Sermons on Secular Temptations:

Temptation Of Jesus

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 23, 2013

Message about what the three temptations mean and how they relate to us.

Title: Temptation of Jesus Theme: Showing how these temptations relate to us. Text: Luke 4:1-14 Introduction (1) Then Jesus, being filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, I believe this is the key to understanding this passage. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

The Temptation Of Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 20, 2013

Using the Word of God to defeat the devil.

THE TEMPTATION OF JESUS. Matthew 4:1-11. The wilderness (Matthew 4:1). When God created man, He placed him in a garden (Genesis 2:15). The world when it was created resembled something more like a garden than it does today. God created all things ‘very good‘ (Genesis 1:31), but man’s collective ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Test Of Temptation Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 4, 2012

Do you want to pass the test of temptation? REQUEST help from God, REFOCUS your attention and REVEAL your struggle to a friend.

THE TEST OF TEMPTATION Sometimes we sinful human beings are just like the wolf of the Arctic regions whom the local peoples used to catch without having to hunt them down. They simply put some fresh meat on a sharp blade and let the wolf do the rest of the work. The wolf with its insatiable ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Understanding Temptation

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 24, 2012

Temptation can take us by surprise sometimes. We can get discouraged when we find ourselves giving in over and over. We get overwhelmed when it seems like we can't catch a break. What can we do? It's important that we understand what's going on so we can

UNDERSTANDING TEMPTATION James 1:13-18 1) The difference between testing and temptation. • Testing is good; temptation is not (Vs. 17). Every good and perfect gift is from above. Therefore, since God doesn’t tempt anyone temptation is not good. However, it isn’t sin, since Jesus ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cross Of Temptation Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 28, 2012

When we understand teh nature of temptation we can fully appreciate and share in the suffering of Christ.

Title: The Cross of Temptation Text: Mark 1:9-15 (Matthew 4:1-11 and Luke 4:1-14) Thesis: When we understand the nature of temptation we can fully appreciate and share in the suffering of Christ. Lenten Season: The Season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and culminates with the celebration of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Temptation

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 24, 2012

A talk at the start of lent that considers the temptation of Christ and the temptations that come our way. God always offers a way out for us to take, but we don’t always take it.

A native-American elder once described his own inner struggles like this: “Inside of me there are two dogs. One of the dogs is mean and evil. The other dog is good. The mean dog fights the good dog all the time.” After being asked which dog wins he thought for a moment and replied, “The one I feed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Overcoming Temptation

Contributed by Brian Gordon on Nov 7, 2011

What can we learn from Joseph about overcoming temptation?

I. Introduction A. Have you ever felt like you should get an award for the dumbest thing ever done? a. I’ve only had two experiences with anesthesia in my life. b. The second was when I was in my 20s and had to have my wisdom teeth removed. c. The first was when I was 7 years ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Methodist

Dealing With Temptations Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 12, 2011

Know and use your godly weapons for temptations!

The Christian Apostle Paul states in Romans 7:21-23, “So I find this law at work: When I want to do good, evil is right there with me. For in my inner being I delight in God’s law; but I see another law at work in the members of my body, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Trials And Temptations Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Oct 7, 2011

Our belief in Jesus and His calling on our lives dictates how we act therefore we should stop compromising with worldly values and behaviour and give ourselves wholly to the Lord. This applies to the way we deal with trials and temptations.

You Can Listen to the Full Sermon Here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/practical-faith/ Message James 1:1-18 - “Trials and Temptations” Today we are going to begin an 8 part sermon series on the book of James. When you start a series it helps to have a bit of insight ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Triumphant In Temptation

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jan 18, 2008

Temptation is as old as mankind, seen first in the Prototype in the Garden of Eden when the First Adam fell, but the Second Adam was Triumphant in the Wilderness from which we can be forearmed to meet Satan’s temptations.

Why does God allow temptation? That, together with the origin of evil, are great mysteries and they’re closely related. The Bible gives us no explanation as to the ultimate origin of evil but is undoubtedly connected with the devil. When we open the pages of Scripture he already existed. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom In Temptation Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 21, 2008

God promises wisdom in the midst of life’s trials

We¦ve all heard the old saying that the two certainties in life are death and taxes. As accurate as that might be, I¦d like to suggest two more certainties trials and temptations. • Hard times introduce new temptations into our lives • One of the common responses to difficult time is to focus ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

The Power Of Temptation

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

1. Temptation is a process. 2. Temptation comes from the enemy. 3. Temptation comes in beautiful packages. 4. Temptation hits us where we are weak. 5. Temptation blinds us from reality. 6. Temptation builds us up before knocking us down. 7. Tempta

Power of Temptation Genesis 3:1-12 Historian Shelby Foote tells of a soldier who was wounded at the battle of Shiloh during the American Civil War and was ordered to go to the rear. The fighting was fierce and within minutes he returned to his commanding officer. "Captain, give me a gun!" ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Overcoming Temptation Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Nov 26, 2007

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

The Dogs (Temptation)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

This is a sermon that focuses on living a life worthy of our calling.

Philippians 3:1-11 Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! To write the same things to you is not irksome to me, and is safe for you. Look out for the dogs, look out for the evil-workers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. For we are the true circumcision, who worship God ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Temptation Of Christ

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 4, 2008

An example from the life of Christ on how to deal with temptation every day.

THE TEMPTATION OF CHRIST Matthew 4:1-11 INTRO: We are all faced with many temptations each day. It seems like the harder we try to live for Jesus, the more temptations that we endure. Today, we want to look at the temptations of Jesus, and see if we can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist