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  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Letters To 7 Churches 3 - Pergamum And Thyatira Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,181 views

    Thew opposition is great and the temptation to compromise is also great. but God encourages them to hold firm.

    As we move on from Ephesus and Smyrna to Pergamum and Thyatira we see the intensity of opposition and persecution increasing. While in Smyrna there was a warning of possible death for Christ, in Pergamum we find it’s happened. Here maintaining belief in Christ has cost Antipas his life. Yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Letters To 7 Churches 3 - Pergamum And Thyatira Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007
     | 3,825 views

    Thew opposition is great and the temptation to compromise is also great. but God encourages them to hold firm.

    As we move on from Ephesus and Smyrna to Pergamum and Thyatira we see the intensity of opposition and persecution increasing. While in Smyrna there was a warning of possible death for Christ, in Pergamum we find it’s happened. Here maintaining belief in Christ has cost Antipas his life. Yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • David Selleck avatar

    Narnia: The Joys Of Turkish Delight Series

    Contributed by David Selleck on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,856 views

    Turkish Delight creates addiction and represents temptation and sin from which we need redemption.

    Narnia II Dec 4, 2005 Template for worship planning David Selleck Lakeside United Methodist, Muskegon, Michign Felt Need: How is sin similar or different in Narnia, than what we deal with in our daily lives. Hoped for Results: Each person would receive the awareness that, anything that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A Word To The Wise On Dealing With The Wicked Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 25, 2013
    based on 61 ratings
     | 46,316 views

    Why would people chose to be wicked? And why would this lifestyle be a temptation even for the average Christian?

    OPEN: I once read the true story of their English professor who was on her way to class one day. She was running late and was going over the speed limit. Then she saw the dreaded red and blue lights in her rear view mirror and heard the siren, and she pulled over. As the policeman was making out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    Been There; Been Tempted To Do That

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Oct 12, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,265 views

    As our High Priest, Jesus understands our struggles and temptations and gives us access to God.

    Been There, Been Tempted To Do That Hebrews 4:14-16 Intro: A man had placed a claim with his insurance company for injuries that he had received and they sent him a letter asking him to explain and justify his claim. This is his reply. . Dear Sirs, I was recently moving 500 pounds of bricks from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Defeating My Greatest Enemies! Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 8, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,229 views

    How Christ’s humanity provides for my success over the devil, fear of death, and temptation.

    Defeating My Greatest Enemies! How Christ’s Humanity Provides Dominion Over the Devil, Death, and Temptation. Part 2 of 5 in the series, Finding Calm in the Chaos, How Christmas Brings Peace We’re in our Christmas series but we’re not reading from the traditional Christmas story. Our scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Tried 'n True Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 25, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,589 views

    Jesus began his ministry with at least 2 significant events -- his baptism and his temptation.

    1. Greatness During Watergate Back in 1974, Richard Nixon's administration was falling apart due to the Watergate scandal so, to divert everyone's attention from that, he planned a trip to Russia and Italy and two of his closest aides came along... Alexander Haig and Ron Ziegler. Even though' ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    No Compromise! Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 7, 2022
     | 2,934 views

    We must fight the temptation to compromise our faith to get along in our world, to be safe.

    No Compromise! lanny smith Seven / Thyatira / Revelation 2:18–29   • Compromise meme. So we compromised and got a cat. • [Quote on screen] We don’t compromise because it’s right; we compromise because it is easy and because it saves face. We compromise in order to say that at least we got half ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don’t Test God’s Authority PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,059 views

    Emphasize the importance of obeying God's authority, respecting earthly laws, and avoiding the temptation to test God.

    Good morning, family. Today, we're gonna take a deep dive into a topic that touches every aspect of our lives - obeying God's authority, respecting the law, and steering clear of the temptation to test God. In the words of St. Augustine of Hippo, "Right is right even if no one is doing it; wrong is ...read more

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    The Dishonest Manager Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Oct 10, 2020
     | 5,799 views

    Through this puzzling parable Jesus teaches disciples to act shrewdly by taking worldly examples bold and decisive action and learning from them. With the purpose of making a greater contribute towards eternity.

    Message Luke 16:1-9 The Dishonest Steward The parable we are about to read is universally considered to be the one of the most puzzling parables of Jesus. Let’s read the parable first and then think about some of our reactions. Read Luke 16:1-13 That is some pretty shady activity. Even after he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Tragedy Of Departing From The Faith Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 21, 2025
     | 793 views

    Departing from the faith is a spiritual tragedy with severe consequences. It is not only a warning for unbelievers but also for those in the church who are slowly drifting away due to deception, worldliness, and spiritual complacency.

    THE TRAGEDY OF DEPARTING FROM THE FAITH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Timothy 4:1 "Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils." Supporting Texts: 2 Thessalonians 2:3, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jim Drake avatar

    The Nature Of Testing Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,781 views

    Like everything ordained by God, He intends testing and trials for our good. But Satan twists God’s good tests into temptation. His desire is for us to fail God’s good tests by succumbing to the temptation he brings from them.

    1. God’s intentions for His tests are good (9-12) a. God’s pattern for testing (9-11) b. God’s freedom from testing (12) 2. Transition verse (13) 3. Satan’s intentions for God’s tests are evil (14-15) a. Satan’s pattern for temptation (14) b. Satan’s bondage from temptation (15) 4. Conclusion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Disciple Peter - Slip Leads To Slide - Part 3 Of 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 14, 2022
     | 1,357 views

    The unimaginable happens. Peter denies his Lord. Peter should not have been in the court in the first place, and certainly not with the enemy, warming himself. Peter led himself into temptation. Failure can teach us valuable lessons and we look at overcoming temptation

    THE DISCIPLE PETER - SLIP LEADS TO SLIDE - PART 3 OF 4 THE CHARACTERS IN JOHN’S GOSPEL UNINTENTIONAL FAILURE --- SLIP LEADS TO SLIDE --- FAILED BY MY OWN WORDS -- WHY DID HE STAY? John 18 v 10 “Simon Peter therefore having a sword, drew it, and struck the high priest’s slave and cut off ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Be An Overcomer PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,229 views

    Explore the power of faith and God's love, emphasizing that the divine presence within us is greater than any worldly challenge, and our perception of God profoundly shapes our lives.

    Good morning, beloved members of our church family. Today, we are gathered here to dive deep into the heart of the scripture, to explore the essence of our faith, to experience the profound love of God, and to learn how to become overcomers in this challenging world. We will be studying from the ...read more

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    Our Goal Is To Press On To Claim The Prize Of The Calling Of Christ Jesus.

    Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on Apr 1, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 9,384 views

    As we press on to be like Christ, we should examine our lives and identify those things that tempt or lead us to temptation.

    THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN THE SEASON OF LENT, THE MESSAGE FOR SUNDAY THE 1ST OF APRIL, 2001 THE TEXT ARE: The LESSON:.....PHILIPPIANS 3: 12-14 PRAYER...MAY THE WORDS OF GOD AND HIS MESSAGE SPOKEN THIS HOUR BE BOTH A WORD OF COMFORT AND CHALLENGE WE PRAY THAT IT WILL CHALLENGE THOSE WHO ARE ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist