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  • John Hamby avatar

    Three Big Temptations In Life Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 1,037 ratings
     | 219,797 views

    In the story of the temptation of Jesus we see three general kinds of temptation that we still face.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 7 Three Big Temptations in Life Luke 4: 1-14 I think that we all understand what temptation is. There is a story told about a little boy in a grocery store that I think illustrates the nature of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    ’a Place Of Temptation - Jesus’

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,545 views

    ’A Place of Temptation - Jesus’ (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Matthew chapter 4 verse 1-11. Quote: • Oscar Wilde who once said that: • “He could resist everything except temptation.” Quote: • An old cartoon had the two characters looking at each other; • The caption below them said: “How come opportunity knocks only once, but temptation ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Using Your Gifts Properly" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 28, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,256 views

    Temptations to watch out for in using our spiritual gifts. How to avoid falling into these traps of Satan.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches August 31, 2003 “Using Your Gifts Properly” John 15:1-17 INTRODUCTION: During the month of August we have been talking about spiritual gifts--reminding us that each of us has been given at least one and usually more than one gift when we become a Christian. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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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
     | 948 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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  • Rodney Coe avatar

    Jabez Finish Strong Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 10, 2015
     | 8,683 views

    Evil wants to get us. If we have a shaky start or messy middle, God wants us to finish strong.

    “Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, ‘Because I bore him in pain.’ And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, ‘Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • ROBERT SIMMONS avatar

    Temptation Of Terah: Refuse Complacency

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 10,784 views

    Contrast Terah the father of Abraham and his incomplete journey with the inspiring faith and obedience of Abraham.

    THE TEMPTATION OF TERAH Genesis 11:31-12:4 Hebrews 11:8-19 Resolutions are made and broken. Diets are begun and ended. Home improvement projects lie around our houses half completed. Beginning with enthusiasm is not enough. Planning a journey, loading the van, the buzz of excitement is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Prayer For Forgiveness And From Temptation Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 7, 2010
     | 4,619 views

    In the Prayer for Forgiveness and from Temptation we can see: 1) God’s Pardon, 2) God’s Protection, 3) God’s Preeminence & 4) God’s Postscript.

    With the closing of the Olympic Games and the forthcoming Paralympics coming, people are reflecting on the success and challenges of the games. One of the interesting legacies from the games was the hyper-critical treatment Canada received from the British press. With forthcoming Olympics to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • James O. Davis avatar

    The Temptation Before The Second Coming Series

    Contributed by James O. Davis on Oct 30, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 8,626 views

    There are two important reasons Christians should attend church regularly. I want to share these two reasons as they relate to the temptation before the Second Coming. Why should we attend God’s House?

    James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. INTRODUCTION Have you ever heard someone say they do not have to go to church to be a Christian? There are those who used to regularly attend ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Jtv: A Temptation Island #1 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 30, 2019
     | 1,435 views

    Jesus' temptation and success provides us hope through an understanding of God’s inner workings when we are tempted.

    This week we begin a new 6-week message series entitled, “Jesus Television or JTV.” The premise is that for Americans, who watch an average of 4 ½ hours of TV per day, 32 hours per week (Nielsen Media Research – www.buzzle.com) , the TV and its program represent almost a 1/3 of person’s waking ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Blitz avatar

    The Way Of Escape From Temptation

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Aug 17, 2025
     | 124 views

    We all face temptation in this world. Paul gives us some encouragement in 1 Corinthians 10:13 of how to walk with Christ through our temptations and Escape from sin.

    The Way of Escape From Temptation GOOD MORNING: This morning, we’re going to look mostly at one verse from our epistle lesson—1 Corinthians 10:13. It’s a verse that’s been special to me as it was the first verse I ever memorized at our RE Summer Camp in the early 1980s, and it’s been an anchor for ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • James Bryant avatar

    When Temptation Becomes Sin

    Contributed by James Bryant on Aug 28, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 8,533 views

    How far can you go before you actually sin? Discover what the truths of the bible are in this sermon.

    WHEN TEMPTATION BECOMES A SIN? 1st Corinthians 10:13 (13) There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Taylor avatar

    The Nature Of Temptation, Sin, And A Rebuke Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014
     | 4,943 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Nature of Temptation, Sin, and a Rebuke

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Nature of Temptation, Sin, and a Rebuke Luke 17:1-10 November 8, 2009 Jesus turns his attention from the crowd to his disciples and teaches them two things: temptation and sin are inevitable and as a community, they are to confront that sin in each ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Roper avatar

    Lies In Disguise—battling Temptation

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,770 views

    Temptations may be bold, or subtle. Temptations may be good things to stand in the way of Devotion Temptations are for one purpose to destroy us

    Lies In Disguise—Battling Temptation Matthew 4:1-4:8 I think that we all understand what temptation is. There is a story told about a little boy in a grocery store that I think illustrates the nature of temptation. The boy was standing near an open box of peanut butter cookies. “Now then, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Temptation--Only A Question, Not An Answer

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 7, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,747 views

    Temptation comes in varied and subtle ways. But we can resist in rather than give in.

    April, 2007 “Temptation--Only a Question, Not an Answer” Matthew 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Desserts have sometimes been named “seduction” or “temptation” because there is something “delicious” and full of promise offered. Oscar Wilde said, “The only way to get rid of temptation is to give in to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    Conquering Temptation: Part Two Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015
     | 5,997 views

    Second and concluding part of a Bible Study dealing with how Joseph overcame Temptation when dealing with Potiphar's wife.

    CONQUERING TEMPTATION GENESIS 39:1-23 LAST WEEK WE BEGAN A STUDY ON TEMPTATION AND THE CONQUERING OF TEMPTATION, BY LOOKING AT THE ROOT ISSUES OF TEMPTATION. WE DISCOVERED THAT TEMPTATION IS NOT A SIN, BUT IT CAN LEAD TO SIN. SATAN WILL APPLY TEMPTATION TO BOTH THE CHRISTIAN AND THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist