Sermons on Lead Us Not To Temptation:

Choices Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 8, 2012

God is steady in his dealings with us. He does not deceive us or try to draw us into sin. We make the choice to stand with God or give into temptations.

1. Politician A politician was running for re-election and was talking at a campaign stop to his constituents. "My opponent has called me a liar. I want you to know that I have never lied to you. The only problem I have is that the facts don’t always match up with what I believe or say." Not ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Available PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024

This sermon explores how to respond to God's call, utilize our abilities for His Kingdom, and make the invisible God visible through service.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to this blessed gathering where we come together to seek wisdom, to find comfort, and to be inspired by the Word of God. We are here today, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment, to address a calling that is as old as the faith we share, yet as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8

Topics: Availability, Kingdom Use

Fruitful Land

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 17, 2025

LIVE A USEFUL LIFE AND NOT A WASTEFUL LIFE

FRUITFUL LAND OF MOAB Jeremiah 48:33 Gladness and joy have been taken away from the FRUITFUL LAND of Moab; I have made the wine cease from the winepresses; no one treads them with shouts of joy; the shouting is not the shout of joy.” Did we not hear the phrase ‘ all that glitters is not gold?’, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 48:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Perils Of A Servant Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 21, 2016

This sermon is based on Charles Swindoll's book "Improving Your Serve" chapter 10. The sermon uses Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the prophet, as an example of the perils that servants face.

Introduction: A. There was a man who worked for the Post Office whose job it was to process all the mail that had undeliverable addresses. 1. One day, a letter came written in shaky handwriting to God with no actual address. 2. He thought he should open it to see what it was about. 3. The letter ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Good Wolf And The Bad Wolf" Series

Contributed by Hugh Laing on Mar 1, 2010

A look at TEMPTATION...

INTRODUCTION: (I must give credit to John Hamby...some of the sermon comes from one of his) I remember my grandfather telling me a story about having two wolves inside of us that were always fighting. The good wolf fights with love, peace, and charity. The bad wolf fights with hate, evil, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Armor (A)

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 25, 2012

God gives us what we need to fight the spiritual battle.

God’s Armor (A) September 21, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God gives us what we need to fight the spiritual battle. Focus Passage: Ephesians 6:10-17 Introduction: Note: The armor of God is not something you put on everyday like a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Restored To Lead - (Lesson From Peter On Denying Christ)

Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Dec 6, 2024

This is a message for anyone who feels like their failure has disqualified them from God’s plans. Through Peter’s story, we see that failure is not the end; it’s an opportunity for God to show His grace and call us into greater purpose.

Expository Sermon: Restored to Lead Key Text: John 21:17 – “He said to him the third time, ‘Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?’ Peter was grieved because He said to him the third time, ‘Do you love Me?’ And he said to Him, ‘Lord, You know all things; You know that I love You.’ Jesus said to him, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:17, John 21:15-19

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Spiritual Lessons From The Lord's Temptation Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 13, 2020

The temptation of Jesus teaches us: 1. About the leadership of God's Spirit (vs. 1). 2. About the righteousness of our Savior (vs. 1-4). 3. About the power of Scripture (vs. 3-10). 4. About God providing new strength (vs. 11).

Spiritual Lessons from the Lord's Temptation The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 4:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - January 23, 2013 (Revised November 13, 2020) MESSAGE: *How long has it been since you were tempted to sin? If it's been more than 24 hours, then maybe you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Peter Fails, But Grace Avails.

Contributed by John Colbert on Aug 4, 2015

The sermons that I have listed are 30 to 40 minute sermons. I have only listed the points and a couple of comments under each point of each sermon to give the preacher a remembrance which the Holy Spirit can lead on and speak through the man of God.

Peter fails, but Grace avails. Matthew 14:28 and Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. (Matthew 14:23-31) In these verses we see a beautiful word picture of Peter walking by faith and not by sight. Peter here is stepping out of his safe zone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Tempted

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Feb 20, 2010

We all face temptation, but with the Word of God, we have a way to escape falling into sin.

Text: “No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it” (1 Corinthians 10:13). Why would Paul give this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Lusting After The 3 Ps Series

Contributed by S S on Feb 10, 2009

Sermon on Matthew 4:1-11 - Lusting after the 3 Ps

Matt 4:1-11 The gods we serve Introduction Today we are embarking on a new series called "The gods that we serve". We will looking at the temptations of Jesus in Matthew 4:1-11 as our primary passage of Scripture. This series will cover the 3 temptations, namely the lust of the flesh, the lust of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: *other

God’s Armor (B)

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 25, 2012

God gives us the tools we need to fight/resist the devil.

God’s Armor (B) September 28, 2008, Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God gives us the tools we need to fight/resist the devil. Focus Passage: Ephesians 6:16-20 Introduction: • The Belt of Truth – we need to be completely immersed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Transforming Moments"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 22, 2017

Message is about moments in our lives that changed us.

Transforming Moments Mark 9:2-10 1. Transforming Moment For John Wesley: 1. About a quarter before nine, while the leader was describing the change which God works through faith in Christ? I felt my heart strangely warmed. I felt I did trust in Christ alone for salvation, and an ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-10

Denomination: Methodist

Breaking The Chain, Part Iii Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 13, 2009

Lent 3: Part three of a three part sermon series dealing with temptation. In this sermon, we consider Scriptural approaches to overcoming temptation by looking at how to break the chain of events that takes one from temptation to committing sin.

This is the third and final message in our series on temptation. We’ve been dealing with a number of topics over the last couple of weeks that have to do with temptation: Why it’s important to talk about temptation; How the Bible talks about temptation and last week, what the Bible teaches about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

God Speaks To Us, Keeps Us Humble

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 13, 2007

God wants us to be humble and listen to His directions. But, pride can get in the way of our obedience.

The story of Naaman Naaman was the commanding general of the Syrian army, a man of great influence and immense importance. He was well respected with his numerous military conquests as well as being the military advisor to King Ben-Hadad. His presence demanded respect, and he earned it through ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran