Sermons on Fighting Temptation:

Onward Christian Soldiers Marching As To War

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 5, 2019

clarifying misconceptions about the hymn Onward Christian Soldiers

Devotion Weekly Message November 10, 2019 Ephesians 6:12 Onward Christian Soldiers Marching AS TO War Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Married & Single Christians

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 8, 2021

What wisdom would married and single Christians want to consider?

What wisdom would married and single Christians want to consider? 1 Corinthians 7:1-16 Christian Marriages Is celibacy good or bad? 1 Corinthians 7:1 Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. What should single people do if they continually ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Hardest Word Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Nov 6, 2014

Part 4 of 8 in a series covering words in the Bible that are all too often overlooked or ignored.

INTRODUCTION: What is the # 1 most spoken word by young children? The answer without a doubt is “why,” it’s a word that is spoken dozens if not hundreds of times a day… and if we’re honest it’s not just kids that throw that one out it’s adults as ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:18

Denomination: Christian Church

Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 10, 2014

the first thing to know is how to pray

We just finished studying the First Letter to the Christians in Thessalonica. Before we study the Second Letter to the Thessalonians, especially as we live out this New Year, let us be challenged with the prayer “Lead us not into temptation!” I normally do not do topical sermons but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Tempt Me! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 12, 2013

Trials are a part of our life in this world. They make us stronger, but there are times to ask NOT to be tested.

1. CHIPPIE THE PARAKEET Chippie THE PARAKEET never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie's owner decided to clean Chippie's cage with a vacuum cleaner. She removed the attachment from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Identify Spiritual Seasons

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 11, 2014

Just as weather knows seasons, so we need to wisely identify we have spiritual seasons? Where are you today?

SEASONS --- Spiritual Seasons By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WHAT ARE A SEASONS? WE MUST LEARN TO DISCERN THE SEASONS? The Hebrews knew about seasons and times... The SEVENTH DAY... worship The SIX ANNUAL FEAST The DAY OF ATONEMENT... The high priest enters the Holy of Holies for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let’s Make A Deal

Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 11, 2013

Everything including our own bodies is aging, decaying, and just wasting away. It is all corruptible and temporal. But the devil still whispers, “Let’s make a deal”.

INTRODUCTION In the 1960’s there was a very popular game show on television... entitled “Let’s Make A Deal!”, with Monty Hall the idea for the show involved contestants trying to win what was behind one of three doors. Typically there was a really nice prize (ie. a car; vacation) behind one of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Tested For The Truth

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 10, 2012

We have to stand the test

HOW TO BE TESTED FOR THE TRUTH James chapter 1 Ver.11James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. (1)A word of greeting for us all. Outer trials we all face Ver. 2: 2My brethren, count it ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

James And John And The Near Occasions Of Sin Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 8, 2021

We must work hard to avoid situations in which our buttons are pushed, or our “triggers” are pulled.

Twenty-ninth Sunday in Course 2021 Temptation. If any of us might claim never to have been tempted to do something morally evil, I’d just suggest that you haven’t been paying attention. We are tempted all the time. Turn on radio, TV, Internet, you are assailed by ads. Most of them tell you to buy ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16, Psalm 33:18, Mark 10:35-45, Isaiah 53:10-11

Denomination: Catholic

1 Thessalonians 3 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jun 8, 2022

To mature as a Christian, everyone needs to apprentice with a strong guide who offers good instruction, insight and continual prayer.

Last week, we discovered following Jesus requires sacrifice and to expect someone close to betray you as you traverse the pathway to be more like Jesus. This week, we look at how Paul was a spiritual parent to these believers. How apropos for this mother’s day don’t you think? He loved them so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13, 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 3:6-10, 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13, James 1:2-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Suffering Is Not

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 1, 2022

Suffering is not... Suffering comes from (Adapted from a sermon in Classic Sermons on Suffering- Editor Warren Wiersbe)

HoHum: Charlene Nelson said, “Suffering is not magic and mountain tops. Have you ever had a stomach bug? Or even a bad cold or the coronavirus? Did you feel super close to God while you walked through that? When your head was hung over the toilet, were you amazed with the godly attitude that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25, Hebrews 12:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Err Brother Are Sister

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 27, 2016

Look out people the Devil is out to get you.

DON’T ERR BROTHER ARE SISTER James 1: 12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. 13 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Did God Really Say...? Series

Contributed by David Spiegel on Sep 28, 2016

In this message we explore how that Satan is still using the question he asked Eve in the garden, to cast doubt on God's word and once we doubt, we are more easily deceived into sinful mistakes!

Did God Really Say…? From the time we are old enough to communicate, we have questions. • I think every little kid goes through the, “but why?” phase. • Questions are a very important way of learning. • A good teacher will even ask questions to get students ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Train Your Eyes To Look Away From Evil

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 17, 2025

The eyes are a powerful gateway to the soul, and what we allow them to focus on can either draw us closer to God or lead us into sin

Title: TRAIN YOUR EYES TO LOOK AWAY FROM EVIL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 11:1-17 Supporting Texts: Job 31:1, Matthew 5:28-29, Psalm 101:3, Proverbs 4:25-27 INTRODUCTION: The eyes are a powerful gateway to the soul, and what we allow them to focus on can either draw us closer to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-17, Job 31:1, Matthew 5:28-29, Psalm 101:3, Proverbs 4:25-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sins Against The Body Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 28, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore few biblical examples of immoral men who sinned against their bodies, and what we can learn from their experiences.

The Bible teaches that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). As such, it is essential to take care of our physical bodies and avoid sinful behaviors that can harm them. In this sermon, we will explore few biblical examples of immoral men who sinned against their bodies, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32