Sermons on Resistance To Temptation:

It Could Happen To You

Contributed by Richard Scoggins on Dec 29, 2004

Since Jesus was tempted by Satan we need to realize that It could happen to us

If it Happened to Him…….. It Could Happen to You Several Years ago there was a movie that starred Nicolas Cage. It was about a New York City Cop who didn’t have enough money for a tip. He felt bad about it so he gave her a choice. She could wait until tomorrow and he would come back and bring ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham In Gerar.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jan 19, 2005

Prayer is a wonderful thing. But prayer is not just to be used to get us out of trouble; it is to be used to keep us from getting in trouble.

Abraham in Gerar. Genesis 20. 01/19/05 We find in our text another great failure on the part of Abraham. Actually, this is the third major failure of Abraham recorded in scripture after he came into the land of Canaan. The first of these failures was his lie in Egypt that Sarah was his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Truth Or Consequences

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 2, 2003

Consequences faced by characters in the first half of Genesis

“Truth or Consequences” Genesis 1-24 Intro: What memories do you have of growing up and watching TV as a family? In our home, I remember Saturday night at 7PM was a sacred time -- Dad faithfully watched Hee-Haw. If he couldn’t watch it, he would set up a little tape recorder in front of the TV ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Test & Trial, Why God Allows Them Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Aug 21, 2007

Have you every asked the question, why must I go through test and trials as a Christian? Why does God allow trials to take place? This morning, we will uncover some reasons why God allows things to transpire in our lives. God allows test and trials becaus

Introduction • Have you every asked the question, why must I go through test and trials as a Christian? • Why does God allow trials to take place? • This morning, we will uncover some reasons why God allows things to transpire in our lives. • God allows test and trials because He is trying to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Find Another Limb To Climb On

Contributed by Virgil Gibson on Oct 17, 2007

When your limb is cut or knocked out from under you, find another one to climb on instead of just stopping or giving up.

FIND YOU ANOTHER LIMB TO CLIMB ON! MATTHEW 18:1-6 (KJV) “1 At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? 2 And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, 3 And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-6

Denomination: Apostolic

After The Fall Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on May 21, 2006

Part 4 in a 4 part series on the temptations we face and how to deal with them.

AN APPLE A DAY The Temptations We Face Part 4, “After the Fall” May 21, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee Do you ever wonder if you have sinned too much or too badly for God to forgive you? Tell the story of David and Bathsheba from 2 Samuel 11 At what point did David’s temptation become sin? Think ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Even A Little Can Hurt

Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 30, 2006

We cannot play around with temptation because we are not strong enough to resist it for long, and when temptation is taken, it will always lead us into sin - away from God.

Have you ever noticed how opportunity only knocks once, but temptation seems to keep banging away until you answer the door? It’s always there waiting to entice us, and unless we are constantly on guard against it, we will slip and succumb to it. It might be the temptation of fear; the temptation ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: *other

Sin Doesn't Live Here Anymore Part Ii (Power Over Sin Series Part Ii) Series

Contributed by Derek Joshua E'lon Sr. on May 7, 2006

This message teaches Christians how to use the Word of God to conquer Temptation.

Romans 6:11-14 Part one of this series is about finding out how God gives Christians power over sin. God has delivered Christians from the works of Satan that they should not obey them. Part one discussed how Satan does not have any power over Christ, and if Satan does not have power over Christ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Como Vencer La Tentacion

Contributed by Marco Vinicio Villatoro on Aug 17, 2008

PASOS VITALES PARA VENCER LA TENTACION

COMO VENCER LA TENTACION Salmos 149:4 Porque el Señor se complace en su pueblo; a los humildes concede el honor de la victoria. Lo PRIMERO que debemos hacer es estar alertas 1 Pe 5:8 Practicad el dominio propio y manteneos alerta. Vuestro enemigo el diablo ronda como león rugiente, buscando a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Got A Hold On Me And Won't Let Go

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 3, 2019

Temptation can grab you and not let go

It’s Got a hold on me and won’t let go Illus: Can you see him running, he is running with all his might. Look at the beads of sweat popping out on his forehead. Each step that he takes is labored; he is exhausted from the struggle. Can you see the fear in his eyes as he looks back over his ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Staying Holy For The Holidays PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 18, 2023

This sermon explores the power of submitting to God, resisting temptation, and living in accordance with God's will as guided by James 4:7.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we come together to seek wisdom and understanding from the Word of God. We come from different walks of life, carrying different burdens, joys, hopes, and dreams. Yet, we are united by a common thread - our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Today, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7

Topics: Resisting, Temptation

We Can Overcome Temptation Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 20, 2008

The reality is that we will all be tempted. The good news is that we have remedies that can help us overcome temptation.

Introduction: A. How many of you have enjoyed reading the comic strip “Cathy” over the years? 1. “Cathy” is a comic strip drawn by Cathy Guisewite. 2. It features a woman who struggles through the "four basic guilt groups" of life — food, love, mom, and work — the strip gently pokes fun at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Purpose Of Temptation PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of knowing God, the strength to resist temptation, and the honor found in self-denial for Christ's sake.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a joy and a privilege to stand before you today, to share the living Word of God, to engage in a conversation with the Holy Scriptures and to let them speak to our souls. We gather here, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:24

Topics: Temptation

Escaping The Squeeze Of Temptation Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jul 18, 2005

As Christians we need to understand that temptation is apart of life, but we can resist and have the victory... but we need to know the key.

Escaping The Squeeze of Temptation Series #2 Victory over Temptation Pastor Glenn Newton July 10, 2005 I Cor. 10: 12-13 “So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! 13 No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Triumphing Over Temptation Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2014

The process of temptation and sin and how to short circuit the process.

When it comes to the sin in our lives, for many of us our first reaction is to blame someone else, perhaps even something like this. [“The Devil Made Me Do It” video] In a lot of ways, things haven’t changed a whole lot since Adam and Eve in the Garden. Let’s look at how ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist