Sermons about Resisting Christ

Yield Not To Temptation

Contributed by Tom Tarpley on Mar 11, 2011

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God gives us the power to resist temptation

Matthew 4:1-11 A mother walked into the kitchen one day and interrupted her 3 year old, who was on top of a chair eating cookies. When she asked what he was doing, the toddler explained: “Mom, I just climbed up here to smell them but my tooth got caught. When we give in to temptation we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: *other

Beware Of Temptations Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 21, 2009

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How you can claim holiness in the midst of temptations?

BEWARE OF TEMPTATIONS James 1:12-18 PROPOSITION: Because Christ is holy, you must be holy in spite of temptations. I. PURSUE THE “CROWN OF LIFE”! (12) A. Expect temptations. 1. Right response leads to spiritual endurance. 2. Wrong response leads to sin and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

How To Meet Temptation

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 12, 2008

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A message examining temptation and how to meet and overcome them.

HOW TO MEET TEMPTATION James 1:2 INTRO: Every Christian will meet temptations, so it is important then that we know how to meet them. The knowledge that we need is gained from the scriptures. I. WHAT ARE TEMPTATIONS? A. To tempt means to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Triumphant Over Temptation Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 28, 2008

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A "How To Overcome Temptation" sermon. Practical insights for deaing with temptation. 1. Be REALISTIC 2. Be RESPONSIBLE 3. Be READY 4. Get REFOCUSED

Becoming Triumphant Over Temptation (How To Overcome Temptation) Today we are continuing an in depth study on the book of James. We have looked at how you can have power over your problems. We have discovered that God wants you to make wise decisions. Today we are going to see how you can be ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Christ: The Great Evangelist, Part 2

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 11, 2022

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The Lord Jesus went out of His way to bring the Gospel to an anonymous woman. Her life was one of sin and isolation from others. Despite her attitude and resistance, she was won over to the grace and mercy of God. We are to follow His example.

No one is to be neglected or avoided when it comes to presenting the Good News of salvation found only in the Lord Jesus Christ (John 14:6; Acts 4:12; 1 John 2:1-2). As we read through the fourth chapter of John's Gospel, we see how Jesus went out of HIs way to give this offer of redemption ...read more

Scripture: John 4:8-42, Proverbs 13:15, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, John 3:16, Acts 4:12, 2 Corinthians 5:17 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

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Finding True Freedom In Christ Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

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The freedom we have in Christ is greater than any earthly freedom, and we are called to stand firm in our faith, resist returning to sin, and serve one another in love.

You know how we celebrate the 4th of July with fireworks, BBQs, and hanging out with friends and family? Well, that's all about celebrating our freedom as a country. But guess what? We have an even more amazing freedom to celebrate - the freedom we have in Jesus! Our main idea today is this: The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Topics: Spiritual Liberation, Divine Freedom, Christ's Emancipation, Faithful Liberation

Keeping First Things First: Resisting Rules Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 15, 2006

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Using Colossians 2:11-17 as a basis, Dave looks into the second of three spiritual dangers, this one being religious legalism.

Keeping First Things First: Resisting Rules Jesus, Post-Resurrection part 4 Colossians 2:11-17 Wildwind Community Church May 14, 2006 In the first 10 verses of Colossians Paul confronts a danger that would keep believers from standing firm in their faith – that danger is what Paul called empty ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Power Of God To Overcome Resistance Of The Christian Lifestyle

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 13, 2005

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There is resistance today. Resistance from the world and the devil. Neither of them want us to live an overcoming abundant Christian lifestyle. When we do God receives Glory and we gain victory in Jesus. 3 Things to be aware of the resitance and ultima

Intro: Since the freeing of Iraq we have seen resistance from terrorists. These terrorists do not belong to Iraq as citizens. They are instead Syrians, Iranians, Jordanians, etc.. They resist the setting up of a free Iraq! Yet they do not even belong to the nation of Iraq. How much that is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Satan: How To Resist The Devil In Times Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 30, 2004

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We are fighting against a defeated accuser who has nothing to lose.

Meet The Cast Of The Passion Series Meet Satan: How To Overcome The Devil In Times of Trouble 5 of 7 1 John 3.8 (NASB) March 28, 2004 FBC Chester, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: (Picture of Satan on PowerPoint) A In Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ, Satan is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8, 2 Corinthians 11:14

Denomination: Baptist

Satan: How To Resist Satan In Times Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Rick Long on Feb 12, 2004

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Third in the series "Meet the Cast." So often when we think of Satan we think of scary movies or evil atrocities in society. Though these may be evidence of Satan’s work, he does his best work looking good.

I had the privilege of attending a screening of “The Passion of the Christ for Pastors only and was audience to an interview with Mel Gibson regarding his movie. He stated one of the most profound insights I have ever heard from any theologian, let alone a movie star. Mel was asked “Why was the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, Isaiah 14:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Submit And Resist - James 4:1-17 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 27, 2002

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Submission to God brings him closer to you as does resisting the influence of evil drives the Devil away. The result of learning these two disciplines is a closer relationship with God almighty and the enemy driven farther away.

Submit and Resist Thesis: Submission to God brings him closer to you as does resisting the influence of evil drives the Devil away. The result of learning these two disciplines is a closer relationship with God Almighty and the enemy driven farther away. Texts: James 4:1-17: 1What causes fights ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-8, James 4:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christian Resistance: How To Say "No" To Evil

Contributed by Phillip Krueger on Feb 9, 2009

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How to deal with evil people/situations in such a way as to still leave the door open for God to work in a constructive way.

Phillip Krueger Page 1 2/9/2009 THE CHRISTIAN RESISTANCE: HOW TO SAY NO TO EVIL Exodus 22:28“You shall not revile God, nor curse a ruler “of your people.” New International Version (NIV) 2-8-09 1. There are times in life that we will be asked to participate in something we feel to be immoral, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Master's Warning Series

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Jan 24, 2012

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Eve's fall into sin is an example to us of the steps in which we fall into sin through temptation today and yet we overcome temptation through the grace and strength of Jesus Christ.

Nancy Reagan was visiting Longfellow Elementary School in Oakland California in 1982 and was asked by a schoolgirl what to do if she was offered drugs. The first lady responded by saying: “Just say no.” And from that moment the “Just Say No” anti-drug campaign began and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Standing Firm On What Is Right Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 28, 2005

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Make up your mind to stand firm on what is right and resist the pressures to be popular or to conform. Pray and draw strength from God to resist pressure to compromise God’s truth.

(Taken some pointers from David Hoke’s sermon “Herod’s Folly”) We face pressures in life – different pressures, different degrees, at different stages of life. • From school projects, workload, meeting datelines, and others. • You faith in God – no matter how strong it is – will not take away the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

See Jesus Defeat The Devil

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Mar 7, 2022

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Because Christ fought the battle against Satan as one of us, he won that battle for all of us. Jesus is our perfect substitute. Even as the devil rages against us, we can face him and his temptations unafraid, confident that our champion, Jesus, has already won the victory over him.

David versus Goliath. Thousands of years after their brief battle it is still used to describe conflicts. You have probably heard the comparison several times in recent days following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Clearly Russia is Goliath and Ukraine David. But don’t we also regularly hear the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

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