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  • The Progressive Nature Of Sin

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,726 views

    James teaches us that big sins begin with small temptations.

    The Progressive Nature of Sin James 1:13-15 “Great oaks from little acorns grow.” The mustard seed “is smaller that all other seeds, but when it is full grown...becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest in its branches.” (Matt. 13:31) In this life we can all think of many ...read more

  • How Satan Works

    Contributed by Carl Kolb on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 9,043 views

    Shows 3 ways Satan tempts us to sin.

    GENESIS 3:1-6 “How Satan Works” How many of you have never been tempted? Temptation is Satan’s way of trying to get us away from God. Temptation itself is not sin. We are all tempted, but what is important is how we respond to the temptation to sin. We have not sinned until we give in to ...read more

  • How To K.o. Temptation

    Contributed by Robert Stephens on Oct 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,664 views

    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

  • Mastering Self-Control: A Path To Freedom SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 983 views

    This sermon explores the concept of self-control, a fruit of the Spirit. It provides a roadmap to gaining more self-control, starting with acknowledging our problems, leaving the past behind, mastering our emotions, believing in our capacity for change, avoiding temptation, and relying on Christ's power.

    This sermon is about self-control, which is one of the fruits of the Spirit. Self-control is important because many of our problems stem from a lack of it. We often wonder why we can't lose weight, keep our house clean, or break bad habits. The answer is that we lack self-control. Our biggest ...read more

  • Get Out! Series

    Contributed by Terry Kemp on Feb 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,276 views

    No. 3 in the series, "The Story God is Telling," this sermon focuses on Israel’s Exodus for proof that "it’s easier for us to get out of Egypt than it is to get Egypt out of us."

    Series: THE STORY GOD IS TELLING Title: “Get Out!” Text: Exodus 12:29-31 29 And it came to pass at midnight that the LORD struck all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sat on his throne to the firstborn of the captive who was in the dungeon, and all the ...read more

  • Hanging In There Through Temptation Series

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,496 views

    Temptation comes to all of us. But, like Christ, we can counteract temptation and resist it in the power of the Holy Spirit.

    James 1:2-4, 12-17 Is there anyone who has not been tempted to sin this week? If so, you may leave now. You can go straight to Braums. One of the truly great historical characters was Mark Antony. He was known as the “silver-throated orator of Rome.” He was a brilliant statesman, magnificent in ...read more

  • Overcoming Temptation Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 18,082 views

    How can we withstand the temptation which we face on a daily basis?

    Overcoming Temptation Introduction: A mother told her son not to go swimming. However, when he came into the house his mother noticed that his hair and bathing suit were wet. "I told you not to go swimming," the boy’s mother scolded. "I couldn’t help it mom," he defended himself. "The water looked ...read more

  • No Exceptions

    Contributed by Bobby Hawk on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,063 views

    God has called each of us to live a life with no exceptions. This is an expository sermon about the exception in David’s life found in 2 Samuel 11.

    “No Exceptions” 1 Kings 15:5 & 2 Samuel 11:1-27 What will you be remembered for? Will people consider you a man or woman of God? Will people remember you as an effective minister of the gospel? After all is said and done, what will people remember about your life and ministry? The Bible ...read more

  • The Great Escape – Escape From Temptation Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 27, 2006
    based on 51 ratings
     | 14,961 views

    We all face temptation, but God has promised that regardless of what the temptation may be that we face, He will make a way of escape. Temptation does not have to destroy us; we don’t have to fall into the trap of sin. WE CAN ESCAPE FROM TEMPTATION! #3

    THE GREAT ESCAPE – Escape From Temptation 1 Peter 2:16 INTRODUCTION: Temptation is a thread that joins us all together as human beings; temptation levels the playing field! We are all susceptible to its attraction, and we can all be equally devastated when we yield to its seduction. Some of the ...read more

  • Beware Of The Snare

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 27, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,909 views

    A warning against the subtility of temptation. I took my inspiration from the beginning of deer season and worked it into a sermon.

    Beware of the Snare Psalms 91:1-3 – “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” “I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.” “ Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from ...read more

  • Instructions For Life Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 2, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,950 views

    When do we run and when do we stand firm and fight, Paul offers some insight to Timothy.

    If you had to write to a young pastor giving him instructions for pastoring his church and for keeping his spiritual life intact what would you say to him? What spiritual and theological truths would you try to impart in order that he would be able to do his job effectively. Would your ...read more

  • Ctwccofgw #3 - The Guarantee Of Victory Over Temptation Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,082 views

    Third in this series based on The Navigators’ "Lessons on Assurance." By the way, I came to Christ through the Nav ministry in college, and these five lessons in this series were the first things I learned as a baby believer.

    Cool Things We Can Count On from God’s Word #3 – The Guarantee of Victory Over Temptation 1 Corinthians 10:13 Introduction This last week I finally decided to get my glasses fixed. They weren’t broken, but I had been bothered from the beginning about the fact that the temple pieces were too ...read more

  • Winning Your Immunity Challenge Series

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 20, 2007
     | 2,437 views

    This is a look at what temptation is and how to overcome it.

    How does an Inuit kill a wolf? I know it’s a question many of you have struggled with for years, so let me tell you the answer. First, the Inuit coats his knife with animal blood and allows it to freeze. Then he another layer, and another until the blade is completely concealed with blood. Then he ...read more

  • Lot's Wife

    Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jun 25, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 40,442 views

    : "Remember Lot’s Wife!" Why would Jesus warn His disciples (and us today) to remember Lot’s wife? After all, we don’t even know her name. There must be a powerful lesson for us hidden somewhere in Genesis 19. Let’s take a look!

    Luke 9: 62 Jesus replied, "No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God."Gen 19: 1 The two angels arrived at Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gateway of the city. When he saw them, he got up to meet them and bowed down with his face ...read more

  • The Agony Of Defeat

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Mar 31, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,063 views

    This sermon deals with temptation and the fact that God doesn’t want us to experience the agony of defeat, but wants us to enjoy the thrill of victory.

    Introduction: You may not recognize the name but Vinko Bogataj, but in a few minutes those of you over the age of 35 will remember him, and those of you who are younger than that will be able to identify with him more than you might think. On March 21st, 1970, Bogataj was competing at the World ...read more

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