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  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    "It Is Written

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 28, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 18,185 views

    Why Jesus believed in the Bible

    “IT IS WRITTEN!!!” Deut. 8:1-10 Some of us can remember back to the war that we had with Saddam Hussein in 1991. We did not know all that we had to fight with for some things had not been proven. We found out when he launched 86 Scud missiles towards us. Most of them missed their targets. We had ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Jesus Turns Away Temptation

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Mar 2, 2004
    based on 69 ratings
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    A look at the devil’s temptation of Christ and what it gives us for dealing with temptation in our own lives.

    February 29, 2004 — First Sunday in Lent Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 4:1-13 Jesus TURNS Away Temptation Trust Use God’s Word Recognize Temptation Never Surrender (note: An outline for the congregation should be printed in the bulletin, put on screen, etc., with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Forbidden Fruit Creates Many Jams

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 4, 2013
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    A sermon on temptation, trials and testing from 1 Corinthians 10:13 (Much material adapted from Todd Hunter's book, Our Favorite Sins, chapter 3 The Insider Report) material between [] is extra material added for a camp vespers service

    HoHum: Todd Hunter in Our Favorite Sins: "I’d just taken a few steps out the front door of church after a Sunday worship service when Bob walked up to me with gusto and, with a joyous smile, said, “Now there’s temptation right there!” He was pointing to a shiny, black, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William Baeta avatar

    You Must Not Put The Lord Your God To The Test

    Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 6, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
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    “Then he brought Him to Jerusalem, set Him on the pinnacle of the temple, and said to Him, ‘if you are the Son of God throw yourself down from here…’ And Jesus answered and said to him, ‘it has been said, ‘you shall not tempt the Lord your God’” Luke 4:9-

    Theme: You must not put the Lord your God to the test Text: Deut. 26:4-10; Rom. 10:8-13; Lk. 4:1-13 Today is the second Sunday in Lent and we at Covenant have been observing this holy season by meditating and reflecting on the Word of God and by prayer and fasting. It is following the example of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tim Zukas avatar

    That's Tempting

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Feb 12, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,559 views

    Temptation - Fasting - Lent - Temptation - Forgiveness

    Our text today tells us that Jesus was fasting. It should be obvious that I am not an expert on fasting, but I can answer a couple common questions. Should we fast? Jesus never commands us to fast, but he assumes that we will. In Matthew 6:16 he says “When you fast” not “If you fast”. “When you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin Broyhill avatar

    What To Do When Temptation Knocks Series

    Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 24, 2024
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    Looking at the life of Joseph and how he stood strong when faced with overwhelming temptation will give us practical steps on how to resist when temptation knocks at the door of our hearts.

    Introduction 1John 5:4 – “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.” Christian = we are Overcomers! Jesus = the greatest Overcomer has won the victory, and He has given us the victory. John 16:33 – “These things I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crucifying The Flesh

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 28, 2025
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    As believers, one of the fundamental aspects of following Christ is the call to crucify the flesh. The flesh represents our sinful nature, desires, and inclinations that oppose the will of God

    Title: CRUCIFYING THE FLESH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 5:24 "And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts." Supporting Texts: Romans 6:6, Colossians 3:5, Luke 9:23, Galatians 2:20, Matthew 16:24 INTRODUCTION: As believers, one ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    Your Adversary The Devil? Again?

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 13, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,656 views

    This sermon is for the text Luke 4, the Temptation of Jesus, Lent I Jesus is tempted constantly to deny his mission. ((Matt. 1:21) The key is Luke's phrase: "until an opportune time" the same remains for us. some illustrations are from Leonard Sweet and

    In Jesus Holy Name February 17, 2013 Luke 4:1-13 Lent I “Your Adversary the Devil, Again?” When I was a boy, I was told, "Baptists don't do Lent." No one knew why. I suspect that it was an anti-Catholic thing which I pray we are over. It was the old argument, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    Choosing The Right Gift Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jul 27, 2009
     | 3,868 views

    2nd in a series on James for summer 2009

    During my undergrad years at Cal State Hayward I read about an experiment to determine if rats would seek out new places of safety when faced with danger. It involved random low-level shocks to the cage and a random "shock free" zone. After a while, instead of seeking a place that was free from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    The Battle In The Desert (Part One)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 28, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,020 views

    There have been some famous battles fought in desert regions. A recent example was Operation Desert Storm. There was another desert battle took place long before-the one between Jesus and Satan in Matthew 4.

    THE BATTLE IN THE DESERT (part one) Matthew 4:1-7 There have been some famous battles fought in desert regions. One was the Western Desert campaign (Desert War) of WWII that took place in the deserts of Egypt and Libya in June, 1940. A more recent example was Operation Desert Storm that took place ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Can You Handle It?

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 5, 2025
     | 411 views

    How comforting is it to tell someone whose loved one has died and they are overwhelmed with grief, “God won't give you any more than you can handle.” But some will say, isn't that what scripture says?

    Alba 8-3-2025 CAN YOU HANDLE IT? I Corinthians 10:12-13 There was a U.S. ship captain who had a regular route from California to Columbia. He had delivered his shipment to Columbia and was about to embark for the U.S. when he was approached by the drug cartel. They wanted him to carry a small ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    Testing God

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,862 views

    examines the second of Jesus’ responses to the temptaions of Satan

    Testing God Matt. 4:7 INTRO.: this week and next I want to continue my treatment of the three responses of Jesus to the temptations of Satan. There are a few things interesting to know about the temptations of Jesus. First, they were instigated by the Spirit of God. V. 1 That being the case, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Eloy Gonzalez avatar

    Breaking The Chain - Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 7, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,394 views

    Lent 2: A continuing sermon series this part focusing on temptation. This sermon is focused on the sources of temptation: the devil; the world and our own sinful nature. Our help comes from only one place - Jesus - our Lord who has already conquered sin

    Last week we began a sermon series entitled, “Breaking the Chain.” The message series deals with how to handle temptation in our own lives. Last week we talked about two different topics: First - Why do we need to deal with the subject of temptation? – There are basically two reasons: a. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Wendon Pettey avatar

    The Lust Of The Eyes Series

    Contributed by Wendon Pettey on Jul 3, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,711 views

    In sermon 2 of this series, we address the "lust of the eyes", or the sins of the inner man. Again, we identify them, recognize how they enter into our lives, and what the Bible says about dealing with them. Everyone, from the sinner on the street to the

    KEY SCRIPTURE: 1 John 2:15-17 "Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Robert Harmon avatar

    Satan’s Plan For Your Life

    Contributed by Robert Harmon on Mar 5, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,214 views

    Jesus has a plan for us, but so does Satan! Who will we listen to when temptation sneaks into our lives?

    INTRODUCTION When we look at the start of Jesus’ earthly ministry, we have a great contrast that starts off with Jesus being immersed in the river by John, and the glory of the Father and the Spirit shining on Him. Immediately afterward, we are taken to the dry, barren wilderness, where ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ