Sermons about Resisting Darkness

God's Choice & Our Choices Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Jul 15, 2002

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Temptation offers us many choices that might distract us from serving God. We have the choice to follow God because of one ultimate choice God made on our behalf.

Recently I heard about a middle school in Oregon that faced a unique problem. It seems that a number of girls there were going into the bathrooms and putting on their lipstick. After they put it on their lips, they pressed their lips to the mirrors leaving dozens of little lip prints. I guess they ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18, Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Un Lugar Llamado Cades Barnea

Contributed by Ervin De Leon on Jul 31, 2002

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Cades-Barnea fue el lugar de graduacion donde Israel pudo en aproximadamente 3 meses despues de su salidad de Egipto, llegar a la tierra prometida. No Obstante al fallar, tuvieron que deambular 40 años en el desierto. ¿ha llegado usted al Cades - Barnea d

UN LUGAR LLAMADO CADES-BARNEA Deut 1:19 "Partimos de Horeb y fuimos por aquel desierto grande y terrible que habéis visto, dirigiéndonos a la región montañosa de los amorreos, como Jehovah nuestro Dios nos había mandado; y llegamos hasta Cades-barnea". Introduccion a) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:10-13, Deuteronomy 1:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Revelation To Pergamos - Words To The Compromising Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

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Johns letter to the church at Pergamon - a church who were compromising.

The Revelation to Pergamos - Words to the Compromising. Frank Sosienski was a postman in Louisville, Kentucky, who didn’t want to deliver some of his mail. Perhaps it was the hot summertime, like we’re experiencing now. Maybe the mail was heavy; maybe he wanted to quit his route just a little ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17, Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Two Sins Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Feb 1, 2002

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Adam and Eve face temptation and fall pray to two present and powerful sins. Notice each and also notice how this affects their relationship with God.

From the Very Start A Look at the Ancient Text of Genesis that speaks with Amazing Present-day Relevance A Tale of Two Sins This is one of those stories which everyone seems to know a little about. Yet it amazes me how skewed of a picture we sometimes have. Let’s walk through this story and see ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24, James 4:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

House Of Secrets Series

Contributed by Bob Groves on Mar 16, 2002

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Looking at the cost of sin in the home.

The HOUSE of SECRETS Somewhat of a Different Subject @ the Home - Yet 1 I’m sure that you will understand it’s relevance in today’s society NEXT Week - THE HOUSE of HONOR… Today - The House of Secrets… Not @ Personal Secrets (Another Subject) Specifically - HOUSEHOLD SECRETS… i.e. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Can I Do When I Am Tempted To Do What I Don't Want To Do

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002

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Many new Christians think getting saved will make all lust for sin to go away; some new Christians will suffer more severe temptation than ever.

WHAT CAN I DO WHEN I AM TEMPTED TO DO WHAT I DON’T WANT TO DO? (I Corinthians 10:13) By Jerry Falwell I. INTRODUCTION A. Many new Christians think that getting saved will make all lust for sin to go away. Actually, some new Christians will suffer more severe temptation than ever. B. On the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

Beware

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 29, 2002

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When things seem to be going well.....BEWARE....this is exactly the time when satan lulls us into a sense of false security...only to spring his wicked traps.

BEWARE ILLUSTRATION: Look at the beautiful bird sitting on the tree limb...soaking in the sunshine...singing such a beautiful song. This bird seems so, at peace, with everything. She seems to have a full belly and a beautiful day awaits her...BAM...CRASH! 1. The lights go out...the cat got ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Handle Temptation Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 29, 2000

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God’s strength is available in our times of temptation.

How To Cope with Life’s Struggles (Part 8) HOW TO HANDLE TEMPTATION Luke 4:1-13 Introduction: An EXAMPLE of Temptation; How JESUS handled it. I. THE FACT OF TEMPTATION. A. Its Nature: Two ways the word "tempt" is used in the Bible. ·"God did tempt Abraham" (Genesis 22:1) ·"God cannot be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Why Not Take The Bait? Series

Contributed by Tim Stutler on Mar 27, 2006

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Resisting temptation is the only way to go

Title: Why Not Take The Bait? Text: James 1:12-15 Topic: Temptation / overcoming verses giving in Sermon Purpose: -I want the congregation to think about the ways giving into temptation has negatively impacted their lives. -I want the congregation to think of the ways that overcoming ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dealing With Deception

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 3, 2008

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Handling the deceptive things in life by leaning on Jesus.

Dealing with Deception 1 John 2:21-24 “I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth. Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son. Whosoever denieth the Son, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Comparison Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Sep 7, 2007

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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

Hanging In There Through Temptation Series

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 8, 2007

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Temptation comes to all of us. But, like Christ, we can counteract temptation and resist it in the power of the Holy Spirit.

James 1:2-4, 12-17 Is there anyone who has not been tempted to sin this week? If so, you may leave now. You can go straight to Braums. One of the truly great historical characters was Mark Antony. He was known as the “silver-throated orator of Rome.” He was a brilliant statesman, magnificent in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-17

Denomination: Baptist

How To K.o. Temptation

Contributed by Robert Stephens on Oct 26, 2007

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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

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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

Adrift In Life's Sargasso Sea

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2007

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How do we connect the Sargasso Sea to our lives as Christians? Let’s consider some ways it might.

ADRIFT IN LIFE’S SARGASSO SEA “We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.” Hebrews 2:1 NIV The Sargasso Sea is the only sea in the world that has no coastline. It is located in the north Atlantic 20 o N to 35 o N and 30 o W to 70 o W, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

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