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  • John Harvey avatar

    The Wisdom Effect Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 23, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,555 views

    The effects of Godly wisdom on our lives as opposed to living by worldly wisdom.

    James: Religion That Works “The Wisdom Effect” March 26, 2006 What is wisdom? Is it knowledge? Is it maturity? Is it simply old age? If you ask different people about what wisdom is, you are guaranteed to get different answers. “Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Building Fit For God

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 15, 2016
    based on 19 ratings
     | 13,631 views

    Resting on the sure foundation of the proclamation of the Cross of Christ, as opposed to worldly wisdom.

    A BUILDING FIT FOR GOD. 1 Corinthians 3:10-11; 1 Corinthians 3:16-23. The Apostle Paul refers to the church as God’s ‘building’ (cf. 1 Corinthians 3:9). This applies not only to the church at Corinth, but to ‘all who in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord’ (cf. 1 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Acceptance To Heaven? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 10, 2017
     | 4,367 views

    worldly possessions can blind people of heaven and living a godly life

    Let us continue our worship of God by listening and learning from His Word. But let us never forget that we can be so smart and know the Bible but not actually live out, we would be just fooling ourselves and mocking God. James 1:22 tells us, “do not merely listen to the Word but live it out!” So, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Wisdom Of Being A Peacemaker Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 16, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,241 views

    A worldly person breaks peace, while a wise person makes peace.

    The Wisdom of Being a Peacemaker James 3:13-18 Rev. Brian Bill March 9-10, 2019 Conflict is everywhere, isn’t it? Lady Astor once said to Churchill, “Winston, if you were my husband, I’d put poison in your coffee.” Churchill responded with his cutting wit: “Nancy, if you were my wife, I’d drink ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Overcoming Triumphantly

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Dec 31, 2019
     | 3,705 views

    Instructions about how to overcome and conquer temptations to do wrong.

    As we face the trials and temptations in this life, we are all too often finding ourselves yielding and doing wrong. So, in this passage tonight, James is giving us some instructions about how to overcome and conquer these temptations. But before we can conquer temptations and trials, we have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Lust Series

    Contributed by Jeff Krist on Apr 7, 2015
     | 4,928 views

    Lust is a powerful animal that makes people do stupid things. Everyone is tempted in this area, but not everyone is honest about it. It's time to fuss up and be accountable.

    I want to talk to you about a very POWERFUL subject today LUST PRO – LUST CUE - LUST PRO – 2 PICS OF CHOCOLATES, 2 OF PIZZA, 1 OF PIZZA/CHOCOLATE CUE - PASTOR A. Most of the time when you hear the word LUST 1. It refers to SEXUAL LUST. B. You can be the GREATEST AJ on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jerry Owen avatar

    Jesus Confronts Adultery Series

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 30, 2017
     | 6,573 views

    Who is guilty of adultery? Jesus gives us the answer in the Sermon on the Mount and what He reveals might just surprise us; but, if it doesn't, it certainly ought to change our behavior.

    JESUS CONFRONTS ADULTERY Matthew 5:27-32 INTRODUCTION ** We introduced this sermon with a 4 minute drama of the woman caught in adultery ** A. WHO IS AN ADULTERER? 1. Those Who Practice Wicked Deeds. Mt 5:27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery’; Jesus chose murder ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loving God, Not The World - 1 John 2:15-16 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 11, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,543 views

    The Apostle John calls us to examine our hearts and be careful about what holds our affections - our love and devotion must be set on God and not on the things of this world.

    Loving God, Not the World 1 John 2:15-16 Introduction Today, we’re going to look at a passage from 1 John that challenges us in a powerful way. This message is titled “Loving God, Not the World” because it reminds us that our love and devotion must be set on God and not on the things of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Three Truths

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Oct 19, 2000
    based on 101 ratings
     | 6,378 views

    Three truths about trials and temptations.

    The Three Truths I was speaking to someone the other day and I am not sure exactly how it happened, but somehow we began talking about temptation. Has anyone here ever thought about this subject? This is something that if we begin thinking about can be quite perplexing. Therefore, today I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Tempted? Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 24, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,419 views

    tired of temptations, looking for a way out?

    There is not a one of us in the room who has not been tempted to do something we know we shouldn’t. From sneaking a cookie to sneaking cash. Children instinctively respond to temptation at a young age and older people seem never to shake it. From birth to death we will always be hounded by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Jesus Was Tempted

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 27, 2001
    based on 274 ratings
     | 23,694 views

    The First Sunday in Lent Temptation of Jesus

    1st Sunday of Lent "Jesus was tempted"   When I say the word Jesus what kind of mental picture comes into your mind? Close your eyes for just a second, don’t fall asleep, what kind of picture flashes in your mind’s eye at the sound of the word Jesus? Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Defeating Parasites In Your Life Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 12, 2008
    based on 48 ratings
     | 38,628 views

    this sermon deals with overcoming temptations and addictions

    Defeating Parasites in our Life Temptations 1 Corinthians 10:13 Slide Introduction I am sure you have all heard the word parasite before. But do you really know what a parasite does? Parasites invade a host and begin to live there. As it lives there, it begins to grow and robs the host of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kelly Benton avatar

    The Battle Within

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 9, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,183 views

    Fighting Temptation/ Keeping your faith

    (James: 2-8 :) 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance, 4 Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Darren Rogers avatar

    Daniel Chapter 3a Series

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on May 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,335 views

    How do you deal with temptation?

    A. Chapter 3 Outline I. Daniel’s Friends Would Not Bow (3:1-7) a. The King’s Pride (3:1) b. The King’s Politicians (3:2-3) c. The King’s Proclamation (3:4-5) d. The King’s Penalty (3:6-7) II. Daniel’s Friends Would Not Budge (3:8-23) a. The Threat (3:8-15) i. The Astrologer’s Report ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Adams avatar

    Sex In The Burbs

    Contributed by Chris Adams on Mar 2, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,685 views

    A message on the deceitfulness of sexual sin and the Christian’s response to temptation.

    Sex in the Burbs: Learning to Identify Satan’s Method of Temptation “16 For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride in possessions—is not from the Father but is from the world.” – 1 John 2:16 Satan’s method of operation has always included attacks ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist