Sermons on Resisting Darkness:

Get Prayed Up

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 6, 2008

Christ’s admonition to his disciples continues to warn his modern disciples.

Get Prayed Up! Intro: We are in a battle. Expect hardships, the necessity of discipline, self-denial and determination. ****Am I a soldier of the Cross?**** Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. (Mat 26:41) I. Willing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

El Mundo

Contributed by Josue Martinez on Mar 6, 2008

El mundo es fuente de gran peligro para nuestra alma. Lo que es apartarse del mundo.Como tener victoria sobre el mundo

EL MUNDO 2 Cor. 6:17 “salid de en medio de ellos, y apartaos, dice el Señor, y no toquéis lo inmundo, y yo os recibiré” Este texto constituye la gran responsabilidad de los cristianos: separarse del mundo. Si realmente eres cristiano, entonces tu te separas del mundo con mucho gusto para unirte a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Tame Temptation Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 5, 2008

While we will never be pefect, we can learn to avoid sin by controlling temptation

HOW TO TAME TEMPTATION JAMES 1: 12-16 1. Illus. of Cliff Head of a charitable organization who handled hundreds of thousands of $$$ each year. Unexpected audit turned up the fact that he had embezzled thousands of $$$ Wife told him, “you’ve broken my heart, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

No Comparison Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Sep 7, 2007

Sermon #21 in Galatians series. Danger of self-deception, losing touch with reality of our sin.

08/26/07 “NO COMPARISON” GAL 6: 3-6 INTRODUCTION: EMPERORS NEW CLOTHES: WELL KNOW SELF CENTERED, ADVANTAGE TAKEN BY DECEIVERS CLOTH SO SPECIAL / BEAUTIFUL ONLY HIGHLY INTELLIGENT, MORALLY IMPECCABLE CAN SEE SIMILAR TENDENCIES BY MOST OTHERS SAID THEY COULD SEE IT, KING PARADES IN NEW ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

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

Ctwccofgw #3 - The Guarantee Of Victory Over Temptation Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 17, 2007

Third in this series based on The Navigators’ "Lessons on Assurance." By the way, I came to Christ through the Nav ministry in college, and these five lessons in this series were the first things I learned as a baby believer.

Cool Things We Can Count On from God’s Word #3 – The Guarantee of Victory Over Temptation 1 Corinthians 10:13 Introduction This last week I finally decided to get my glasses fixed. They weren’t broken, but I had been bothered from the beginning about the fact that the temple pieces were too ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To K.o. Temptation

Contributed by Robert Stephens on Oct 26, 2007

How do we K.O. temptation when it confronts us! 1 Corinthians 10:13 gives us three clear guidelines as to how to make victory a reality.

How To K.O. Temptation! I Corinthians 10:13 I. Introduction a. Rocky video i. There Rocky stood… toe-to-toe with this huge mammoth of a man… the Russian, Ivan Koloff (or something like that). ii. And the threat comes towering down… “I must break you!” iii. I don’t know about you… but that would be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have Power Over Temptation

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007

Jesus gives us POWER to overcome the reality of temptation

How to Have POWER Over Temptation Matthew 4:1-11 June 3, 2007 Morning Service Introduction Mark was very poor at spelling. On examination day he was stumped by many difficult words. Softly the tempter whispered, "Look at Jane’s paper; she’s an honor student and always gets them right!" Mark ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

The Great Escape – Escape From Temptation Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 27, 2006

We all face temptation, but God has promised that regardless of what the temptation may be that we face, He will make a way of escape. Temptation does not have to destroy us; we don’t have to fall into the trap of sin. WE CAN ESCAPE FROM TEMPTATION! #3

THE GREAT ESCAPE – Escape From Temptation 1 Peter 2:16 INTRODUCTION: Temptation is a thread that joins us all together as human beings; temptation levels the playing field! We are all susceptible to its attraction, and we can all be equally devastated when we yield to its seduction. Some of the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

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

How To Say "No"

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 20, 2005

We can say "no" to temptation.

HOW TO SAY “NO” Genesis 39:1-23 S: Temptation C: Purity in the face of temptation Pr: WE CAN SAY “NO.” Type: Narrative PA: How is the change to be observed? • Don’t blame others (including the devil). • Make the choice to say “no.” • Don’t play around with sin. Version: ESV RMBC 20 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Temptation

Contributed by Todd Nelson on Nov 26, 2005

Whether it’s anger, insecurity, fear, low self-esteem, lust, infidelity, pride, financial problems due to over spending, laziness, unbearable marriages, broken parent-child relationships or being over weight, ALL of us have personal struggles in our lives

Overcoming Temptation: Discovering How To Reign In Life Those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ (Rom. 5:17) INTRODUCTION: Whether it’s anger, insecurity, fear, low self-esteem, lust, infidelity, pride, financial ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Three Little Pigs--Bible Version

Contributed by Steve Severance on Nov 29, 2005

You’ve heard the story of the three little pigs. They all choose different building materials to built their houses. But when the big bad wolf came the quality of the building materials was seen. Only the pig who chose the best materials survived. The

You’ve heard the story of the three little pigs. They all choose different building materials to build their houses. But when the big bad wolf came the quality of the building materials was seen. Only the pig who chose the best materials survived. There is a battle raging for the control of every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11-17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Becoming A Champion

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Dec 5, 2005

World-class athletes see winning in their mind’s eye. They win the event before it even begins. They see themselves crossing the finish line, overcoming obstacles, fighting the good fight. Likewise, you are in a race, too (1 Cor. 9:24). Here’s how you can

“Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil.” (Matthew 4:1) World-class athletes see winning in their mind’s eye. They win the event before it even begins. They see themselves crossing the finish line, overcoming obstacles, fighting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational