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  • Ray Scott avatar

    "Temptation"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Mar 17, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,311 views

    This message looks at the temptation of Christ ... and the process of temptation in James 1:12-16.

    “Temptation” INTRODUCTION: Have you been tempted lately? Personally, I’m not tempted to sin very much … only 40-50 times a day! There are 2 words in the Greek that the Bible uses for “temptation”. 1.- PEIRAZO – this is a testing for the purpose of seeing what is good OR evil in something … to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    Temptation

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,740 views

    The perils of Temptation and overcoming temptation.

    Temptation James 1:13–15 I. Temptation comes from the devil through our own evil desires. James 1:13 A. The devil is called the “tempter” in the bible. Matt. 4:3; 1 Thess. 3:5 B. Jesus was tempted in this way. Matt. 4:1–11 1. Through His hunger. 2. By his desire to be accepted by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jonathan Powell avatar

    Temptation Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007
     | 5,830 views

    The beginning of a seven part series on Living the Christian Life - based out of the book of James.

    Living the Christian Life Temptation!!!! James 1:1-20 I hate temptation. I hate it when it comes my way. It may be temptation to blow up on someone. It may temptation of saying something that I should not say, doing something that I should not do. However, temptation comes my way, every day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Humphrey avatar

    Temptation

    Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Jan 11, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,428 views

    Jesus teaches us to pray that we are not tempted.

    A guy had a dream he had went to heaven and saw many clocks. As is customary with these stories St. Peter is attending the gate. When asked what the clocks were for Peter replied that every person on earth has a clock here, and each time one sins, the hand on their clock moves just a bit. The ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Temptation

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 14, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,049 views

    Learn to say NO to temptation

    Temptation James 1:13-16 The reality to foresee (13a) The reasoning to forsake (13b) The responsibility to face (14,15) The recklessness to forbid (16) Few men give such a great example of victorious Christian living as Joseph does. Genesis 39 gives us one of the most instructive lessons on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard McNair avatar

    Temptation

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,348 views

    Everyone is tempted when ...

    ILL>> Temptation >>>> Great time on the ski trip... no bones broken - other -3 No fear - highest hill<<<< fast<<<< Very helpful, fun, positive -- Proud!!! On the TV show Hee Haw, Doc Campbell is confronted by a patient who says he broke his arm in two places. The doc replies, "Well then, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrin Fish avatar

    Temptation

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,384 views

    Sin looks appealing to us • When it’s pleasure is dangling on a hook right in front of us, • We have to remind ourselves that the pleasure is only temporary. • And it’s this fact that we have to remember to control our desire. • Have you ever seen

    Why does it seem like everything in life is better than what we have? • Webster’s Dictionary tells us that temptation is “the act of enticement to do wrong by the promise of pleasure or gain.” • Isn’t that just like the Devil, getting us to do something wrong by promising us something good? • To ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    Temptation Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 3, 2012
     | 6,413 views

    How temptation comes and how to withstand it.

    Introduction Have you ever been in this situation? Parents do this a lot; teachers, coaches also revert to it. Someone wants to tell you a story. As you are listening, you start to grow uncomfortable as you realize there is a moral to the story which is about to be applied to you. Paul is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ken Henson avatar

    Temptation

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 7, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,702 views

    Many battles are won in our minds! Temptations are first overcome in our minds because that is where the battle is and that is where the victory also is. Hiding God’s Word in our hearts is a great weapon to fight temptations.

    Matthew 4:1-17 ILLUSTRATION: My wife is a consummate shopper and she once saw this cart with variety of rugs being sold near our home. When she asked how much it was, the guy said, Rs. 17,000/-. She managed to bargain and bring the price down and she got the rug. Later another day, the same ...read more

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  • Peter Fisher avatar

    Temptation

    Contributed by Peter Fisher on Mar 9, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,717 views

    The temptation of Christ and how it helps us avoid or resist

    Preached at St Johns, Billericay 9 March 2014 Introduction In Oscar Wilde's play “Lady Windemere's Fan” Lord Darlington says “I can resist anything but temptation”. It is said rather flippantly in the play, but for us it is a good starting point. Should we try to resist ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Tim Parsons avatar

    Temptation

    Contributed by Tim Parsons on Jul 7, 2006
    based on 55 ratings
     | 10,949 views

    This sermon deals with Temptation and look at how Jesus Handle It, and what we can Learn from it.

    TEMPTATION LUKE 4:1-13; MATTHEW 4:1-11 1 And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, 2 Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Darrin Fish avatar

    Temptation

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,206 views

    Learning how to deal with tempation

    Why does it seem like everything in life is better than what we have? • Webster’s Dictionary tells us that temptation is “the act of enticement to do wrong by the promise of pleasure or gain.” • Isn’t that just like the Devil, getting us to do something wrong ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Temptation

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 10, 2022
     | 2,315 views

    Through the life of Joseph, the Bible gives us an example of how we can move beyond temptation and make the right choice.

    Have you ever been tempted? Sure, you have. Things that catch our attention flash before our eyes and we feel the urge to respond. It might be that second helping of chocolate cake. It might be some ad in a commercial that advertises something that we don't need and can't afford. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Oscar avatar

    Temptation Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Aug 29, 2022
     | 2,831 views

    This message is from the Sermon Central Series, "From the Ashes" and is heavily edited for use in our church.

    Temptation From the Ashes Series Week 1 – Temptation Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, James 4:7-10, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 Timothy 6:9, Hebrews 2:18 and 4:12, James 1:2-3 Opening idea- chocolate on the seats Introduction Today we begin a 6-week sermon series called From the Ashes. It’s going to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Temptation Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 5, 2023
     | 2,334 views

    Jesus’ temptation and His victory over temptation are practical for us because we are so often ourselves tempted. Jesus is victorious over temptation. We have a savior who can identify with our temptations.

    You will be tempted. You can be sure of that. It is helpful for us to look at how Jesus was tempted and how Jesus responded to his temptation in the wilderness. This will help us in developing our strategy of resisting our own temptation. It doesn’t get much more practical than how to respond to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist