SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Defeating Temptations:

showing 1,126-1,140 of 46,934
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Dennis Casanova avatar

    The Two Wolves Within Us

    Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Mar 18, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,156 views

    It would seem that each of us possess two wolves within us. Wolves are stealthy creatures so beware.

    The Two Wolves An old Grandfather, whose grandson came to him with anger at a schoolmate who had done him an injustice, said, "Let me tell you a story. I too, at times, have felt a great hate for those that have taken so much with no sorrow for what they ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephan Brown avatar

    The Battle For The Mind

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Mar 24, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 10,017 views

    Explains the importance of the thought life, our accountability for our thoughts, and how to win victory--by winning the battle for our minds.

    The Battle for the Mind I. We are responsible not only for our actions, but also for our thoughts. A. God has judged people based on thoughts in the past. Acts 8:22 Repent of this wickedness and pray to the Lord. Perhaps he will forgive you for having such a thought in your heart. [Simon the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Taylor avatar

    But That's Not How I Had It Planned

    Contributed by David Taylor on May 5, 2003
    based on 109 ratings
     | 14,841 views

    Sometimes God’s plan for us is different than our plan. How we respond makes all of the difference.

    From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day. Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Matthew Wright avatar

    A Shameful Walk Series

    Contributed by Matthew Wright on May 20, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 9,040 views

    Adam and Eve.

    Title: A Shameful Walk Text: Genesis 3 Subject: Disobedience; Temptation Series: The Walk Series; #1 Introduction: Before cars, before roller skates, before bicycles, before boats, and even before people rode animals, people walked places. Thousands of years later, walking is still very ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    Rx For Backsliding

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,193 views

    The danger of backsliding is just as real today as ever. The Hebrew writer offers us encouragement and a perscription to overcome!

    Rx for Backsliding Hebrews 12:12–17 INTRODUCTION The book of Hebrews is an encouraging word to Christians that contains strong warnings against falling from God’s grace. In the first part of Hebrews 12 the writer encourages them to put off everything from their life that would hinder them in ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Curtis Kittrell avatar

    Overcome

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 21, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,964 views

    It is exciting to realize we are privileged to live at the end of this dispensation. when the conflict between Satan and his demons and Christ and His saints is fast moving toward a climax. The Word of God describes this period in the history of mankind a

    OVERCOME Scripture: 1 John 5:4 INTRODUCTION It is exciting to realize we are privileged to live at the end of this dispensation. when the conflict between Satan and his demons and Christ and His saints is fast moving toward a climax. The Word of God describes this period in the history of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Under Attack!

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 27, 2003
    based on 116 ratings
     | 13,532 views

    Standing strong under fire.

    Today we are going to look at practical steps for standing strong when you are under attack! We will be using Christ’s temptation in the wilderness as our backdrop. Then Jesus was led out into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit to be tempted there by the Devil. Matthew 4:1 (NLT) The first issue ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Am I Seeking Human Approval? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 20, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,569 views

    First message in revival series at Emmaus Baptist Church, Quinton, VA: We may so need human approval that we forget to seek God’s approval. Either we look backward too much, returning to old habits, or we look forward too much, expecting some "magic" wor

    There are certain questions all of us need to ask ourselves. There are certain ways in which we need to probe our own minds and figure out just what we are doing. It never hurts to look inside and be honest and dig out our own motives. For example, since I am now in that wonderful status of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jennifer Casto avatar

    How To Get A Handle On Criticism Within The Church

    Contributed by Jennifer Casto on May 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,175 views

    Keep right attitudes and God will open doors that no man can shut---and will shut doors that man opened---keeping you on the right path but you must trust Him and listen to His direction! God has a promotion in store and he sends along a test… If we get

    All of us we will have those times Talking about us, make us look bad, blowing things out of proportions Not helping but trying to drag us down Based on jelousy and a competitive spirit You have what they want and instead of waiting and believeing God for something they lash out at those who have ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Excising Erroneous Entaglements Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on May 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,707 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:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    No More Cutting In

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 10, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 16,162 views

    This sermon deals with the need to avoid allowing other people or things to cut in on us as we run our race for Jesus Christ.

    No More Cutting In 2/11/07 1 Kings 13:1-10 Galatians 5:7-18 Have you ever been standing in line for a long time, and then someone comes to the line and a person up ahead of you says, ”you can get in front of me”? How do you feel about it? Have you ever been driving on I-90 ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    The Dragon

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,259 views

    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:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ricky Johnson avatar

    Tempting Good News

    Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Mar 11, 2007
     | 2,229 views

    A sermon expounding upon the Good News in Temptations.

    When I first returned to the Church I found a reading schedule which allowed me to read through the Bible in one year. I had never read through the Bible so I decided to challenge myself to complete this task. While involved in this pursuit I would make notes of certain verses or thoughts I had ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Carl Benge avatar

    He Will Show You How To Escape From Your Temptations

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Mar 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,025 views

    How to avoid temptation and recover from temptation

    God will show you how to escape from your temptations. Wow! What an incredible insight by Paul. Not only will He never give us more than we can bear, He will show us the way out of those situations and conditions in life that we use to separate ourselves from the love of God. How many times ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #1learn To Identify And Thrive During The Tests. Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,543 views

    We need to identify seasons of testing, then expect the tests, and then learn how to thrive during the testing processes of life. Why are you tested?

    #1 LEARN TO IDENTIFY AND THRIVE IN THE TEST! Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This lesson one and will be done in several sittings, there is a lesson two, of two more parts. I. DO YOU REALIZE GOD DOES HIS BEST WORK IN THE TESTING PROCESS? A. WE OFTEN HEAR QUESTIONS LIKE: WHY ARE WE ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God