Sermons on Sexual Temptation:

Envy

Contributed by Peter Parry on May 16, 2003

For the Christian who wants to overcome the temptation of envy learn to fear the Lord.

The Christian’s Answer to Envy (Rom.9:14-18; Prov.23:17) Envy has been called the third deadly sin and for good reason. You see its evil consequences everywhere. Envy is defined as “a painful or resentful awareness of an advantage enjoyed by another person that you lack and want….” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-18, Proverbs 23:17

Denomination: Congregational

Worship God Only

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 26, 2004

In the third temptation recorded by Matthew, Jesus was tempted toward idolatry and compromise.

Worship God Only Matt. 4:10 INTRO.: the third temptation of Jesus recorded by Matthew involved an attempt by Satan to solicit the worship of Jesus. This seems like the most blatant of all temptations. The seduction to idolatry. The one thing God hates most is idolatry. Repeatedly, He affirms ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Lust Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 30, 2001

This is the 2nd of 4 in a series dealing with major temptations the believer faces.

The Temptations: Dealing With Lust (2 of 3) September 2, 2001 F.B.C. Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: 1. When we talk about lust were not simply talking about the physical act of adultery/sex. A. Anything that feeds evil desires fuels the fires of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

The End Does Not Justify The Means

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 12, 2005

Family Sermon: What can we learn from Jesus’ temptations

NR 13-02-05 Family Service Talk on The Temptations of Jesus Lent is a period of 40 days from Ash Wednesday to Palm Sunday when we remember Jesus’ temptations in the wilderness It was a time of quiet, fasting and prayer, in preparation for the beginning of his ministry in Galilee and beyond. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Are You Serving A God Of Convenience?

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

America is a land of convenience and comfort. With this comes a great temptation to the people of God.

INTRO: I was pondering the other day about how truly blessed we as Americans are. Everything is so convenient. Think about it, you drive up to a pump and you slip in your credit card to pay without even going in the store. You can travel the world via the TV. You can find almost any fact you want ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:25-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Choice And Testing

Contributed by Jyoti Banerjee on Nov 27, 2006

Testing and temptation: Jesus’s encounter with the Devil was a shadow of the cross in the wilderness.

We just heard the reading from Matthew 4. When Matthew wrote his book, he had no idea that there was going to be a chapter break right at that point of his book. So I suggest we take a look at a few verses before Matthew 4 to get a sense of Matthew’s thought pattern. At the end of Chapter 3, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Lesson 8: Consequences By Rejecting Faith Series

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 26, 2005

How can you protect yourself from the temptations that destroyed Lot?

A. SETTING – GENESIS 19:1-38 1. A Compromiser. How can we but describe Lot? First, Lot compromised with sin. Second, Lot compromised with God, even though he was saved. “God rescued Lot out of Sodom because he was a good man who was sick of all the immorality and wickedness around him. Yes, he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

Conception Of Evil

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Dec 26, 2005

Temptation is nothing more than a test of what we love more

Title: Conception of Evil Text: “Lead us not into Temptation, but deliver us from Evil” + Jas 1:13-15 & 4:4-8 FCF: The only way to resist temptation is dwell on how much better is the love of Christ. Intro: A wise friend of mine put it best. “Jesus promised to deliver us from our enemies. He ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Feeding The Beast Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Part 2 in a series on temptation. This focuses on 4 of the seven deadly sins.

KILL OR BE KILLED Part 2-Feeding the Beast Genesis 4:7, “Sin is crouching at your door.” October 14, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee INTRODUCTION I heard the report of two brothers. They came from about the most perfect home you could come from. They were involved in a group doing volunteer work for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Spiritual Growth Series Series

Contributed by Alexander John on Jul 5, 2007

How do Trials, Temptations and Trespasses Help Me Grow Spiritually

Lesson 6: How do Trials, Temptations and Trespasses Help Me Grow Spiritually? Philippians 2:5 INTRODUCTION The Bible tells us that God will sometimes give us dreams. God is a dreamer. God dreamed about you; before you were born, God imagined what your life could be like. God says, “I know the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Christmas Gifts That Won't Break: The Gift Of Hope"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 23, 2015

A sermon about putting your hope in Christ, despite the temptation to despair.

"The Gift of Hope" Matthew 1:18-21 As an adult, there are a lot of things I like about Christmas. I like the lights on the houses and trees. I like some of the Christmas music played on radio stations and in department stores--though, I must say I do get tired of it. What I like most about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Watch And Pray PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023

Emphasize the importance of vigilance and prayer in resisting temptation and overcoming life's trials.

Good morning, folks! We gather here today in the presence of our Lord to talk about something that is essential to our Christian walk - the need to watch and pray. As we navigate through the ups and downs of life, it's crucial that we keep our eyes wide open and our knees bent in prayer. We're ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:41

Topics: Watch, Pray, Wait

Stand In The Gap For Other People Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 29, 2008

This is number 6 sermon on the series on Christlike Praying and focuses on intercession for others.

STAND IN THE GAP FOR OTHER PEOPLE (INTERCESSION) CHRISTLIKE IN PRAYER Text: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:14 Objective: Teach people about intercession by defining it and by showing how God’s people can pray better. This message uses Paul as an example of intercessor. Prayer is a Gift of God to His ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Money Worries: Figuring Up How Effective Worry Is Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 7, 2014

A look at the ineffectiveness of worry - we do it despite the fact that it brings about no positive result.

A COMMON WORRY EXCUSE: Many people worry because “at least I’m doing something.” - Some people feel guilty if they’re not worrying. Somehow worry is a sign to them of being a good parent or friend. - They would probably begrudgingly admit that’s it’s not the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

"This Is A Test, This Is Only A Test..."

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 21, 2005

Joseph did not yield to this temptation. If we could learn to have the “mind of Joseph,” (Which was the Mind of Christ) it would give us the right thinking so that we, too, could resist temptation...

Primary Text: (Gen 39:7 KJV) And it came to pass after these things, that his master’s wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me. (Gen 39:8 KJV) But he refused… : Title: "This is a test, this is only a test..." The Temptation… Day after day Potiphar’s wife tempted Joseph to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-21

Denomination: Baptist