Sermons on Church Temptations:

The Cycle Of Settling Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Mar 24, 2008

Have you settled for the wrong things lately? Have you found yourself sitting on your lazy boy of life too often? Have you settled for ungodly things? Have you settled for less than God in your prayer life? In your Bible study? In your walk with God?

THE CYCLE OF SETTLING Gen. 11:31-12:1, Cor. 14:3, I love Sunday afternoon. There is something special about having worshipped God, going out to eat with your family, and then coming home to this!!! Can I get a witness? What would happen though if I did this (point to chair) all of the time? As ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Complain

Contributed by Rick Balmer on Jan 29, 2008

We need to remember that God has things under control. All we need to do is put our focus on him.

Numbers 11:1-15 (KJV) 1 And when the people complained, it displeased the LORD: and the LORD heard it; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of the LORD burnt among them, and consumed them that were in the uttermost parts of the camp. 2 And the people cried unto Moses; and when Moses prayed unto ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Count It All Joy

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Feb 2, 2008

The Call Of James Is That We Count The Trials Of Life As "All Joy". In This Sermon We Will Look At What This Means...

“Count It All Joy” James 1:2-8 02/03/2008 INTRODUCTION: May the words of my lips and the meditation of my heart be always acceptable in thy sight, giving praise, glory and honor to Your name our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen! • Are you going through a trial today? Are you struggling through ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Orthodox

What Will It Take?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 4, 2008

Looking at the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness, we can ask ourselves, "what will it take to lead me into temptation?"

What Will It Take? – Mt 4: 1 - 11 Intro: Drew Anderson from Tucson, Arizona wrote of his experience in Readers’ Digest. He was shopping in the mall with his wife when a shapely young woman in a short, form fitting dress walked by. He said as she walked by his eyes followed her. Without looking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

To Be Tempted

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 4, 2008

A sermon for the first Sunday in Lent the Temptation of Jesus

1st Sunday in Lent Matthew 4:1-11 "To be tempted" "Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. And he fasted forty days and forty nights, and afterward he was hungry. And the tempter came and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command these stones ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Not Giving Up On God's Agenda

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 10, 2008

A sermon that looks at the temptation of Jesus and encourages people to see the importance of God’s agenda in their lives.

Someone once said Have you ever wondered why opportunity knocks once – yet temptation bangs on the door constantly? Do you find this true? Supermarkets are aware that we are easily tempted. Why do you think they place lollies, soft drinks and magazines at near the cash registers where we have to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

A Time For Personal Spiritual Renewal

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 19, 2008

The natural drift in our Christian life is toward spiritual dryness, apathy and indifference. When we get into a spiritual rut – a grace with the ends knocked out - we are ready for a time of renewal.

A Time For Personal Spiritual Renewal Matthew 4:1-4 The natural drift in our Christian life is toward spiritual dryness, apathy and indifference. When we get into a spiritual rut – a grace with the ends knocked out - we are ready for a time of renewal. Out natural tendency is to drift from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-4

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Way Of Escape

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 25, 2007

There is at least one thing that is common to every human being who has lived regardless of race, age, or culture: temptation.

A Way of Escape I Corinthians 10:12–14 There is at least one thing that is common to every human being who has lived regardless of race, age, or culture: temptation. Unfortunately, victory over temptation is far less universal. There is a key to unlocking the secret of victory—a key called the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Lessons Learned From Luke's Account Of The Temptation Of Christ

Contributed by Harvey Earls on Jun 19, 2007

Lessons I learned about temptation and how to react to temptation based on Jesus Christ’s experience with temptation as recorded in the Gospel of Luke.

Lessons learned from Luke’s Account of the Temptation of Jesus Christ A mother told her son not to go swimming. However, when he came into the house his mother noticed that his hair and bathing suit were wet. "Johnnie," his mother scolded, "I told you not to go swimming." "I couldn’t help it mom," ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Count It All Joy

Contributed by J. Leon Gant, Jr. on Jun 25, 2007

Your deliverance is on the way

“Count It All Joy” James 1:2-4 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work , that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. You know the grass withered and the flower ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Pride Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Jan 31, 2007

The danger of pride and how to overcome it.

Confessions of a Pastor “Pride” February 4, 2007 Pride can get you into trouble. (Racing Melanie) Pride is dangerous to us and displeasing to God. When we are filled with pride, it has several effects on our lives: 1) Pride cheapens Christ in our lives. 2) Pride damages ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Dragon

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 19, 2007

A sermon for the 1st Sunday in Lent Temptation of Jesus

1st Sunday in Lent Luke 4:1-13 "The Dragon" 4:1* ¶ And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan, and was led by the Spirit 2* for forty days in the wilderness, tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing in those days; and when they were ended, he was hungry. 3 The devil said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:12-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Winning Your Immunity Challenge Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 20, 2007

This is a look at what temptation is and how to overcome it.

How does an Inuit kill a wolf? I know it’s a question many of you have struggled with for years, so let me tell you the answer. First, the Inuit coats his knife with animal blood and allows it to freeze. Then he another layer, and another until the blade is completely concealed with blood. Then he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Devil Made Me Do It Series

Contributed by James May on Sep 16, 2007

#4 in the James Series. This one has a sub-title, "The Real Source of Temptation".

4 The Devil Made Me Do It (The Real Source of Temptation) By Pastor Jim May Book of James James 1:13-17 I am on a diet again. But like most people, diets are only a temporary answer. On my diet I am supposed to not have chocolate candy. In fact, I’ve heard that most chocolate isn’t good for ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Souffrances De Jésus1 Series

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Sep 24, 2007

INTRODUCTION SUR LA SERIE (10 min) Regardons de nouveau à la croix, Pierre a expliqué que le " 18 ¶ Christ aussi a souffert une fois pour les péchés, lui juste pour des injustes, afin de nous amener à Dieu, ayant été mis à mort quant à la chair, mais a

SOUFFRANCES DE JESUS A LA CROIX ! INTRODUCTION SUR LA SERIE (10 min) Regardons de nouveau à la croix, Pierre a expliqué que le " 18 ¶ Christ aussi a souffert une fois pour les péchés, lui juste pour des injustes, afin de nous amener à Dieu, ayant été mis à mort quant à la chair, mais ayant été ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Pentecostal