Sermons on Overcoming Temptations:

Somebody's Watching Us (Sin And Temptation) Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 26, 2022

The world is watching us to see how we handle temptation and sin…

Somebody’s Watching Us Living – Hope part 6 1 Peter 2:11, 12, 24, 25 You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless. You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12, 1 Peter 2:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pride Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Jan 31, 2007

The danger of pride and how to overcome it.

Confessions of a Pastor “Pride” February 4, 2007 Pride can get you into trouble. (Racing Melanie) Pride is dangerous to us and displeasing to God. When we are filled with pride, it has several effects on our lives: 1) Pride cheapens Christ in our lives. 2) Pride damages ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Roommates, Bad Dates And Great Mates: Temptation Series

Contributed by Nelson Searcy on Nov 2, 2006

Throughout this series, we have said that God created sex and He wants us to enjoy it, but He created sex to be best experienced between one man and one woman, within the context of a life long committed marriage. And today, we are talking about temptati

ROOMMATES, BAD DATES & GREAT MATES Temptation “. . .the fruit looks so fresh and delicious” I’m glad you have chosen to be with us today, as we continue our series, Roommates, Bad Dates and Great Mates. Go ahead and pull out your message notes. We have had a lot of fun in this series so far. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Tempted! Series

Contributed by David Smith on Mar 3, 2010

"And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness for forty days, being tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing during those days. And when they were ended, he was hungry. The devil said to him,

And the devil took him up and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time, and said to him, "To you I will give all this authority and their glory, for it has been delivered to me, and I give it to whom I will. If you, then, will worship me, it will all be yours." And Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Faith Fitness 2: Overcoming Obstacles Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 26, 2010

How faith helps us overcome the obstacles we face in life.

Faith Fitness: Overcoming Obstacles From the age of 5 Jerry was the victim of a series of strange and agonizing accidents. While holding an axe overhead it slipped and cut a cleft into his chin. While a sophomore in high school he backed into an electric lathe. When he was 17 he had an accident ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming

Contributed by Arthur Potter on Dec 30, 2000

Our dependence is on the life of the Son of God, moment by moment, his life is in us then, "this is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith."

1 John 5 John has brought before us, o First, the theme of fellowship of Christ, maintaining fellowship; then o Maintaining truth, o Maintaining righteousness, o Maintaining love, and, now, he concludes with the theme of o Maintaining assurance, or confidence. The relationship between ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: *other

How To K.o. Temptation

Contributed by Robert Stephens on Oct 26, 2007

How do we K.O. temptation when it confronts us! 1 Corinthians 10:13 gives us three clear guidelines as to how to make victory a reality.

How To K.O. Temptation! I Corinthians 10:13 I. Introduction a. Rocky video i. There Rocky stood… toe-to-toe with this huge mammoth of a man… the Russian, Ivan Koloff (or something like that). ii. And the threat comes towering down… “I must break you!” iii. I don’t know about you… but that would be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Win Over Temptation Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 13, 2023

A study from the book of James. This study is inspired by Rick Warren's book: Developing a Faith that Works, Book of James Volumes 1 & 2.

A. The term “TEMPTATION” brings to mind different connotations for each of us. ILLUSTRATION: For some, the word CONJURES up a delicious HOT FUDGE SUNDAE with whipped cream and nuts dripping off the sides. (SORRY! …I ZONED OUT FOR A MOMENT!) For others, it’s the man or woman who has become ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Are Not Alone In You Temptation Series

Contributed by Chad Higgins on Aug 29, 2024

When Jesus faced His temptation in the Wilderness He teaches us how we can face our temptations.

Today we are going to begin to look at the Temptation of Jesus Christ. 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

Scripture: Mark 1:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Has The Final Answer To Temptation!

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Feb 18, 2002

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

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Claiming The Victory – Strategies For Resisting Temptation Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on May 7, 2003

This sermon is part IV in a series on overcoming the power of sin in our lives and deals with strategies to resist temptation.

For the past four weeks we’ve been dealing with this topic of overcoming the power of sin in our lives. We initially came to the conclusion that we are sinners and that we are in need of intervention from an outside source. We reviewed the fact that Christ came and died on our behalf so that we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Overcoming Spiritual Dryness (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 12, 2025

Spiritual dryness can be overcome by returning to God, reviving our prayer life, feeding on the Word, stirring up the Holy Spirit, and actively serving in the Kingdom.

OVERCOMING SPIRITUAL DRYNESS (PART 2) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ezekiel 37:1-10 "Thus says the Lord God to these bones: ‘Surely I will cause breath to enter into you, and you shall live.’" (Ezekiel 37:5) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 44:3 John 7:37-39 Psalm 63:1-2 Revelation ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10, Isaiah 44:3, Jeremiah 2:13, John 7:37-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Garden Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 18, 2004

Third in a series on the Passion. This message shows the temptation of Jesus and how we can overcome the desire to follow our will instead of God’s.

Theme: Jesus’ last night gives us a model to overcome temptation. Intro: We are all tempted. Whoever you are there is something that drives you to the brink of sin. **PP- What is your temptation? Money Food Sex Power Possessions Whatever we are tempted by, God has given ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-36

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 11, 2001

The apostle Paul gives us more ways to overcome life’s difficulties.

OVERCOMING II Thess. 3:1-5 INTRO.- ILL.- A university student was seen with a large "K" printed on his T- shirt. When someone asked him what the "K" stood for, he aid, "Confused." "But," the questioner replied, "you don’t spell "confused" with a "K." The student answered, "You don’t know how ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcomers

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 18, 2001

Just like in the life of David, obstacles will come our way, but how will we overcome our obstacles and struggles, the giants of our lives?

“OVERCOMERS” I SAMUEL 17: 41-51 JANUARY 14, 2001 INTRODUCTION: What was your New Years Resolution? Congregational response: New Years Resolutions are really about overcoming Life struggles/Life Obstacles. Church Struggles are just the same. They are opportunities to overcome. TRANSITION ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:41-51

Denomination: Baptist