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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Christ Is Able

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 23, 2013
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    To show that our High Priest - JESUS is much able to help us in time of temptation.

    I. EXORDIUM: Is CHRIST able? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our High Priest - JESUS is much able to help us in time of temptation. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 2:18 (Amplified Bible) 2:18 For because He Himself [in His humanity] has suffered in being tempted (tested and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Flirting With Darkness

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 22, 2013
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    We must be filled by the Holy Spirit in order to thwart temptations and avoid sin.

    Flirting with Darkness January 20, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be filled by the Holy Spirit in order to thwart temptations and avoid sin. Focus Passage: James 1:12-16 Supplemental Passage: If we say that we have fellowship with Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gehazi’s Greed

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 23, 2017
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    We must not become greedy for the things which are not ours.

    Gehazi’s Greed May 21, 2017 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not become greedy for the things which are not ours. Focus Passage: 2 Kings 5:15-27 Supplemental Passage: "You shall not covet your neighbor's house; you shall not covet your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Disobedience Déjà Vu

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010
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    Abraham & Abimelech. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Genesis chapter 20 verses 1-18. Ill: A man opened a new business and his best friend sent him a floral arrangement: • When the friend popped in to see him a few days later; • He was shocked to see that the shop had sent a card saying; “Rest in ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Do Not Be Fooled

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 20, 2009
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    There is a difference between worldly knowledge and godly wisdom.

    Do Not Be Fooled, Galatians 6:1-10 Introduction Job 28:18 says, “No mention shall be made of coral or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies.” In Matthew 13:46 Jesus says of a man in a parable, “Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Spirit Of The Age Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 11, 2019
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    Although modern Christians seem to have abandoned any ethic of avoiding worldliness, the Bible has not. But what is worldliness, and why must we avoid it?

    The Spirit of the Age (I John 2:15-17) 1. People go through great lengths to avoid being proud and worldly. A rabbi and a cantor are standing in the largely empty synagogue one day, talking mystically about how, given the awesome glory of God’s Infinite Divine Presence, they are each really ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Do Not Love The Evil Of This World Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 28, 2022
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    In this passage of scripture, John was writing unto all believers to urge them to obey Jesus and love all Believers

    In this passage of scripture, John was writing unto all believers to urge them to obey Jesus and love all Believers. In verses 12-14: 1. As Christians have their curious states, so they have unconventional obligations 2. There is obedience and statutes basic to all, and shared love and scorn of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Our Citizenship Is In Heaven"

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 20, 2011
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    Pentecost 20 (A) - Since our citizenship is in heaven we want to put behind us everything earthly as we strive for everything heavenly.

    “OUR CITIZENSHIP IS IN HEAVEN” (Outline) October 10, 2010 - Pentecost 20 - PHILIPPIANS 3:12-21 INTRO: The future holds a certain mystery because it is unknown. Today many people become con-cerned about the things that might or might not happen in the future. In the near ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Invitation Of Pleasure Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 2, 2012
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     | 10,565 views

    Wisdom's great rival, worldly lust, is no less earnest to destroy that wisdom is to save. Each invites to partake of her feast. Every man moves between these rival invitations in every step of life, The text presents three aspects of temptation's allurem

    PROVERBS 9:13-18 THE INVITATION OF PLEASURE [2 Samuel 11:1-15] Wisdom's free and gracious invitation already has been set before us. Her invitation invites to goodness, holiness and peace. We might ask who in his or her right mind could resist? Now we have the allurement from the opposite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Not Fret

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 27, 2010
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    Do not worry or be jealous of what worldly possessions other people have.

    Text: “Do not fret because of evildoers, nor be envious of the workers of iniquity” (Psalm 37:1). There are many people in the world who prosper at the expense of other people. They use whatever means necessary to take advantage of people. These people are only looking out for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Wisdom From Above Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Sep 12, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,385 views

    A comparison and contrast of worldly wisdom and wisdom from above.

    Sermon for 15 Pent Yr B, 21/09/2003 Based on James 3:13-18 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson When a dog wags its tail and barks at the same time, what end do you believe? When a sick florist goes to the hospital, what do you send her or him? Why does ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Godly Sorrow

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 24, 2014
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     | 7,330 views

    Taking a look at the difference between worldly sorrow and godly sorrow.

    GODLY SORROW 2nd Cor. 7:8-11 INTRODUCTION: Two weeks ago preached on our need for godly confidence so we can overcome sin and get through the hardships in life as well as exercising our gifts by the power of the Holy Spirit. Last week I preached on how we need to leave the past in the past if we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Total Surrender Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Mar 20, 2012
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     | 22,622 views

    God is calling each of us to do as the Roman believers: give ourselves completely to God.

    Total Surrender Romans 12:1-2 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God-- this is your spiritual act of worship. 2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Wrath Of God Series

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 24, 2010
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     | 5,904 views

    Message on the seven vials of God's wrath

    “Reveling the Revelation” Chapter 16 – “The Wrath of God” February 28, 2010 Revelation 16 Then I heard a loud voice from the temple saying to the seven angels, "Go, pour out the seven bowls of God's wrath on the earth." The first angel went and poured out his bowl on ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Breaking Free From Sin

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 25, 2017
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     | 14,603 views

    God through the Apostle Paul gives us an outline for breaking free from sin: 1) Remember who we are (dead to sin, alive in Christ), 2) Say no to temptation, and 3) Say yes to God. Dead people don't sin! With God's help, we can obey rather than sin.

    Breaking Free from Sin - Romans 6:1-13 “Dear God, you’re really going to be proud of me! I haven't gossiped, lusted, or lost my temper today. I haven't been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish, or overindulgent. I'm very happy about that! But in a few minutes, I'm going to get out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist