Sermons about Resisting Temptation

Temptation

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 13, 2010

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Satan is forever busy, enticing people to yield to their fleshly desires. He gives us all the answers to our desires.

Temptation James 1:12-16 Randall Road Baptist July 13, 1997 Sunday Morning Monte Brown Blessed is the man who endures temptation: for when he is approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to those who love him. Let no one ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To Temptation

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012

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Temptations are designed to make us want to trade the favor and blessing of God for something that won’t satisfy and won’t last. 3 perspectives to help us overcome temptation:

Responding to Temptation Matthew 4:1-11 Then Jesus was led out into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit to be tempted there by the Devil. 2 For forty days and forty nights he ate nothing and became very hungry. 3 Then the Devil came and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, change these stones ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Baptism And The Battleground

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 5, 2003

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We can only win over and against temptation by putting our faith in Jesus Christ who can help us to resist temptation.

BAPTISM AND THE BATTLEGROUND Text: Mark 1:9-15 "It is said that Ignatius of Loyola once had a hole dug for the novices [rookies] of his order a grave, having them buried except for their heads, asking, "Are you dead?" To those who answered yes, he would reply, "Rise then, and begin ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Defeating Temptation Series

Contributed by David Beirne on Aug 19, 2005

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Part 2, if we are going to obtain the dream God gives us, we must overcome temptation lest it destroy that dream.

Joseph: One Man Makes A Difference Part 2: Defeating Temptation Genesis 39:1-20, James 1:14-21 If there’s one thing that will keep us from achieving the dream God has for our lives, it’s scandal. We love to read about scandal, but rest assured they are a nightmare for the participants. What can we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Temptation

Contributed by Todd Nelson on Nov 26, 2005

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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

Managing Temptation

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 1, 2007

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Satan is in no hurry to destroy us! He would rather be successful than speedy. We must manage the temptations that lure us towards destruction.

A STORY WAS ONCE TOLD A BOUT THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD LINE AS IT WAS BEING CONSTRUCTED. AT ONE LOCATION ALONG THE ROUTE AN ELABORATE TRESTLE BRIDGE WAS BUILT ACROSS A LARGE CANYON IN THE WEST. WANTING TO TEST THE BRIDGE, THE BUILDER LOADED A TRAIN WITH ENOUGH EXTRA CARS AND EQUIPMENT TO DOUBLE ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:38

Denomination: Free Methodist

Defeating Temptation

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 21, 2008

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May I suggest that we all live on “Temptation Planet”? We have to deal with the “tempter” whose object it is to get everyone to be unfaithful to God!

A couple of years ago FOX came out with a new reality show called “Temptation Island” and it was a smash hit for two years. Over 16 million people watched it weekly. And if you haven’t noticed reality TV shows are very popular today. May I suggest that we all live on “Temptation Planet”? We have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Temptation Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Nov 26, 2007

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How can we withstand the temptation which we face on a daily basis?

Overcoming Temptation Introduction: A mother told her son not to go swimming. However, when he came into the house his mother noticed that his hair and bathing suit were wet. "I told you not to go swimming," the boy’s mother scolded. "I couldn’t help it mom," he defended himself. "The water looked ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Temptation

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007

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How to overcome temptation

INTRODUCTION: Jesus is the ultimate Christian We can learn how to overcome anything in life if we pay close attention to His life. By listening to what He says and by watching what He does. The greatest test that we all face as Christians is temptation. After Jesus was baptized, Matthew tells ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming A Champion

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Dec 5, 2005

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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

It's Got A Hold On Me And Won't Let Go

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 3, 2019

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Temptation can grab you and not let go

It’s Got a hold on me and won’t let go Illus: Can you see him running, he is running with all his might. Look at the beads of sweat popping out on his forehead. Each step that he takes is labored; he is exhausted from the struggle. Can you see the fear in his eyes as he looks back over his ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Devil Didn"T Make You Do It Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2001

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James in these verses teaches us how to overcome temptation (real faith For The Real World - part two)

"The Devil Didn’t Make You Do It" James 1:13-18 A mother told her son not to go swimming. However, when he came into the house his mother noticed that his hair and bathing suit were wet. "Johnnie," his mother scolded, "I told you not to go swimming." "I couldn’t help it mom," he defended ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breaking The Powerful Pull Of Temptation

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jan 29, 2002

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A treatise on how to recognize the devil’s deceptive ways and how to resist these temptations.

This is a message that we can all identify with. A. We are all subject to temptations, on a daily basis. 1. I know that it cuts us to the heart when we give in to those temptations. a. We feel like we have failed God, self, and those around us. 1.) Those who cave in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Temptation

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 18, 2011

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Every one of us is confronted everyday with temptation from three sources – the world, the flesh, and the devil. None are immune. When temptation comes we can either overcome it or it can overcome us. How we deal with temptation will determine the outcome

Dealing with Temptation 1 Corinthians 10:12-13 Struggling to make ends meet on a first-call salary, the pastor was livid when he confronted his wife with the receipt for a $250 dress she had bought. "How could you do this?" "I was outside the store looking at the dress in the window, and then I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Meet Temptation

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 12, 2008

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A message examining temptation and how to meet and overcome them.

HOW TO MEET TEMPTATION James 1:2 INTRO: Every Christian will meet temptations, so it is important then that we know how to meet them. The knowledge that we need is gained from the scriptures. I. WHAT ARE TEMPTATIONS? A. To tempt means to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

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