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  • Archie Norman avatar

    Overcoming Temptation Series

    Contributed by Archie Norman on Jul 14, 2014
     | 4,391 views

    A study into the Book of James

    Overcoming Temptation James 1:12-15 I. Purpose of Temptation A. drawn away - from the plan of God B. lust - a natural desire taken to extreme C. entice - bait a hook II. Promises for temptation A. Hebrews 2:18 - The Lord is sensitive to our temptation B. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessings In Temptation Series

    Contributed by Archie Norman on Jul 14, 2014
     | 3,245 views

    Study into the Book of James

    Blessings in Temptation James 1:9-12 I. A reminder to consider in the present A. Testing adjusts our view *From me to God *From temporal to eternal B. Testing adjusts our values *Poor exalted with true riches *Rich humbled with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    The Temptation Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jan 4, 2016
     | 10,677 views

    Jesus tempted in the wilderness just as we are, the lust of the eye, the lust of the flesh and the pride of life

    I. Introduction A. It was the first camping experience for Jed. As soon as he had pitched his tent, he went for a hike in the woods. In about fifteen minutes he rushed back into camp, bleeding and disheveled. "What happened?" asked a fellow camper. "I was chased by a black snake!" cried the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    The Temptation Of Pessimism

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 10, 2015
     | 5,283 views

    This was a two week Bible Study on how to be optimistic in a pessimistic world

    THE TEMPTATION OF PESSIMISM MATTHEW 11:2-6 IT IS BECOMING INCREASINGLY EASY TO FALL INTO THE TRAP OF PESSIMISM IN OUR WORLD. THE NUMBER OF EVIL THINGS IN THE WORLD CONTINUES TO INCREASE, AND AS IT DOES WE MAY FALL INTO THE TRAP OF SAYING “THAT’S JUST THE WAY THINGS ARE, AND WE MIGHT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    Conquering Temptation Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015
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     | 8,417 views

    This is a Bible Study dealing with ways of coping with temptation when it happens, using the life situation of Joseph and Potiphar's wife as our illustration.

    CONQUERING TEMPTATION GENESIS 39:1-23 TEMPTATION IS ALWAYS A GREAT SURPRISE TO CHRISTIANS. THERE ARE SOME GENERAL THINGS THAT WE CAN DO TO PREPARE OURSELVES FOR WHEN TEMPTATIONS OCCUR, THERE ARE SOME THAT WE CAN EVEN EXPECT, BUT WHEN THEY HAPPEN, WHERE THEY HAPPEN, AND HOW THEY HAPPEN, CAN CATCH ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Temptation Of Christ

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 4, 2008
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     | 5,405 views

    An example from the life of Christ on how to deal with temptation every day.

    THE TEMPTATION OF CHRIST Matthew 4:1-11 INTRO: We are all faced with many temptations each day. It seems like the harder we try to live for Jesus, the more temptations that we endure. Today, we want to look at the temptations of Jesus, and see if we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Stepp avatar

    Temptation Study

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008
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     | 2,314 views

    Being aware of the temtations that await you

    Temptation Study I Corinthians 10:13 “Unger’s Bible Dictionary” This is generally understood as the enticement of a person to commit sin by some seeming advantage. The sources of temptation are satan, the world, and the flesh. We are exposed to them in every state, in every place, and all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Temptation's Road

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 13, 2009
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     | 2,602 views

    Temptation always follows the same road. And Thomas isn’t the only one who doubts!

    TEMPTATION’S ROAD LUKE 4:1-13 Luke 4:1-13 1 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the desert, 2 where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry. 3 The devil said to him, "If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Escaping Temptations

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 29, 2009
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    We see Cain yielding to sin and falling bait to it just because of his heart condition. He did not take any stand to rule over it or run from it. He just yielded. For Cain (and for us) there is an exit on every level of temptation, and we need to see the

    Opening illustration: When we sin we often do so with the futile hope that we shall obtain the maximum amount of pleasure at the minimum penalty. It seldom works that way, however. I once heard the story of a man and his wife who decided to go to a drive-in movie. They thought the price was too ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Beware Of Temptations Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 21, 2009
     | 3,876 views

    How you can claim holiness in the midst of temptations?

    BEWARE OF TEMPTATIONS James 1:12-18 PROPOSITION: Because Christ is holy, you must be holy in spite of temptations. I. PURSUE THE “CROWN OF LIFE”! (12) A. Expect temptations. 1. Right response leads to spiritual endurance. 2. Wrong response leads to sin and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Handling Temptation Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,324 views

    Temptation is a given in the life of all Christians, how we handle that temptation is a completely different story. James gives us three simple steps tht we can take to successful push back the temptations that come our way.

    How to Handle Temptation James 1:13-18 Intro Do you struggle with temptation? I heard of someone who said, “I don’t struggle with temptation, I just give in to it!” Surely that is not the answer! But the fact is, there isn’t a day that goes by that we are not tempted in some way. Temptation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Handling Temptation Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,245 views

    One of the most difficult things for a Christian is to resist temptation. Satan brings temptations to us and tries to make it easy and logical for us to fulfill legitimate needs. Jesus shows us just how crafty he is, and how to resist.

    We love the great times, don’t we? The times when we feel God’s Spirit flowing through us and when others recognize the Lord in us and rejoice. Wouldn’t it be great if every day was like the baptism of Jesus—with the Spirit of God descending like a dove on us and God telling us He is pleased with ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Temptation Of Jesus

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Apr 25, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,131 views

    Temptation is probably the most familiar experience of the Christian. While some may be tempted more than others, all will be tempted.

    THE TEMPTATION OF JESUS Matthew 4:1-11 Temptation is probably the most familiar experience of the Christian. While some may be tempted more than others, all will be tempted. I believe there is a great deal that we can learn from the temptations of Christ as found in Matthew 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Responding To Temptation

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012
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    Temptations are designed to make us want to trade the favor and blessing of God for something that won’t satisfy and won’t last. 3 perspectives to help us overcome temptation:

    Responding to Temptation Matthew 4:1-11 Then Jesus was led out into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit to be tempted there by the Devil. 2 For forty days and forty nights he ate nothing and became very hungry. 3 Then the Devil came and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, change these stones ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Tackling Temptation Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jan 12, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,687 views

    JESUS’ VICTORY OVER TEMPTATION IN THE WILDERNESS SHOWS US HOW TO OVERCOME TEMPTATION IN DAILY LIVING.

    AVOIDING LIFES CLIFFS Tackling Temptation ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal