Sermons on Overcome Temptation:

Common Areas In Which Satan Will Work Hard To Trip Up Christians (Part Ii)

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 25, 2002

Continuation of Part I.....Same description.

In my previous message on this topic, I attempted to point out some of the most common traps that satan lays for us. A. We are relatively safe from obviously gross temptations. 1. satan works in the areas in which we are the most susceptible. a. According to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Common Areas In Which Satan Will Work Hard To Trip Up Christians (Part Iii)

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 25, 2002

Continuation of part II.

In the past two messages, I believe that I have made the case for the fact that Christians must be prepared properly to guard against satan’s deadly arrows. Eph. 6:18 - 18praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beware

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 29, 2002

When things seem to be going well.....BEWARE....this is exactly the time when satan lulls us into a sense of false security...only to spring his wicked traps.

BEWARE ILLUSTRATION: Look at the beautiful bird sitting on the tree limb...soaking in the sunshine...singing such a beautiful song. This bird seems so, at peace, with everything. She seems to have a full belly and a beautiful day awaits her...BAM...CRASH! 1. The lights go out...the cat got ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Crouching Lion, Hidden Sin

Contributed by John Knight on Jun 4, 2002

How Jesus faced temptation is our example.

Crouching Lion, Hidden Sin Matthew 3:16-4:11 Introduction: My routines for life -they guide, assist, facilitate I. Rules To Live By A. Cannon Of Life We all have guides which we use to lead us through life. We try to live by a set of ideals. Boundaries established in our lives: ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Do What God Requires Of Us

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 10, 2003

A sermon for the First Sunday in Lent

First Sunday in Lent Mark 1:9-15 "Do What God Requires of us"   9 ¶ In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 And when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens opened and the Spirit descending upon him like a dove; 11 and a voice ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Lutheran

The End Is Just The Beginning Series

Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Mar 23, 2003

Diligence and vigilance mark the life of an effective Christian. It’s not enough to make a "one time commitment"- God calls us to a marathon of faith.

“The end is just the beginning” Nehemiah 6:15 through 7:3 Last weekend...just one week ago...60 of our men were up on a mountain for a retreat. We were planning and had our ideas of what the weekend would look like. HOW we would keep the men busy and active and engaged…and then came the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"It Is Written

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 28, 2003

Why Jesus believed in the Bible

“IT IS WRITTEN!!!” Deut. 8:1-10 Some of us can remember back to the war that we had with Saddam Hussein in 1991. We did not know all that we had to fight with for some things had not been proven. We found out when he launched 86 Scud missiles towards us. Most of them missed their targets. We had ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Soup Of The Day

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Mar 29, 2003

This sermon takes a story from the old testemant and deals with different sins that tempt us and how to handel that temptation.

SOUP OF THE DAY 6/22/02 Have you been to a restaurant where the waiter tells you the soup of the day? It could be vegetable or potato (tater) or the fancier restaurants it could be broccoli or clam chowder soup. All of us have our favorites and the waiter entices us with our favorites. I have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:29-34

Denomination: *other

Have A Slice Of Humble Pie Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 9, 2003

God doesn’t cause trouble and adversity, but He uses trouble to refine some humility in us. While trouble causes some people to raise their faces to heaven and become bitter, others bow their knees before God and become better.

Have a Slice of Humble Pie Luke 14:1-11 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Maybe you’ve seen Jeff Foxworthy’s “Redneck” list. He says, “You know you’re a Redneck if…”: 1. Directions to your house include, “Turn off the paved road.” 2. You take your fishing pole to Sea World. 3. You have flowers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

When The Valley Comes

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

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

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons Learned From Achan

Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Jun 20, 2002

What can one expect when they go against God’s commands. We learn more about this lesson from the story of Achan.

LESSONS TO BE LEARNED FROM ACHAN JOSHUA 7:1-13 (6:17-19) I. TAKE GOD SERIOUSLY 1.The nation today has an authoritative problem 2.State of the Union (innogural address) A.1/3 of all babies conceived in our nation end in abortion B.School Districts are being sued for allowing prayer in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-13, Joshua 6:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

God's Choice & Our Choices Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Jul 15, 2002

Temptation offers us many choices that might distract us from serving God. We have the choice to follow God because of one ultimate choice God made on our behalf.

Recently I heard about a middle school in Oregon that faced a unique problem. It seems that a number of girls there were going into the bathrooms and putting on their lipstick. After they put it on their lips, they pressed their lips to the mirrors leaving dozens of little lip prints. I guess they ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18, Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Schemes Of The Devil

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 16, 2002

Some of the Devil’s schemes and provision God has made for our protection.

The Schemes of the Devil II Cor. 2:11 Eph. 6:11 INTRO.: Christians sometimes forget we are involved in an all out conflict with a powerful spiritual enemy, Satan. His name means Adversary. He opposes all that is good and noble in this world. Jesus called him the "prince of this world." Jn. 12:31. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Simple Tests? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 16, 2002

WE LOOK AT 15 AREAS OF TESTING THAT WE FACE.

LET US LOOK AT TESTING! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: James says Count it all JOY when you have many tests. Exodus 16:4 Then said the Lord unto Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go and gather a certain rate every day, THAT I MAY PROVE ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4, Exodus 16:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living For God In An Ungodly World

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 17, 2002

The World culture seeks to change who and what we are. Four Hebrew children demonstrate how to stand in the midst of an ungodly culture.

LIVING FOR GOD IN AN UNGODLY WORLD DANIEL 1:1-8 INTRODUCTION: In 605 B.C., Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, conquered the Southern Kingdom, Judah and with the conquest took into captivity a group of bright young future leaders of Judah. Among these captives were four young men, Hananiah, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist