Sermons on Not Into Temptation:

With These Hands

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 5, 2018

Temptation that is wickedness in high places could only hide the truth of its nature when you fail to spiritually discern the mask of the unclean spirit.

WITH THESE HANDS By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (February 5, 2018) “Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that went with me. I have shewed you all things, how that so laboring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:34-35

Denomination: Friends

The Disobedient Heart Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 6, 2016

Avoid these pitfalls of disobedience - the temptation to rationalize it, to belittle it, to blame it, to give excuses for it, to please man rather than God.

Today we are going to touch on one topic that we can all speak with experience – disobedience. • Whether it’s disobedience to parents, to authority, or to God. We know what it is and how difficult it is, sometimes. • To obey is not easy. It takes trust, it takes faith and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

02 - James 1:9-15 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 20, 2021

This is the 2nd of 11 Studies on the Book of James. In this Study we will look at the perspective we need to have of riches, the process of temptation, and the consequence of sin.

James 1:9-11 9”Let the lowly brother glory in his exaltation, 10 but the rich in his humiliation, because as a flower of the field he will pass away. 11 For no sooner has the sun risen with a burning heat than it withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beautiful appearance perishes. So the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-15, Philippians 4:12-13, John 14:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

So You Want To Go Back To Egypt PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Emphasize the importance of perseverance in faith, warning against the temptation to revert to past ways, and encouraging the congregation to move forward in faith, despite challenges and trials.

Good morning, Church. We all gather here today to explore a passage from the Book of Numbers, a narrative filled with lessons to guide us in our faith journey. As we turn to Numbers 14:1-4, we're confronted with the story of the Israelites contemplating a return to their past in Egypt, a stark ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-4

Topics: Falling Away

No Swimming Series

Contributed by Neil Lieder on Feb 13, 2007

Rip Tide Series Week 5: No Swimming (should we stay on the beach?) Coping with the sin that surrounds us.

RIP TIDE 5. No Swimming (Should We Stay on the Beach?) With all this talk about the danger of Rip Tides, you might be thinking, “I think I’ll just stay out of the water!” But the water represents life. Chris and Sarah went to their family’s river house ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Full Armor Of God

Contributed by Dennis Jones on May 19, 2003

To live in this world of evil, sin, and temptation you need all the protection and help you can get. The bible says we need the whole armor of God. The spiritual warfare that we face day in and day out can ware down your defenses. Spiritual strength an

To live in this world of evil, sin, and temptation you need all the protection and help you can get. The bible says we need the whole armor of God. The spiritual warfare that we face day in and day out can ware down your defenses. Spiritual strength and courage are needed for our spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Narnia: The Witch's Spell Series

Contributed by Mike Parry on Nov 27, 2005

The White Witch’s spell curses creation, lures lust, hardens hearts, and fosters false-truths.

Introduction: Today we are continuing our sermon series, “Lessons from Narnia.” The land of Narnia is a magical land created by C. S. Lewis in the series, “The Chronicles of Narnia.” The first book, “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” will soon be a major motion picture. The book and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

Warming By The Fires Of The World

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

Peter denied Jesus as he was warming himself. How many of us have denied Christ while warming around a worldly fire?

“Warming By the Fires of the World” Mark 14:53-54 And they led Jesus away to the high priest; and with him were assembled all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes. And Peter followed him afar off, even into the palace of the high priest and he sat with the servants and warmed himself ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-54

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Slippery Slope Of Sin Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 29, 2014

If you entertain thoughts about entering into a sexual relationship with a person and you begin to fantasize it and visualize it, then you can step over the line and you can commit adultery in your heart and it all began with a tempting thought.

INTRODUCTION Please open your Bibles with me to Romans 1. We are going to start looking again at the passage of scripture that begins with verse 18 but culminates in the end of the chapter where we are today. The topic of the message today is on sin–and yes, I am against it. Grady Nutt, a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

Discerning:- Devil's Deceptive Devices Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jun 4, 2014

so that Satan will not outsmart us. For we are familiar with his evil schemes.2 Corinthians 2:11

Discerning:- Devil's Deceptive Devices “A little girl was once asked how she defeats Satan. She said, “When Satan comes knocking at the door of my heart, I send Jesus to answer the door. When Satan sees Jesus, he says, “Ooops, I am sorry, I must have the wrong ...read more

Scripture: John 8:44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turn Back Now! Series

Contributed by David Lodwig on Sep 23, 2015

The key to breaking the cycle of behavior in our life is turning to God in our crisis moment. When we break, He is the only one that can put us back together.

Break the Cycle: Turn Back Now! Text: Judges 16:20 Bug Idea: Time and again, we find ourselves in the same state of brokenness. The ironic thing is that we are given opportunity after opportunity to turn back before we slide any further. The story of Samson shows us how ignoring red flags leads ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Memorial Day Sermon

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014

An Expositional Series on the Book of James

Memorial Day Sermon James 4:1-6 5/27/2012 This weekend we take the time to honor those Americans who died on battlefields across the earth. “For love of country they accepted death...” ~James A. Garfield • A total of almost 2.5 million men. • 9 major wars (from the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Has Some Big Windows

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 9, 2015

There are 4 times in the Bible where God says He’ll open a window in heaven. This doesn’t sound very impressive, until you stop to think God’s windows are gigantic in scope.See how you can profit from God's windows.

GOD HAS SOME BIG WINDOWS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I read about one crotchety old couple, Victor & Shirley, who’d been married for 65 years, being interviewed by the Huntsville Item. 2. "So Shirley," asks the reporter, "Exactly how old are you?" "I am 88 years old, and I hope to live to be ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Resisting Thought Assault Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Jul 30, 2009

God created you for a calling, but you’re going to have to fight for it.

When I read this Paul’s final teaching in the book of Ephesians. It reminds me of George C. Scott in that classic movie “Patton.” He’s standing in front of an enormous American flag rallying the men to fight the battle before them during WW II. In he utters one of the best lines I’ve ever heard ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Our Life Under Fire Series

Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Aug 10, 2009

Spiritual Warfare is something every believer faces - Why? This sermon reveals why and how to do warfare well and WIN!

Our Life under Fire – Spiritual Warfare by Rev. Mark Hiehle How many times have you had someone say: “I have some Good News and some Bad News”? There was a husband who had a very difficult day. When he came home his wife said to him, “I have some good news and some bad news, which do you want ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Nazarene