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  • Lindsey Mann avatar

    Resisting And Overcoming Temptation Series

    Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Jul 25, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,094 views

    We do not have to continue to fall into temptation.. we have the power to resist and gain the victory

    RESISTING AND OVERCOMING TEMPTATION (JAMES 1:14-22) TEMPTATION MANIPULATES OUR DESIRES TO BRING FORTH SIN But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    Resisting The Roaring Lion Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Oct 25, 2023
     | 709 views

    This is not a toothless lion. This lion described by Peter can devour us. The good news is that we do not have to wrestle or fight this lion, just resist it!

    Resisting the Roaring Lion 1 Peter 5:1-9 NIV “To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Christ's sufferings and one who also will share in the glory to be revealed: 2 Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers — not because you must, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Path Of Least Resistance

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 11, 2023
     | 2,678 views

    This message is about walking with God and doing His will even when things are extremely difficult. It is human nature to choose the path of least resistance, but as a child of God, we can't in our service to Him.

    The Path of Least Resistance Scripture: Second Timothy 1:1-7; 4:2-4; First Samuel 15:1-3; 24 The title of my message this morning is “The Path of Least Resistance.” The path of least resistance is “the physical or symbolic pathway that provides the least resistance to forward motion by a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Opportunity Brings Resistance

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 29, 2020
     | 2,189 views

    Never run from an opportunity to minister because there are adversaries. It goes with the turf.

    1Cor 16:9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. When God opens a door for you, it will also lead to many adversaries. Many give up when there is resistance to their ministry. Why do we expect less? In a war for every attack there is a great chance for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Smith avatar

    Resisting Thought Assault Series

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Jul 30, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,480 views

    God created you for a calling, but you’re going to have to fight for it.

    When I read this Paul’s final teaching in the book of Ephesians. It reminds me of George C. Scott in that classic movie “Patton.” He’s standing in front of an enormous American flag rallying the men to fight the battle before them during WW II. In he utters one of the best lines I’ve ever heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Green avatar

    Is It Worth It To Resist Evil? Series

    Contributed by Mark Green on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,010 views

    The Christ-follower will be challenged to examine their lives for areas where evil has taken root and learn to resist evil by trusting Christ’s sovereignty and by standing firm in community, salvation and God’s truth.

    Open your Bible to 2 Thessalonians and as you are doing so let me remind you of why this Harley and scooter are on the stage. Last week we used these items as an analogy to describe our faith journey in Christ. The scooter represents a Christ-follower who is playing it safe and being rather passive ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Neil Richardson avatar

    Resist The Urge To Compartmentalise

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008
     | 1,165 views

    Christ is our only wisdom, and we as one body are to be rooted in Him alone.

    1- Struggling What is so remarkable about the verb Paul uses, bearing in mind • the people he is applying it to • the method of his struggle? How do we primarily struggle on behalf of others? How should we? Which others? 2- Chain reaction Heart Step 1a. Be encouraged in heart; 1b. United in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Dolan avatar

    Resist And Stand Firm

    Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Jun 22, 2008
     | 3,186 views

    Resisting and Standing Firm in Spiritual Warfare means being clothed properly and being armed properly.

    RESIST and STAND FIRM Scripture Text: Ephesians 6:10-17 Introduction: Do you see your daily struggles as spiritual struggles? When is an argument with your best friend…just an argument? Is it just an argument…. Or is it a test of your character? Is it a spiritual test? Prepare you for when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Resisting Culutural Norms Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,445 views

    Exposition of Philemon 8-16 regarding the way Paul and Philemon handled a potentially painful situation.

    Text: Philemon 8-16, Title: Resisting Cultural Norms, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/18/07, AM A. Opening illustration: John Hess Yoder writes in Leadership magazine: While serving as a missionary in Laos, I discovered an illustration of the kingdom of God. Before the colonialists imposed national ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Can Resist A Lion Series

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Feb 12, 2022
     | 1,370 views

    We may imagine that we could never resist a lion. But lions will cross our path and Peter tells us to resist them.

    [N.B. Earlier in the service we had a short presentation on Rosa Parks.] Today we’re continuing our series of ‘Great Messages of Encouragement’. We’ve had four talks so far. We’ve remembered that God will be with us. That he will strengthen those who wait on him. That there’s a glory to come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gaston avatar

    It’s Time To Resist!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 16, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,874 views

    We live in a time when evil is sweeping our culture. Christians not anchored are being swept with it. We look at the Church’s duty to resist evil; what we’re to resist; and how we’re to resist it.

    IT’S TIME TO RESIST! 2 Cor. 10:5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Over the Christmas break I heard about some ladies who were shopping non-stop for several days. 2. In one of the many parking lots, they ran into friends. One friend complimented the shop-a-holics on their new car and asked if it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    Live A Life That Is Devil Resisting Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Mar 15, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,291 views

    As Christians we need to know how to resist the schemes of the devil.

    Introduction Two weeks ago, I began a new series which I called “how to live big in your Christian life.” The Scripture that gave me the idea for the series is found in John chapter 10 and is verse 10. “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” I find too many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Faulkner avatar

    Can A Man Resist God Almighty? Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Dec 15, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,221 views

    Can a man resist God's laws? Can he resist God's grace? Two different questions...

    Can a man resist God? Now that too, on the surface, seems like an easy question to answer. God’s Word has been published lo these many years. The Judaeo-Christian value system has been proclaimed all over. Why, the very creation cries out about who God is and how He ought to be feared! ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Danny Dye avatar

    Resisting Satan In Times Of Trial Series

    Contributed by Danny Dye on Feb 24, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,594 views

    This sermon shows how to resist the blinding, scheming, invisible presence of Satan.

    February 22, 2004A "Satan: Resisting Satan in Times of Trial" SERIES: Meet the Cast Introduction: A. "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!" 1. The Shadow was a radio program that I listened to as a kid (we did not have TV at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Do Not Enter: Resisting Temptation Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 10, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,506 views

    Jesus shows us ways we can be successful in resisting temptation.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches First Sunday of Lent March 9, 2003 “Do Not Enter: Resisting Temptation” Matthew 26:36-46 INTRODUCTION: How many have seen a “Do Not Enter” sign on the highway or somewhere in town? How many of you have deliberately driven into such an area anyway? How many ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist