Sermons about Church Temptations

How To Resist Lifes Greatest Temptations Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Nov 6, 2006

based on 5 ratings

| 4,701 views

This series follows the life of Joseph as he enrolls in the "School of Hard Knocks". Learn how you too can be victorious no matter what life throws at you.

How to Resist Life’s Greatest Temptations Surviving the School of Hard Knocks July 2, 2000 We’re going to talk this morning about man’s oldest problem and what God has to say about it. In fact, you can go all the way back to the Garden of Eden, and find that “TEMPTATION”, has been a thorn in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Finding Jesus, Part I: Temptation Series

Contributed by Roy Hughes on Mar 21, 2001

based on 31 ratings

| 3,960 views

Part 1 of the "Finding Jesus" series identifying us with the Son of Man and His victory over temptation.

Finding Jesus, part 1 “Finding Jesus In Our Temptations” From Isaiah to The Revelation, we can find 50 names for Jesus Christ. Over the next few weeks we will preach a series of messages that center on one of those titles: Matthew 13:37 TONIGHT WE SET OUT ON A QUEST TO FIND JESUS: THE SON ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-10, Philippians 4:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Claiming The Victory – Strategies For Resisting Temptation Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on May 7, 2003

based on 25 ratings

| 9,252 views

This sermon is part IV in a series on overcoming the power of sin in our lives and deals with strategies to resist temptation.

For the past four weeks we’ve been dealing with this topic of overcoming the power of sin in our lives. We initially came to the conclusion that we are sinners and that we are in need of intervention from an outside source. We reviewed the fact that Christ came and died on our behalf so that we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Overcome Every Temptation--Every Time! Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on May 8, 2003

based on 37 ratings

| 7,448 views

50-DAYS TO PENTECOST What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer? By submitting to the Holy Spirit, we can overcome every temptation--EVERY TIME!

✎ If it were possible for you to be a super hero for a day, which one would you choose? Would you want to be the amazing “Spiderman,” the man of steel “Superman,” the invincible crime fighter “Batman,” or the super speedy “Flash Gordon?” Ladies, would you choose to be one of the super hero ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Temptation! How Can I Resist Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 2, 2002

based on 81 ratings

| 8,476 views

sermon on how to resist temptation by pastor norval koch for our sermon series

Joseph Sermon 2 Genesis 39: 5-10 Imagine what Hollywood could do with the story of Joseph. A man of exceptional qualities... dreams from God...able to interpret the dreams of others...handsome...a victim of his brothers’ rage...able to rise from the depths of despair to power in a foreign ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

"Six Temptations All Men Face”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jun 24, 2002

based on 111 ratings

| 12,901 views

As men there are two things that are certain: 1. We are always going through trials. . 2. We are always being tempted.

Intro: I remember as a little boy not any older than six years old playing football in my friend Michael Holman’s front yard. He said, “My dad can punt this football almost as high as that tree”, pointing to a tall pine tree in his front yard. Then I said “My dad can punt that football over that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does The Spirit Lead Us Into Temptation?

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 17, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 4,646 views

Temptation, It’s everywhere

Does the Spirit lead us into temptation? Sunday March 04, 2001 We are going to take our scripture this morning from Matthew 4:1-11 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. 2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

How Do I Handle Temptations?

Contributed by Gary Christensen on Jan 16, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 1,944 views

Let’s talk about temptations. In what way should we handle them? Can I really defeat satan? Some surprising answers!

"For our High Priest (Jesus Christ) is able to understand our weaknesses. When He lived on Earth, He was tempted in every way that we are, but He did not sin." (Hebrews 4:15) Will we be tempted? Yes. Do we HAVE to give in? No. I’ve read many kinds of "lists of things to do" ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Has The Final Answer To Temptation!

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Feb 18, 2002

based on 29 ratings

| 5,261 views

As he resists the devil’s temptations Jesus gives us the answer to overcoming our temptations.

Regis Philbin has become a household name because of his familiar and often repeated question, “Is that your final answer?” from his popular, primetime television game show Who Wants to be a Millionaire? This probing question amplifies the suspense and adds to the drama of each answer, turning up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

"How To Fight Temptation" Part 1

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Nov 10, 2001

based on 44 ratings

| 4,936 views

Temptations will come to us but the power of Christ through the cross enables us to say no.

Temptation: An enticement or invitation to sin with the implied promise of greater good to be derived from following the way of disobedience. Think how many temptations you and I face in an ordinary day. Staying in bed late - the temptation to laziness. Growling at the breakfast table - the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:11-18, 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Escape – Escape From Temptation Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 27, 2006

based on 51 ratings

| 15,371 views

We all face temptation, but God has promised that regardless of what the temptation may be that we face, He will make a way of escape. Temptation does not have to destroy us; we don’t have to fall into the trap of sin. WE CAN ESCAPE FROM TEMPTATION! #3

THE GREAT ESCAPE – Escape From Temptation 1 Peter 2:16 INTRODUCTION: Temptation is a thread that joins us all together as human beings; temptation levels the playing field! We are all susceptible to its attraction, and we can all be equally devastated when we yield to its seduction. Some of the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Temptation, Sin, And Consequences (Part 1) Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 19, 2009

based on 4 ratings

| 7,171 views

David, the man after God’s own heart fell into sin. Looking at his life we can see how he allowed himself to end up in a weakened state, and we can learn from his mistakes how to avoid the same.

Introduction: A. Perhaps there have been times when you have felt like praying this prayer: “Dear Heavenly Father, I think you’d be proud of me! So far today I’ve done all right. I haven’t gossiped, lusted, lost my temper, haven’t been greedy, grumpy, or selfish. Praise Your Name! I’m grateful ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Temptation, Sin, And Consequences (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 26, 2009

based on 1 rating

| 6,650 views

Nathan confronts David. David repents, is forgiven, but must still face the earthly consequences of his sin.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a young child at a Catholic school who went to confession. 1. Because the younger children at the parochial school often forgot their sins when they entered the confessional, the teachers would have the students write down a list of their sins. 2. As the boy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Defeat Your Giant Of Temptation

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 30, 2009

based on 8 ratings

| 4,584 views

Temptation comes in all of life

HOW TO DEFEAT YOUR GIANT OF TEMPTATION Luke 4:1-13 Matt. 16:21-23, Matt. 26:45, 46 The person who expects to live a life without problems is going to be as upset as the guy who thought that he was going to have a lawn without weeds. Both problems and temptations are expected! A cartoon showed a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Is The Truth About Trials And Temptations? Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 5, 2008

based on 7 ratings

| 6,596 views

Today from this passage the Apostle Peter is going to tell us the truth about trials and temptations.

What is the Truth about Trials and Temptations? Am service July 13th 2008 1 Peter 1:6-9 Introduction As I began preparing this message I began to really think deep into the thought the “Truth about Trials and Temptations”, and I thought this about life. Life should come with a list of side ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Sermons on Church Temptations:

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

Confident Preaching