Sermons about Temptation General

How To Fight Temptation

Contributed by Scott Maze on Feb 15, 2007

based on 18 ratings

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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

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Victory Over Temptation

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 7, 2009

based on 1 rating

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“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

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Trials And Temptations Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 15, 2010

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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

Scripture: James 1:2-18

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Overcome Temptation

Contributed by Isaac Reed Jr on Mar 20, 2007

based on 5 ratings

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This message will teach you how to overcome temptation in your life. Temptation is an enticement or an invitation to sin, or to solicit or provoke one to perform a sinful act againist God.

Two things about temptation, it will either make you or brake you. It is designed to destroy you, cause you to fall and ultimately separate you from God. Temptation involves the five senses which are to hear, feel, touch, see and taste. 1: Follow Instructions A. Vs. 13 - Hold on the the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Survive Temptations

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 24, 2007

based on 9 ratings

| 6,090 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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Lent? (Temptation)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 11, 2007

based on 39 ratings

| 34,323 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

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Meet Temptation

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 12, 2008

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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

Scripture: James 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Wilderness Temptation

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jul 14, 2008

based on 2 ratings

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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

Scripture: Mark 1:12-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Truth Trumps Temptation

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 22, 2008

based on 1 rating

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Overcoming temptations. Getting a better view of how satan works. Using Scipture to defeat satan.

Have you ever wondered how to get past sin? Have you ever wondered what makes sin so easy to fall into? What about that one thing makes it so desirable? If you have ever wanted to know a way of breaking through a sinful habit in your life, you might do well to listen today. Satan has his ways of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Temptation Comes

Contributed by Chris Surber on Feb 8, 2008

based on 15 ratings

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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

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Matthew 4:11

Denomination: Christian Church

Lead Us Not Into Temptation

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 5, 2008

based on 5 ratings

| 3,347 views

God is not the author of evil. God does not induce anyone to participate in that which is sinful and destructive. When God places some burden upon us, he does so to bring out the good rather than the bad. When Satan places some burden on us or some obs

Let us Not into Temptation Matthew 6:13 Intro To even begin to understand this particular petition the Lord included in the model prayer, we must recognize that there is a difference between the temptation that is initiated by Satan and the test to which God puts us. God is not the author of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

Lead Us Not Into Temptation Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

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sermon focusing on Lead Us Not Into Temptation

Lead Us Not Into Temptation Matthew 6:9-13 A boy was in confession: Bless me Father for I have sinned... Father, I had bad thoughts... PRIEST : Did you entertain them? BOY : No Father... but they entertained me! A mother told her son not to go swimming. However, when he came into the house his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Methodist

Temptation, Trust, Sin Series

Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Mar 1, 2011

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How do we deal with temptation?

Think how many temptations you and I face in an ordinary day. Staying in bed late - the temptation to laziness. Growling at the breakfast table - the temptation to unkindness. Arguing over who should change the baby this time - the temptation to selfishness. Starting work 10 minutes late - the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-15

Denomination: *other

How To Tame Temptation Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 5, 2008

based on 7 ratings

| 4,079 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

Scripture: James 1:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Lead Us Not Into Temptation Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Jun 7, 2016

based on 4 ratings

| 6,003 views

The problem of Temptation and how to deal with it.

SERIES: The Greatest Prayer Ever Prayed #8 TITLE: Lead Us Not into Temptation TEXT: Matthew 6:9-13a INTRO: We live and walk in Satan's territory, every day. We are beset by temptations on every side and are under constant assault by the Evil One, so we must be always on guard. (1 Peter 5:8 HCSB) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

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