Sermons on Not Into Temptation:

Look Out, Look In, Look Up - James 1:17-18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 26, 2021

What does the Bible tell us to do about our evil desires? This passage describes three attributes of God that, if we understand them, can repair evil desires.

James 1:13 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 desire, he is dragged away and enticed. 15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-18

Tried By Fire

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Oct 24, 2019

Though Job had felt that his lot was unbearable, he recovers himself here and revises his outlook.

TRIED BY FIRE From "Comfort for Christians" By Arthur W. Pink Scripture: Job 23:10 "But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me I shall come forth as gold." Introduction: Though Job had felt that his lot was unbearable, he recovers himself here and ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:10, Hebrews 12:2, Job 23:8, Psalm 1:6, Proverbs 14:12, 1 Corinthians 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tested And Approved!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 6, 2022

Tested and Approved - The Temptation of Jesus - Luke chapter 4 verses 1-13 sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: TEMPTATION #1: selfishness (vs 1-5) TEMPTATION #2: presumption (vs 5-8) TEMPTATION #3: compromise (vs 9-12) SERMON BODY: Ill: • The British PM Boris Johnson took his cabinet out for a meal; • The waiter asked him; “Sir, what would you like to eat?” • Boris Johnson replied; “I’ll ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Resist Bravely

Contributed by Justin Tucker on Feb 24, 2022

It was once said, "sin boldly".

In a letter on August 1st, 1521- a very prominent protestant advised his friend as follows…. “Sin boldly. But believe even more boldly in Christ, and rejoice”. This is quite different from what Saint Paul wrote during Bible Times: He says, “What then shall we say? Shall we continue in sin so ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-2

Chronos: James #2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 28, 2022

Temptation is part of life and resistance is possible in the belief of God’s goodness and love for all who call Him Lord.

Last week, we started a year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament today. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying through time back to the start of the early church. We will be doing this by walking ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Is Our Way

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 2, 2022

The First Week of Lent 2022

He is our Way Scripture Deuteronomy 26:4-10, Romans 10:8-13, Luke 4:1-13. Dear sisters and brothers, Today, we are in the first week of Lent and we read from the Gospel of Saint Luke (Luke 4:1-13): “Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:4-10, Romans 10:8-13, Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Other

"identity"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 2, 2022

A sermon for the first Sunday in Lent.

“Identity” Luke 4:1-13 A four-year old asked his mother: “Hey mom, what do you know about the devil?” Quite startled by this question she replied: “What YOU know about the devil?” “Well,” he began, “the devil talked to Jesus and the devil was mean.” Then, leaning closer to her and dropping ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

El Es Nuestro Camino

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 2, 2022

La Primera Semana de Cuaresma 2022

El es nuestro Camino Sagrada Escritura Deuteronomio 26:4-10, Romanos 10:8-13, Lucas 4:1-13. Queridos hermanos y hermanas, Hoy, estamos en la primera semana de Cuaresma y leemos del Evangelio de San Lucas (Lucas 4:1-13): “Lleno del Espíritu Santo, Jesús volvió del ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:4-10, Romans 10:8-13, Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Other

Peter's Confession Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jan 1, 2023

Peter's Confession

Matthew 16:21-23 [Context] 1. Peter had just confessed Jesus as the Messiah (the Christ) and it is here where he receives a new name (from Simon to Peter). Simon meant sifted or swayed, Peter means Petros / rock. 2. It is only after Jesus’ identity is firmly established with the disciples that ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Desire And Discipline Series

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Apr 10, 2021

Gluttony is one of the Seven Deadly Sins, but we can broaden that concept to include overindulgence in general. And the need for self-discipline and healthy boundaries is as relevant an issue in our times as it has ever been.

1 Peter 5:8-11 A boy’s father bought a new lawn mower and told his son that he could keep half of the money if he sold their old one. So the boy posted an ad on the bulletin board at their local grocery store, and within a few days a prospective buyer came by to see it. ‘Does it run?” he asked. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-11

Can You Pass God’s Tests

Contributed by Mason Davis on Nov 5, 2025

Passing God's tests

CAN YOU PASS GOD’S TESTS By: C. Mason Davis TODAY’S SCRIPTURE Jeremiah 17:9–10: “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; who can know it? I the LORD search the heart and test the mind, and according to the fruit of his doings.” The Bible states that God tests people to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18, Jeremiah 17:9-10

Noah After Walking With God Got Drunk Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025

A fall can come after God has greatly used you.

A. WHAT NOAH DID FOR GOD 1. Godly. What is known about Noah? “Noah was a just man and perfect … and Noah walked with God” (Genesis 6:9). 2. Warned of judgment. Why did Noah build an ark? “By faith Noah being divinely warned of things not yet seen moved with godly fear, prepared an ark … by ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9, Genesis 9:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Path To Perfection: Mature Views Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 5, 2025

What is one trial or temptation you are facing? What if you could have mature views of them that would help you better understand as well as navigate trials and temptations? We invite you to listen and learn how to be built by, instead of broken by, these circumstances!

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) The Path to Perfection: Mature views James 1:12-18 We continue our study in the letter from James. This series is titled The Path to Perfection. Perfection here is referring ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: *other

Tempted But Winning Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Oct 9, 2024

All of us have been tempted! All of us will be tempted again! It will never stop!

Church in the City – Chapter 10 Tempted but Winning October 13, 2024 All of us have been tempted! All of us will be tempted again! It will never stop! Paul was about to remind the “educated and modern” Corinthians that they were being tempted with the same things the Israelites had struggled with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:6-10, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Psalm 103:13-14, Luke 4:13-14, James 4:7, Hebrews 4:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Am I To Do?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 20, 2022

We are suffocating in an ocean of pollution. Wherever we look we discover the compulsion to have sullied existences. There are temptations all around us that can lead us astray. The world can put a stain on our Christian hearts and our lives.

We are suffocating in an ocean of pollution. Wherever we look we discover the compulsion to have sullied existences. There are temptations all around us that can lead us astray. The world can put a stain on our Christian hearts and our lives. The Bible is one subject that, in my opinion, that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible