Sermons about Church Temptations

"What To Do About The Devil"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 27, 2004

based on 56 ratings

| 9,098 views

A sermon on making choices.

Luke 4:1-13 “What to do About the Devil” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org. Right before Jesus goes into the desert Jesus was baptized and “heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

"what Does It Mean To Be A Christian?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 17, 2019

based on 1 rating

| 8,495 views

A sermon about finding your identity in Christ.

“What Does it Mean to Be a Christian?” Luke 4:1-13 A friend of mine’s son—a gregarious little kid just shy of 4 years old—learned this Passage in Sunday school one morning. Later that day he asked his mother, “Hey mom, what do you know about the devil?” A little caught off guard, she turned ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Satanic Devices

Contributed by Chuck Cochran on Oct 25, 2000

based on 100 ratings

| 5,011 views

Explains how Satan opperates.

“Satan’s Devices” Mat. 12:22-50 1) His Devices are Merciless Ill. Job 2) His Devices are Motivated They are attacks on The Fruits of The Spirit. 3) His Devices bring about Madness or Miracles 3A) Madness leads to Panic 3B) Miracles leads to Praise Every Christian can understand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-50

Denomination: Baptist

No Comparison Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Sep 7, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 4,201 views

Sermon #21 in Galatians series. Danger of self-deception, losing touch with reality of our sin.

08/26/07 “NO COMPARISON” GAL 6: 3-6 INTRODUCTION: EMPERORS NEW CLOTHES: WELL KNOW SELF CENTERED, ADVANTAGE TAKEN BY DECEIVERS CLOTH SO SPECIAL / BEAUTIFUL ONLY HIGHLY INTELLIGENT, MORALLY IMPECCABLE CAN SEE SIMILAR TENDENCIES BY MOST OTHERS SAID THEY COULD SEE IT, KING PARADES IN NEW ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Devil's Sunday

Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 3, 2008

| 4,498 views

A sermon for the First Sunday of Lent about the temptation of Jesus and the implications for your life.

INTRODUCTION: WHAT DO YOU MEAN THIS IS THE DEVIL’S SUNDAY? • The first Sunday of Lent for 19 centuries on the church calendar has focused on the temptation by the devil of Jesus. • Much of the symbolism of Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness comes from the Hebrew Scripture story of the Exodus (vv. 1 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 23, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 11,636 views

Solomon knows the treacherous world that his son is about to encounter and he counsels him to guard his heart against all that would seek to lead him away from God.

Guard Your Heart Proverbs 4:20-27 Today we will dive into the seventh lesson of Solomon given to his son to help him learn about the importance of wisdom for all of life. Last week, in lesson six, we heard about how important it is for us to stay on the path of wisdom and to avoid at all costs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Say "No"

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 20, 2005

based on 7 ratings

| 3,797 views

We can say "no" to temptation.

HOW TO SAY “NO” Genesis 39:1-23 S: Temptation C: Purity in the face of temptation Pr: WE CAN SAY “NO.” Type: Narrative PA: How is the change to be observed? • Don’t blame others (including the devil). • Make the choice to say “no.” • Don’t play around with sin. Version: ESV RMBC 20 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Excising Erroneous Entaglements Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on May 21, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 4,834 views

Jesus speaks some strange words about cutting off a hand, a foot and rmeoving an eye just to follow Him. Did He really maen it or was He telling us about how best to serve Him? The latter is the true answer.

MARK 9:38-50 EXCISING ERRONEOUS ENTANGLEMENTS I. EXTERNALS: * A. Energy. B. Entertainment. C. Enticement. II. EXPECTATIONS: ** A. Exhaustive. B. Exclusive. C. Edifying. III. EFFECTS: *** A. Existentiality. B. Eternally. C. Evolving. Jesus gives some strong words and lessons in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Methodist

Recipe For Avoiding Moral Failure Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Feb 5, 2004

based on 17 ratings

| 4,978 views

Disregarding God’s moral and ethical principles as David did can have disastrous consequences.

I recently saw a photo of three expensive cars encased in ice in the garage of a million-dollar house when the pipes froze while the owner was away. One of the rules for living in a cold climate is to take special precautions so your water pipes don’t freeze. Disregarding that rule can exact a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-15

Denomination: Brethren

Following Jesus To The Wilderness

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 27, 2004

based on 19 ratings

| 10,137 views

Matthew shows how we can overcome sin by not making the same mistakes that the Israelites did and by following the example of Jesus in dealing with temptation.

FOLLOWING JESUS TO THE WILDERNESS FOCUS: THE TEXT SHOWS HOW CHRIST DEFEATED SATAN’S TEMPTATIONS IN THE WILDERNESS. FUNCTION: TO SHOWS THE HEARERS HOW JESUS IS THE PERFECT EXAMPLE IN DEFEATING SATAN’S TEMPTATIONS. TEXT: LUKE 4:1-13 Mark Thornton stood 6 feet with his black pin striped ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"It Is Written

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 28, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 18,233 views

Why Jesus believed in the Bible

“IT IS WRITTEN!!!” Deut. 8:1-10 Some of us can remember back to the war that we had with Saddam Hussein in 1991. We did not know all that we had to fight with for some things had not been proven. We found out when he launched 86 Scud missiles towards us. Most of them missed their targets. We had ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Not By Bread Alone

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 19, 2004

based on 46 ratings

| 14,500 views

Sermon examines Jesus’ first response to the temptation of Satan

Man Shall Not Live By Bread Alone Matt. 4:4 INTRO.: Almost immediately after His baptism, the integrity of Jesus was put to the test. The Scripture says God initiated this testing. "The Spirit drove Him into the wilderness." after He had been there 40 days without food, Satan came to Him with this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:4, Deuteronomy 3:8, Deuteronomy 8:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The New Testament Church (Church Organization)

Contributed by Nathan Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 26 ratings

| 6,862 views

1) Couple of weeks ago, we began a ("first principles") study titled "The Church" A) In it we concluded there is a True Church! -- & the way we go about identifying it is by looking to scripture & properly interpreting what we read.

1) Couple of weeks ago, we began a ("first principles") study titled "The Church" A) In it we concluded there is a True Church! -- & the way we go about identifying it is by looking to scripture & properly interpreting what we read. 1) Since Jesus Christ is the "head over all things to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church 101 - What The Church Is Good For

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 17, 2002

based on 98 ratings

| 8,049 views

why we are the church here today

Church 101: What the church is good for. John 20:19-23 Last Monday, I had the opportunity to visit Westminster Abbey out in Mission. It is situated in a beautiful location, high atop a hill. And the steeple of the building, it soared to the skies and when you walk in you are quickly impressed by ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Let The Church Be The Church Part I

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 29, 2003

based on 64 ratings

| 28,958 views

The Church of Jesus Christ is a Church focused on the wisdom of the Cross.

LET THE CHURCH BE THE CHURCH PART I: SPIRITUAL WISDOM I CORINTHIANS 2: 6 -- 3: 3 SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER: APRIL 27, 2003 INTRODUCTION: “My Town” as sung by Montgomery Gentry. There’s a for sale sign on a big ole rusty tractor, You can’t miss it, it’s the first thing that you see, Just up the road ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6, 1 Corinthians 3:3

Denomination: Baptist

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