Sermons on Temptation General:

Agents Of Change

Contributed by Todd Goodwin on Jun 7, 2001

The Church can effectively change the world around it by avoiding three negative attitudes that can make it ineffective.

S-ubject: Change C-entral Theme: The church changing the world O-bjective: The Church can effectively change the world around it by avoiding three negative attitudes that can make it ineffective. R-ationle: Attitude #1: COMPLACENCY Attitude #2: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Demas The Defector

Contributed by Danny Thomas on Oct 16, 2001

A look at spiritual defection.

Demas the Defector 2 Timothy 4:9-12 2 Timothy 4:9-12 9 Be diligent to come to me quickly; 10 for Demas has forsaken me, having loved this present world, and has departed for Thessalonica-- Crescens for Galatia, Titus for Dalmatia. 11 Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Demons--Dominions Of Darkness

Contributed by David Anderson on May 4, 2001

Demons are real and can tempt believers or take over unbelievers. Christ is our only sure defense against their power.

Sermon: "DOMINIONS OF DARKNESS" Anderson Deut. 18:15-20; 1 Co. 8:1-13; Mark 1:21-28 + + + We’re going to listen again to some provocative words as they are recorded in our Gospel text for today: 23 "Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an evil spirit ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:23-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Living Like A Hypocrite

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 16, 2005

Asking if you are living like a hypocrite

Are You Living Like a Hypocrit? Matthew Chap. 23 Back in the day I just dearly loved Andy Griffith And Barney Fiffe And John Wayne And Hoss Cartwright & Little Joe And today its Mel Gibson and Brad Pitt Bruce Willis - and I don’t know many! What are these people?? What do they do?? They’re ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Controls Your Time?

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 2, 2005

A sermon on throwing out other people’s opinions and only be concerned with One’s opinion, and that is the Lord’s. Based on 1 Peter 4:1-5

Sermon for 5/1/2005 1 Peter 4:1-5 Introduction: Napoleon—when he conquered Europe took his family and he sat them every one in great places over the many kingdoms and states and nations of Europe that he’d conquered. Whenever he’d conquered a country, he’d put his relative over it to be ruler. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Common Struggle, Part 2 Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Feb 15, 2006

The second struggle common to all humanity is temptation.

James: Religion That Works “The Common Struggle, Part Two” February 19, 2006 Introduction: We started last week looking at the common struggle of trials in our lives. We talked about how the people that James is writing to were Christians who had left their homes under the threat of persecution. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Stolen By Success Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 27, 2006

The third of four messages on the four greatest threats to our spiritual idenitity.

Identity Theft March 26, 2006 Stolen by Success Intro: Do you remember the board game – LIFE. I loved to play it when I was a boy. You start w/ nothing but a goal to win and to accrue as much wealth as possible. But along the way something happens… life! And as you experience life – you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

Victoriously Living Over The Flesh Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 29, 2005

Before a battle can be won, there must be the recognition of an enemy. The most continual aggressive enemy the Christian has is the “sinful nature” or rather the “flesh.”

Title: Victoriously Living Over the Flesh Theme: Mortifying the Flesh Introduction: Donald Ballar, Reader’s Digest, shared this story of an instructor of student truck drivers. The instructor gave this scenario to his class. “You are in an 18-wheeler with a heavy load, barreling down a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Galatians Part 6: "Watch Your Step!"

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 12, 2005

Watch your step and make sure that you are not deceived by the sinful nature. Remember to be careful not to burn yourself out doing the good for the Kingdom of God. Then we need to remember that being a new creation is what this life is all about.

Galatians Part 6 – “Watch your Step!” On the lighter side this morning: Opening Illustration: A Synagogue’s Custom A young scholar from New York was invited to become Rabbi in a small old community in Chicago. On his very first Shabbat, a hot debate erupted as to whether one should or should not ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confidence In Criticism Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 11, 2006

The way Paul stood his ground before the council is how we can take our stand in the world today. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

Confidence in Criticism Acts 23:1-11 23:1 “earnestly” = He’s looking them straight in the eyes, not ashamed, not afraid, and not about to back down. Paul used to be a member of their number…and now they consider him to be a turncoat…a traitor. There’s nothing this group would like more than to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Devil Made Me Do It

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

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"The Devil Made Me Do It" Matthew 4 4/27/97 Intro: If we were to have a tug-of-war, who would you want on your team? Probably one side would call for Tim Brown or Tim Boren, the other side would call for Mike Moore. Yet when the contest was over, where was the battle lost or won? It was not a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Escape Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Feb 7, 2006

How do we handle temptation, a better question may be how do we escape temptation, This message looks at the temptation Adam and Eve faced in the garden and gives practical ways we can escape temptation. This message is #2 in a 6 part series, Life.com

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it. 1 Corinthians 10:13 Those are comforting words for everyone who ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do We Do And Where Do We Go When Life Becomes Overwhelming?

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 1, 2005

The Bible gives us the answer to the question, "What Do We Do And Where Do We Go When Life Becomes Overwhelming?"

“What Do We Do And Where Do We Go When Life Becomes Overwhelming?” Hebrews 6:18-20 We Run To God Because… A. The PROMISE of refuge we have is based upon God’s Immutability. (v. 18) That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Consider It Joy

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 28, 2005

To see trials as times when God is pruning us and making us more useful for Himself

Consider It All Joy SBC Philippi, Rev. J Simms James 1:1-4 Primary Purpose: A primary introduction to James and to discuss how we can be joyful in trials. Background: This book was written by James, the half-brother of Jesus. He wasn’t a believer through Jesus’ earthly ministry. But, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"Destruction In The Lap Of A Wicked Woman!”

Contributed by Cedrick Jackson on Jul 2, 2005

No matter the call on your life, temptation will still try to show it’s ugly head in our lives; BUT GOD!

“Destruction in the Lap of a Wicked Woman!” Judges 16:18-20 18) And when Delilah saw that he had told her all his heart, she sent and called for the lords of the Philistines, saying, Come up this once, for he hath shewed me all his heart. Then the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:18-20

Denomination: Baptist