Sermons about Defeating Temptations

Temptation

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 22, 2006

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truths on temptation

Temptation Luke 4:1-13 Oscar Wilde said, “I can resist anything but temptation.” He also said, “The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it.” As Christians we must learn how to overcome temptation. Josh Billing was right when he said, “One-half the trouble of this life can be traced ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Temptation Of Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 20, 2013

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Using the Word of God to defeat the devil.

THE TEMPTATION OF JESUS. Matthew 4:1-11. The wilderness (Matthew 4:1). When God created man, He placed him in a garden (Genesis 2:15). The world when it was created resembled something more like a garden than it does today. God created all things ‘very good‘ (Genesis 1:31), but man’s collective ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Defeat Your Giant Of Temptation

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 30, 2009

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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

Facing Temptation Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

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This sermon is about dealing with temptatoin. It is based on Rick Warren’s The Purpose-Driven Life.

Someone once said, “I wouldn’t be tempted if temptation wasn’t so tempting.” Sam Levenson said, “Lead us not into temptation. Just tell us where it is; we’ll find it.” Flip Wilson said, “The devil made me do it the first time, but ever since then I’ve been doing it on my own.” Oscar Wilde said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Great Temptation Series

Contributed by W F on Aug 22, 2006

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To defeat the Giant of temptation, it helps to understand the Devil and his ways.

Key verse: “Then the devil left him and angels came and attended him” (Matthew 4:11) (Secondary verse James 4:7) INTRODUCTION Temptation is a trap – it can get you into a lot of trouble and see you come undone in an instant. A woman and a man are involved in a car accident. It’s a bad one. Both ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:11

Denomination: *other

"Temptation"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Mar 17, 2004

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This message looks at the temptation of Christ ... and the process of temptation in James 1:12-16.

“Temptation” INTRODUCTION: Have you been tempted lately? Personally, I’m not tempted to sin very much … only 40-50 times a day! There are 2 words in the Greek that the Bible uses for “temptation”. 1.- PEIRAZO – this is a testing for the purpose of seeing what is good OR evil in something … to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, James 1:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Temptation

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Feb 15, 2008

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Temptation is NOT SIN - It is rather an opportunity for spiritual growth and greatness. In today’s sermon we will see: Temptation from God’s Perspective Temptation from Satan’s Perspective And How To Overcome Temptation

“Overcoming Temptation” 02/17/2008 by Dcn. Chris Nerreau Text: Matthew 4:1-11 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! Webster’s dictionary defines ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Orthodox

The Temptation Of Jesus

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 23, 2015

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Jesus provides us with an assurance that we are capable of resisting temptation. And by overcoming temptation, we emerge strengthened in our spirit.

5-12-06 Title: The Temptation of Jesus Bible Reading: Matthew 4:1-11 The subject today is the temptation of Jesus, as found in Matthew 4:1-11. Verse 1 says, “Then Jesus was led out into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit to be tempted there by the Devil.” The word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Temptation Tango - Temptation Island - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 24, 2012

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Temptation, although common, seperates and isolates and makes you feel like you are on an island. How can we get off Temptation Island?

Temptation Island Pt. 3 – Temptation Tango I. Introduction Temptation Island is a dangerous place because temptation, when we don’t understand it and learn to deal with it, separates, isolates, and will become the gateway to your demise if you don’t learn to move off the island! We began by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Defeating Parasites In Your Life Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 12, 2008

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this sermon deals with overcoming temptations and addictions

Defeating Parasites in our Life Temptations 1 Corinthians 10:13 Slide Introduction I am sure you have all heard the word parasite before. But do you really know what a parasite does? Parasites invade a host and begin to live there. As it lives there, it begins to grow and robs the host of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I'm Not As Bad As You Series

Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 17, 2007

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Defeating the deadly temptation to compare ourselves with others--getting our eyes back on Christ!

Theme: 7 Deadly Temptations Series Purpose: Defeating the temptation to compare ourselves to others, Eyes on Christ Today we start a new series I am calling the 7 Deadly Temptations. o Have you heard of the 7 deadly sins? These are just about as bad—except that we can overcome them! We can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Wesleyan

See Jesus Defeat The Devil

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Mar 7, 2022

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Because Christ fought the battle against Satan as one of us, he won that battle for all of us. Jesus is our perfect substitute. Even as the devil rages against us, we can face him and his temptations unafraid, confident that our champion, Jesus, has already won the victory over him.

David versus Goliath. Thousands of years after their brief battle it is still used to describe conflicts. You have probably heard the comparison several times in recent days following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Clearly Russia is Goliath and Ukraine David. But don’t we also regularly hear the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Resisting Temptation

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Mar 14, 2005

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How we may fight the temptations of satan.

RESISTING TEMPTATION MATT.4:1-11 Right after John the Baptist Baptised Jesus In the River of Jordan, He spent 40 days in the Wilderness near Jericho where he was tempted By Satan – much like We are tempted Today!! MARK 1:12 & 13 SAYS: And immediately the spirit driveth Him into The wilderness. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Victory Over Temptation

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 11, 2005

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Jesus’ victory over temptation is our victory. A closer look at the beginning of Jesus’ victories on our behalf.

Matthew 4:1-11: VICTORY OVER TEMPTATION Have you ever tried to do something yourself, but in the end, it didn’t work out well? You should have depended on someone else do it. Maybe that has happened to you with a home improvement project – you did some painting yourself, or some plumbing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

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