Sermons about Fighting Temptation

Don't Give In And Don't Give Up!

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 11, 2004

based on 26 ratings

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God’s desire for His children that they should not give into temptations for He is their help and strength in time of need.

“Don’t Give In & Don’t Give Up” 1 Corinthians 10:13 1. Temptations that you encounter are of common EXPERIENCE to all people. (10:13a) Ephesians 6:12-13; James 1:13-15; Luke 22:31-32; 1 Peter 1:6-7; 4:12; 1 Thessalonians 3:2-4; Luke 4:1-13; 8:13; 1 Timothy 6:9-10 2. God will not allow temptations ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

Worldliness

Contributed by Donald Jewell on May 28, 2004

based on 11 ratings

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Cheap substitutes for the peace of God

1Jo 2:15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 1Jo 2:16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. Does ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Makes You Lion Alert And Not Lion Dessert?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

based on 74 ratings

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Humility, self-control, and God’s grace keep us from being devoured by Satan.

“In the jungle, the mighty jungle the lion sleeps tonight. In the jungle, the mighty jungle the lion sleeps tonight...” Do you recognize that once popular song? While it is true that most lions sleep from time to time, in our sermon text the Apostle Peter speaks of a lion that never snoozes. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Following Jesus To The Wilderness

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 27, 2004

based on 19 ratings

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Matthew shows how we can overcome sin by not making the same mistakes that the Israelites did and by following the example of Jesus in dealing with temptation.

FOLLOWING JESUS TO THE WILDERNESS FOCUS: THE TEXT SHOWS HOW CHRIST DEFEATED SATAN’S TEMPTATIONS IN THE WILDERNESS. FUNCTION: TO SHOWS THE HEARERS HOW JESUS IS THE PERFECT EXAMPLE IN DEFEATING SATAN’S TEMPTATIONS. TEXT: LUKE 4:1-13 Mark Thornton stood 6 feet with his black pin striped ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Look, The Lure & The Lie Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 6, 2004

based on 28 ratings

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This message deals with helping the believer understand temptation and how to live in victory over temptation.

EXTREME MAKEOVER – PART THREE “THE LOOK, THE LURE, & THE LIE” JAMES 1:13-18 - ©DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2004) “When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; [14] but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

3 Choses Qui Ont Fait Pleurer Jésus

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Oct 13, 2004

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Si Jésus a pleuré, il peut nous comprendre... mais les circonstances dans lesquels il a pleuré peut nous apprendre beaucoup sur la vraie sensibilité, du coeur du Christ...

Lecture Jn 11/32-32 3 choses qui ont fait pleurer Jésus Chronologiquement : 1. Jn 11/32-37 Quand tout le monde autour pleure, lui n’en est pas autrement, il est aussi ému. Jn 11/4 Il savait qu’il en ressortirait quelque chose pour la Gloire du Dieu. Ce qui a causé des pleurs de Jésus : de voir ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Let No Man Say..." Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Oct 19, 2004

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There is a high cost to low living. Temptation brings out the best or should I say the worst in us all. Let’s see why!

Introduction When the subject of temptation comes up, what do you think of or about? Embesselment, proposition, the unknown? If the truth be known temptation has no boundries and many faces and all of us at one time or another will be tempted in some way! For this reason James offers counsel to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Tree Are You Eating The Fruit Thereof

Contributed by Kenneth Jarman on Apr 16, 2005

based on 40 ratings

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Since the first deception in the garden of Eden the devil has been trying to intice us with the fruit of his lies. But we can resist when we make Jesus our Lord and Savour

WHAT TREE ARE YOU EATING THE FRUIT THEREOF? Gen, 2:9--- And out of the ground made the Lord God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Let us pray; Father, we thank you for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overcome The World Through God!

Contributed by Kevin Shelton on Sep 15, 2004

based on 6 ratings

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Learn how to overcome the world.

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Submit to GOD: This word submit, is a strong and straight word, which is not an easy pill to swallow. It means to come under subjection or yield authority. The ability to submit is contrary to human nature. We ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: A Winter Without Christmas Series

Contributed by Randy Roberts on Nov 10, 2005

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4 part series on The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. The magic of the white witch, A winter without Christmas, The Lion is on the move, and When death works backwards. As we cross over into the world beyond the wardrobe we discover: deception, adventu

Four Part Message series based on, “The Lion, the witch and the wardrobe” entitled - Beyond the Wardrobe As we cross over into the world beyond the wardrobe we discover: deception, adventure, purpose and hope. Message One, The Magic of the White Witch Illustration from “The Lion, the Witch and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wise Up About Sex Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Apr 15, 2002

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A warning, the consequences, the alternative, and a reality check about sexual temptation in our lives.

Note: This sermon was introduced by a monologue called "Break for Commercial" There is no commercial break. Real life isn’t scripted that way. Real life doesn’t consist of the neat little plotlines that can be resolved in a 30 minute sitcom or an hour long TV drama. And this of course is the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Can I Do When I Am Tempted To Do What I Don't Want To Do

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002

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Many new Christians think getting saved will make all lust for sin to go away; some new Christians will suffer more severe temptation than ever.

WHAT CAN I DO WHEN I AM TEMPTED TO DO WHAT I DON’T WANT TO DO? (I Corinthians 10:13) By Jerry Falwell I. INTRODUCTION A. Many new Christians think that getting saved will make all lust for sin to go away. Actually, some new Christians will suffer more severe temptation than ever. B. On the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

Common Areas In Which Satan Will Work Hard To Trip Up Christians (Part I)

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 25, 2002

based on 31 ratings

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A look at the different ways employed by the devil to trip up the Christian.

Eph. 6:10-13 - 10Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Common Areas In Which Satan Will Work Hard To Trip Up Christians (Part Ii)

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 25, 2002

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Continuation of Part I.....Same description.

In my previous message on this topic, I attempted to point out some of the most common traps that satan lays for us. A. We are relatively safe from obviously gross temptations. 1. satan works in the areas in which we are the most susceptible. a. According to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beware

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 29, 2002

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When things seem to be going well.....BEWARE....this is exactly the time when satan lulls us into a sense of false security...only to spring his wicked traps.

BEWARE ILLUSTRATION: Look at the beautiful bird sitting on the tree limb...soaking in the sunshine...singing such a beautiful song. This bird seems so, at peace, with everything. She seems to have a full belly and a beautiful day awaits her...BAM...CRASH! 1. The lights go out...the cat got ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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