Sermons about Fighting Temptation

Prayer & Temptation Part I Series

Contributed by Fernie Franco on Apr 25, 2002

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OVERCOMING TEMPTATION THROUGH THE POWER OF PRAYER

PRAYER AND TEMPTATION PART I INTRO: “The shortest distance between a problem and a solution is the distance between your knees and the floor. The one who kneels to the Lord can stand up to anything” · Prayer is the direction of tonight’s service. · (Illustration) – “Wrong Direction” · Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ash Wednesday: Response To Temptation

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Feb 25, 2004

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This sermon uses 1 John 2:16 (NKJV) to identify the 3 types of tempation that Eve, Christ, and us faced/will face. 1. Lust of the flesh. 2. Lust of the eyes. 3. Pride of life.

Wednesday, February 25, 2004 Title: Ash Wednesday: Response to Temptation Text: 1 John 2:16, Gen. 3:6, Luke 4:1-13 Introduction 1. Today is Ash Wednesday. This begins a 40 day period of reflection, prayer, and fasting... focusing on Jesus Christ and His life and sufferings leading up to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:16, Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Do Not Enter: Resisting Temptation Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 10, 2003

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Jesus shows us ways we can be successful in resisting temptation.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches First Sunday of Lent March 9, 2003 “Do Not Enter: Resisting Temptation” Matthew 26:36-46 INTRODUCTION: How many have seen a “Do Not Enter” sign on the highway or somewhere in town? How many of you have deliberately driven into such an area anyway? How many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Methodist

Who Is This Man Jesus - Temptation Series

Contributed by Floyd Johnson on Mar 18, 2003

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This is the second of a series of sermons on the life of Christ. Today we look at His tempation - which follows His baptism and precedes the Sermon on the Mount.

Intro.: The Apostles Creed summarizes the life of Christ like this -- I believe in Jesus Christ, our Lord: Who was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. 1. Yet, the life of Christ is so much more. 2. Today we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Child Of The King: Temptation And Identity

Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Mar 5, 2006

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The Devil’s temptation of Jesus centered upon "if you are the Son of God." Even at the cross a voice cries, "If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross" (MT 27:40). Satan’s way may seem easier, but those led by the Spirit have a far different w

Child of the King: Temptation and Identity First Sunday of Lent 2006 Dr. Paul G. Humphrey There was a young preacher visiting with an old man who had an old hound dog. The preacher said, “that sure is a nice dog, what is his name?” The old farmer hemmed and hawed and said, “what is that flower ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Three Keys To Overcoming Temptations

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Aug 30, 2005

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We overcome temptation by walking in the Spirit, the Word of God, and commitment.

08/7/05 AM THREE KEYS TO OVERCOMING TEMPTATION I hate temptations. They are so hard to resist and so easy to yield to. Some of us are like children who are told not to go out the door, as they continue to go out the door, etc. When we misbehave, the Holy Spirit is screaming don’t do it, while ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

2. The Temptation Of Turkish Delight Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 22, 2006

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A series on the Narnia Movie and its portayal of Temptation

“Discovering Nania – 2. The Temptation of Turkish Delight” Gladstone Baptist Church – 5/2/06 am Based on the Sermon “Narnia: Ten Tasty tidbits about Turkish Delight” by Pat Cook Nov 2005. Last week if you were with us, we began to look at the real story that lies behind the fiction of the Lion ...read more

Scripture: James 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity Uncensored: Temptation Uncensored Series

Contributed by Jud Wilhite on Jun 27, 2007

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Do you ever just get tired of the spin? Do you ever get worn out or exhausted by it? Do you ever just wish someone would tell you like it is? Just lay it out there straight. You can handle it. You can deal with it. Don’t sugar coat it. Don’t airbrush it.

Series: Christianity Uncensored Message #1: Temptation Uncensored By: Jud Wilhite Do you ever get tired of the spin? Do you ever feel like everywhere you go and everywhere you look somebody is trying to sell you something? They are trying to spin something one way. You are never getting ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 5 - The Temptation Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jul 7, 2007

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Looking at what happen when we make a public confession for the Lord and receive the Holy Spirit, taking our first step into ministry.

The Commission Part 6 – The Temptation of Jesus Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON PRAYER FOR HOLY SPIRIT AND UNDERSTANDING SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 4:1 – 11 “1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

Temptations Church Members Face Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006

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Temptations common to church members

SERIES: “FATAL TEMPTATIONS” TEXT: SELECTED TITLE: “TEMPTATIONS CHURCH MEMBERS FACE” INTRODUCTION: A. Native hunters in the jungles of Africa have a clever way of trapping monkeys. They slice a coconut in two, hollow it out, and in one half of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Temptation Before The Second Coming Series

Contributed by James O. Davis on Oct 30, 2003

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There are two important reasons Christians should attend church regularly. I want to share these two reasons as they relate to the temptation before the Second Coming. Why should we attend God’s House?

James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. INTRODUCTION Have you ever heard someone say they do not have to go to church to be a Christian? There are those who used to regularly attend ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25, Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When I Surrender To Temptation Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 19, 2007

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Temptation is always a threat to the child of God. The message is a consideration of the source of temptation and the consequences of surrender to temptation.

JAMES 1:13-15 WHEN I SURRENDER TO TEMPTATION “Let no one say when he is tempted, ‘I am being tempted by God,’ for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Lies In Disguise—battling Temptation

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

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Temptations may be bold, or subtle. Temptations may be good things to stand in the way of Devotion Temptations are for one purpose to destroy us

Lies In Disguise—Battling Temptation Matthew 4:1-4:8 I think that we all understand what temptation is. There is a story told about a little boy in a grocery store that I think illustrates the nature of temptation. The boy was standing near an open box of peanut butter cookies. “Now then, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

’a Place Of Temptation - Jesus’

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

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’A Place of Temptation - Jesus’ (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 4 verse 1-11. Quote: • Oscar Wilde who once said that: • “He could resist everything except temptation.” Quote: • An old cartoon had the two characters looking at each other; • The caption below them said: “How come opportunity knocks only once, but temptation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

Facing Temptations Head-On

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Mar 1, 2010

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Drawing the opening verses of this passge, we are reminded that through the power of God's Holy Spirit, we can face our temptations head-on, rahter than avoid them which is our first inclination.

Facing Temptations Head-On Luke 4:1-13 & Romans 10:8-13 (Lent 1C) Rev. Beth Garrod-Logsdon Wilmore Presbyterian Church Well, here we are again – the first Sunday of Lent. The day when the mood and emotions of worship seem to take a downhill slide – the hymns become more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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