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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Be Strong - How To Win Over Temptation Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 9, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,656 views

    Be realistic (being honest about it), responsible (understand you have the power to choose right), ready (be on your guard), and refocused on the goodness of God, and we will find the strength to overcome temptation.

    Today I want to talk about man’s oldest problem – temptation; it goes back all the way to Adam. • We all face it. Even when you know what is right to do, it is difficult to say “No.” • Oscar Wilde once said, “I can withstand anything except temptation.” • People say the only way to get rid of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Thomas Wilson avatar

    Temptation Is Just Another Way Of Life Series

    Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Aug 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,490 views

    Many trials and temptations, but all too often we are not even aware of them.

    We’ve been with Matthew’s passage many times in our Christian worship, we’ve heard the Word of God and we know all about temptation. In fact over the course of preaching, the trials of temptation come up in many forms, many ways. After all, we all know about temptation – we’re experts at it! ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Chad Bolfa avatar

    What Is The Truth About Trials And Temptations? Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 5, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,599 views

    Today from this passage the Apostle Peter is going to tell us the truth about trials and temptations.

    What is the Truth about Trials and Temptations? Am service July 13th 2008 1 Peter 1:6-9 Introduction As I began preparing this message I began to really think deep into the thought the “Truth about Trials and Temptations”, and I thought this about life. Life should come with a list of side ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Temptation, Sin, And Consequences (Pt. 2) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,652 views

    Nathan confronts David. David repents, is forgiven, but must still face the earthly consequences of his sin.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a young child at a Catholic school who went to confession. 1. Because the younger children at the parochial school often forgot their sins when they entered the confessional, the teachers would have the students write down a list of their sins. 2. As the boy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    Temptation, Sin, And Consequences (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,174 views

    David, the man after God’s own heart fell into sin. Looking at his life we can see how he allowed himself to end up in a weakened state, and we can learn from his mistakes how to avoid the same.

    Introduction: A. Perhaps there have been times when you have felt like praying this prayer: “Dear Heavenly Father, I think you’d be proud of me! So far today I’ve done all right. I haven’t gossiped, lusted, lost my temper, haven’t been greedy, grumpy, or selfish. Praise Your Name! I’m grateful ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    How To Defeat Your Giant Of Temptation

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 30, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,584 views

    Temptation comes in all of life

    HOW TO DEFEAT YOUR GIANT OF TEMPTATION Luke 4:1-13 Matt. 16:21-23, Matt. 26:45, 46 The person who expects to live a life without problems is going to be as upset as the guy who thought that he was going to have a lawn without weeds. Both problems and temptations are expected! A cartoon showed a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Chris Kelly avatar

    How To Resist Lifes Greatest Temptations Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,703 views

    This series follows the life of Joseph as he enrolls in the "School of Hard Knocks". Learn how you too can be victorious no matter what life throws at you.

    How to Resist Life’s Greatest Temptations Surviving the School of Hard Knocks July 2, 2000 We’re going to talk this morning about man’s oldest problem and what God has to say about it. In fact, you can go all the way back to the Garden of Eden, and find that “TEMPTATION”, has been a thorn in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    What Would Jesus Do With Temptation? Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 21, 2003
    based on 75 ratings
     | 7,839 views

    Temptation is ever present and everywhere, how can we handle it - a lesson from Christ’s example.

    21When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened 22and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: "You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased." Lk.3:21-22 (NIV) 1Jesus, full of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    Temptation--Lessons From Kobe Bryant

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jul 22, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 2,720 views

    What can we learn when a role model falls? How can we avoid the same in our lives

    Where have all the good role models gone? From accusations of questionable moral behavior for Alabama coach Mike Price who was thought to have a squeaky clean record to the recent accusations of rape against LA Lakers star Kobe Bryant, it seems role models have hit the skids. Kobe will have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Temptation! How Can I Resist Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 2, 2002
    based on 81 ratings
     | 8,477 views

    sermon on how to resist temptation by pastor norval koch for our sermon series

    Joseph Sermon 2 Genesis 39: 5-10 Imagine what Hollywood could do with the story of Joseph. A man of exceptional qualities... dreams from God...able to interpret the dreams of others...handsome...a victim of his brothers’ rage...able to rise from the depths of despair to power in a foreign ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Fr. Rian Adams avatar

    Lent 1: Temptation Is A Good Thing

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Mar 8, 2019
     | 2,975 views

    A sermon on growing through temptations and not repressing them. The sermon centers around the temptation of Jesus.

    Title: Temptation Is A Good Thing The Rev. Rian Adams Spiritual growth happens in the desert. That’s spiritual and literal for me! Every year Lent begins with Jesus in the desert as he prepared for his ministry. Throughout the scriptures, deserts are places of purification. I lived in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Mark H. Stevens ThD avatar

    How Can We Resist Temptation?

    Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 4, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,991 views

    Flip Wilson the famous Comedian used to say "The Devil Made me Do it!".....it was funny but not true, The Devil cannot MAKE YOU do anything! (James 4:7)

    Our response to Satan's lies (Eph 2:8-9; 1 John 4:1; James 4:7): • We are to submit to God's will (2 Cor. 11:3, 14-15). Satan's ways look good and appealing, but God's way is the way that is best; Satan's way is death. It is better to be poor and honest than rich and dishonest! • We ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Spiritual Lessons From The Lord's Temptation

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 5, 2014
     | 6,645 views

    The temptation of Jesus teaches us about: 1. The leadership of God's Spirit (vs. 1). 2. The righteousness of our Savior (vs. 1-4). 3. The power of Scripture (vs. 3-10). 4. The provision of new strength (vs. 11).

    Spiritual Lessons from the Lord's Temptation Matthew 4:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 23, 2013 *How long has it been since you were tempted to sin? If it's been more than 24 hours, then maybe you haven't been paying attention. Or you are a very rare person, indeed. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Taylor avatar

    Two Acceptable Temptations Jesus Rejects Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014
     | 4,552 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Two Acceptable Temptations Jesus Rejects

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Two Acceptable Temptations Jesus Rejects Luke 14:25-35 In this passage Jesus warns us about two temptations that are often accepted and endorsed by the church today. They are valuing the family more than God and valuing happiness more than God. 1. First ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Taylor avatar

    Two Acceptable Temptations Jesus Rejects

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014
     | 2,165 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Two Acceptable Temptations Jesus Rejects

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Two Acceptable Temptations Jesus Rejects Luke 14:25-35 In this passage Jesus warns us about two temptations that are often accepted and endorsed by the church today. They are valuing the family more than God and valuing happiness more than God. 1. First ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational