Sermons about Resisting Temptation

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 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

Heart Attacks - Pt. 3 - Hope Resisted Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 28, 2016

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The enemy attacks our heart in an attempt to drive us into a place of hopelessness. We must find hope again!

Heart Attacks Pt. 3 - Hope Resisted Introduction  There are 5 principalities that we are assigned to confront and drive out of our body and region. The first was isolation. We talked about how we need each other. God designed us for one another. We then confronted poverty. We now ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Love The Easy. The Path Of Least Resistance?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 30, 2025

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Have we developed an attitude of looking for games, entertainment and the easy? The path of least resistance can hide many dangers. Life is not who has the biggest, best toys. Life is not a game.

WE LOVE EASY? THE PATH OF LEAST RESISTANCE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Is it easier to lose your temper than stay calm? Is it easier to communicate with people on the computer than it is to communicate with your family? Is it easier to watch ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-4, Galatians 6:4-7, Mark 8:36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Temptation Of Jesus - Part 1

Contributed by James Snyder on Mar 4, 2013

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Our temptations do not compromise our relationship with the Lord, but brings to the surface God's amazing grace for us in times of need.

Luke 3:22; Luke 4:1; Luke 4:14 “I can resist anything but temptation,” so boasted Oscar Wilde, Irish dramatist, novelist & poet (1854 - 1900). The story of Oscar Wilde reveals the tragedy of this kind of attitude. Our whole life is bordered by temptations of one sort or another. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Part 5 - The Temptation Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jul 7, 2007

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Looking at what happen when we make a public confession for the Lord and receive the Holy Spirit, taking our first step into ministry.

The Commission Part 6 – The Temptation of Jesus Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON PRAYER FOR HOLY SPIRIT AND UNDERSTANDING SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 4:1 – 11 “1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

A Biblical Protocol For Dealing With Temptation

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 9, 2019

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How to be successful when dealing with temptation

A BIBLICAL PROTOCOL FOR DEALING WITH TEMPTATION MATT. 4:1 1. INTRODUCTION. ALL OF US STRUGGLE AT SOME POINT IN OUR SPIRITUAL LIFE WITH TEMPTATION. FROM THE TIME THAT WE WAKE UP IN THE MORNING UNTIL WE LAY DOWN AT NIGHT, WE WRESTLE WITH THE TEMPTATION TO SUCCUMB TO THE WILES OF THE DEVIL. NO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

Getting The Victory Over Temptation Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 28, 2023

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To get the victory over temptation... we must know: 1) our enemy 2) our responsibility 3) our God

Getting The Victory Over Temptation The King and His Kingdom OKAY – I want to start off today by reading a passage from the book of Deuteronomy. Anyone know... • What the name means? Second law • What section of the Bible it is found in? Pentateuch (5 books) In this book the new generation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Way Of Escape From Temptation

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Aug 17, 2025

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We all face temptation in this world. Paul gives us some encouragement in 1 Corinthians 10:13 of how to walk with Christ through our temptations and Escape from sin.

The Way of Escape From Temptation GOOD MORNING: This morning, we’re going to look mostly at one verse from our epistle lesson—1 Corinthians 10:13. It’s a verse that’s been special to me as it was the first verse I ever memorized at our RE Summer Camp in the early 1980s, and it’s been an anchor for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Anglican

The Temptation Of Jesus - Part 2

Contributed by James Snyder on Mar 11, 2013

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Our temptations will never compromise our relationship with God, but will bring to the surface God's amazing grace for us in times of need. With every temptation comes a stream of God's amazing grace flowing in our direction.

Everyone lives with the basic assumption that they will never be tempted. Even if they are, they won’t yield. “It won’t happen to me,” the arrogant boast. And yet, it always does. Nobody starts out intending to be an alcoholic or a drug addict. And, nobody can become an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

You Just Don't Get It, Do You? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 15, 2020

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They are so hungry that they miss the point Jesus is trying to make. Will we miss that point, too?

Tuesday of the 6th Week in Course 2020 “You Just Don’t Get It” I’ve been a teacher pretty much all my career, at all levels except elementary school. So I can empathize with St. James in his epistle, and–although it’s weird to say it–with Jesus as He tries to help His disciples understand the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:14-21, James 1:12-18, Psalm 94:12-19

Denomination: Catholic

A Journey Through The Valley Of Temptation Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 22, 2001

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Jesus was tempted in the same way we have, but He made it without sin!

INTRODUCTION  Bobby desperately wanted a new bicycle. His parents told him he would have to save his money and buy it himself. Not terribly surprised or disappointed, Bobby vowed to save his nickels, dimes and quarters until he finally had enough to buy a bicycle. His plan began well ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The 7 Steps To Defeat Temptation

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 13, 2016

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This is a primer for overcoming addiction and life-controlling temptations, developed to help a man struggling with a Meth addiction.

7 STEPS TO DEFEAT TEMPTATION Rom. 6:14 NASB INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Christine Quinn was at work and boarded an elevator. It malfunctioned, leaving her and several others stranded. Seeing a sign that listed 2 emergency numbers, she dialed the first and explained their situation. 2. After what ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Roadside Assistance Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

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We’re called fight a battle, but we’re not called to fight it alone. The fact that you are here, today, is living proof that God has been with you on your journey.

This year was my 34th re-birthday. I celebrate it every year. I became a Christian in 1984. And I look back on those thirty plus years with amazement and wonder. God’s fingerprints are all over them. Do you ever do that? Look back and see what God has done? I’m sure most of you know the poem, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Temptations Of Christ (Luke 4)

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 25, 2023

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Jesus fasted or ate no food for 40 days after He was baptized. While there, the Devil came and tempted or put Jesus to the test in three different areas. Jesus triumphed, and so can we!

Based on a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO, on 1-22-2023. This is not an exact transcription. Introduction: Last week we looked at how John the Baptist came preaching, far away from town, much like he might do here if he lived here. To give a kind of local flavor, he might ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

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