SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Resisting Temptation:

showing 1,441-1,455 of 41,621
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Paul Robinson avatar

    A Clear Conscience

    Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 15, 2022
     | 1,971 views

    Webster’s Dictionary defines the conscience as “an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one’s behavior.” The conscience is something God has given every person--an alarm that sounds inside you, which often leads to feelings of guilt or shame.

    Three Kinds of Conscience: 1. A Clear Conscience — the alarm is working properly Acts 23:1, “And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day.” Acts 24:16, “And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    Following Jesus, Even Through Trials And Tests Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 28, 2022
     | 2,598 views

    James, the half-brother of the Lord Jesus, knew about trials and tests. His words to believers of his day are just as true for us of these days, too. In a sentence, he'd say "Endure the test and receive a reward".

    Full disclosure: this is edited from a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO in August 2022 Introduction: Many of us think following Jesus is going to be a walk in the park, so to speak, but that isn’t always true. Certainly, as He promised, He’s there with us, but trials and tests ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    Lent To Lean Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 22, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,837 views

    The First Sunday of the Lent

    Lent to Lean Scripture: Genesis 2:7-9, Genesis 3:1-7, Romans 5:12-19, Matthew 4:1-11. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Lent is a season of temptations. Lent is a season of trials. Lent is a season of tests. Lent is a season of attractions. Lent is a season of diets. In today’s ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Other

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    Cuaresma Para Inclinarse Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 22, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,900 views

    Cuaresma para inclinarse

    Cuaresma para inclinarse Sagrada Escritura: Génesis 2:7-9, Génesis 3:1-7, Romanos 5:12-19, Mateo 4:1-11. Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas, La Cuaresma es un tiempo de tentaciones. La Cuaresma es una temporada de pruebas. La Cuaresma es una temporada de pruebas. La ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Other

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    Kuwaresma Kay Lean Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 22, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,137 views

    Kuwaresma kay Lean

    Kuwaresma kay Lean Banal na Kasulatan: Genesis 2:7-9, Genesis 3:1-7, Roma 5:12-19, Mateo 4:1-11. Pagninilay Mahal na mga kapatid, Ang Kuwaresma ay panahon ng mga tukso. Ang Kuwaresma ay panahon ng mga pagsubok. Ang Kuwaresma ay panahon ng mga pagsubok. Ang Kuwaresma ay isang panahon ng mga ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Other

  • Mary Erickson avatar

    How Compassion Is Built

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 27, 2023
     | 1,341 views

    A sermon for the first Suday in Lent, Year A

    February 26, 2023 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 4:1-11; Hebrews 4:15-16 How Compassion Is Built Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. This first Sunday in Lent always begins with the same story: Jesus’ temptation ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Learn From The Past Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 20, 2022
     | 2,780 views

    Paul warns the Corinthians of the dangers of exposing themselves to temptations by drawing their attention to the lessons from the past, highlighting the failures of their forefathers.

    1 Cor 10:1-13 Learn From the Past Paul makes his concluding remarks here in chapter 10 still on the subject of exercising self-control and not becoming a stumbling block to others. • We have rights and freedom but watch our conduct because not everything we do is beneficial. • In the preceding ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    "five Things That Make Temptation More Difficult" Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 5, 2023
     | 1,510 views

    Joseph's encounters with Potiphar's wife provides a template of temptation that is difficult to overcome. What warnings do we get here?

    Five Things That Make Temptation More Difficult: 1. When you’re experiencing God’s favor. - Genesis 39:4, 21. - When God seems to be blessing everything you’re doing, it’s easy to start to presume on that. This is one reason why we often see pastors who are in the midst of a strong ministry get ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wilson Oshorakpor avatar

    In The Midst Of Trouble

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Apr 26, 2023
     | 4,157 views

    If you are a human being and alive, then you must know what trouble is. It is a constant companion from the cradle to the grave. We live in the midst of trouble.

    TEXT: PSALMS 138:7 (NIV) "Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life. You stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes; with your right hand you save me." MAN AND TROUBLE If you are a human being and alive, then you must know what trouble is. It is everywhere and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    Same Three Plays Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 4, 2023
     | 1,200 views

    What draws away from God’s best? All of us are following a set of ideas we believe are best for us.

    Same Three Plays May 7, 2023 Last week we talked about coming into the light and discovering how much we’re loved. We prayed and confessed together. This week, we are going to talk about the temptation of going back into the dark. In chapter 2, John describes the way the world motivates us ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Passing The Test Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 3, 2022
     | 2,157 views

    We all have faced and will face many tests. How we manage those tests depends on us.

    We all have faced and will face many tests. How we manage those tests depends on us. Some tests we study for, as in academic. As believers, we should be studying our Bibles continually, which means we are to read it. Some tests we prepare for, as in medical tests. These we do not study for but ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Have We Passed The Test? Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 3, 2022
     | 1,801 views

    We all have faced a test of some type in our life and no doubt we will face many more tests.

    We all have faced a test of some type in our life and no doubt we will face many more tests. How we manage those tests depends on our individual character. There are some tests that we can study for, as in an academic test (school). As Christians, we should be reading our Bibles continually, which ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    If You Fall Then Get Up

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 27, 2022
     | 2,895 views

    What is a person to do when they fall down? Does he or she stay down, or does the person get back up?

    The genuine soul falls as an explorer may do, by faltering at some stone in his way; however, he gets up, and goes on his way with more consideration and speed. The writer might be utilizing “falls” not in the feeling of falling into transgression, yet in the feeling of being overpowered by ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    He Is Our Way

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 2, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,631 views

    The First Week of Lent 2022

    He is our Way Scripture Deuteronomy 26:4-10, Romans 10:8-13, Luke 4:1-13. Dear sisters and brothers, Today, we are in the first week of Lent and we read from the Gospel of Saint Luke (Luke 4:1-13): “Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Other

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "identity"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 2, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,108 views

    A sermon for the first Sunday in Lent.

    “Identity” Luke 4:1-13 A four-year old asked his mother: “Hey mom, what do you know about the devil?” Quite startled by this question she replied: “What YOU know about the devil?” “Well,” he began, “the devil talked to Jesus and the devil was mean.” Then, leaning closer to her and dropping ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: United Methodist