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  • Spencer Homan avatar

    What Is Lent? (Temptation)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 11, 2007
    based on 39 ratings
     | 33,795 views

    A sermon that focuses on temptation while dealing with the questions of "What is Lent all about?"

    Luke 4:1-13 And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan, and was led by the Spirit for forty days in the wilderness, tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing in those days; and when they were ended, he was hungry. The devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tim Huie avatar

    How To Tame Temptation Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 5, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,911 views

    While we will never be pefect, we can learn to avoid sin by controlling temptation

    HOW TO TAME TEMPTATION JAMES 1: 12-16 1. Illus. of Cliff Head of a charitable organization who handled hundreds of thousands of $$$ each year. Unexpected audit turned up the fact that he had embezzled thousands of $$$ Wife told him, “you’ve broken my heart, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Temptation To Misuse Sexuality Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 20, 2001
    based on 52 ratings
     | 4,735 views

    There are a number of distortions about sexuality that affect how we behave. What does the Bible teach us about our sexuality.

    Last week we talked about the lure of money and we saw how money is such a great temptation for us because of the way the love of money is promoted by our culture. Well, if that’s the case, then perhaps even more so is the temptation to misuse our sexuality. Sex is power in today’s world. Sex is ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Escaping The Squeeze Of Temptation Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,850 views

    As Christians we need to understand that temptation is apart of life, but we can resist and have the victory... but we need to know the key.

    Escaping The Squeeze of Temptation Series #2 Victory over Temptation Pastor Glenn Newton July 10, 2005 I Cor. 10: 12-13 “So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! 13 No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Victory Over Temptation

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 11, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,229 views

    Jesus’ victory over temptation is our victory. A closer look at the beginning of Jesus’ victories on our behalf.

    Matthew 4:1-11: VICTORY OVER TEMPTATION Have you ever tried to do something yourself, but in the end, it didn’t work out well? You should have depended on someone else do it. Maybe that has happened to you with a home improvement project – you did some painting yourself, or some plumbing ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tomaisha Hendricks avatar

    The Real Deal On Temptation

    Contributed by Tomaisha Hendricks on Feb 18, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,046 views

    Gives insight into temption from the beginning of time and how we as Chirstians can resist temptation

    THE REAL DEAL ON TEMPTATION TEXT: Genesis 3: 1 – 10 INTRODUCTION: During the season of Lent as Christians we focus on the 40 days in which Christ was tempted in the wilderness. One thing or another today tempts all of us. We each in our daily lives are faced with choices that can either lead ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Victory Over Temptation

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 7, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,338 views

    “We can have victory over temptation as Jesus did by using the Word of God to resist the devil.

    VICTORY OVER TEMPTATION--Luke 4:1-13 Proposition: “We can have victory over temptation as Jesus did by using the Word of God to resist the devil." Objective: My purpose is challenge people to be alert to the truth that God will assist in experiencing victory over temptation. INTRODUCTION: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Understanding Trials And Temptations Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,520 views

    There is a difference between a trial and a temptation. there is a difference in the way that we approach our trials. God has to be in charge.

    Faith that Works; Understanding trials of Life James 1:1-18 Introduction: We are starting a new series this week called Faith that works. We will be studying the book of James. Possible other lessons; Listening and living the Word of God. Taming you tongue. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ed Wood avatar

    How To Survive Temptations

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 24, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,935 views

    How we react to temptations often determines our spiritual growth and maturity

    HOW TO SURVIVE TEMPTATIONS 1 Corinthians 10:11-13 INTRO: It’s a fact! Christians are going to face trials in the form of temptations. Yet good can always come out of even the most severe trials. Although Satan desires otherwise, God always desires that the very best come from trials. Jesus made ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Murphy avatar

    How To Overcome Temptation Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Feb 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,311 views

    We are all tempted, but how do we overcome.

    Introduction I. Temptation A. It doesn’t matter how much your pray. B. It doesn’t matter how “good” you think you are. C. Your family history doesn’t matter, your family present doesn’t matter. D. It doesn’t even matter how committed to God and to living for Christ you are. E. Nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Fight Temptation

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,753 views

    This message is aimed to help people fight temptation.

    How to Fight Temptation James 1:12-18 Mark Anthony was known as the silver-throated orator of Rome. He was a brilliant man, strong leader, and a courageous soldier. But the one thing he lacked was the strength to say ‘no’ to temptation. On the outside he was impressive and magnificent. But on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Surber avatar

    When Temptation Comes

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Feb 8, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,468 views

    Do not be surprised when temptation comes at times when you are growing in Christ and when it comes remember that you are a child of the King. Let us commit ourselves to allowing our Father’s words dwell in our hearts so that we might be prepared when tem

    When Temptation Comes, Matthew 4:1-11 Introduction Our family pet, Happy the Saint Bernard, really doesn’t eat as much food as one might think she would for such a large dog but just because she doesn’t eat as much food as one might think doesn’t mean she does not have good taste! Happy is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • David Owens avatar

    How To Handle Temptation Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 16, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,038 views

    Like death and taxes, trials and temptations are a part of life. In this sermon learn that temptations are inevitable, giving into them is inescusable, their pattern is predictable, but the good news is they are conquerable!

    Introduction: A. In the sermon today, we are returning to our sermon series on James called “A Faith That Works.” 1. In our last sermon we learned about turning our trials into triumphs. 2. We talked about the fact that life is difficult, but that in spite of our difficulties our toughest times ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Wood avatar

    How To Meet Temptation

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,875 views

    A message examining temptation and how to meet and overcome them.

    HOW TO MEET TEMPTATION James 1:2 INTRO: Every Christian will meet temptations, so it is important then that we know how to meet them. The knowledge that we need is gained from the scriptures. I. WHAT ARE TEMPTATIONS? A. To tempt means to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clarence Clough avatar

    Christ's Wilderness Temptation

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jul 14, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,200 views

    An obedient life is pleasing to God.

      CHRIST’S WILDERNESS TEMPTATIONS   Text: Mark 1:12-13     And immediately the Spirit driveth him into the wilderness.   And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan;  and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him.   Intro: The temptation of Christ: — ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God