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  • John Gaston avatar

    Recognizing The Temptation Trap

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 8, 2023
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     | 2,840 views

    The devil studies our nature and knows our weaknesses; he waits for the opportune time to tempt us when we're most vulnerable. Thank God that He is protecting us and shows us how to escape from the trap.

    RECOGNIZING THE TEMPTATION TRAP Isa. 54:17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: NAMES MIX-UP 1. An evangelist, James Rowles, was invited to preach at a small rural church. However, the man who was to introduce him to the congregation had trouble pronouncing his name. So James offered this verbal clue: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "It's Time To Move Forward.”

    Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Apr 13, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 54,433 views

    The purpose of my thought and intention today is to convey the significance of the moment or occasion we as a people of God have embarked upon. It is an occasion of opportunity, a point of entering, a moment of possessing or a time of tacking hold of.

    Elder M. Edmunds Co-Pastor of United Ordained Church January 2003 The purpose of my thought and intention today is to convey the significance of the moment or occasion we as a people of God have embarked upon. It is an occasion of opportunity, a point of entering, a moment of possessing or a time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Our Pastor Guides Us To Rebuke And To Live With Purpose!

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on Mar 6, 2009
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     | 4,748 views

    We can see how quickly satan can attack. In a short time Peter went from confessing Jesus to rebuking Jesus. Jesus teaches us how we can be on guard against our wiley foe as well as how to live with purpose for Him.

    (see also Mark 8:27-30) for context. Dear beloved in Christ... In our Gospel reading there is much to grab our attention as Jesus is in process of predicting his death and resurrection. We hear about how Jesus must suffer many things and that we are called to take up our cross and follow Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Do We Really Want God To Mold And Shape Us? Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 17, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,551 views

    Will we allow God to make us the way He wants? Or will we go the way we want?

    Opening Illustration: Back in 1501, Michelangelo was commissioned to work on a great statue of David. At the time, he had a big block of marble that was spoiled and abandoned. Most artists would say, “Who needs this ruined hunk of marble?” This marred block of marble was called “the Giant.” It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Us Worship And Bow Down (Iii): Waiting For God

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,488 views

    Worship - How God meets us through the event of worship in the high points, as well as the valleys, of our lives.

    Let Us Worship And Bow Down (III): Waiting For God Bible Reading: Psalm 130 Psalm 131 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Is With Us Even When Life Takes A Twisted Turn

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 17, 2008
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     | 3,535 views

    The news of Mary’s pregnancy to Joseph as a reminder that God has a plan and is with us in troubled times.

    Life seemed good for Joseph, he was betrothed to a wonderful God fearing woman, Mary, which in their culture meant they were practically married already except they would live apart while the husband would make a home for them, typically adding a room onto his father’s home. So here was Joseph ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God Is A Good God And He Wants To Do Good To Us

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 3, 2008
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     | 8,813 views

    GOD 1.HAS GOOD PLANS FOR US 2.WILL BLESS US AND OUR CHILDREN 3.WILL FULFILL THE DESIRES OF OUR HEART 4.WILL MEET OUR NEEDS 5.WILL FIGHT OUR BATTLES 6.HAD BEEN FAITHFUL TO OUR FATHERS 7.WANTS US TO BE STEADFAST IN OUR FAITH

    GOD IS A GOOD GOD AND HE WANTS TO DO GOOD TO US ********************************************************** OUTLINE 1. GOD HAS GOOD PLANS FOR US 2. GOD WILL BLESS US AND OUR CHILDREN 3. GOD WILL FULFILL THE DESIRES OF OUR HEART 4. GOD WILL MEET OUR NEEDS ACCORDING TO HIS RICHES 5. GOD WILL ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Lord's Prayer - Part 5 - Lead Us Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 26, 2023
     | 1,154 views

    The heart of this stanza in the Lord’s Prayer is the distrust of the self. And because I don’t trust myself, I rush into the presence of God as my refuge from temptation.

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org This is the last message in the Lord’s Prayer. What a fantastic series of messages we’ve encountered in the midst of our series of the Sermon on the Mount. We’ve come to the last stanza in verse 13 “And do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Jesus Questioned About Paying Taxes Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 25, 2023
     | 1,296 views

    So knowing that the U.S. government apparently is somewhat reckless in how it spends money, should we still pay our taxes faithfully? Or should we try to get around our taxes?

    In the year 2022, according to the CBO, the United States government raised 4.9 trillion dollars in tax income. About half came from individual income taxes. It’s a massive amount of money that we’re talking about, but despite that, the U.S. government is currently 33.1 trillion dollars in debt, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Da Vinci Quest: Talking About The Real Truth Series

    Contributed by Josh Mcdowell on May 3, 2006
    based on 139 ratings
     | 4,485 views

    For us as Christians, The Da Vinci Code should spark questions… discussion… concern… but for many of us, I hope it also gives a measure of excitement at the opportunities it creates for spiritual conversation, speaking the real truth about Jesus in

    Excerpt From: The Da Vinci Quest 3-Part Sermon Series By: Josh McDowell © 2006 Josh McDowell’s 3-part sermon series titled “The Da Vinci Quest” was developed to compliment a collection of Da Vinci equipping resources released in March 2006. For more information, visit ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Doubt Laughing Vs Faith Laughing

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 24, 2015
     | 3,746 views

    How many are wearing siesta mask and refuse to see the opportunities before us. I use a sieta mask and a magnet to illustrate some truths. Aaron denied the truth beofre him. Sarah laughs in doubt and faith.

    DOUBT LAUGHING VS LAUGH OF FAITH? DENYING DOUBT AND SELF CHOICES --- VS RUNNING OVER? DREAMING OF AN OVERFLOW... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part two. Part #1 was: SHALL WE LIVE A LIFE BLINDFOLDED? WILL WE ALLOW THE NEGATIVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Not Easily Broken, Built To Last PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024
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     | 1,739 views

    Encourages embracing trials as opportunities for spiritual growth, strengthening faith, and transforming challenges into blessings.

    Good morning, my dear friends. I am delighted to be here with you today, to share in the warmth of our fellowship and to bask in the radiant love of our Lord. As we gather here, we are united in our faith, bound by our shared love for Christ, and driven by our collective desire to grow and mature ...read more

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    Doors

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 5, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 23,147 views

    Doors represent either opportunities or obstacles. Day by day we are dealing with entering and exiting.

    Doors I. Introduction When you begin to actually survey, examine, take stock of life you suddenly realize that when you boil it down and get it down to the very basic reality you find that on a day to day basis life simply boils down to doors. We are constantly dealing with doors. We are dealing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    If You Want Eternal Life Then Believe In Jesus

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on May 5, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,261 views

    There is one idea that Jesus is teaching us here that is life changing for those who believe; here it is: You have an opportunity to live forever because of who Jesus is.

    There were five ways people related with Jesus during his three year ministry. The first group of folks ignored him. They didn't believe he was the Son of God. They never considered him to be the Messiah. Jesus was most amazed by these people that they could ignore the miracles he performed and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Growing Larger Through Outreach (Pt. 3) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 24, 2015
     | 4,421 views

    What do we say when it is time to share the gospel with others? This sermon helps us to be prepared when we have an opportunity to give an answer for the hope that we have.

    Introduction: A. Today I’m praying that all of us, Christians, feel like we have some good news to share with others, and that we desperately desire to share it. 1. I like the story told of the little boy who greatly concerned his parents. a. The boy’s parents could not get him to utter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ