Sermons on Resistance To Temptation:

First Sunday Of Lent, Year B-- Among The Wild Things

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 20, 2024

Jackals, “wild dogs, cheetahs, spotted hyenas and lions all of which are often "starvation driven."

He was among wild beasts. (Mark 1:3 from our First Reading) This is no Garden of Eden. Jackals, “wild dogs, cheetahs, spotted hyenas and lions all of which are often "starvation driven" must exploit every opportunity to obtain a meal, which includes humans.1 The wild beasts “likely ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-15, Mark 1:12-15

Denomination: Catholic

Satan’s Demand Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 1, 2022

Jesus attributes Peter’s coming defection to the direct activity of Satan. Satan comes as a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour, from the highest leader to the least among us. Why such debilitating attacks?

LUKE 22: 31-38 SATAN’S DEMAND [JESUS’ LAST NIGHT SERIES] [Job 1:6-12 / 1 Peter 4: 12-19 / Romans 8:18-25] Once again we are looking at Jesus’ last night before His crucifixion. Here Jesus tells how Satan had sought to have the disciples in order to sift them (Job 1–2; Dan. 10:13) and lead them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

Demons & Pigs Series

Contributed by John Bright on May 9, 2022

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

“Demons & Pigs” Luke 8:26-39 A sermon for 8/29/21 Pastor John Bright A phobia is an irrational fear of an object, situation or living thing. There are traditional phobias that we all know about – arachnophobia is the fear of spiders. There are new ones that are becoming more common – ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39, Revelation 12:7-9, James 3:5-8, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Methodist

The Slippery Slope Of Sin Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 20, 2023

To avoid sliding into sin, make sure you are tethered to God’s truth.

The Slippery Slope of Sin Genesis 3:6-7 Rev. Brian Bill February 18-19, 2023 One of my favorite shows is America’s Funniest Home Videos. I can’t stop laughing at the videos which show people slipping and sliding on ice. I know first-hand that falling isn’t funny because it led to my shoulder ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Samson, What A Life, In Our Weakness God Is Glorified. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 8, 2025

Samson was a rugged character, rough as old boots. When he did call out to God, God answered his cries. They weren't cried out often. Are we consistent in our faith and prayer life? It makes a difference to our spiritual strength.

Samson, what a life, in our weakness God is glorified. Judges 13-16. The Judges are as we mentioned last week were a group of leaders of Israel. We started with some discussion about Othniel last week and how out of all the Judges he nailed the role, and then the rest started into a down-ward ...read more

Scripture: John 11:49-50, 1 Corinthians 1:27

Denomination: Salvation Army

Sunny Side Sermon Vii: Bible Personalities Who Kept On The Sunny Side Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 1, 2020

In our fallen world, temptation abounds in every arena of life, as if life's a game of chance without scruples for avoiding self-destruction. Christians, therefore, need to be like Caleb whose different Spirit kept him from falling.

BIBLE PERSONALITIES WHO KEPT ON THE SUNNY SIDE OF LIFE: CALEB If you were a bit puzzled at the assertion made in our last study about the wilderness experience of Jesus, to wit, that: Jesus needed no plan for dealing with Satan’s three attempts to get Him to ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:26-30, Numbers 14:6-10, Numbers 14:21-24

You Have A "Tell”

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Nov 14, 2022

In the game of Poker, a player will look for behaviors to determine what kind of cards another player is holding. In the same way, Satan looks for behaviors in our lives to see if he can get an advantage ver us.

Open your Bibles to First Peter chapter five. We’re going to read verse eight. “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about seeking whom he may devour.” The word “seeking” means “to seek with the intention of killing.” Now let that sink in. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, Isaiah 14:12-15, Matthew 4:1, Revelation 12:10, Psalm 103:12, Matthew 4:10, Proverbs 3:25, Mark 4:15, Matthew 13:19, Luke 8:12, Luke 6:45, Matthew 4:3, Matthew 4:5-6, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Hosea 4:6, Matthew 4:4, Matthew 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Men & Women - Equal But Different? Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 19, 2008

Are their differences between men and women and do those differences matter in the church

Men and women – Equal but Different? Slide We live in an age where merely recognizing differences in people can sometimes be interpreted as discrimination. Since the 1960’s it has been unlawful in the workplace to discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. While ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jonah Obeys Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 11, 2006

The message is simple, the time urgent and Jonah obeys.

JONAH 3 JONAH OBEYS I want you to watch a short video clip – you have seen it before – it contains words from people to do with fulfilling the command of Christ to take the gospel to the world. Those words are striking. I also found them haunting and challenging. I want you, if you can, to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

God Is Always Near Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015

If you have ever felt like you are alone in this world, if you ever struggle to sense God’s presence, my prayer is that you will be encouraged by God’s Word.

Supernatural Stream of God’s Presence If i am honest, even as a Pentecostal Minister, who loves and serves Jesus with my whole heart, sometimes I can question whether or not God is near. It’s usually struggles or chaos that seem to hide His presence in my life. But just because i ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Persevering In The Lord's Work Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 2, 2014

A sermon examining the importance of being steadfast in our work for the Lord.

PERSEVERING IN THE LORD’S WORK Haggai 2:1-9 Quite often, I begin certain projects and about halfway through the process I ask, “what was I thinking getting myself into this?” Sometimes tasks that we think will be relatively easy to accomplish become far more complicated than we expected and ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Mocking The Messiah Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 30, 2012

Jesus suffered as much emotionally as he did physically.

Mocking the Messiah Text: Matt. 27:27-44 Introduction 1. Illustration: Nobody likes to have people make fun of them. Most of us know the old saying, "stick and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me." Well, I think most of us know that isn't true. Nothing hurts worse than to have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-44

Denomination: Methodist

God Reassures His People Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 30, 2012

The remedy for fear is trust in our Creator. Only when we trust the reality of God's presence, power, protection, and provision for our lives can we share the joy God intends for us.

ISAIAH 41: 10-14 GOD REASSURES HIS PEOPLE In his first INAUGURAL SPEECH in 1933, Franklin D. Roosevelt, the newly elected president of the US, addressed a nation that was still reeling from the Great Depression. Hoping to ignite a more optimistic outlook regarding that economic crisis, he ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Why Me?

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Mar 5, 2011

A consideration of the dangers of asking, "Why me?," and a presentation of how our focus should instead be on the fact that God is in control.

Title: WHY ME? Text: Rom 8:28 Date Preached: March 6, 2011 COPYRIGHT © JOE LA RUE, 2011. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ************************************************************************************* INTRODUCTION A. As most of you know, I’ve got a broken ankle. Let me briefly share with you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Step Three - Pursuing Your Purpose Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jun 18, 2001

Someone who sits idly without a purpose is an easy target for temptation. We are easily drawn away when we don’t have a purpose we are reaching for. When we are reaching ahead, we have to stop and change directions in order to sin.

Step Three - Pursuing Your Purpose The final step I want to focus on in overcoming sinful habits is your purpose. Each of our lives has been created by God for a purpose. As long as we are living outside of that purpose, there will be emptiness and a desire to crowd our lives with pleasures and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-24, Job 31:1-4

Denomination: Baptist