Sermons on Temptation Of Eve:

Living Stones: Commitment Vs Complacent Series

Contributed by Justin Ford on Nov 28, 2012

Part of a Capital Fundraising Campaign Series. This message was centered on the temptation for churches to grow complacent (like the Israelites) in the midst of blessing

LIVING STONES (4): COMMITMENT VS COMPLACENT JOSHUA 6-8 Take out notes and find Joshua chapter 6 We are in the 4th week of our “Living Stones” series 4 weeks ago, the SPT presented the church with a 2 Phase Master Plan that would allow us to relocate to the 18 acres of land we own ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And Spirit Life Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 4, 2011

Our freedom in Christ does not remove our struggle for freedom to live above sinful practices or to avoid giving in to temptations.

Romans 8:1-8 Introduction: A. History affords many lessons of America’s struggle to maintain her freedom. Thousands of lives have been lost in this battle. B. While we have freedom in Christ-and are therefore no longer under condemnation, we often struggle with feelings of defeat, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Seeds, Part Ii: The Use Of Compost In The Spiritual Life Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 23, 2013

The seed that needs to die to bear much fruit needs nutrients; these come from composting the great temptations in our lives.

Tuesday of Holy Week 2013 Seeds 2 “Unless a grain of wheat fall to the ground and die, it remains alone; but if it die, it yields much fruit.” As we continue our Holy Week contemplation of the death of Jesus, we encounter the prophecy of Isaiah about the Messiah. This is a later ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-28

Denomination: Catholic

Persevere Until You Win

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 21, 2020

perseverance is being content in the period of temptations and sufferings and pains and fruitfulness, you become more stronger when you persevere

** perseverance__persistent determination ** perseverance is a behavior ** perseverance is the result of a long trial or suffering ** when life brings us pain, failure and shame, we persevere with hope ** ( James 1:4) ** the will to go forward brings the maturity of a christian. ** when you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4, 2 Thessalonians 1:4, James 1:3

Denomination: Other

Where Is Your Nineveh? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 5, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to embrace God's calling on their lives, resist the temptation to run from it, and understand the repercussions of refusal.

Good morning, beloved. It is a joy and a privilege to gather together in the house of the Lord, to lift our hearts and voices in praise, and to immerse ourselves in the truth of His Word. As we gather today, let's remember that we are not alone. We are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Topics: Assignment

Walk Away PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 11, 2023

Explores God's faithfulness during trials, emphasizing that temptations are opportunities for spiritual growth and God always provides a way out.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this beautiful gathering of souls, each one of us brought together by a shared faith and a common purpose. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment, drawn together by the hand of a loving and merciful God. It is a precious opportunity to bask in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Topics: When To Walk Away

How The World Changes

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 6, 2008

Pentecost 3(B) - How the world changes because man sins and ruins perfection. How the world changes because God saves and restores perfection.

HOW THE WORLD CHANGES (Outline) June 1, 2008 -- PENTECOST 3 -- Genesis 3:8-15 INTRO: Biblically speaking the world has had major changes in history. Whether the world wants to admit it or not God’s word is very clear concerning cataclysmic events that completely changed history. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Genesis 2 - But Why Gardening? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 14, 2009

No sooner is he breathing and looking around and he is given a PURPOSE. In fact even before he is created from the dust of the ground God already gave him a purpose.

1/01/11 Pastorross | public entry | tags: Spirit, Creation, Genesis 2, Breath of Life, Creation of man, Life | report Genesis 2 - BUT WHY GARDENING? There’s an ugly looking weed that persists in growing in our garden and we are enemies. It has thorns. I have weed killer with a trigger that spurts ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, The Figure Of Adam Who Is To Come

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 18, 2016

To show that sin and death reigned from adam (beginning) to Moses (law) while Life and Holiness reigned in CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you alive in CHRIST? Yes. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that sin and death reigned from adam (beginning) to Moses (law) while Life and Holiness reigned in CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Romans 5:14 (Amplified Bible) Yet death held sway from Adam ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

"When Hopes And Fears Meet Jesus”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 17, 2019

A Christmas Eve message looking at the Christmas Carol "O Little Town of Bethlehem." It looks at the line, "The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight."

Christmas Eve “When Hopes and Fears Meet Jesus” {Audio File: https://mega.nz/#!WM11RKba!XcZIelewoOgfqgXM_c2CG3svENvLdvejiaB2NXuS8CI} The beginning lyrics of “O Little Town of Bethlehem.” “O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie! Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11, Jeremiah 31:15, Isaiah 9:2, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Foursquare

New Year's Reflection & Preparation

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Dec 30, 2019

As you consider the last 12 months, was it what you expected? Life is turbulent, but our God prepares us for it all. See how the words of Psalm 46 calm troubled hearts, give Godly perspective, and prepare us for the future.

I want you to think back to one year ago, December 29, 2018. At that point in time, what were you expecting or hoping 2019 would bring? Maybe you were hoping that it was going to be the year to lose a few of those unwanted pounds, to start exercising more, to eat healthier. Maybe you hoped that ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Real Christmas Message (It's Not Just A "story")

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 23, 2021

We celebrate the birth of Christ, the only hope for this world, who gave his life for all mankind to rescue them from sin and death. And to everyone who believes in HIM, to them HE gives the promise of eternal life. This is the REAL Story of Christmas

The Real Christmas Message* *I dislike the word "story" as in the Christmas "Story", as the word "story" gives a sense of fiction. CHRISTMAS IS A MESSAGE of TRUTH that needs to be told and heard around the world. Arranged by William Akehurst, HSWC We celebrate the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The People Who Missed Christmas

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Dec 25, 2024

We look at 3 types of People who miss Christmas from Luke 2 and Matthew 2, the Busy, the Indifferent, and those who won't accept anyone but themselves on the throne of their lives

People who Missed Christmas (based on a message by Freddy Fritz here on SermonCentral) Good EVENING!! And I am glad to see you here. For our meditation, I want to talk about the many people who missed Christmas, not just the service. The idea, of course, is then to see how this reflects to ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Spiritual Growth In The New Year 2025 Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 31, 2024

As believers, we embark on a fresh journey with each passing year, seeking spiritual growth, renewal, and a deeper connection with God.

As believers, we embark on a fresh journey with each passing year, seeking spiritual growth, renewal, and a deeper connection with God. Establishing biblical goals for our families and personal lives enables us to stay focused, committed, and faithful to our Heavenly Father. Family Goals 1. Unity ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1, Matthew 25:40

A New Identity Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Apr 20, 2024

The world has led us to believe that we can identify ourselves to be anything we want to be, but how does God look at us?

My sermon illustration experts at McDonald’s were asking whether I had been including them in any of my sermons recently, so I decided to ask them this question. If a random person on the street walked up to you and asked, “Who are you? Tell me about yourself,” what are the identifiers you would ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31, Psalm 8:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ