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  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Temptations And Growth Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 1, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,334 views

    Temptations have a very positive side to them, that we often overlook.

    Temptations and Growth Purpose Driven Life #26 Cornwall/Montreal February 14, 2004 "My temptations have been my masters in divinity." So said one theologian, who recognized the important place of temptations in the process of Christian growth. Most of us are not too keen on being tempted and would ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Seeley avatar

    Facing Temptation

    Contributed by David Seeley on Mar 5, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,876 views

    God has promised to provide a way of escape for every temptation we face. Because of this there is no need for us to fall repeatedly into sin. We must learn to lean on His strength to keep us strong during temptation.

    Facing Temptation Text: Luke 22:31-32 “And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.” I. Realize that Jesus was tempted (Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    Fighting Temptation

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 11, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 17,844 views

    There is an old saying that goes “Opportunity knocks once, but temptation beats on the door everyday.” What a true statement, for we live our lives constantly surrounded by temptations. There is no place on earth that we are able to go and escape tempta

    “Fighting Temptation” By Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. INTRODUCTION: There is an old saying that goes “Opportunity knocks once, but temptation beats on the door everyday.” What a true statement, for we live our lives constantly surrounded by temptations. There is no place on earth that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Temptation Island Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 2,929 views

    In part 4, we see how God gives us help to not harm others.

    First Baptist Church 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Temptation Island June 16, 2002 Out of the four sermons on the prayer of Jabez, I must admit this has been the most difficult to write. The reason is actually kind of strange. I looked at the NIV, RSV, NKJV, NLT, and the NASB. Unfortunately they didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    Facing Temptation Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 148 ratings
     | 14,251 views

    This sermon is about dealing with temptatoin. It is based on Rick Warren’s The Purpose-Driven Life.

    Someone once said, “I wouldn’t be tempted if temptation wasn’t so tempting.” Sam Levenson said, “Lead us not into temptation. Just tell us where it is; we’ll find it.” Flip Wilson said, “The devil made me do it the first time, but ever since then I’ve been doing it on my own.” Oscar Wilde said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Temptation Of Jesus

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Apr 25, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,022 views

    Temptation is probably the most familiar experience of the Christian. While some may be tempted more than others, all will be tempted.

    THE TEMPTATION OF JESUS Matthew 4:1-11 Temptation is probably the most familiar experience of the Christian. While some may be tempted more than others, all will be tempted. I believe there is a great deal that we can learn from the temptations of Christ as found in Matthew 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Horne avatar

    Surviving Temptation Series

    Contributed by Troy Horne on Apr 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,222 views

    Surviving temptation when it comes.

    Genesis 39.1-12 Survivor: Surviving Temptation 1. Before I start preaching this morning, I wanted to let you know that we had some fruit given to us this week. And we felt so blessed, we wanted to share it with someone here today, so, if you would like it, just come on up ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Michael Karpf avatar

    Temptation Avenue Series

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Oct 28, 2008
     | 3,128 views

    Temptation is not from God, who gives us good and perfect gifts and the resources to resist temptation

    TEMPTATION AVENUE John 1:13-18 I think it is very clear that when we face trials, they are for are own good? Anybody question that? Because if you do, you will not face them the way God wants you to face them and the result is that you will never be the kind of mature Christian He wants you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Overcoming Temptation

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 10, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,673 views

    keys to winning over the flesh

    Intro: over the last few weeks the news has been filled with another big ministry failure. A lot of damage has been done because someone lost in their battle with sin. A question that comes out of all of this is: how does someone overcome temptation, how can someone have victory over wrong desires ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Overcoming Temptation Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 16, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 24,579 views

    Knowing where temptation comes from helps us overcome it.

    A man had just started a diet and was having a difficult time staying away from tempting treats. He had to go downtown (or uptown as they say here) and remembered that his route would take him past the bakery. And so he prayed, “Lord, if you want me to stop for a doughnut, let there be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Leslie Tarlton avatar

    Poverty And Temptation

    Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014
     | 4,617 views

    An expositional series on James

    James Chapter 1:9-18 Poverty and Temptation Let's turn to James chapter one, verse 9. Jam 1:9-11 Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away. For the sun is no sooner risen with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Stephens avatar

    Trials And Temptations Series

    Contributed by Brian Stephens on May 31, 2013
     | 4,486 views

    This is the second part of a two part series titled, Trials and Temptations.

    Trials & Temptations - Week 2 June 2 , 2013 We are in the second week of a 2 part series on trials and temptations Todays scripture is something that we ALL BATTLE with on a daily basis. There are things and people that influence you and me for the wrong reason and the wrong ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Temptation Of Jesus

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 23, 2013
     | 4,132 views

    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

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • ralph juthman avatar

    Tackling Temptation Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jan 12, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,625 views

    JESUS’ VICTORY OVER TEMPTATION IN THE WILDERNESS SHOWS US HOW TO OVERCOME TEMPTATION IN DAILY LIVING.

    AVOIDING LIFES CLIFFS Tackling Temptation ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David McNally avatar

    Overcoming Temptation

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Feb 10, 2013
     | 4,495 views

    It is not a sin to be tempted so don't let the devil accuse you; Jesus was tempted, but he did not give in; With the help of the Holy Spirit and God-centred common sense, we can resist the devil too.

    Luke 4: 1-13 - 17th February 2013 -1st Sunday in Lent Overcoming temptation There are many ways in which we are different to Jesus. For example - He was completely good. He could perform miracles. He did absolutely nothing for himself but gave himself completely to helping others. Another ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational