Sermons about Church Temptations

Temptation Tricks - Temptation Island - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jun 28, 2012

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Temptation, although common, still isolates and seperates us from others. How should we deal with tempation so that we can survive Temptation Island?

Temptation Island Pt. 1 – Temptation Tricks I. Introduction Temptation is one of those things that we keep on the low down. We don’t openly discuss it. We know that all of us are dealing with it, faced with it, and fight it but we don’t discuss it, dissect it, and deal with it. We laugh ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Temptation Before The Second Coming Series

Contributed by James O. Davis on Oct 30, 2003

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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

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25, Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Revelation To Pergamos - Words To The Compromising Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

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Johns letter to the church at Pergamon - a church who were compromising.

The Revelation to Pergamos - Words to the Compromising. Frank Sosienski was a postman in Louisville, Kentucky, who didn’t want to deliver some of his mail. Perhaps it was the hot summertime, like we’re experiencing now. Maybe the mail was heavy; maybe he wanted to quit his route just a little ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17, Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Temptation To Wield Power Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

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There are two types of power in the world - secular power wielded to serve the individual and God’s kingdom power - given to serve others.

Jesus and his disciples are on their way to Jerusalem and when the moment is right, James & John take Jesus aside and ask him to grant them a favour. It’s a simple enough request. They want to sit on his right and left hand sides in glory. They’ve understood what he’s just told them about his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-45

Denomination: Anglican

The Temptation Of Christ In Context

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 5, 2022

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A resisted temptation is, in fact, an occasion of grace, for all who have faith in Christ, and act on that blessed faith.

First Sunday of Lent The two most important questions of life are these: How can I deal with my sins and responsibility for them? The second is: How can I, when I die, know eternal happiness? The Church offers us three critical readings from Scripture to help us with these questions, but there is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13, Romans 10:8-13, Deuteronomy 6:4-10

Denomination: Catholic

Lead Us Not Into Temptation Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Mar 12, 2006

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This sermon is about conquering our temptations to achieve a stronger relationship with God.

Matthew 6:13 “And Lead Us Not Into Temptation but Deliver Us From Evil.” By Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church. "Do not lead us into temptation...." For almost 2000 years Christians have prayed that phrase in the Lord’s Prayer. Unless you are new to Christianity, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Resist Temptation

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 12, 2016

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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

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Temptations Americans Face

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 20, 2001

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May I dare to be a prophet today? There is so much that is right in our land, but allow me for a moment to look at the other side - at 3 temptations that I think Americans are facing.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2021) TEXT: Acts 7:51-52; Luke 13:34 Feelings of patriotism tend to flow rather freely at this time of the year. When we sing the "Star Spangled Banner," or hear a choir sing about America & the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:34, Acts 7:51-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting A Handle On Temptation Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 8, 2011

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Only God knows what is for our ultimate good.

Intro: 1. Sailhammer, "The centerpiece of the story is the question of the knowledge of the "good." [God alone determined what was good, 1:10,12, 18, 21,25, 31/ 2:9,12,18]. The Serpent then implied by his questions that God was keeping this knowledge from them (3:5). [The truth is, it was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Temptations Men Face Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006

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Temptations common to men

(adapted from messages from Dan Webb, Bob Russell, and Mark Jones) SERIES: ¡§FATAL TEMPTATIONS¡¨ TEXT: JAMES 1:14-15; SELECTED TITLE: ¡§TEMPTATIONS MEN FACE¡¨ OPEN: A. The Father¡¦s Day ¡§Top Ten¡¨ List of Things Men Have Been Itching to Say for Years¡K --I wouldn¡¦t ...read more

Scripture: James 1:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Truths For Times Of Temptation

Contributed by David Zachrich on Feb 15, 2023

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We are not immune to temptation. How can we respond when we are tempted?

Friends in Christ, A venerable legend tells that the trees in the forest gathered to have a meeting to discuss ways to unite against the very sharp axe that had cut down so many of their friends – oak, maple, spruce, poplar. One by one, the axe had sliced into them and cut them down for firewood. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Tame Temptation Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 5, 2008

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While we will never be pefect, we can learn to avoid sin by controlling temptation

HOW TO TAME TEMPTATION JAMES 1: 12-16 1. Illus. of Cliff Head of a charitable organization who handled hundreds of thousands of $$$ each year. Unexpected audit turned up the fact that he had embezzled thousands of $$$ Wife told him, “you’ve broken my heart, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Escaping The Squeeze Of Temptation Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jul 18, 2005

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As Christians we need to understand that temptation is apart of life, but we can resist and have the victory... but we need to know the key.

Escaping The Squeeze of Temptation Series #2 Victory over Temptation Pastor Glenn Newton July 10, 2005 I Cor. 10: 12-13 “So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! 13 No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Temptations Teens Face Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006

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Temptations that are common to teens

(adapted from messages by Mark Jones and Dan Webb) SERIES: “FATAL TEMPTATIONS” TEXT: JAMES 1:14-15; 1 TIMOTHY 4:12 TITLE: “TEMPTATIONS TEENAGERS FACE” INTRODUCTION: A. Several weeks ago, we started this series called, “Fatal Temptations” 1. Based on ...read more

Scripture: James 1:14-15, 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Miseries Of Surrendering To Temptation Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 10, 2010

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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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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