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  • David Taylor avatar

    The Nature Of Temptation, Sin, And A Rebuke Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014
     | 5,025 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Nature of Temptation, Sin, and a Rebuke

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Nature of Temptation, Sin, and a Rebuke Luke 17:1-10 November 8, 2009 Jesus turns his attention from the crowd to his disciples and teaches them two things: temptation and sin are inevitable and as a community, they are to confront that sin in each ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Temptation Of Jesus Matthew 4

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 3, 2014
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     | 5,309 views

    Satan's Temptations: Use Your power to your own benefit Use Your spiritual insights to impress others and test God Use Your freedom to bow down to one other than God-so you can gain power Jesus sets the model for us to gain victory against Satan's attack

    The Temptation of Jesus Matthew 4 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” 4 Jesus ...read more

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    It Is Time To Turn Temptations Away

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 19, 2010
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    Lent 1(A) - It is time to turn temptations away. Satan comes with diabolical deceit. Jesus overcomes with simple scripture.

    IT IS TIME TO TURN TEMPTATIONS AWAY (Outline) February 21, 2010 - Lent 1 - MATTHEW 4:1-11 INTRO: Satan tempted Jesus in the wilderness. This teaches us about the danger of the devil. This also shows us the safety we enjoy in our Savior and by our salvation. "Be self-controlled and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    Enduring Temptation And Overcoming Sin

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 18, 2018
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    Temptation is the enticement of our natural, God-given desires to go beyond God-given bounds. We can blame our failure to resist temptation on others, Satan, or God Himself, but in reality, we are the ones who choose to indulge.

    ENDURING TEMPTATION AND OVERCOMING SIN Study Text: James 1: 12 – 16 Introduction: - One of the greatest challenges of living the Christian life is dealing with temptations. This is especially true for new Christians: For it can be frustrating to know that your sins have been forgiven, only to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Vic Folkert avatar

    How To Win Over Temptation Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 31, 2018
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    Practical insights from Joseph being tempted by Potiphar's wife: Eliminate self-pity, tell the truth to yourself, think about what you will gain or lose, make a commitment to win. Ultimately, the key is (3X) "The Lord was with Joseph."

    HOW TO WIN OVER TEMPTATION—Genesis 39 Temptation. It seems to pop up out of nowhere—although it comes from somewhere! It may be drugs—or ice cream. A party at school—or a pity party. A click on a computer, an alluring fantasy, or a sudden invitation. The feeling of something in a shopping cart—or ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bryan Strickland avatar

    How To Triumph Over Temptation Series

    Contributed by Bryan Strickland on Mar 7, 2017
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    This is a sermon series about how God meets our Deepest needs Through the prayer in which Jesus teaches the Disciples and us how to Pray.

    HOW TO TRIUMPH OVER TEMPTATION God's Answer to Your Deepest Needs - Part 6 of 7 Matthew 6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Temptation is the world's oldest problem. It's been around since Adam and Eve. We all have our weaknesses. It may be our Temper, eating to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Praying With Jesus: Overcoming Temptation Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 15, 2019
     | 4,523 views

    As we pray, we recognize sources of temptation: the world, the flesh, and the devil. We commit ourselves to overcoming with God's help: Know what is right, tell the truth, build a life too good to lose, and play to win.

    PRAYING LIKE JESUS: OVERCOMING TEMPTATION—Matthew 6:9-13, 1 Corinthians 10:12-14 Have you ever said something like this? “I don’t know how it happened. I got sucked in, and I couldn’t seem to avoid it.” “Why did I say that? It was stupid and wrong—and I didn’t really mean to.” “I want that so bad! ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Gaston avatar

    7 Strategies To Overcome Temptation

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 26, 2019
     | 8,326 views

    All Christians struggle with different areas of temptation. These seven strategies lay the groundwork for believers, no matter what their problems, to gain victory and hope. This will bless your congregation.

    7 STRATEGIES TO OVERCOME TEMPTATION INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about an elderly lady who came into a church one Sunday morning. A friendly usher greeted her and asked, “Hello Mam. Where would you like to sit?” 2. She said, “I would like to sit on the very front row.” He said, “Oh no, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Preparations For Withstanding The Trials And Temptations Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 7, 2019
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     | 6,820 views

    We have looked at how we are all affected by the trials and temptations of life. Now we look at preparing ourselves to be able to withstand those tribulations.

    For the past few Sundays we have admitted that we all have trials and tribulations and temptations in our lives. We have seen how the trials strengthen us and make us more like Jesus. But James doesn’t just give explanations and facts about all these mishaps in our lives, he ends chapter one with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Phillip Paschal avatar

    A Biblical Protocol For Dealing With Temptation

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 9, 2019
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     | 7,768 views

    How to be successful when dealing with temptation

    A BIBLICAL PROTOCOL FOR DEALING WITH TEMPTATION MATT. 4:1 1. INTRODUCTION. ALL OF US STRUGGLE AT SOME POINT IN OUR SPIRITUAL LIFE WITH TEMPTATION. FROM THE TIME THAT WE WAKE UP IN THE MORNING UNTIL WE LAY DOWN AT NIGHT, WE WRESTLE WITH THE TEMPTATION TO SUCCUMB TO THE WILES OF THE DEVIL. NO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Jtv: A Temptation Island #1 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 30, 2019
     | 1,470 views

    Jesus' temptation and success provides us hope through an understanding of God’s inner workings when we are tempted.

    This week we begin a new 6-week message series entitled, “Jesus Television or JTV.” The premise is that for Americans, who watch an average of 4 ½ hours of TV per day, 32 hours per week (Nielsen Media Research – www.buzzle.com) , the TV and its program represent almost a 1/3 of person’s waking ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Lowe avatar

    Blessed Is The Man That Endureth Temptation: Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021
     | 4,824 views

    It is trials and tribulation in a Christian’s life that refines our trust in God and increases our dependence upon the Lord.

    Tom Lowe 1/24/2021 Text: James 1:12 (KJV) Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the Crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. INTRODUCTION It is trials and tribulation in a Christian’s life that refines our trust in God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gaston avatar

    The 7 Steps To Defeat Temptation

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 13, 2016
     | 5,200 views

    This is a primer for overcoming addiction and life-controlling temptations, developed to help a man struggling with a Meth addiction.

    7 STEPS TO DEFEAT TEMPTATION Rom. 6:14 NASB INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Christine Quinn was at work and boarded an elevator. It malfunctioned, leaving her and several others stranded. Seeing a sign that listed 2 emergency numbers, she dialed the first and explained their situation. 2. After what ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Buffy Cook avatar

    How To Understand & Defeat Temptation Series

    Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 25, 2015
     | 5,506 views

    "For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

    Christianity For Dummies: How To Understand & Defeat Temptation James 1:13-18 I. Introduction A. Well, we've just started our series "Christianity for Dummies" based on the Book of James. We talked about the fact that this series title is not meant to insult but is rather a term of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brandon Max avatar

    22) Lead Us Not Into Temptation! Series

    Contributed by Brandon Max on Feb 4, 2022
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     | 2,018 views

    Through the example of The Lords Prayer, Jesus taught His disciples to pray through all the tests, trials and temptations of life.

    22) LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION TEXT: Matthew 6:13 RECAP Today, as we continue our journey into the Word of God, Our focus remains firmly fixed on discovering... “...those things most surely believed among us” (Luke 1:1). In our previous lessons, we have already looked to some of the things We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist