Sermons on resists:

Recognizing And Resisting The Lies Of The Enemy. John 8:44

Contributed by David Cramer on Oct 31, 2024

A message about overcoming the lies that are in our everyday life. Seeing things though the right eyes.

Good Morning. Please stand with me and hold up your Bible. Say this with me. This is my Bible I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. Today I will learn more of the Word of God. The never ending, everlasting, Word of God. I will never be the same. I will never be the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Release From Stubbornness Series

Contributed by Tim White on Apr 8, 2013

Three groups can help us understand our resistance to trusting in the Resurrection of Jesus.

I read a story of a man who was on his way to the airport to catch a plane. He came to an intersection where his wife had told him he needed to turn left to get to the airport. It was a narrow little road and he was on a board road that also would let I see some of nature’s beauty. He decided ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Weapons Of Our Warfare Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 20, 2002

How a Christian Can Effectively Resist Evil

Spiritual Warfare - Message 1 There are times when we see evil so blatant, so powerful that we shudder with fear and weep in despair. On September 11, 2001 at 8:46 a.m. - American Flight 11 from Boston crashed into the North Tower at the World Trade Center. Onlookers were stunned and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Cling To God Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018

We must resist the devil but CLING to God.

James 4:7–10 Therefore, submit to God. But resist the Devil, and he will flee from you. 8Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, sinners, and purify your hearts, double-minded people! 9Be miserable and mourn and weep. Your laughter must change to mourning and your joy ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Trial Of Steadfast Faith.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 29, 2024

Humble yourselves before God and resist the devil.

A TRIAL OF STEADFAST FAITH. 1 Peter 5:5-11. “Yea, ALL OF YOU be subject to one another, and be clothed with humility” (1 PETER 5:5b). This calls for mutual respect and humility, preferring the other to oneself. The reason follows: “for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breaking The Chain - Part I Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 27, 2009

Lent 1: Why is it important for the Christian to be aware of Temptation? How does the Bible talk about temptation? What are the sources of temptation? How can we break the chain of events that take us from temptation to sin? (This is Part 1 of 3)

There’s an old saying, “You can’t keep the birds from flying over your head, but you can sure keep them from building a nest in your hair!” The truth behind that little aphorism – that little saying - varies depending on how it’s used. Listen to how this old guy applies it: “...temptation can be ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is The Purpose Of The Church? Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008

Peter issues a call to the entire church to stand together resisting the devil whose desire is to rob your joy.

ILLUSTRATION: STAYING WARM TOGETHER In what the news called "The Miracle at Quecreek", 9 miners, trapped for three days 240 feet underground in a water-filled mine shaft, decided early on they were either going to live or die as a group. The 55 degree water threatened to kill them slowly by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Temptation

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Sep 27, 2001

Shows the fallacies about temptation that often cause believers to succumb to it, demonstrating the total victory that we can find in Jesus Christ.

Temptation is a fact of life for all of us. As we know, even Jesus was tempted in the wilderness. So, the question arises, why are some people able to withstand the temptations while others are not? Why do some people come through temptation unscathed while others are completely ruined by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From The Devil's Depths To Divine Deliverance Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 20, 2007

Job’s misery was a rough path to a grand finale. Job was God’s man for the mission of putting Satan in his place. Wealth, health, family and friends are no foundation on which to stand, only faith.

Today, as promised, we will complete the book of Job. Last week we left him in the midst of his misery with three friends who came to "comfort" him. Remember, when we met Job, he was wealthy and seemed healthy, he walked with God blamelessly, and he deeply cared about his 10 children and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Drift Away

Contributed by Rick Doucette on Apr 18, 2007

Warns of the dangers of drifting away. How we can know when we are drifting??

When I was a teenager a friend of mine had a beach house in Laguna beach, and we would go down and spend the weekends at the beach! We would basically hang out at the beach all day, of course we wore our short “OP” shorts on and our “Hang Ten” tank tops, but we were not surfers, we did not have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Defeating Temptation

Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Oct 18, 2000

Defeating Temptation is one thing that Jesus told us to pray for.

True or False? Temptation can be both a curse and a blessing. We can defeat temptation successfully on a regular basis. What were your answers? There are some things in life that are a sure thing· difficulties, taxes, death and temptation. As Christians, we should expect to be tempted. Satan ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Can Say "No" To Temptation Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 30, 2005

When we are tempted and fall it is easy to offer excuses or to blame others for our poor actions. James is showing us that there is another way which comes by taking responsibility for our actions and trusting in Jesus for spiritual strength.

James 1:12-18 You can say “no” to temptation Scripture Readings:- Job 1:6-22 James 1:12-18 Congregation of the Lord, As Christians we are called to walk in the footsteps of Jesus. Sometimes that is not so easy. But, tonight, we are going to focus on an issue that makes us walk exactly in the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Myself A Spiritual Check-Up

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Oct 22, 2010

There are going to be times when you question God’s call on your life. It is during these times in which you need a spiritual check-up.

Giving Myself a Spiritual Check-Up Jeremiah 12:1-17 When we pick up Jeremiah, we see that he starts with similar “complaints” against God. The prophets in the Old Testament would complain in their prayers to God. Their main question is: Why do you let the evil continue when I am having such a hard ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Temptation, Trust, Sin Series

Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Mar 1, 2011

How do we deal with temptation?

Think how many temptations you and I face in an ordinary day. Staying in bed late - the temptation to laziness. Growling at the breakfast table - the temptation to unkindness. Arguing over who should change the baby this time - the temptation to selfishness. Starting work 10 minutes late - the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-15

Denomination: *other

Temptation

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 13, 2010

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