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  • Dan Proctor avatar

    Understanding Temptation Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Oct 31, 2016
     | 7,577 views

    Why do we sin against God? Why do we mess up, make terrible choices, and then have to live with the consequences? Why do we get ourselves into bondage to sin and certain destructive patterns of behavior?

    Understanding Temptation Matthew 4 Introduction: 1. Why do we sin against God? Why do we mess up, make terrible choices, and then have to live with the consequences? Why do we get ourselves into bondage to sin and certain destructive patterns of behavior? • Have you ever done something ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Temptations To Sin Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 9, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,011 views

    The analysis of sin in Luke 17:1-4 teaches us about how to deal with sin.

    Scripture The closer Jesus got to Jerusalem and his crucifixion, the more he taught his disciples about important aspects regarding Christian discipleship. Jesus wanted his disciples to display to the world the characteristics of those who were members of his kingdom. In today’s lesson, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    The Temptation Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jan 4, 2016
     | 10,566 views

    Jesus tempted in the wilderness just as we are, the lust of the eye, the lust of the flesh and the pride of life

    I. Introduction A. It was the first camping experience for Jed. As soon as he had pitched his tent, he went for a hike in the woods. In about fifteen minutes he rushed back into camp, bleeding and disheveled. "What happened?" asked a fellow camper. "I was chased by a black snake!" cried the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Battling Temptation

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 21, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,176 views

    Temptation is not sin but can easily lead to sin. However, God provides a way out when we look for it.

    Luke 4:1-13 Battling Temptation One time four Christian friends were spending a couple of days hunting together. Back at the cabin one night they decided to tell each other their biggest temptation. The first said, “Well, it's kind of embarrassing, but I struggle with pornography. I keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Baptism And Temptations

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 19, 2024
     | 618 views

    immediately after Jesus was baptized by John he was forced into the desert by the Holy Spirit

    Mark 1:9-15 Today is the first Sunday of Lent – the annual period of self-reflection leading to the joy and celebration of Easter. It is also the Sunday that we hear in the reading about the baptism of Jesus and God's affirmation that He is His "well-beloved son." It helps ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Overcoming Temptations Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 17, 2022
     | 2,898 views

    Solomon's downfall began when he married the daughter of the Egyptian Pharaoh to seal a political alliance. He could not control his lust. Among Solomon's 700 wives and 300 concubines were many foreigners, which angered God.

    Overcoming Temptations King Solomon was the wisest man ever and also one of the most foolish. God gifted him with unsurpassed wisdom, which Solomon squandered by disobeying God's commandments. Solomon's most notable achievements were his building projects, particularly the temple in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sweet Temptation Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Oct 23, 2022
     | 2,107 views

    Ah ... free will. The ability to choose/decide for ourselves what is right and good and what isn't. However, as Solomon points out, we also got 'temptation' along with it and he beautifully illustrates the tension of temptation in Proverbs 9 between Lady Wisdom and Lady Folly.

    Ah … it’s a familiar story. Eve is strolling through the beautiful Garden of Eden when she is surprised by a talking snake. “Hey, how ya doing?” “Fine.” “What ya doin?” “Oh, Adam and I are just walking around … taking in the beauty of God’s creation.” “Oh, yeah? Lovely. Say, what about ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Overcoming Temptation

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 21, 2024
     | 796 views

    This message evaluates the three temptations of Jesus and how He overcame them.

    Title: The Temptation of Jesus Theme: Learning to say no to temptation. Text: Luke 4:1 - 13 Opening Scripture Luke 4:1-13 Then Jesus, being filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into* the wilderness, (2) being tempted for forty days by the devil. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Trials And Temptations

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
     | 1,040 views

    God tested the Israelites in the desert to know what was in their hearts, and tested Abraham’s faith by asking him to sacrifice Isaac. God allows external hardships or difficult situations produce good qualities in us.

    Opening illustration: Illustrate the difference between Temptation and Trial. Introduction: In the New Testament, the same Greek word (peirazo) is used for trial, test, and temptation. The basic meaning of peirazo is to test something to determine its response, value, or character. When peirazo is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Intense Temptation Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 9, 2024
     | 712 views

    Study of the life of Joseph. Series is based on my own study of Scripture as well as reading various books and sermons on the topic over the years.

    WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS: INTENSE TEMPTATION A. We are continuing the series on the Life of Joseph titled: “WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS”. 1. We realize that LIFE can be HARD—“THE PITS”—if you will. a. RELATIONSHIPS, EXPECTATIONS and CIRCUMSTANCES don’t always TURN OUT the way we WANT. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Led Into Temptation Series

    Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 22, 2021
     | 946 views

    In our Lord’s Prayer, we beseech God not to lead us into temptation. Can he? Does he?

    Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:7-15 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. “This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Overcoming Temptations

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 22, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,888 views

    Today’s sermon is going to review Joseph’s encounter with Potiphar’s wife and in doing so suggest that setting life boundaries in accordance with God’s word and avoiding and hating sin is the key to overcoming temptations.

    Life Lessons from Potiphar’s Wife Genesis 39:7-23 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 If you were offered an opportunity to sin and you knew no one could find out what you had done would you indulge in the sin? What if it was a sin that you had done before and got great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    The Temptations Of Jesus

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on May 3, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,332 views

    The temptations of Jesus and the Christian walk. "Man does not live by bread alone". What does this mean.

    The Temptations of Jesus and the walk of the Christian Matthew 4:1-13. Deut. 8:2-20 Life provides us with defining moments, moments which set the course of our lives, whether for good or evil. We can see such defining moments in the lives of men and women in the Bible. Joseph experienced a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Roth avatar

    Ashes Of Temptation Series

    Contributed by David Roth on Feb 26, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,934 views

    Lent I (B) midweek. The source of temptation is our own sinful desires within us. Therefore, we look to Christ who purifies our hearts, to deliver us from temptation.

    J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Ashes of Temptation” Our world today is full of temptation, isn’t it? You don’t even have to go looking for it anymore. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christ's Temptation

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Nov 14, 2015
     | 4,392 views

    Discussion on Christ's Temptation and how we can overcome temptations.

    CHRIST'S TEMPTATION SCRIPTURE: *Matthew 4:1-11; Luke 4:1-13; Mark 1:9-13 INTRODUCTION: Retirement gives opportunity for meditation and communion with God; even they who are called to the most active life must yet have their contemplative hours, and must find time to be alone with God. But, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal