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  • Carl Allen avatar

    Lead Us Not Into Temptation

    Contributed by Carl Allen on May 5, 2008
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     | 3,343 views

    God is not the author of evil. God does not induce anyone to participate in that which is sinful and destructive. When God places some burden upon us, he does so to bring out the good rather than the bad. When Satan places some burden on us or some obs

    Let us Not into Temptation Matthew 6:13 Intro To even begin to understand this particular petition the Lord included in the model prayer, we must recognize that there is a difference between the temptation that is initiated by Satan and the test to which God puts us. God is not the author of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Understanding Trials And Temptations Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 15, 2010
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     | 13,721 views

    There is a difference between a trial and a temptation. there is a difference in the way that we approach our trials. God has to be in charge.

    Faith that Works; Understanding trials of Life James 1:1-18 Introduction: We are starting a new series this week called Faith that works. We will be studying the book of James. Possible other lessons; Listening and living the Word of God. Taming you tongue. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Darin Gary avatar

    Temptation (Its Evidence) Series

    Contributed by Darin Gary on Feb 23, 2010
     | 3,568 views

    Temptation

    Temptation (Its Evidence) There are three fundamental reasons why a careful study of the Biblical evidence of temptation is vital to a Christian’s very existence. I. Temptation is common to everyone; saved and unsaved. Scripture tells us that God cannot be tempted. However, it does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Miseries Of Surrendering To Temptation Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 10, 2010
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     | 3,499 views

    We never get to the point where we do not have to resist temptation – at least while at home on earth in our mortal bodies.

    The Miseries of Surrendering to Temptation (I Corinthians 10:1-13) 1. In the Spring, Marylu and I spent a day at one of our State Parks, McCormick's Creek (my personal favorite). But we could not go into the cave there because of a deadly disease that is annihilating bats. 2. This week, an AP ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Lead Us Not Into Temptation

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 3, 2014
     | 3,966 views

    God does not lead us into temptation!

    Along with the celebration of communion, we will finish today our study of the prayer “lead us not into temptation”. And as I mentioned last week, before we go to the 2nd Letter to the Thessalonians, we will do a study on Noah and the Flood in anticipation to the Hollywood movie of Noah released on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Christopher Beard avatar

    Lessons In The Temptation Of Christ

    Contributed by Christopher Beard on Mar 4, 2014
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    A study of the temptation of Jesus Christ, and lessons in perseverance that we can apply in our daily Christian walks.

    I’ll admit it. I was this close to titling this article “The Temptation of Jesus, and Why We’re All Wussies”. Luckily, cordiality and meekness won out, and so we have been left with the current title of this piece. Still, the main point stands. In comparison to Christ, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • David Flowers avatar

    The Great Temptations Of Christ Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 2, 2011
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    In this message, part 2 in series Episodes, Dave looks closely at Christ's temptations in the desert. As it was for Jesus so it will be for us, so how might these temptations come to us?

    The Great Temptations of Christ Episodes, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church September 26, 2010 As it was for Jesus... As it was for Jesus...As it was for Jesus... So it will be for you. Jesus is our model. Our path. Our guide. Our example. Traditionally in the church when we have talked ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Truths About Temptation

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 28, 2013
     | 5,755 views

    Our Lord didn’t ask for the tempting by Satan, but God ordained it, because it would be proof that He was who He said He was. Satan may have thought that he was forcing the issue and that he was the one in charge, but the power and authority of Christ wou

    Truths About Temptation Written: 9-26-06 Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11(Good News Bible) Scripture Reading 1 Then the Spirit led Jesus into the desert to be tempted by the Devil. 2 After spending 40 days and nights without food, Jesus was hungry. 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    How To Defeat Temptation Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 12, 2010
     | 3,967 views

    Expect, detect, and reject temptation

    I. EXPECT TEMPTATION A. Even the godly are tempted. B. Even the guarded are tempted. II. DETECT TEMPTATION A. Recognize the source of temptation B. Realize the force of temptation. III. REJECT TEMPTATION A. To Overcome The Flesh We Need FLIGHT B. To Overcome The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Curtis E. Nester avatar

    Lead Us Not Into Temptation Series

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Jun 7, 2016
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     | 5,993 views

    The problem of Temptation and how to deal with it.

    SERIES: The Greatest Prayer Ever Prayed #8 TITLE: Lead Us Not into Temptation TEXT: Matthew 6:9-13a INTRO: We live and walk in Satan's territory, every day. We are beset by temptations on every side and are under constant assault by the Evil One, so we must be always on guard. (1 Peter 5:8 HCSB) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Cavanaugh avatar

    How To Resist Temptation

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 12, 2016
     | 6,958 views

    Jesus' temptation teaches how to handles life temptations.

    Luke 4:1-13 How to Resist Temptation Welcome on this Valentine’s Day. It is ironic that this is also the First Sunday in Lent. Lent is generally that season of the year when people have chosen a favorite treat or some vice to give up for these six weeks. One man said his children ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Temptation, Sin, Repeat Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 1, 2016
     | 6,763 views

    The pattern of this world is temptation, sin, repeat and has been so ever since the Garden of Eden. Jesus has died for us and has broken that pattern for us and offers us a new pattern for life.

    TEMPTATION, SIN, REPEAT 1 PETER 4:1-6 INTRODUCTION… http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1631867/ There is a Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, and Bill Paxton PG13 movie that came out in 2014 which was not well received as far as I remember. In fact, the movie won the 2014 “Golden Shmoe” award ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Craig Condon avatar

    The First Temptation Of Christ

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 31, 2015
     | 7,038 views

    Jesus was strengthened by his wilderness experience, and so are we. Jesus left the wilderness, called his disciples and started doing God’s work. We can also leave the wilderness and do God’s work, all the time being confident that we can face temptation.

    Have you ever faced temptation in your life? Each and every one of us has faced life’s temptations at some point in time, and we are always faced with the issue of how we are going to face them. Even Jesus was tempted, as we have heard in today’s Gospel reading. We can be tempted at any ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Judith Hand avatar

    The Famous Temptation Of Christ

    Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015
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    The Temptation of Christ and how he overcame for us.

    The Famous Temptation of Christ Luke 4 verses 1-13 relate the temptation of Jesus. Luke is very interested in showing us that Jesus was not only the “Son of God” but also the “son of man.” Our Christianity is no good and our ministry is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Archie Norman avatar

    Our Need In Temptation Series

    Contributed by Archie Norman on Jun 30, 2014
     | 4,020 views

    Study through James

    Our Need in Temptation James 1:5-8 I. A requirement for wisdom - v. 5 A. God is the source of wisdom B. God has sufficiency of wisdom C. God will supply wisdom II. A request by faith - v. 6 A. The challenge - faith or doubt B. The choice - planted or tossed III. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist