Sermons on Enduring Temptation:

He Church Its Turmoil, Conflict, Struggle And Endurance – Part 3. (Part 11 In The Series) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 19, 2023

The Church in conflict and turmoil battles enemies Satan raises up; and the media and a hostile world. We look at how we can keep strong through all this. Heretics and false teachers have done much damage to the Church especially in the Pacific Islands. God wants good soldiers!

THE CHURCH ITS TURMOIL, CONFLICT, STRUGGLE AND ENDURANCE – PART 3. (PART 11 IN THE SERIES) We continue to look at some of the matters that are of concern for the Church, and its problems and its conflict in the world. [8]. EIGHTH CONSIDERATION. SATAN RAISES UP ENEMIES INSIDE AND OUT If you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:4, Galatians 2:5, Philippians 2:25, 2 Timothy 2:3-4, Matthew 10:22, Matthew 16:24-25, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Ministry Begins Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 11, 2002

Highlights beginning of Jesus’ public ministry; baptism, anointing, temptation

Jesus Ministry Begins Mark 1:9-13 INTRO.: The beginning of the public life of Jesus is very briefly recorded by Mark, who is characterized by an economy of words. It was time of religious awakening. Mark quickly tells us of the ministry of John the Baptist as predicted by Malachi and described ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Do When You Have Been Cheated

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many people struggle to overcome the temptation to take vengeance into their own hands.

Many people struggle to overcome the temptation to take vengeance into their own hands. However, Paul once wrote, "Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord. On the contrary: If your enemy is hungry, feed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Devil Is In The Details (March 6, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 11, 2022

How do we handle temptations? Whom do we rely on? Jesus addressed these things as He is driven by the Spirit into the wilderness. The Devil was in the details.

THE DEVIL IN THE DETAILS Text: Luke 4:1- 13 Luke 4:1-13  Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness,  (2)  where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing at all during those days, and when they were over, he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Jacob-When He Had To Deal With Losses Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 15, 2022

Jacob had his share of blessings but he also endured a number of losses. This message gives some glimpses of what he endured and how he dealt with these situations.

Introduction: Jacob had to deal with bad things as well as good things during his earthly journey. He thought he had received the paternal blessing as well as the birthright but he lost as much, if not more, than he gained because of this. Now Jacob is going to experience a number of “hits”. 1 He ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When It Comes To Matters Of The Heart, There Are No Excuses

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Mar 28, 2002

This sermon is about our temptation to judge others.

“When It Comes To Matters Of The Heart, There Are No Excuses” -by Reverend A. LaMar Torrence Text: Romans 2:1-29 As we continue our traverse through the chapters of Romans, we are learning that regardless of who we are, we are in God’s sight. In fact one could say that in the first chapter of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Pride Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 6, 2001

This is the third in a series of four dealing with various temptations.

The Temptations: Pride 3 of 4 Mark 10:35-41 September 9, 2001 F.B.C. Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker 1. Introduction A. The lion was proud of his mastery of the animal kingdom. One day he decided to make sure all the other animals knew he was the king of the jungle. He was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Look Back!

Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002

A call to avoid temptation and stay focused on God.

Don’t Look Back! Genesis 19:1-29 Introduction: In Gen 13, Abraham and Lot part company. Abraham chooses God, Lot chooses the world. Though it came disguised as something beautiful (choice fruit in Eden), it was truly ugly and was his downfall. I. The edge of temptation A. Choosing for ourselves, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Victor Rather Than A Victim

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jun 18, 2005

Being victorious rather than a victim to temptation.

How To Be A Victor Rather Than A Victim Matt. 4:1-11, 1 Peter 5:9-9 Oscar Wilde once said........."I can resist everything except temptation." Don’t worry about avoiding temptation. As you grow older, it will avoid you. Is there anyone here this morning that has not fallen victim to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Speaking Truth And Confronting Sinners In Christian Life Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 6, 2025

As believers, we are not immune to the temptations and desires of the flesh.

As believers, we are not immune to the temptations and desires of the flesh. However, those who are born of God and controlled by the Holy Spirit are empowered to overcome sinful desires and live a godly lifestyle. To rebuke those who sin, one should ideally be holy and have a strong moral ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27, 2 Timothy 3:5

Defeat Your Enemy

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on May 25, 2013

God has not called us to wage a continuous war against our enemy the devil

Defeat your enemy Matthew 11:12 - And from the days of John the Baptist until now the Kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force. God has not called us to wage a continuous war against our enemy the devil. However, God wants us to aggressively protect what He has given ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:12

Denomination: Charismatic

The Devil Suggested It; He Didn¡¦t (And Can¡¦t) Make You Do It! Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 19, 2001

Christian Survivor Series - Living Godly in a Godless World - Helping us understand why we do what we do, even when we don¡¦t want to do it -- and the spiritual strength resources we have to help overcome in our times of temptation.

The Devil SUGGESTED It; He Didn¡¦t (and Can¡¦t) MAKE You Do It! (Christian Survivor Series; Living Godly in a Godless World) James 1.12-18 January 21, 2001 I¡¦m not thrilled with Fox TV Network. They promised to clean up their act after the prime time fiasco, Who Wants To Marry a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Am I Persecuted Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 27, 2011

Why am I persecuted?

REJOICING THROUGH ADVERSITY 1 Pet. 1:6-7 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

God's Provision In The Wilderness

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jun 7, 2001

GOD WILL MAKE SUPERNATURAL PROVISION IN OUR LIVES TO ENSURE WE SURVIVE IN THE WILDERNESS

GOD’S PROVISION IN THE WILDERNESS PSALM 23:1-6 (5) I. PALM 23 A. David seems to be drawing from various experiences in life and reflecting on God’s faithfulness B. This psalm recognizes the fact that sheep weren’t always in fenced areas of safety and protection C. Sheep spent much of their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

God Is In Control

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Feb 10, 2009

Many people seem to think that God is randomly confronted with different trials and than randomly transforms them into something good in our lives.

Matthew 4 God is in Control (4:1) 1. Jesus “was led up by the Spirit…” - God is in control here. - This was all apart of God’s plan. - God doesn’t transform trials into good. - Many people seem to think that God is randomly confronted with different trials and than randomly transforms them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist