Sermons on Resisting Christ:

A Plan For Destruction

Contributed by James Groce on Mar 28, 2025

Babylon's plan for the Church.

A FOUR-PART PLAN FOR DESTRUCTION Babylon’s plan for the church is revealed in Daniel Chapter Two. Babylon, renowned for its wealth and intellectual acclaim, was a square-built city with a circuit of 56 miles. Its enclosing walls were so wide that a four-horse chariot could turn around atop them. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:11

Denomination: Apostolic

Overcoming Opposition Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 10, 2021

Overcoming Opposition Series: When It’s Time to Move FORWARD Brad Bailey, May 23, 2021

Overcoming Opposition Series: When It’s Time to Move FORWARD Brad Bailey, May 23, 2021 Intro My added welcome to you. I am so glad we can have this time to allow God to lead us through this season. In all of my years as a pastor... this is without a doubt the most unique season of leading lives I ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Battle In The Desert (Part Two)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 7, 2021

Last week we looked at the first two temptations of Jesus in Matt. 4:1-7. Today we finish by getting into vss. 8-11.

THE BATTLE IN THE DESERT (part two) Matthew 4:8-11 Last week we started looking into the temptation of Jesus in Matt. 4. We learned in vs. 1 that Jesus was led into the desert by the Holy Spirit to be tempted. Although that seems odd, we see it was for a purpose. Jesus was about to embark on his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:8-11, Mark 8:36, 1 Peter 2:11, James 4:7, 1 Kings 19:3-8, Luke 22:41-44, Hebrews 1:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Victory Over Sin

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 19, 2003

The difference between trials and temptations and how to overcome temptations. 4 facts about temptations

1 Corinthians 10:13 Victory Over Sin Purpose Statement: To lead persons to becoming free from sins power. If you’ve ever had difficulty in dealing with a particular temptation or sin then this message is for you. I want to discuss with you having victory over temptation that leads to sin today. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 Corinthians 10:1-130

Denomination: Baptist

Watch Your Weak Moments Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 19, 2004

Each of us experiences weak moments when we should not make deci¬sions. In a weak moment a dieter may see an appetizing dessert and yield to temptation.

Title: Watch Your Weak Moments Text: "Esau said to Jacob, Feed me, I pray thee, with that same red pottage; for I am faint: therefore was his name called Edom. And Jacob said, See me this day thy birthright. And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: and what profit shall this birthright do ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:29-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Peer Pressure Series

Contributed by Brian Menear on Aug 6, 2007

The youth of this generation face incredible peer pressure. How can they combat it?

Peer Pressure (NIV) (How Ungodly Friends Lead You Astray) INTRO The youth of our generation faces incredible peer pressure and dangers every day in the world. Every day: 1,000 unwed teenage girls become mothers 1,106 teenage girls get abortions 4,219 teenagers contract sexually transmitted ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:19-20, Isaiah 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Joseph In Potiphar's House" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

Taming temptation

"Joseph in Potiphar’s House" -Pastor Bob Leroe Joseph moves from the status of favorite son to slave; yet we hear no cry of despair, no accusation or complaint from him. His silence indicates character—he is trusting in God’s higher plan. We’re often quick to accuse God of being unfair or not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Congregational

Waiting For The Second Marshmallow

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Aug 12, 2004

Temptation is inevitable, but sin is not. We can learn to resist temptation and delay gratification.

Waiting for the Second Marshmallow TCF Sermon June 27, 2004 Opening illustration with marshmallows: invite three or four from congregation who really like marshmallows - give each one a marshmallow. Ask them to hold it, wait until I’ve walked all the way around the auditorium. If they can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Recognizing The Temptation Trap

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 8, 2023

The devil studies our nature and knows our weaknesses; he waits for the opportune time to tempt us when we're most vulnerable. Thank God that He is protecting us and shows us how to escape from the trap.

RECOGNIZING THE TEMPTATION TRAP Isa. 54:17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: NAMES MIX-UP 1. An evangelist, James Rowles, was invited to preach at a small rural church. However, the man who was to introduce him to the congregation had trouble pronouncing his name. So James offered this verbal clue: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:17, 1 Corinthians 10:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Does Keeping People Out Of Work Fulfill The Law Of Christ? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 10, 2021

Can we fulfill Christ's command to love our neighbor as ourselves by adopting a socialist economy?

Monday of 28th week in course The queen of the South and the men of Nineveh will rise up and condemn the generation of pharisees for not believing in Jesus. At the end of time, they will also condemn the pharisees of our day for not believing in Jesus or His Church when they prophetically speak ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7, 2 Thessalonians 3:10, Mark 12:31, Luke 11:29-32

Denomination: Catholic

Getting In The Fight

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 11, 2005

How are we to win the fight we face? This message looks at the 8 places in the NT that the Greek word “agonizomai” (translated "fight" in this verse) appears.

A FUNDAMENTAL SPIRITUAL TRUTH: “Life is war.” - 1 Timothy 6:12 - "Fight the good fight of faith". - the verb “fight” is the Greek word “agonizomai”. - only appears 8 times in the NT. - where else does that Greek word appear and what do those passages teach us about the battle before ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Small Obstacles For Greater Heights SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

This sermon explores how minor hindrances can prevent us from reaching our full potential in life and in our spiritual journey. It delves into the story of Achan and his actions at Jericho.

Moving to the Next Level Today, we will explore the concept of moving to a higher level in life and in our relationship with God. Often, it is the little things that hold us back from reaching our full potential. We will examine the story of Achan and his actions at the city of Jericho. Life is a ...read more

Topics: Temptation, Resisting Temptation

Endurance & Love To Receive The Crown Of Life – Resisting Temptations Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James teaches the importance of endurance, love, resting temptations and responding obediently to God's word if we are going to receive the crown of life.

INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles to James 1:12-27. 2. Studying the book of James will help Christians with an age old problem. The problem that we are talking about is the fact that not everybody who grows old, grows up spiritually. There is a vast difference between physical age and spiritual ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Count Yourselves Dead To Sin Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 22, 2008

A strategy for spiritual victory is given that focuses on appropriating Christ’s power in your life.

Do you have a strategy for your struggle against sin? There are FOUR Key Verbs in Romans 6:11-13 that describe for us the manner in which we are to overcome temptation. These four keys will unlock your potential to experience the victory Christ promised in overcoming sin. Paul introduces a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breaking The Chain, Part Iii Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 13, 2009

Lent 3: Part three of a three part sermon series dealing with temptation. In this sermon, we consider Scriptural approaches to overcoming temptation by looking at how to break the chain of events that takes one from temptation to committing sin.

This is the third and final message in our series on temptation. We’ve been dealing with a number of topics over the last couple of weeks that have to do with temptation: Why it’s important to talk about temptation; How the Bible talks about temptation and last week, what the Bible teaches about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran