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  • #5 The Temptation Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 19, 2020
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     | 7,800 views

    The temptation of Jesus was a monumental battle in the desert between Jesus and Satan upon which the rest of Jesus’ ministry rested. This sermon examines Mark’s version of Jesus’ temptation.

    #5 The Temptation of Jesus Series: Mark Chuck Sligh January 19, 2020 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Mark 1:9-13 – And it ...read more

  • The Seven Temptations Of The Wilderness

    Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Jul 14, 2018
     | 2,630 views

    The seven things we are most tempted by in a wilderness season.

    Matthew 4:1 1 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. Because Jesus was led into the wilderness to be tempted, we can be sure we will as well. The wilderness is a terrifying place – hot, barren and wearisome. There is no comfort there, and no ...read more

  • Lead Us Not Into Temptation Series

    Contributed by Ed Gratton on Aug 12, 2018
     | 10,697 views

    Ninth in a series on the Lord's Prayer

    1 Lead Us Not Into Temptation Matthew 6:9-13 Here are 3 stories to start us off today: One time a young man went to confession. And he began, “Bless me Father for I have sinned...Father, I’ve had bad thoughts...” Well the priest said, “Did you entertain them, son?” And the young man said: “No, ...read more

  • Overcoming The Temptation Of Desperation

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 12, 2020
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     | 7,585 views

    The midst of desperation, Satan entices men with evil desires, wrong motives, & doubt. This lesson teaches us that if we steadfastly resist his temptations by refusing to conform to them, and instead follow the directions of Scripture, the tempter will flee from us.

    Introduction: Overcoming the Temptation of Desperation is important because desperation will cause men to act out of character. The desperation of the pandemic and the fear it brings has caused many to hoard up supplies, buy additional guns and ammo, purchase additional alcohol and others ...read more

  • Avoiding Sexual Temptations

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018
     | 1,854 views

    Proverbs about Sexual Purity

    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

  • These Temptations Sure Are Tempting Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 18, 2019
     | 4,652 views

    The struggle with temptation is real. This passage focuses on where temptation originates and how we can overcome it.

    We’ve been working our way through the Book of James. The last two weeks, we have looked at how we can have joy when the trials and temptations of life come our way. Tonight, we are going to look specifically at temptation. I ask you, “Where does Temptation come from”? Sometimes the desire and ...read more

  • The Temptation Of Pleasing People Series

    Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 11, 2021
     | 2,463 views

    When we start out wanting to serve God it is so easy to get distracted by what will please the people around us. But we have to choose one or the other, please God or please people.

    I had quite a dream last night. Spring training hasn’t even started yet, but in my dream I saw the final game of the 2007 World Series. It was in Wrigley Field. The Cubs were winning in the bottom of the 9th. Two outs, bases loaded. Kerry Woods is on the mound, looking to cap a phenomenal ...read more

  • Temptation Of Human Jesus

    Contributed by John Bright on Jan 16, 2021
     | 2,542 views

    Preaching through the Gospel of Luke - this sermon explores the Temptation of Jesus and what it shows us about the full humanity of Jesus Christ

    “Temptation of Human Jesus” Luke 4:1-13 A sermon for 1/17/21 Pastor John Bright Luke 4 “1 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 in those days He ate nothing, and ...read more

  • How To Overcome Temptation

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 2, 2022
     | 1,881 views

    All sincere Christians have some things in common. One thing is that they all want to live a life that is pleasing to the Lord.

    They also have to contend with the devil’s throwing every temptation he can throw at them every day to try to keep them from pleasing the Lord. It is a scriptural fact, as long as we live in these mortal bodies we will have to contend with this. WHY IS THIS A PROBLEM? Because, every Christian ...read more

  • How To Deal With Temptation Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 16, 2021
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     | 3,797 views

    Jesus had powers that no other human possessed. Was Jesus going to use His power for personal ends? Or, would He use His power for the good of others?

    Today we see the convergence of two efforts to promote Christ both in your life and in our community: DNow and You’ve Got the Time. DNow’s focus has been on Engage: A Life of Worship throughout the weekend. You’ve Got the Time is a time when you are empowered to finally finish the entire New ...read more

  • How To Handle Temptation Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 29, 2021
     | 6,672 views

    James moves from how to handle trials to how to handle temptations. Even though temptation is inevitable and giving into temptation is inexcusable, we can learn that temptation is predictable and conquerable.

    Introduction: A. Once there was a little boy who always went next door to play alone in the neighbor’s yard even though his mom had warned him against doing so. 1. This frustrated and worried his mom so she asked him why he was so disobedient. 2. He replied that Satan tempted him so much and he ...read more

  • Triumph Over Temptation Series

    Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021
     | 2,768 views

    Jesus was tempted in all points like as we are, and not just in the 3 areas of which we have record here. The last verse of this record makes it clear that when it was done it was far from over. Satan just withdrew to lick his wounds and prepare for another assault at an opportune time.

    Plato had a friend named Trachilus who had a very close call and almost lost his life in a storm at sea. The ship actually sank and he was thrown into the sea, but he managed to get to shore. When he reached his home he ordered his servants to wall up the two windows in his chamber ...read more

  • The Temptation Of Christ In Context

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 5, 2022
     | 1,069 views

    A resisted temptation is, in fact, an occasion of grace, for all who have faith in Christ, and act on that blessed faith.

    First Sunday of Lent The two most important questions of life are these: How can I deal with my sins and responsibility for them? The second is: How can I, when I die, know eternal happiness? The Church offers us three critical readings from Scripture to help us with these questions, but there is ...read more

  • Temptation - In The Ring With The Devil Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Sep 30, 2020
     | 2,628 views

    We can ruin our lives or our witness in one careless moment. To overcome temptation we need to remember the price, resist ahead of time and run away from temptation.

    TEMPTATION – IN THE RING WITH THE DEVIL Bob Marcaurelle homeorchurchbiblestudy.com James 1:13-15 “A person is tempted when he is lured (a fishing term) away and trapped by his own evil desires. His evil desire conceives and gives birth to sin. And sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to ...read more

  • Temptation: Tested And Approved

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 27, 2022
     | 1,444 views

    We cannot survive without Jesus working through us and in us. He shows us how we overcome temptation.

    Temptation- Tested and Approved Luke 4:1-12 Good morning…if you would turn to Luke 4:1-12 that will be our text this morning. Prayer- Last week we looked at crazy Faith! The faith that would dare to have four men drop a crippled man from a hole in the roof so that their friend could get healed ...read more