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  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Deal With The Door.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 10, 2024
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     | 1,029 views

    How do you deal with temptation? You resist it. Yes, that’s true but how? Deal with the door; Don't even go there!

    Deal With The Door. James 1:12-15NLT How do you deal with temptation? You resist it. Yes, that’s true but how? James the half brother of Jesus, wrote the Epistle of James, he introduces himself not as the brother of Jesus or the leader of the church in Jerusalem for over 14 years, but as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Glow In The Dark: No Room For Darkness Series

    Contributed by James Chandler on Jul 23, 2024
     | 869 views

    This is the third in a series, based on the Series Kit offered by Sermon Central. I have used the graphics, media, and sermon titles, adding my own content and application.

    Today: There is no room for darkness in the life of a Christian. Spiritually speaking, you cannot expect God's blessing in your life, you cannot expect to grow closer to Jesus if you are feeding on the junk of the world. "No one lights a lamp and puts it in a place where it will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Joseph: Lost His Coat But Kept His Character

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 14, 2024
     | 1,042 views

    A message on the importance of overcoming temptation. Talks about the damage that comes from giving in to temptations.

    Title: Joseph: Lost His Coat but Kept His Character Theme: Text: Genesis 39:1 - 20 Joseph Sold into Slavery Opening Scripture Genesis 39:1 Now Joseph had been taken down to Egypt. And Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him from the Ishmaelites who had taken ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Detour Into A Lonely Place

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 21, 2024
     | 1,155 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
     | 789 views

    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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     | 681 views

    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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    Guardrails For Your Life

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 13, 2024
     | 2,002 views

    Guardrails are partial walls designed to keep vehicles from straying off the road into dangerous areas. God wants us to erect guardrails for our finances, behavior, morals, dating, ethics, etc.

    GUARDRAILS FOR YOUR LIFE Eph. 5:3-5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Tomorrow is Tax Day. Here’s 7 thoughts: 1. Moms and Dads never appreciate their kids more than at tax time. 2. Did you know that whoever won the Mega Millions jackpot will make history? They'll be the first billionaire to pay ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Greater Blessing - Genesis 15 Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Jun 4, 2024
     | 636 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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    Faith Principles To Build And Influence Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 29, 2023
     | 808 views

    Faith is learned in the crisis of a dark midnight experience when the leader is shut up to God only.

    1. Faith’s Crucible Principle: Crucible-Faith is learned in the crisis of a dark midnight experience when the leader is shut up to God only, and surrenders sin and selfishness to totally depend on God and find His direction, and discover His power. a. “These trials will show that your faith is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Jesus Show You How To Face Temptation Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023
     | 1,114 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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    Learning From The Mistakes Of Others

    Contributed by Louis J Locke on Dec 30, 2024
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     | 367 views

    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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    "the War Against The Desert Fox"

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 23, 2025
     | 669 views

    Quote: Patton: "in the counter attack in WWII Patton said: "Rommel, I read Your Book" Jesus is tempted and His tactics to defeat the temptations of Satan was to quote scripture. It is good advice for us.

    In Jesus Holy Name January 26, 2025 Text: Luke 4:1-2 Epiphany III Redeemer “The War against the Desert Fox” At the beginning of WWII, the Germans pioneered a new form of mobile ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    No Shortcuts

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 18, 2025
     | 254 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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    The Path To Perfection: Mature Views Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 5, 2025
     | 131 views

    What is one trial or temptation you are facing? What if you could have mature views of them that would help you better understand as well as navigate trials and temptations? We invite you to listen and learn how to be built by, instead of broken by, these circumstances!

    (If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) The Path to Perfection: Mature views James 1:12-18 We continue our study in the letter from James. This series is titled The Path to Perfection. Perfection here is referring ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    No Shortcuts

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 29, 2025
     | 102 views

    Christ endured His temptations because there was no shortcut to glory and our redemption.

    No Shortcuts Luke 4:1-13 Matthew 4:1-11 (Three categories 1 John 2:16): • Stones to Bread (Lust of the flesh) • Kingdoms of the Earth (Lust of the eye) • Pinnacle of the Temple (Pride of life) I. Turning Stones to Bread A. Memorial Stones – Joshua 4:4-8 (ESV) 4 Then Joshua called the twelve men ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ