3 Keys to Overcoming Temptation

Have you ever given in to temptation and then regretted it? Most of us have. The Bible says God won't allow us to be tempted beyond what we can bear (1 Corinthians 10:13 NIV). We’re learning three keys to overcoming temptation in this message. Don’t miss it!
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
What if becoming the person you want to be starts long before the moment you make a decision? Before you click "buy," before you take one more bite, or before you lash out at the people you love. Can the decisions you make today help you live the life you really want tomorrow? Let's learn together in our new message series, Pre-Decide.
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The Power of Our Decisions - 00:00
Giving In To Temptation - 03:55
Three Keys to Fighting Temptation 08:44
Move the Line - 11:53
The Worst Case Scenario - 14:45
Don’t Use Your Disappointments to Justify Disobedience - 19:04
Our God is Faithful - 21:36
I'm Ready - 27:07
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[@life.church]

Share one decision you made this week.

[@melaniemartin4319]

No choices made so far. Won't somebody help me!🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@denonjoka8848]

Hawayu Life Church & I Want 2 Say Honestly I Have Made a Decision That I Want 2 Be Diligent & Honest With Myself, My Friends, My Family & at My Workplace & God Bless Yu Life Church So Very Much.🙏

[@victoryamadi9646]

My pre-decision? I'm never going to the bathroom with my phone.

[@gjj101]

I decided not to drink with the other soldiers, because I know it can get out of hand.

[@jeripasantes-maler1697]

Got off Amazon buying

[@user-xm8lh6bj1y]

I am a Jew but have come to know that Jesus is the son of God...even though my people still don't recognize Jesus there is a remnant of us who are saved by faith in Him

[@life.church]

We're so glad you're here with us, James! - LK

[@RagebrosINC]

I am ready to follow Jesus. My wife left me because I was so terrible to her and to myself. It broke me in half. And I'm tired of being a slave to my sin. To my anger. To my lust. I'm tired of being a slave to the devil. I give you my life oh Lord.

[@life.church]

We’re so excited for you, RagebrosINC! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/ytsalvation. We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church - Meli, Team LC

[@HLD0205]

Genesis 39:11 is completely overlooked. Joseph went into the house knowing there were no other men or workers of the house there. He was alone with Potiphar’s wife. Message: don’t put yourself in that situation thinking you can overcome the temptation! He did get out but with great consequence!

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[@SP-us7xu]

Help me be reqdy

[@richardsoderkvist6383]

Thank you Pastor for your video message talk. Praise God a real good message the wonderful truths and promises of God's word Amen. Real good Godly advice in the Lord Jesus Christ .God bless you Amen.

[@Im_A_miracle]

Good point my Brother ! But you have to understand Joseph situation he had not choice to be there in that place . It was his duty sadly he was a slave . .. but we can apply the same action he did he flee from temptation . A run 🏃 out of there before is to late

[@HLD0205]

@@Im_A_miracle my point is he could have taken someone with him, spoken up about it, or not gone in at all by doing other work around the house. He was not forced to be alone with her. He didn’t purposefully find a way out of being alone with her. That is a big problem with men - married or not. If you see a sticky situation, pray about it and seek a way out. God will help you get out of temptation.

[@stacijust6321]

I am ready to follow Jesus. Fill me with your Holy Spirit..

[@life.church]

We’re so excited for you, Staci Just! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/ytsalvation. We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church Kendra - Team LC

[@CCTOOLE]

I’m praying for you sister

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Yay! Streamers! Balloons!

[@Chris_The_Cameraman]

YES Staci!!!

[@williamparker3328]

GOD BLESS YOU. YOU HAVE MADE THE BEST DECISION OF YOUR LIFE! AMEN!

[@onyeomachinyeremaka6809]

*Brothers & sisters in Christ never stop praying!Never stop believing!Never give up!Your miracle is on the way!Pray without ceasing!*

[@melaniemartin4319]

Amen!●●●●

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[@jamesbaskin7209]

this!!! need this right now

[@michaelgao5265]

I do love the encouraging vibe of this comment, but like... Idk I don't think it's right for us to say stuff like "Your miracle is on the way" when we ultimately don't know. We ultimately aren't God and don't have that say of whether or not a miracle is coming our way. I think that's gonna leave a lot of people disappointed in the end. Nonetheless have a good day.

[@alrightyangel]

Thank you😢 I needed this. I have private sins, I am not involved with any guys... but I sin alone. I feel guilty because I was consistent in praying and reading the gospel. Truly the devil is gonna come to destroy us, but my God is greater so I will move the line away from sins, I will pre-decide, and ask the Father to make me ready. 🥺😢

[@nathanielstephensoniii2873]

God is changing me and my lifestyle

[@mellissianblair2798]

Me also second by second

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[@melaniemartin4319]

Amen!😂😂😂

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.s

[@lauraburruss2217]

I am ready to follow Jesus and follow HIM!

[@life.church]

We’re so excited for you, Laura Burruss! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/ytsalvation. We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church Kendra - Team LC

[@larrylevine8918]

I sure do love the way Pastor Craig shares what it means to predecide.

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[@josephtorres8965]

I am ready to follow Jesus. Thank you brother for the amazing message 🙏

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[@ilsezarate8575]

God bless you, Jesus is the best decision you can take in life, he is proud of you and loves you unconditionally

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[@mooddew321]

Thank God for showing me this video when the temptation came! Thank Dr.Craig for your messages! Your sermons get better and better everytime. May God bless you and your family more!

[@victoryamadi9646]

Word in season right?

[@life.church]

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[@MrJoelmod]

I'm so glad that I found this channel, I've been fighting hard, getting up and down ... Please pray for me. 😢

[@life.church]

Lord, I lift up @MrJoelmod and family. You know them and see what they are going through. God, I ask that you would be with them. Cover them in your grace and love. I pray that you would give them strength and courage. Lord, let those around them speak truth and light into their life. Continue to be with them during this time. In Your name, amen.

[@andreaconley672]

I am ready to be beyond myself and today I give my life and faith to Jesus! Thank you for this message!❤

[@life.church]

We’re so excited for you, Andrea Conley! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/ytsalvation. We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church Kendra - Team LC

[@bigmoe562_4]

Help me be ready lord. No matter what comes my way. My goal is to honor you. Thank you jesus for the way.

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[@markusmoss4935]

Help me be ready Lord

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[@deansorge4058]

As a Catholic, I find your videos refreshing, I am a retired Navy Vet, I live in Tampa, single, never married (I am still trying to figure that out), temptation sucks. I know that God watches over me daily and answers my prayers, for me, I pray every day that God will bring someone special into my life because when I am alone that is when I am the weakest, I know that God is with me, I just yearn to have a GF that would turn into something more. I will continue to pray and hopefully it will happen.

[@life.church]

🙏🏽🔥

[@purityvsprofanity2962]

"People tend to overestimate their ability to resist temptation" I'm a living proof to that. I need God's help a LOT

[@melaniemartin4319]

Temptation is BAD...period!👹👹👹

[@life.church]

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[@misskings7710]

"No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation, he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it" (1 Corinthians 10:13). Like Pastor Craig said, push that line further back than the one at the edge, then PRAY, PRAY, & PRAY some more.

[@ths5576]

Help me be ready Lord.... I certainly need your help and guidance.

[@life.church]

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[@danielfrance4097]

Pastor Craig I honestly believe listening to the word of god through you saved my life. God gave you an amazing ability to deliver his message.

[@life.church]

🙏❤️

[@yuwantisupatrio1914]

I Am ready to Follow Jesus...

[@life.church]

We are so excited you are making this decision!! Congratulations on making that decision. We would love to walk alongside you as you take this step of faith. To do that , visit www.go2.lc/free and we will be in touch! Courtney Team LC

[@sawwilliam8470]

I am ready.i am decided to give my whole life to God.

[@life.church]

We’re so excited for you, Saw William! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/ytsalvation. We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church - Team LC

[@Ghanaman93]

Pastor is so so right about our tendency to overestimate how strong we are at resisting sin / temptation. No amount of willpower or relying on your own strength will work. We are not strong enough to do it consistently. Only the power of God can! Striving to live by the example of Jesus and walk in wisdom regarding temptation. If the enemy uses strategy on believers, we should also live strategically 🙏🏾 God bless you all

[@melaniemartin4319]

Don't use your disappointments...period!👊👊👊👊

[@Ghanaman93]

@@melaniemartin4319 amen! 🙏🏾

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[@Ghanaman93]

@@life.church bless y’all ❤️

[@ByGraceThroughFaith777]

Jesus never sugar-coated anything. Whe have to say it like it is, and we need to hear it like it is. Thank you Pastor.

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[@RM-mk7nf]

I am ready to follow Jesus

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[@mark4668lighting]

I'm ready to follow jesus

[@life.church]

We’re so excited for you, Mark! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/ytsalvation. We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. Jenn, Team LC

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[@tinicoleofficial]

A decision I made this week is to do what’s best for me rather than people pleasing & to also not be so critical of myself or others💯 Awesome message as always, Pastor Craig👏🏾

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[@melaniemartin4319]

Amen!🌷🌷🌼💐

[@user-tx9tx7ic6e]

I'm so blessed by this ministry. I started listening to the pastor's sermons and they just speak to my life. Thank you and may God richly continue using you for his kingdom.

[@waveydaveyyyyy8968]

I’m ready to follow Jesus.

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[@leasablagg2157]

I am ready to follow Jesus!

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[@sharonphillips6060]

This message is so GOOD and really needed!! Thank you for teaching the truth and making the word so relevant and simple to understand!🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 Help me be ready!!

[@life.church]

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[@JillAbbate-jn7hj]

I AM READY to follow Jesus. I have been following jesus

[@life.church]

We’re so excited for you, @JillAbbate-jn7hj! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church Tamala-Psalms 37:3 Trust God & Do Good

[@sandrabailey2433]

This is so good thank you for this

[@jehovahisgod3915]

God bless Life.Church

[@mvp.j3385]

I am Ready in Jesus Christ Name Amen 🙏🏽✝️!

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[@sandrabailey2433]

Yes Lord thank you for this 🙏🙏🙏

[@johnmartin5257]

Another great lesson- thank you Pastor Craig

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[@azorbobmukosha9437]

I’m ready to follow to Jesus❤️

[@nickburton4997]

Help me be ready please God 🙏

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[@salomidave92]

Amen! Thank you I felt this message was such a blessing to me.

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[@jonpouliot2124]

Thank you for your work, I need this daily.

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[@jr_jar]

Amen, what a Perfectly timed sermon. Just today this morning I woke up with the words “better is a good name than riches” in my mind, I know it’s no coincidence and that God used KZbin to recommend me this video, I thank Jesus for his Faithfulness. He is Good, He is Good. Amen. Now I have started draw lines to keep me out of struggles. I thank Jesus that although I am not worthy, He by grace in faith am I Saved.

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[@STRENGTHFROMABOVE]

Try Fasting and Praying! God bless you all

[@melaniemartin4319]

Help me!🌈🌈🌟🌟

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[@mlungisitheoderecade-mnisi1522]

Bless this message

[@ilovegodsomuchh2424]

AMEN!!!!! I'M READY🙏🏾💗

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[@1bkaleikini]

Help me be ready. 🙏🏽❤️

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[@user-pq8mw1cz4w]

Forgive my sins Lord🙏🏽❤️

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[@misskings7710]

God has forgiven you. Now turn your life around and follow him. With the Holy Spirit living in you, you now have a new life. You are a child of God.

[@calebneyland3595]

Amazing message!

[@RhondaO]

This is fantastic. Thank you

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[@jehovahisgod3915]

Hey there God bless you

[@iviaahadeleye5553]

@@jehovahisgod3915 God bless you too!!!!💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@melaniemartin4319]

Amen!🤩🤩🤩

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[@sicibell]

Thank you for being so candid! You are a true man of God! God bless you and your family! ❤️🙏🏻✝️

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[@VivianAF]

I am ready! Thank you Pst. Craig for these practical solutions to everyday challenges.

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[@jehovahisgod3915]

God bless you all Amen ✝️🛐✡️🕎⚛️♾️💟🎹🎸❤️💋☯️🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣🤣🤔🤔

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[@sherristreet7959]

Thank you for this sermon. It touched me greatly and gave me a lot to think about

[@karienbadenhorst7265]

Wow love the massage. Thank you so much!!!

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[@shenoahsteedman7263]

Absolutely full of great advice backed biblically. Awesome.

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[@tinaverble8424]

Amen I’m Ready 🙏

[@life.church]

Yes, Tina! Jenn, Team LC

[@lauranealy4861]

Such a wonderful message...pre-decide how to fight & safeguard ourselves from temptation...thank u Pastor Craig!!👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌❤❤❤

[@life.church]

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[@kaylees.2326]

I love this and I love you, Pastor Craig! VERY thankful for your faithfullness to prepare a lesson like this + present God's truth. Thankful to GOD.

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[@freydsonventura6323]

I'm ready 🙌🏼

[@jeripasantes-maler1697]

Amen super sermon we love you Pastor Craig

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[@bromack2353]

Thank you for your message it truly is a blessing, I will move the line back from now on and If I am again tempted I will revisit your message 🙏

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[@gemreese3905]

I learned so much today..thank God for your life Pastor Craig. Deciding is so difficult for me.now I learned a very important thing I can use for a lifetime 😇

[@tomchristian9932]

Pastor you are an open man of GOD, thank you for sharing your experience and your teachings.

[@sparklerainbow1463]

I am READY 💖

[@madfuel7776]

READY BROTHER THANKS FOR GOOD SPEECH

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[@fungailungu4584]

Thanks for the word I will definitely preach it to others am blessed

[@jestep9]

He was looking at me when he said no one plans to get fat😲😲😲 LOL . Truthfully I’m sitting at home on my recliner.

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I needed this. Thank you.

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Thank you for the Word

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[@DanielThompson-vz3jc]

thank you so much this is the most meaningful sermon I've heard in my life and I've been a christian for about 9 thank you sooooo much!!!

[@hrvojesoric2270]

God bless you pastor craig, it made me cry when you said you dont travel alone 😊

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[@barendvandyk8871]

❤My goodness, this is rich. Thank you for this. Rich with spiritual and practical nuggets

[@sandrabailey2433]

Thank you for coming for me I love you Jesus 🙏🙏🙏

[@sternegiovani]

Thankyou Ps.

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[@isabellaarias2248]

Wow Pastor Craig! What an amazing message. I love how vulnerable you are about the things you block off your phone. Thank you for ministering and leading so well. You inspire millions!!!

[@melaniemartin4319]

Who's not up for being ready at all?😭😭😭

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[@malcolm24568]

Love the message

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[@celinemumbi5255]

this helped alot thank you very much

[@davemelnick6977]

Hello my name is Dave Melnick, I need to draw the line, count the cost and pre plan my way of escape! Brothers and Sisters in Christ, please pray for me! Thank You!

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[@user-ly8tb7mc4c]

I’m ready to live for you Jesus. My life is not mine, I give it all to you.

[@life.church]

We’re so excited for you, Lane Bruington! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church -Kat

[@tysiegmund2466]

I am Ready!

[@vanessatorres4494]

Great message Pastor Craig 🙌🏻 thank You God bless you and LC family in Jesus name. Amen 🙏🏻 Thank you my Lord Jesus

[@life.church]

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[@endreypatacsil8167]

Amen! May the holy Spirit Shine upon us always.. Prays God for waking me up.

[@shenoahsteedman7263]

Greetings from Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia…….so enjoy using your preaching as my meditation time, so grateful to have found a powerful, truthful and interesting pastor. Thank you so much, cheers Shenoah Steedman

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[@MrDiddaboo]

Thank you God for showing me this video. I prayed to day for clarity about the power of intention. It feels that God wants me to move forward and up comes this video. Again God just blows me away with love every time. Amen

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[@coltonhammonds7118]

thank you

[@Polynasian808]

Great word pastor. Much love from Hawaii 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@life.church]

Thanks for joining us, Unko! -- LK, Team LC

[@ForeverOneFamily]

It was my first time attending life church in Oklahoma I recently moved from Texas and let’s just say the moment I walked in I felt comfortable I didn’t feel judged I am for sure making it my home church 🤎

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Love to hear it, Cristal! We are so glad to have you with us. God bless! JD - Social Media Team

[@livancapella5979]

Am Ready 🤲🏻

[@Parabletrader]

Faith cometh by hearing. Lord give me graxe to keep hearing your word

[@brandonturcotte243]

I am ready !!

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I am Ready

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I am ready. Thank you Jesus

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I am READY!

[@cmhobbs06]

I am ready lord. Amen 🙏

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Thank you . 🔥🙏

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[@cateyes3629]

So good.

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[@calebniederhofer6529]

This is such a great message. We all struggle with temptation at some point, but God gives us a way out.

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Yes I'm ready

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🙌🏻 Jenn, Team LC

[@GontherMO]

Great teaching!

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