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  • Dean Rhine avatar

    Avoiding Sexual Temptations

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008
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    Various proverbs

    Avoiding Sexual Temptations - Assorted Proverbs Turn with me if you would to the book of Proverbs, chapter 5. We have been going through the Old Testament together, and we are looking at the period of the unified kingdom: God brought the Jews as His chosen people into a land that he had prepared ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Overcoming Temptation 1

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Aug 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,883 views

    This is the first part of two sermons on overcomig temptation. This messages deals with the nature of temptation.

    Overcoming Temptation “Through the Power of the Holy Spirit” by Pastor Donny Granberry Illustration: Little 4 year old Johnny was caught by his mother with his hand in the cookie jar when she asked him, “Johnny, why can’t you just be good?” He replied, “Oh, Mom, it makes me tired to be good.” If ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Overcoming Temptation 2

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Aug 13, 2008
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    The second part of a message on overcoming temptation. This message deals with how the Holy Spirit helps us to overcome temptation.

    Overcoming Temptation 2 “How the Holy Spirit Helps us Overcome” by Pastor Donny Granberry Last Sunday night we studied: • How to cope with temptation • That Victory over temptation is possible • The sources of temptation o Our own carnal nature o The world o Evil Spirits • The Battlefield of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Defeat Temptation

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Jun 5, 2015
     | 4,378 views

    Overcoming Temptation

    How To Defeat Temptation 1 John 2:15-17 the lust of the eyes. Appeals to what we can see. ii. the lust of the flesh a. Appeals to our physical needs. iii. the pride of life a. appeals to our selfishness. The Human Response (Gen 3:1- Satan tempted Eve while she was alone. “Did ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lead Us Not Into Temptation

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 3, 2014
     | 3,673 views

    God does not lead us into temptation!

    Along with the celebration of communion, we will finish today our study of the prayer “lead us not into temptation”. And as I mentioned last week, before we go to the 2nd Letter to the Thessalonians, we will do a study on Noah and the Flood in anticipation to the Hollywood movie of Noah released on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lessons In The Temptation Of Christ

    Contributed by Christopher Beard on Mar 4, 2014
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    A study of the temptation of Jesus Christ, and lessons in perseverance that we can apply in our daily Christian walks.

    I’ll admit it. I was this close to titling this article “The Temptation of Jesus, and Why We’re All Wussies”. Luckily, cordiality and meekness won out, and so we have been left with the current title of this piece. Still, the main point stands. In comparison to Christ, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Temptation, Testimony, Trials Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 12, 2014
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    The story of Joseph and Potiphar’s wife is about about moral choices and so much more! There's times when we suffer for taking a stand for what’s right and refusing to choose the path that looks attractive. But the Lord will be with us and bless us!

    God in the Ebb & Flow of Life: Temptation, Testimony & Trials Scripture Text: Genesis 39.1-21 INTRODUCTION [Begin by using a contemporary illustration of a natural disaster/catastrophe in a distant place…] Just because it’s hard for me to imagine how such-an-isolated-event could ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Life's Areas Of Temptation

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Oct 17, 2013
     | 10,425 views

    This sermons says that Christians should be aware of the different areas of life that the devil would tempt us and know how to deal with them.

    LIFE’S AREAS OF TEMPTATION Matthew 4:1–11 ILLUSTRATIONS People in other nations who print signs in English often make interesting, and sometimes humorous mistakes. A sign in a Paris hotel read, "Please leave your values at the front desk." Many a traveler far from home and its ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beware Of The "Second" Temptation

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Nov 17, 2013
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    Why do we yield to temptation when things are going well and how do we resist it effectively.

    Beware of the Second Temptation Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13 - message to go with Adult SS Class.... Today we’re going to talk about temptation. And we all know the classic passage of scripture that every pastor has used at least once to preach on temptation. What’s the story? ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Famous Temptation Of Christ

    Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015
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    The Temptation of Christ and how he overcame for us.

    The Famous Temptation of Christ Luke 4 verses 1-13 relate the temptation of Jesus. Luke is very interested in showing us that Jesus was not only the “Son of God” but also the “son of man.” Our Christianity is no good and our ministry is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Our Need In Temptation Series

    Contributed by Archie Norman on Jun 30, 2014
     | 3,899 views

    Study through James

    Our Need in Temptation James 1:5-8 I. A requirement for wisdom - v. 5 A. God is the source of wisdom B. God has sufficiency of wisdom C. God will supply wisdom II. A request by faith - v. 6 A. The challenge - faith or doubt B. The choice - planted or tossed III. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Triumphing Over Temptation Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2014
     | 5,866 views

    The process of temptation and sin and how to short circuit the process.

    When it comes to the sin in our lives, for many of us our first reaction is to blame someone else, perhaps even something like this. [“The Devil Made Me Do It” video] In a lot of ways, things haven’t changed a whole lot since Adam and Eve in the Garden. Let’s look at how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Resist Temptation

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 12, 2016
     | 6,709 views

    Jesus' temptation teaches how to handles life temptations.

    Luke 4:1-13 How to Resist Temptation Welcome on this Valentine’s Day. It is ironic that this is also the First Sunday in Lent. Lent is generally that season of the year when people have chosen a favorite treat or some vice to give up for these six weeks. One man said his children ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Temptation, Sin, Repeat Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 1, 2016
     | 6,613 views

    The pattern of this world is temptation, sin, repeat and has been so ever since the Garden of Eden. Jesus has died for us and has broken that pattern for us and offers us a new pattern for life.

    TEMPTATION, SIN, REPEAT 1 PETER 4:1-6 INTRODUCTION… http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1631867/ There is a Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, and Bill Paxton PG13 movie that came out in 2014 which was not well received as far as I remember. In fact, the movie won the 2014 “Golden Shmoe” award ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The First Temptation Of Christ

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 31, 2015
     | 6,777 views

    Jesus was strengthened by his wilderness experience, and so are we. Jesus left the wilderness, called his disciples and started doing God’s work. We can also leave the wilderness and do God’s work, all the time being confident that we can face temptation.

    Have you ever faced temptation in your life? Each and every one of us has faced life’s temptations at some point in time, and we are always faced with the issue of how we are going to face them. Even Jesus was tempted, as we have heard in today’s Gospel reading. We can be tempted at any ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican