Sermons on Resisting Darkness:

Jesus Has The Final Answer To Temptation!

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Feb 18, 2002

As he resists the devil’s temptations Jesus gives us the answer to overcoming our temptations.

Regis Philbin has become a household name because of his familiar and often repeated question, “Is that your final answer?” from his popular, primetime television game show Who Wants to be a Millionaire? This probing question amplifies the suspense and adds to the drama of each answer, turning up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Fighting The Good Fight Of Faith

Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 14, 2006

Simple truth involving how the believer is to outfit himself with the armor of God when resisted the devil.

FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH Whether we like to admit it or not, Christians are at war. We are constantly having to deal with the devil. The conflict can at times be overwhelming, yet God gives us the resouces that we need to fight the good fight of faith. May this simple study be a great help ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-24

Denomination: Baptist

Love And The Last Days

Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 6, 2002

This sermon tells of how love is the best response to who those who may resist the Gospel

LOVE AND THE LAST DAYS MATT 24:11-12 Sunam 4/7/02 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. 12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. Intro: Certainly the things taking place in Israel are a clearer indication that the Lord’s return is going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Couldn't You Send Someone Else?

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Sep 4, 2008

God has a plan for us, and like Moses, we resist it, but God is persistent and patient.

“Couldn’t You Send Someone Else?” Romans 12:9-12; Exodus 3 and 4, Various Verses The Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, August 31, 2008 Introduction: Today, we will continue the story of Exodus. We’ll hear the story of the burning bush and God’s call to Moses. Since the story ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Casting Your Cares Upon Him Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 21, 2008

Humbly cast your cares, soberly resist the devil, and confidently stand in God’s grace.

1. It’s been my prayer that we all gain a greater love & appreciation for Pastor Peter. a. He loves Jesus and because of that love he loves the flock! b. Writing to those scattered, hassled believers in the first century, he encouraged & exhorted them. c. And through Him, the Holy Spirit has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Temptation--Only A Question, Not An Answer

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 7, 2007

Temptation comes in varied and subtle ways. But we can resist in rather than give in.

April, 2007 “Temptation--Only a Question, Not an Answer” Matthew 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Desserts have sometimes been named “seduction” or “temptation” because there is something “delicious” and full of promise offered. Oscar Wilde said, “The only way to get rid of temptation is to give in to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Temptation Avenue Series

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Oct 28, 2008

Temptation is not from God, who gives us good and perfect gifts and the resources to resist temptation

TEMPTATION AVENUE John 1:13-18 I think it is very clear that when we face trials, they are for are own good? Anybody question that? Because if you do, you will not face them the way God wants you to face them and the result is that you will never be the kind of mature Christian He wants you to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Love Endures All Things, Love Never Ends Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016

When I love like Jesus loves I persist even when others resist

ENGAGE For all of us there will come times in our lives when we attempt to love other people in the manner that we have been learning about for the past 8 weeks, in which the other person is going to reject those efforts. I can almost guarantee that if you’re a parent you either have ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Solemnity Of Mary, January 1, 2021: New Years

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 29, 2020

All human nature vigorously resists grace because grace changes us and the change is painful.

1.Flannery O’Connor noted that “All human nature vigorously resists grace because grace changes us and the change is painful, “she wrote in 1958. (Adding, “Priests resist it as well as others.”) She means that grace intervenes in the sufferings of the ordinary -- ignorant, complacent people whose ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Catholic

Our Enemy (Covid And The Christian) Series

Contributed by Joe Williams on Nov 13, 2020

Humility before God and toward others is the best offensive and defensive game plan in resisting the devil!

COVID-19 has been front-page news for most of us for about 6 months! Now, the virus has been around a little longer than that, but for most of us, it was about 6 months ago (March) that it smacked us in the face, and life took a major shift! It was in March that everything was shutting down fast! ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Silence Is Broken Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 5, 2023

The God of the Bible is a God who is constantly communicating with his people. But God is holy and resists sin.

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Scripture: Luke 1:1, Luke 1:5, Luke 1:8, Luke 1:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Breaking Barriers With Favour

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025

Divine favour is a powerful force that enables a person to rise above limitations, delays, and human resistance.

BREAKING BARRIERS WITH FAVOUR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Esther 2:15-17 Supporting Texts: Psalm 5:12, Exodus 3:21, Luke 2:52, Genesis 39:21, Proverbs 3:3–4 INTRODUCTION: Divine favour is a powerful force that enables a person to rise above limitations, delays, and human resistance. It is ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Spirit Led Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore the concept of the Fruit of the Spirit, how to resist fleshly desires, and how to live in harmony with the Spirit.

Good morning, family. Today, we're going to delve into a subject that's as familiar as it is profound - the Fruit of the Spirit. You know, as Christians, we're often encouraged to bear good fruit, yet we may struggle to understand what exactly this means. In the words of pastor and author, John ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Topics: Keeping In Step, Spirit

Separation From The World Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 14, 2018

The only reward Paul wanted from the Corinthians was conduct in accordance with the Gospel of Christ.

July 25, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.C.1.b: Separation from the world. (6:14–7:4) 2nd Corinthians 6:11-13 (NKJV) 14 Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, 2 Corinthians 7:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Difficult Times Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 15, 2016

As the consummation of the Age nears, the infiltration of evil into the churches will become more pronounced, requiring awareness and resistance from the faithful.

“Understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist