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  • Doug Koehler avatar

    Overcoming The Devil's Temptations

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on Feb 15, 2002
    based on 154 ratings
     | 6,410 views

    We often fall into despair when we think of Jesus as only a model to learn from. When temptation comes, it is Jesus who is victorious and to overcome temptation we must defer to Him.

    Hi, thank you for looking at this sermon. I hope it helps. Please do not say the sermon did not help you just because you did not like the style or could not use the entire message for your own needs. I have discovered a few souls automatically hit the ’did not help me’ button if the message they ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Simon Rundell avatar

    Temptation And The Reality Of The Devil

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Feb 16, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 4,703 views

    Exegesis of the Temptation in the Wilderness and an examination of the reality of the Devil from a non-fundamentalist perspective. "The greatest achievement of the devil was to convince people he no longer existed."

    Sermon: 1st Sunday of Lent, Year A: 17th February 2002. Text: Matthew 4:1-11 In the name of the +Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. “I can resist anything… except temptation!” So said the great wit, Oscar Wilde. Of all things in this world, temptation is something that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Jason Zahn avatar

    Jesus Has The Final Answer To Temptation!

    Contributed by Jason Zahn on Feb 18, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,415 views

    As he resists the devil’s temptations Jesus gives us the answer to overcoming our temptations.

    Regis Philbin has become a household name because of his familiar and often repeated question, “Is that your final answer?” from his popular, primetime television game show Who Wants to be a Millionaire? This probing question amplifies the suspense and adds to the drama of each answer, turning up ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mike DuBose avatar

    The Devil Made Me Do It

    Contributed by Mike Dubose on Feb 19, 2002
    based on 105 ratings
     | 12,926 views

    A time of testing and proving ourselves. A message dealing with temptations using the example of Jesus in the wilderness.

    The Devil Made Me Do It Matthew 4: 1-11 February 17, 2002 As we begin the season of Lent, we begin a journey that takes us through the life of our Savior, Jesus Christ… Over the next several weeks, we will be exploring the gospels of John & Matthew, as they lead us down the road to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • James May avatar

    Why Do We Fast?

    Contributed by James May on May 5, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 20,214 views

    Fasting is more than skipping a meal or a number of meals, that’s only dieting. Fasting is always for a purpose and with an answer to prayer in mind.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Darrin Koone avatar

    Being Jesus In The Quicksand Of Culture Series

    Contributed by Darrin Koone on May 10, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,433 views

    A study of Christianity in the Postmodern age and how to be culturally relavent.

    I use the term quicksand because it has a scary connotation of being caught in something that I have no control over. Yet I have always heard that the best thing to do if your caught in it is to stay calm because all the flailing around we tend to due when we’re scared just causes us to sink ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Ritter avatar

    Defeating The Enemy's Advance Series

    Contributed by Bruce Ritter on May 20, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 10,619 views

    Jesus’ pattern for overcoming temptation...

    Defeating the Enemy’s Advance Matthew 4:1-11 Our series has to do with preparing the way for Christ’s coming. He deserves the throne of our lives, to construct a lifestyle of kingdom living in us. There is a Kingdom, which God wants to happen in your life, giving you His purpose, favor, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Let Jesus Deliver You From Temptation

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 1, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 3,726 views

    How to Let Jesus Deliver You From Temptation - Matt. 4:1-11

    How to Let Jesus Deliver You From Temptation – Matt. 4:1-12 Avoid temptations of all types by fixing your eyes on Jesus the author and perfector of our faith. Illustration: A young Indiana college student won a competition for performing the most outlandish stunt to earn a prize of $10,000.00 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When The Valley Comes

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,439 views

    Jesus was tempted by the devil but he resisted. From Jesus, we can see the three temptations that Jesus resisted and learn how we can resist our temptations.

    I. Introduction (1) a. Ill. Thetis held the young Achilles by the heel and dipped him in the river Styx; everything the sacred waters touched became invulnerable, but while she was dipping him in the water she had to hold him by the heel so the heel remained dry and therefore unprotected. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Demastus avatar

    The Tempted Jesus

    Contributed by Michael Demastus on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,503 views

    Deals with the temptations of Jesus in the desert.

    “THE TEMPTED JESUS” Matthew 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Read text ILLUSTRATION: “Cocoon” The cocoon of the Emperor moth is flask like in shape. To develop into a perfect insect, it must force its way through the neck of the cocoon by hours of intense struggle. Entomologists explain ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    The Discipline&discipleship Of The Christian Life Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,102 views

    exposition on Matt ch4

    THE DISCIPLINE & DISCIPLESHIP OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE Matthew 4 v. 1 - 11, v. 18 - 22 The Discipline of the Christian Life v. 1 "Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil" Note:- 1. The Timing of the Temptation v. 1 "Then" ch 3 v. 17 immediately after his ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Lynn Floyd avatar

    "How To Fight Temptation" Part 2

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Nov 10, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,269 views

    I talk about some practical ways to successfully fight against temptation.

    Last week we began a two part series on how to fight temptation. I shared last week that Jesus died to set us free from the power of sin in our lives. So, when temptations come we are able to say no to it because we are not enslaved to it. Before someone gives their life to Christ they are enslaved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Dealing With Temptation

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 4, 2004
    based on 104 ratings
     | 9,442 views

    The title says it all!

    Dealing with Temptation Matthew 4:1-11 May 2, 2004 Introduction As we begin our time together in the Word of God, I would ask that you turn in your Bibles to Matthew 4. If you¡¦re using the Bibles in the seats, this is on page 682. In December of last year, we began to look at the book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Anne Robertson avatar

    The Mountain Of Temptation

    Contributed by Anne Robertson on Aug 18, 2003
    based on 87 ratings
     | 12,709 views

    The temptations of Jesus show the pattern of our spiritual growth

    THE MOUNTAIN OF TEMPTATION TEXT: Matthew 4:1-11 We have a lot of jokes about temptation... “I can resist anything but temptation,” is a common phrase in all circles...religious and non. I think we do that because we’re nervous. We know it’s not just funny, but true, and maybe by making light ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "How To Overcome Temptation"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 19, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,895 views

    A person cannot live the victorious Christian life without Jesus. Here is an easy to remember five point acrostic outline spelling the name "Jesus." Christ is our example in this text on "How to overcome temptation."

    Introduction: On Friday night of last week, we had a men’s retreat. Sitting around the camp fire, my Son, Jerry, led us in a discussion on the subject, “How to overcome the lust of the flesh?” My meditation went to the text that we just read. Jesus is our best example of everything. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist