. However, it isn’t sin, since Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Abraham Understands

    Contributed by John Beehler on Jun 26, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 4,428 views

    Child abuse or Faith and Obedience?

    Abraham Understands Many of you might remember, B.C., before cable, when TV stations would have a “Test of the emergency broadcast system”. Or how about on the first Saturday of each month when the siren down by the Satellite Inn is tested? When we first hear it our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Best Gift

    Contributed by Brian Undlin on Dec 24, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,508 views

    A paraphrasing of Jesus & the woman at the well. I used it as a Christmas Eve story explaining the real gift.

    We all know the Christmas story and the reason we give gifts at Christmas is because of Jesus coming AS God’s GIFT to us but there’s only one Bible story where Jesus himself describes this gift he brought us and he actually uses the word gift. The story begins with Jesus sitting alone ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Understanding Hanukkah

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 14, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,861 views

    Outline plus some thoughts which tell the story of Hanukkah and give some applications for Christians from this miracle which the Jews received from God.

    UNDERSTANDING HANUKKAH December 17, 2006 Pastor Eric J. Hanson Slide 2: Part of Daniel’s Prophecies • 8:15-20: Medo-Persian Empire • 21-22: Alexander the great and the four generals who divided the Greek empire at the time of his death • 23-24: Introduction to the character and abilities of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Understanding Love”

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,332 views

    Love is not always easy to explain, or even to understand

    “Understanding Love” 1 Corinthians 13 OPENING JOKE: Illustration “Love-letter lament” Dearest Jimmy, No words could ever express the great unhappiness I’ve felt since breaking our engagement. Please say you’ll take me back. No one could ever take your place in my heart, so please forgive me. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Understand The Lord's Will

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 19, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,548 views

    Analyse your lifestyle, prioritize what is imporant, economise your energy and utilize the present.

    [I’ve taken the main points in this sermon from Rick Warren’s sermon MANAGING YOUR TIME - Growing Through Goal Setting, Part 3, June 2-3, 2006, and added my own thoughts.] Last Week: (1) Making the Most of Your Time. This Week: (2) Understand the Lord’s Will. NIV - Be very careful, then, how ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Understanding Of The Times

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 27, 2021
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     | 29,880 views

    Discernment in this hour, is the most critical requirement of all of our senses. Discernment and understanding of the times, will give us the advantage in this fight.

    1 Kings 19:8-13 And he arose, and did eat and drink, and went in the strength of that meat forty days and forty nights unto Horeb the mount of God. [9] And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word of the Lord came to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Understanding Grace

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 24, 2021
     | 6,175 views

    Many in the world today, Christian as well as Non-Christian fall short of understanding Grace and what it really is. “Grace is the unmerited operation of God in the heart of man, imparted through the Holy Ghost”.

    Understand Grace By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- Many in the world today, Christian as well as Non-Christian fall short of understanding Grace and what it really is. The common understanding or rather misunderstanding of grace is founded upon an unbiblical view of grace that comes out ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Understanding Worship

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 9, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,486 views

    This message explains the shades of meaning of the word "worship" in the Hebrew and Greek languages. It then goes on to invite the reader to be a worshiper of God through Jesus Christ.

    UNDERSTANDING WORSHIP Pastor Eric J. Hanson July 15, 2007 Read I Chronicles 16:23-36 & Psalm 150. Worship: Hebrew is Shachah which means to prostrate in homage to God, to bow, to humbly beseech, do reverence, stoop down. Greek is Sumphemi which means to say jointly, to assent to. A second ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Understanding Worship

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 15, 2023
     | 1,227 views

    This message briefly looks into the Greek and Hebrew words for worship and then encourages the people of the Lord to be true worshipers of Him. It could really answer some questions and bring some clarity for churches and individuals too.

    UNDERSTANDING WORSHIP Pastor Eric J. Hanson (January 22, 2023) Read I Chronicles 16:23-36 & Psalm 150. Worship: Hebrew is Shachah which means to prostrate in homage to God, to bow, to humbly beseech, do reverence, stoop down. Greek is Sumphemi which means to say jointly, to assent to. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Understanding The Anointing

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Sep 21, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 33,788 views

    Many Christians today do not have a true understanding of the anointing. This sermon teaches the basic principles.

    Understanding the anointing Very few Christians - have true understanding of anointing. What they have been taught may not be exactly right. They probably know that the anointing involves power, that it has something to do with Holy Spirit, and that's about it. There is an old saying "a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Understanding Faith Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 4, 2003
    based on 139 ratings
     | 29,503 views

    What every Christian should know about faith. This sermon examines true biblical faith: what faith is; how we live by faith; how our faith grows.

    Understanding Faith Faith is a foundational principle in the scriptures. If we don’t have faith, we don’t have salvation. The Bible tells us that without faith, it is impossible to please God, therefore understanding faith is critical. If we don’t understand faith then we will not understand our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gifted (Part Three) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 29, 2018
     | 6,332 views

    when you look at the three main passages on Spiritual gifts (Rom. 12:6-8, 1st Cor. 12:7-11, Eph. 4:11-16) Paul lists them but he doesn't really define them. But even so, the gifts can be defined through our understanding of them and how they're used.

    GIFTED (part three) What's interesting is when you look at the three main passages on Spiritual gifts (Rom. 12:6-8, 1st Cor. 12:7-11, chapter 14 [tongues and prophecy], Eph. 4:11-16) Paul lists them, explains where they're from and explains what they're for but he doesn't really go into defining ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Part 3 - Understanding Prophecy. Four Types Of Modern Prophecy Series

    Contributed by Anthony (Tony) Charles on Jul 14, 2025
     | 239 views

    Prophecy continues in modern Christianity in 4 distinct ways. This sermon series serves to help the believer understand the fundamentals of Biblical prophecy. Do not be deceived by those who say that prophecy is not for today, nor by those who prophesy in error.

    Understanding Prophecy: Part 3 Four Types of Modern Prophecy PROPHECY CONTINUES TODAY - BUT NOT AT SCRIPTURE LEVEL "Despise not prophesyings. Prove all things; hold fast that which is good." (1 Thessalonians 5:20-21 KJV) ________________________________________ I. INTRODUCTION: PROPHECY ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Understanding Christianity

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 26, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,396 views

    The situation in the Middle East, and our own situation - many comparisons help us better understand Christianity.

    John 17:1-16: UNDERSTANDING CHRISTIANITY During these past few weeks, it is virtually impossible to not know what is going on with the war in Iraq. Never before, in world history, have reporters had this much access to soldiers what they are doing. On TV, you’re able to see what the desert is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran