Sermons on Enduring Temptation: showing 646-660 of 53,612

Having A Hot Life

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Oct 3, 2014

LIVING A LIFE COSE TO TEMPTATION

HAVING A HOT LIFE James 1:13, 14 “13 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14 but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed.” INTRO: Having a hot life is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Protection Through Prayer Part I Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 16, 2011

The Bible tells us to pray without ceasing; (1 Thessalonians 5:17 NAU), but how is that possible? We have been learning how to do that here in this model prayer that Jesus gave us. The six requests that Jesus lists here should keep us busy praying.

Purpose: To alert us to our vulnerability to Satan's attacks. Aim: I want the listener to see the importance of avoiding sin by relying on God's strength. INTRODUCTION: The Bible tells us to pray without ceasing; (1 Thessalonians 5:17 NAU), but how is that possible? We have been learning how to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Tale Of Two Trials Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 5, 2013

Trials and temptations will come. One tempts you to sin against God while the other tests you to trust in God. Which will you follow?

12 Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. 13 Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. 14 But ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Two Acceptable Temptations Jesus Rejects Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Two Acceptable Temptations Jesus Rejects

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Two Acceptable Temptations Jesus Rejects Luke 14:25-35 In this passage Jesus warns us about two temptations that are often accepted and endorsed by the church today. They are valuing the family more than God and valuing happiness more than God. 1. First ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Acceptable Temptations Jesus Rejects

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Two Acceptable Temptations Jesus Rejects

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Two Acceptable Temptations Jesus Rejects Luke 14:25-35 In this passage Jesus warns us about two temptations that are often accepted and endorsed by the church today. They are valuing the family more than God and valuing happiness more than God. 1. First ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Know Who You Are Series

Contributed by Will Cornwell on Aug 22, 2002

The reason for defeated Christians is that we get our identity from the wronng places. When you know who you are in Christ there is nothing that his world can throw your way that you cannot overcome.

How to live a victorious life (Part 1) I was sitting in my lazy boy the other day trying to remember exactly what it was like to be a teenager and what some of my toughest struggles were. I had to think real hard, not because I am old, but because I just don’t remember things very well. But what ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:5, Proverbs 30:5-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Overcoming Small Obstacles For Greater Heights SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

This sermon explores how minor hindrances can prevent us from reaching our full potential in life and in our spiritual journey. It delves into the story of Achan and his actions at Jericho.

Moving to the Next Level Today, we will explore the concept of moving to a higher level in life and in our relationship with God. Often, it is the little things that hold us back from reaching our full potential. We will examine the story of Achan and his actions at the city of Jericho. Life is a ...read more

Topics: Temptation, Resisting Temptation

Does The Spirit Lead Us Into Temptation?

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 17, 2005

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

Our Attitude Towards Temptation And Trials Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 17, 2019

A look at why James tells us to be joyful when trials and temptations come. We become stronger and more like Jesus in the process.

The path of life isn’t an easy path to walk. It’s filled with all kinds of trials; like sickness and disease, accidents, disappointments, sufferings and death and also all the trials we go through concerning sin and being seduced. What we need is a guaranteed way to conquer all the trials of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Life In Hd: Lure Of The Blur Series

Contributed by Kenton Beshore on May 9, 2008

A message on dealing with trouble and temptation from James 1:9-18.

Kenton Beshore is Executive Producer of the small group curriculum Liquid, a new revolutionary video-based resource for small groups and church-wide campaigns. Visit www.experienceliquid.com to learn more. _____________________________________ LURE OF THE BLUR James 1:9-18 TROUBLE & ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Overcame The Temptations Of The Devil

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 23, 2015

How Jesus transcended the “if” / “then” logic of the Satan’s temptation. Jesus was human like us, but he knew how to overcome, and he teaches us. Please read on and be blessed!!!

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 22nd February 2015; (St Oswald’s is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). “Please be seated, and join me in a short prayer.” Let the words of my mouth, and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Episcopal

The Need Of The Hour: Thoughts From The Epistle Of James

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 28, 2001

1.WITHSTAND TRIALS AND TEMPTATIONS 2.WISDOM OF GOD 3.WORKS OF FAITH 4.WORDS OF CONFUSION 5.WRATH OF MAN 6.WAIT FOR GOD 7.WIN THE LOST

THE NEED OF THE HOUR: 7 THOUGHTS FROM THE EPISTLE OF JAMES OUTLINE 1.WITHSTAND TRIALS AND TEMPTATIONS 2.WISDOM OF GOD 3.WORKS OF FAITH 4.WORDS OF CONFUSION 5.WRATH OF MAN 6.WAIT FOR GOD 7.WIN THE LOST THE MESSAGE THE NEED OF THE HOUR: THOUGHTS FROM THE EPISTLE OF JAMES 1.WITHSTAND ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Work/Faith--Labor/Love-Endurance/Hope

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Mar 2, 2003

My first sermon as the new Pastor of an older church that has struggled for several years.

"WORK/FAITH--LABOR/LOVE—ENDURANCE/HOPE" INTRODUCTION First Thessalonians is the Apostle Paul’s first letter to the church at Thessalonica. Thessalonica was a Greek city in a land filled with false gods; and even though Paul met strong opposition he dared to preach the gospel. Even though many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3, 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Nazarene

Enjoy Fortune Together, Endure Misfortune Together Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Couples, Pt. 2

ENJOY FORTUNE TOGETHER, ENDURE MISFORTUNE TOGETHER (GENESIS 12:4-5, 10-13:1) Larry’s barn burned down and Susan, his wife, called the insurance company. Susan told the insurance company, “We had that barn insured for fifty thousand and I want my MONEY.” The agent replied, “Whoa there, just a ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Enjoy Life And Not Just Endure It! Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 29, 2007

How to follow Christ’s example of finding joy while we’re enduring life’s chaos.

HOW TO ENJOY LIFE & NOT JUST ENDURE IT, How Christ’s Suffering Changes My Perspective About Difficult Times (Hebrews chapter five) Today’s message is our last (for now) in the series from the letter to the Hebrew Christians of the First Century but I hope we can revisit this letter at a later ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist