Sermons on Enduring Temptation:

The Temptations Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jun 10, 2011

We see in the temptations how the devil works and how we can resist him by doing as Jesus did.

The Temptations of Jesus Luke 4:1-13 In the beginning of the show CSI Las Vegas we here a song by a group called “The Who.” The song asks the question “Who are you?” Do we always remember that you are a child of the King? We are going to be looking this morning at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Temptation Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 13, 2011

Jesus temptation in the wildness.

The Temptation of Jesus When we look at the temptation of Jesus we sometimes say some very silly things. It is like we are so uncomfortable with the fact that Jesus resisted sin that we have to reason away His humanity to explain how He did it. Certainly if Jesus really was fully human He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: *other

Temptations To Sin Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 9, 2015

The analysis of sin in Luke 17:1-4 teaches us about how to deal with sin.

Scripture The closer Jesus got to Jerusalem and his crucifixion, the more he taught his disciples about important aspects regarding Christian discipleship. Jesus wanted his disciples to display to the world the characteristics of those who were members of his kingdom. In today’s lesson, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Understanding Temptation Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Oct 31, 2016

Why do we sin against God? Why do we mess up, make terrible choices, and then have to live with the consequences? Why do we get ourselves into bondage to sin and certain destructive patterns of behavior?

Understanding Temptation Matthew 4 Introduction: 1. Why do we sin against God? Why do we mess up, make terrible choices, and then have to live with the consequences? Why do we get ourselves into bondage to sin and certain destructive patterns of behavior? • Have you ever done something ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-25

Denomination: Bible Church

The Grip Of Temptation

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 26, 2017

Watch out for temptation

The Grip of Temptation (1Corinth 10:12-13) Illus: Can you see him running, he is running with all his might. Look at the beads of sweat popping out on his forehead. Each step that he takes is labored; he is exhausted from the struggle. Can you see the fear in his eyes as he looks back over his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trials And Temptations Series

Contributed by Brian Stephens on May 31, 2013

This is the second part of a two part series titled, Trials and Temptations.

Trials & Temptations - Week 2 June 2 , 2013 We are in the second week of a 2 part series on trials and temptations Todays scripture is something that we ALL BATTLE with on a daily basis. There are things and people that influence you and me for the wrong reason and the wrong ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Moments Of Temptation

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Nov 23, 2010

After every great victory comes a test.

Matthew 3:16 – 4: 1-11 16 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Yield Not To Temptation

Contributed by Tom Tarpley on Mar 11, 2011

God gives us the power to resist temptation

Matthew 4:1-11 A mother walked into the kitchen one day and interrupted her 3 year old, who was on top of a chair eating cookies. When she asked what he was doing, the toddler explained: “Mom, I just climbed up here to smell them but my tooth got caught. When we give in to temptation we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: *other

Temptations Of Christ

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 12, 2011

Jesus being tempted in three important areas of life 1. Our need for food 2. Our need for identity and 3. Our need to worship The choice is how we respond

Introduction Leo Tolstoy tells this story: A young Russian inherits his father’s small farm. He immediately starts dreaming of how to expand his property when one morning a well-dressed stranger visits him and makes him an offer that is too good to be true. He could have free of charge ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Facing Temptation Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 21, 2011

Jesus' encounter with Satan helps us to understand the power of temptations and ways to overcome it.

Matthew 4:1-11 “Facing Temptation” INTRODUCTION Video: “Temptation—Deep Thoughts By a Shallow Christian This brief video seems to echo the thoughts and actions of many people in our modern society. It is commonly believed that sin has no consequence and the resisting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Storm Of Temptation Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 6, 2025

When King David commits adulatory with Bathsheba he ends up in the storm which comes with falling into temptation. Psalm 51 shows how David moved beyond that storm.

You can listen to this sermon at https://npbc.org.au/podcasts/media Psalm 51 “The Storm of Temptation” This morning we are going to talk about the storm of temptation. Specifically, how we can storm-proof our lives when we have fallen into temptation. How do we move on from the upheaval that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Sweet Temptation Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Oct 23, 2022

Ah ... free will. The ability to choose/decide for ourselves what is right and good and what isn't. However, as Solomon points out, we also got 'temptation' along with it and he beautifully illustrates the tension of temptation in Proverbs 9 between Lady Wisdom and Lady Folly.

Ah … it’s a familiar story. Eve is strolling through the beautiful Garden of Eden when she is surprised by a talking snake. “Hey, how ya doing?” “Fine.” “What ya doin?” “Oh, Adam and I are just walking around … taking in the beauty of God’s creation.” “Oh, yeah? Lovely. Say, what about ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-6, Romans 7:19, Romans 7:22-24, Psalm 104:24, Psalm 104:27-30, Proverbs 8:1-9, Proverbs 8:23-31, Proverbs 9:13-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

The Temptations Of Jesus

Contributed by Claude Alexander on May 3, 2019

The temptations of Jesus and the Christian walk. "Man does not live by bread alone". What does this mean.

The Temptations of Jesus and the walk of the Christian Matthew 4:1-13. Deut. 8:2-20 Life provides us with defining moments, moments which set the course of our lives, whether for good or evil. We can see such defining moments in the lives of men and women in the Bible. Joseph experienced a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-13, Deuteronomy 8:2-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Temptations Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 17, 2022

Solomon's downfall began when he married the daughter of the Egyptian Pharaoh to seal a political alliance. He could not control his lust. Among Solomon's 700 wives and 300 concubines were many foreigners, which angered God.

Overcoming Temptations King Solomon was the wisest man ever and also one of the most foolish. God gifted him with unsurpassed wisdom, which Solomon squandered by disobeying God's commandments. Solomon's most notable achievements were his building projects, particularly the temple in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Resisting Temptation

Contributed by Carl George on Mar 21, 2022

Sermon on Joseph becoming the man who God meant for him to be in the face of adversity and temptation.

This past week I had the pleasure of doing a funeral. Pleasure and funeral are not two words that you hear in the same sentence. The reason it was a pleasure is because of the remarkable legacy of faith that the man left. I never met him but I was amazed by the impactful testimony that a disabled ...read more