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  • Floyd Johnson avatar

    Who Is This Man Jesus - Temptation Series

    Contributed by Floyd Johnson on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
     | 5,056 views

    This is the second of a series of sermons on the life of Christ. Today we look at His tempation - which follows His baptism and precedes the Sermon on the Mount.

    Intro.: The Apostles Creed summarizes the life of Christ like this -- I believe in Jesus Christ, our Lord: Who was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. 1. Yet, the life of Christ is so much more. 2. Today we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Temptation Of Terah: Refuse Complacency

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 10,857 views

    Contrast Terah the father of Abraham and his incomplete journey with the inspiring faith and obedience of Abraham.

    THE TEMPTATION OF TERAH Genesis 11:31-12:4 Hebrews 11:8-19 Resolutions are made and broken. Diets are begun and ended. Home improvement projects lie around our houses half completed. Beginning with enthusiasm is not enough. Planning a journey, loading the van, the buzz of excitement is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Temptations Church Members Face Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,122 views

    Temptations common to church members

    SERIES: “FATAL TEMPTATIONS” TEXT: SELECTED TITLE: “TEMPTATIONS CHURCH MEMBERS FACE” INTRODUCTION: A. Native hunters in the jungles of Africa have a clever way of trapping monkeys. They slice a coconut in two, hollow it out, and in one half of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Buffy Cook avatar

    How To Understand & Defeat Temptation Series

    Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 25, 2015
     | 5,514 views

    "For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

    Christianity For Dummies: How To Understand & Defeat Temptation James 1:13-18 I. Introduction A. Well, we've just started our series "Christianity for Dummies" based on the Book of James. We talked about the fact that this series title is not meant to insult but is rather a term of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    A Journey Through The Valley Of Temptation Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,447 views

    Jesus was tempted in the same way we have, but He made it without sin!

    INTRODUCTION  Bobby desperately wanted a new bicycle. His parents told him he would have to save his money and buy it himself. Not terribly surprised or disappointed, Bobby vowed to save his nickels, dimes and quarters until he finally had enough to buy a bicycle. His plan began well ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Phillip Paschal avatar

    A Biblical Protocol For Dealing With Temptation

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 9, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,786 views

    How to be successful when dealing with temptation

    A BIBLICAL PROTOCOL FOR DEALING WITH TEMPTATION MATT. 4:1 1. INTRODUCTION. ALL OF US STRUGGLE AT SOME POINT IN OUR SPIRITUAL LIFE WITH TEMPTATION. FROM THE TIME THAT WE WAKE UP IN THE MORNING UNTIL WE LAY DOWN AT NIGHT, WE WRESTLE WITH THE TEMPTATION TO SUCCUMB TO THE WILES OF THE DEVIL. NO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Gilbert avatar

    Some Truths About Temptation Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Feb 18, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 738 views

    Jesus' temptation in the wilderness gives us some insights that we should keep in mind as we face temptation.

    Luke 4:1–13 ESV 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, “If you are the Son of God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Blitz avatar

    The Way Of Escape From Temptation

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Aug 17, 2025
     | 263 views

    We all face temptation in this world. Paul gives us some encouragement in 1 Corinthians 10:13 of how to walk with Christ through our temptations and Escape from sin.

    The Way of Escape From Temptation GOOD MORNING: This morning, we’re going to look mostly at one verse from our epistle lesson—1 Corinthians 10:13. It’s a verse that’s been special to me as it was the first verse I ever memorized at our RE Summer Camp in the early 1980s, and it’s been an anchor for ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Temptation Management-101—1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 8, 2001
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,373 views

    Part 1 of a 4 part sermon dealing with the importance of managing temptation effectively so that it will not become sin, thus freeing God to work in our lives.

    Temptation Management-101—1—Luke 4:1-13 We must learn to control/manage life’s temptations...that we may prevent falling into—Sexual/Drug/Alcohol/Food/ Social-Relationship & Financial, etc...— sin. Jesus was able to manage temptation so that it never hindered His ministry. God’s people must know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    22) Lead Us Not Into Temptation! Series

    Contributed by Brandon Max on Feb 4, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,031 views

    Through the example of The Lords Prayer, Jesus taught His disciples to pray through all the tests, trials and temptations of life.

    22) LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION TEXT: Matthew 6:13 RECAP Today, as we continue our journey into the Word of God, Our focus remains firmly fixed on discovering... “...those things most surely believed among us” (Luke 1:1). In our previous lessons, we have already looked to some of the things We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Overcoming Temptation God's Way Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 23, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,544 views

    In James 1:13-18 James gives you four facts about temptation that you must understand if you are going to overcome temptation.

    Scripture The death of Nazi hunter Simon Wiesenthal this week has reminded us of the heroes of the Holocaust. Therefore, I was disappointed to read a postwar account of Oskar Schindler, whose exploits during World War II were made famous in the movie titled Schindler’s List. Oskar Schindler was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Temptations Senior Citizens Face Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 106 ratings
     | 97,620 views

    Temptations common to senior citizens

    (adapted from a messages by Mark Jones, Bob Russell, and Dan Webb) SERIES: “FATAL TEMPTATIONS” TEXT: JAMES 1:14-15; JOSHUA 14:6-14 TITLE: “TEMPTATIONS SENIOR CITIZENS FACE” INTRODUCTION: A. You Know You’re Getting Old When… 1. You and your teeth don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Preparations For Withstanding The Trials And Temptations Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 7, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,830 views

    We have looked at how we are all affected by the trials and temptations of life. Now we look at preparing ourselves to be able to withstand those tribulations.

    For the past few Sundays we have admitted that we all have trials and tribulations and temptations in our lives. We have seen how the trials strengthen us and make us more like Jesus. But James doesn’t just give explanations and facts about all these mishaps in our lives, he ends chapter one with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Vic Folkert avatar

    Praying With Jesus: Overcoming Temptation Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 15, 2019
     | 4,529 views

    As we pray, we recognize sources of temptation: the world, the flesh, and the devil. We commit ourselves to overcoming with God's help: Know what is right, tell the truth, build a life too good to lose, and play to win.

    PRAYING LIKE JESUS: OVERCOMING TEMPTATION—Matthew 6:9-13, 1 Corinthians 10:12-14 Have you ever said something like this? “I don’t know how it happened. I got sucked in, and I couldn’t seem to avoid it.” “Why did I say that? It was stupid and wrong—and I didn’t really mean to.” “I want that so bad! ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • James Snyder avatar

    The Temptation Of Jesus - Part 2

    Contributed by James Snyder on Mar 11, 2013
     | 2,686 views

    Our temptations will never compromise our relationship with God, but will bring to the surface God's amazing grace for us in times of need. With every temptation comes a stream of God's amazing grace flowing in our direction.

    Everyone lives with the basic assumption that they will never be tempted. Even if they are, they won’t yield. “It won’t happen to me,” the arrogant boast. And yet, it always does. Nobody starts out intending to be an alcoholic or a drug addict. And, nobody can become an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance