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  • Raymond Perkins avatar

    Our Greatest Temptation

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 9, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,916 views

    A lesson to encourage total surrender to God

    OUR GREATEST TEMPTATION Luke 22:39-46 INTRODUCTION: A poor country preacher and his wife were having a terrible argument. Seems she had bought a very expensive dress and he was none to happy. "How could you do this!" he exclaimed. "I don’t know," she wailed, "I was standing in the store looking at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ronald Zamkus avatar

    Wwjd - About Temptation

    Contributed by Ronald Zamkus on Feb 1, 2001
    based on 165 ratings
     | 6,753 views

    Christians should learn from and follow Jesus’ example when faced with temptation.

    While waiting in a fast food restaurant to order my lunch one day last week, I noticed that the manager had keys hanging from a stretch band with WWJD imprinted on it. I wanted to ask him if he knew what WWJD means? Last year, while renting a car at an airport, I noticed that most of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    Living On Temptation Island

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Feb 27, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 4,271 views

    We all live on temptation island, so how is it that some live in DANGER and some know how to LIVE?

    Fox Television has featured a series Living on Temptation Island recently which I am sure is hoping to draw from the tremendous audience of CBS Survivors Series. I haven’t spend my time watching the show but I have seen the weekly commercials which portray engaged couples being set on an ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Travis Moore avatar

    How To Handle Temptation Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 29, 2000
    based on 184 ratings
     | 5,618 views

    God’s strength is available in our times of temptation.

    How To Cope with Life’s Struggles (Part 8) HOW TO HANDLE TEMPTATION Luke 4:1-13 Introduction: An EXAMPLE of Temptation; How JESUS handled it. I. THE FACT OF TEMPTATION. A. Its Nature: Two ways the word "tempt" is used in the Bible. ·"God did tempt Abraham" (Genesis 22:1) ·"God cannot be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Mooney avatar

    How To Conquer Temptation Series

    Contributed by Jim Mooney on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 244 ratings
     | 10,342 views

    Temptation is a reality that we all face, this sermon will instruct believers on how to conquer it.

    HOW TO Conquer TEMPTATION Growing Up Rather Than Giving - Part 4 James 1:12-18 We have looked at the reality of trials in our daily lives and the fact that we must make up our minds if we are to grow stronger and deeper in our faith and relationship with God. Decision determines destiny. Today I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gregory Kirk avatar

    Winning Over Temptation

    Contributed by Gregory Kirk on Nov 2, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 3,627 views

    How do we conquer temptations in our life

    WINNING OVER TEMPTATION I COR 10:13 I. Introduction A. Why temptation troubles us all 1. All are targets of the tempter 2. All feel the lure of the world 3. All experience the appetites of the flesh B. A Text to bring the Victory of the Tempted II. Body A. The Tempter we Face 1. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Handle Temptation

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 3, 2000
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,583 views

    Dealing with temptation in daily life.

    HOW TO HANDLE TEMPTATION Luke 4:1-13 Introduction: An EXAMPLE of Temptation; How JESUS handled it. I. THE FACT OF TEMPTATION. A. Its Nature: Two ways the word "tempt" is used in the Bible. · "God did tempt [test] Abraham" (Genesis 22:1) · "God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Simon Rundell avatar

    Temptation And The Reality Of The Devil

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Feb 16, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 4,559 views

    Exegesis of the Temptation in the Wilderness and an examination of the reality of the Devil from a non-fundamentalist perspective. "The greatest achievement of the devil was to convince people he no longer existed."

    Sermon: 1st Sunday of Lent, Year A: 17th February 2002. Text: Matthew 4:1-11 In the name of the +Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. “I can resist anything… except temptation!” So said the great wit, Oscar Wilde. Of all things in this world, temptation is something that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Lead Us Not Into Temptation Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 1, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 33,438 views

    A prayer for protection during temptation.

    A Study of the Lord’s Prayer Lesson # 7 “Lead Us Not Into Temptation” Matthew 6:13 “In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Hodges avatar

    Persevering In Trials And Temptations

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 6,746 views

    To note the value of trials and that Christians, with God, are able to overcome trials and temptations.

    Persevering in Trials and Temptations Text: James 1.1-18 Thesis: To note the value of trials and that Christians, with God, are able to overcome trials and temptations. Introduction: (1) The Book of James: (a) Written by James the brother of Jesus (b) Written to “spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pattern To Overcome Temptation

    Contributed by David Kim on Jan 23, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,024 views

    Here in this text, we see a recording of a victory of our Lord over human sin and temptation.

    Scripture: Luke 9:23 Here in this text, we see a recording of a victory of our Lord over human sin and temptation. Matthew’s intention here is to show: (A)Jesus’ right or qualification as a King of kings and Lord of lords by defeating the opposing kingdom and its king, Satan. (B)demonstrate ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    The Temptation To Wield Power Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000
     | 7,088 views

    There are two types of power in the world - secular power wielded to serve the individual and God’s kingdom power - given to serve others.

    Jesus and his disciples are on their way to Jerusalem and when the moment is right, James & John take Jesus aside and ask him to grant them a favour. It’s a simple enough request. They want to sit on his right and left hand sides in glory. They’ve understood what he’s just told them about his ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ray Searan avatar

    How To Overcome Temptation

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,872 views

    This is a sermon that explains how christians can overcome temptation.

    How to Overcome Temptation Text: Matthew 4:1-11 Subject: Temptation Theme: How to overcome temptation Introduction: Lead Sentence: There are many temptations in life that we must overcome. 1. For example, when we go out fishing we must overcome the temptation to catch more ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Peter Chan avatar

    Temptations Along The Way Series

    Contributed by Peter Chan on Mar 10, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,084 views

    Learning from Jesus how we may deal with temptations in our journey as disciples: Be Scriptural, Be Straightforward and Be Submissive.

    Prinsep Street Presbyterian Church Sunday Worship Service 13th February 2005 Text : Luke 4:1–13 (cf. Matthew 4:1–11) Title : Temptations Along the Way Introduction When tempted to sin, if only we would see the real filth we would be kissing if we succumb to it. Temptation Testing / ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Peter Chan avatar

    Temptations Along The Way Series

    Contributed by Peter Chan on Mar 10, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,179 views

    To learn from Jesus how we may deal with temptations in our lives: Be Scriptural, Be Straightfoward, Be Submissive.

    Prinsep Street Presbyterian Church Sunday Worship Service 13th February 2005 Text : Luke 4:1–13 (cf. Matthew 4:1–11) Title : Temptations Along the Way Introduction There was a poor village pastor who was mad at his wife for being a spendthrift. He angrily confronted his wife with the receipt ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed