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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Temptation Of Jesus

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 20, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,334 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Temptations Of Jesus

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 21, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,592 views

    The temptations expose our vulnerabilities. Beware of the devil's traps of performance (we are what we do), popularity (we are what others think), and possession (we are what we have).

    Jesus was tempted, so are we today. Jesus overcame the temptations, so can we today. • Even under a direct confrontation with the devil, alone in the wilderness, under harsh circumstances, Jesus won. If the devil tempts Him these ways, it would possibly mean that these were good entry ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Brian Stephens avatar

    Trials And Temptations Series

    Contributed by Brian Stephens on May 31, 2013
     | 4,618 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

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    Temptation Of Jesus

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 23, 2013
     | 4,243 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

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Qrc: Temptation Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 4, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,441 views

    The message look at where to go in the Bible when you are tempted.

    QRC: Temptation We’ve all been there, at one time or another. Standing on the very cusp of doing what we know is wrong. And we have to decide; will we do what we know we shouldn’t do or do we make the right decision. And each of us is tempted by something different in our lives, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Overcoming Temptation Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 16, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 24,930 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

  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    The Test Of Temptation Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 4, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,886 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Understanding Temptation

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 24, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,708 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Lewis avatar

    Dealing With Temptation Series

    Contributed by Mark Lewis on Sep 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,162 views

    Part 11 in a sermon series on the Lord Prayer from Luke 11 & Matthew 6. I gleaned a lot of material from John MacArthur commentary on Matthew.

    Dealing With Temptation Matthew 6:9-13 Intro. – In the preceding petition “forgive us our debts,” the request was that sins already committed might be forgiven, but here we have a plea to be delivered from falling into new sins. The petition in the prayer is primarily for protection. It accepts ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brian Gordon avatar

    Overcoming Temptation

    Contributed by Brian Gordon on Nov 7, 2011
     | 3,265 views

    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

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Dealing With Temptation

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 24, 2012
     | 5,018 views

    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

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Monty Newton avatar

    The Cross Of Temptation Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 28, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,067 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Temptation Of Christ

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,491 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Saying No To Temptations Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 16, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,759 views

    Say no to temptation, no matter how hard it may be, for there is no substitute for God’s presence in and provisions for our lives today and forever!

    When the disciples asked Jesus how to pray, Jesus taught them what we call today the Lord’s Prayer. Let us slowly pray it together: Our Father …………… This prayer of course is not meant to be a repetitive, by rote type of prayer. It is a model for prayer. If it was meant to be a repetitive type ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Karpf avatar

    Temptation Avenue Series

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Oct 28, 2008
     | 3,285 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