Sermons on Enduring Temptation:

Triumph Through Trying Times

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Mar 29, 2011

When trying times come, and they always do, God has a message for us.

TRIUMPH THROUGH TESTING TIMES (All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and ALL scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) After a long series of sermons on giving God room to work, it almost seems fitting, to look at scripture and find a place where God tells us, that tough ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeds By The Sea

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 19, 2011

Sermon for the 5th Sunday after Pentecost and the parable of the weeds.

Matthew 13: 1 – 9, 18 – 23 / Seeds By The Sea Intro: The story is told of Franklin Roosevelt, who often endured long receiving lines at the White House. He complained that no one really paid any attention to what he said. One evening during a reception, he decided to try an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lead Us Not Into Temptation - The Lord's Prayer - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 8, 2020

This one phrase has given some folks "spiritual heartburn" from time to time. Would "Our Father in Heaven" ever lead us into temptation? Let's look at some other Scriptures and see if we can figure it out!

Lead Us Not Into Temptation (This sermon is a shorter sermon due to being delivered via Facebook/Live during the Covid-19 shutdown) Today Pastor Karenlee will be reading from Psalm 23. But, before she reads today’s Scripture let’s take a brief review of what we have seen so far in the “Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13, Matthew 6:13, James 1:13, Luke 4:1-2, Luke 4:13, Hebrews 4:15, James 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Title: Overcoming Worries And Temptations: Trusting In God's Plan Series

Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Jun 23, 2023

Life can often feel overwhelming, and it's easy to succumb to fear and doubt. But take heart, for in the midst of our anxieties, God offers us a divine antidote—a steadfast trust in His perfect plan.

Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters, today I want to address the common struggles we face with worries and temptations. Life can often feel overwhelming, and it's easy to succumb to fear and doubt. But take heart, for in the midst of our anxieties, God offers us a divine antidote—a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Matthew 6:33, Philippians 4:6-7, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Willing Spirit; Weak Flesh

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 25, 2015

We must pray for and rely on God’s strength to get us through life.

Willing Spirit; Weak Flesh March 22, 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must pray for and rely on God’s strength to get us through life. Focus Passage: Matthew 26:36-42 Supplemental Passage: Therefore I am well content with weaknesses, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-42

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Kept The Law For Us!

Contributed by Chad Wright on Apr 15, 2002

This sermon focuses on Jesus’ fasting and temptation in the wilderness.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, "I’m starving!" Have you ever said that phrase or heard someone else say it? Most of the time, the person who says it is far from malnutrition! The human desire to eat, hunger, can at times be very strange and cause people to act very strangely. You’ve all heard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Encouraged To Endure Sermon Vi: Withstand Satan's Roar And Fear No More Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 7, 2020

"It's a jungle out there" is how we may feel about the ups and downs from which Christians are not exempt, but by the power of God we can withstand the wiles of the devil, but we need to practice certain disciplines taught by the Apostle Peter.

Withstand Satan’s Roar and Fear No More “It’s a jungle out there”! That was my second daddy’s way of warning me how it would be in the “real world” once I graduated from high school. Well, soon after I got out there and was on my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11

Blessed Be The Name Sermon Vi: Our Father's Love Endures Forever Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 26, 2020

As we mature in our walk with the Lord, we cherish the constancy and the permanency of God our Father's love!

THANKS BE TO THE LORD GOD OUR FATHER WHOSE CONSTANT LOVE ENDURES FOREVER! “A dear Christian lady who resided in assisted living expressed it this way: ‘I get my Bible and read until I can’t read anymore. Then I open my hymnal and I sing until I can’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:7-8

Let Sleeping Monsters Lie

Contributed by Scott Morris on May 1, 2002

Visually illustrates the power of temptations.

Let Sleeping Monsters Lie! Have you ever known the quiet kid that never starts anything and everyone thinks he’s just a simple kid? Then one day someone pushes him too far and he woops their tale!? That’s like a monster! That’s why you watch out for the quiet kids & YOU Let sleeping monsters ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Defeating The Enemy's Advance Series

Contributed by Bruce Ritter on May 20, 2002

Jesus’ pattern for overcoming temptation...

Defeating the Enemy’s Advance Matthew 4:1-11 Our series has to do with preparing the way for Christ’s coming. He deserves the throne of our lives, to construct a lifestyle of kingdom living in us. There is a Kingdom, which God wants to happen in your life, giving you His purpose, favor, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Venciendo La Tentación Series

Contributed by Carlos Camarena on Mar 21, 2003

James’ directive on overcoming temptation

Venciendo la tentación Santiago 1:12-13 2 Tim 4:7-8 I. Introducción A. Cuando el creyente se enfrenta con pruebas, tribulaciones, injusticias, sufrimiento y golpes de la vida, ¿cómo debe responder? Esta es la pregunta que ahora preocupa a Santiago. Cuando el creyente se enfrenta a tales ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8, James 1:12-13

Denomination: Adventist

El Fruto De La Tentación - I Series

Contributed by Carlos Camarena on Mar 21, 2003

Falling into temptation and the fruit it bears.

El fruto de la tentación - I Santiago 1:14 Romanos 7:14-25 I. Introducción A. Después de haber enfatizado las pruebas “externas,” Santiago pasa a enfocar las pruebas “internas.” 2. ¿Cómo estaban respondiendo los creyentes en Santiago ante las pruebas “internas,” o sea las tentaciones ...read more

Scripture: James 1:14, Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Adventist

Where Are My People?

Contributed by Ruby Mallory on Feb 6, 2017

Overcoming temptations, satan's sifting

Where are my people? For those who have Bibles... Luke 22:31-32 - "And The Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, satan has desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: but I have prayed for you, that your faith fail not: and when you are converted, strengthen your brethren." God works ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Beginning Of Jesus' Ministry.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 7, 2023

The Baptism, Temptation, and Preaching of Jesus.

THE BEGINNING OF JESUS’ MINISTRY. Mark 1:9-15. MARK 1:9-11. The Baptism of Jesus. Jesus came to John to be baptised in the River Jordan. Jesus did not have any personal sin to repent of, but His washing with water may have signified the ritual washing of a priest when he is first ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Easy Way

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 19, 2011

We are always looking for the easy way to do everything.

Matthew 4: 1 – 11 / The Easy Way Intro: The portly, gray-haired gentleman approached the lovely young woman as she sat on a bench in the mall drinking her coffee. He had noticed the beautiful diamond wedding ring on her left hand as he sat down next to her. He said, “Young lady, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed