Sermons on Temptation Resisting:

Are You My Brother? – Christian Essentials

Contributed by Robert Sickler on May 11, 2012

Humans have a propensity to resist all forms of absolute authority and this includes the absolute authority of Jesus Christ; but if you are truly wear a Christian you will have acknowledged that Jesus Christ is the King of Kings and you will have bowed yo

ARE YOU MY BROTHER? – CHRISTIAN ESSENTIALS INTRODUCTION By what right or privilege do we call one another brother? Is it because we put forth, without any reservation or secret evasion, the challenge that we know the one true God: the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob? Or is it because we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-5

Denomination: Christian Church

Dwell Securely

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 5, 2020

I am talking to those of you who are preaching, teaching the Word of God and also to those who have made resolutions to resist the devil, here comes the Word to empower you to attack the devil and punch his nose.

Dwell securely Proverbs 1:33 "But he who listens to me shall live securely And will be at ease from the dread of evil." Friends, this is an awesome promise! When you take obedience to God seriously then you can live at ease, are you listening? Those of you who are living double ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:33, Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Great Skeptics . . . Who Believed Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Apr 19, 2017

The very people we only think of as being great believers in Jesus in the first century were actually absolutely skeptical about Jesus' promise that He would be resurrected. The 3 resisted belief despite multiple supernatural evidences.

Three Great Skeptics . . . Who Believed Selected Scripture The TV Progam Sixty Minutes was recently did a feature on Sesame Street, the pre-school educational program that involves the Muppets. After explaining that it was originally an experiment to see if under-privileged pre-school children ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

Understanding Satan’s Nature And Tactics Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 9, 2025

Today we explore one of the most essential aspects of our spiritual warfare series: the nature and tactics of Satan. Understanding our enemy equips us to resist his schemes and walk in the authority Christ has given us.

Understanding Satan’s Nature and Tactics January 19, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Ezekiel 28:12-19; Isaiah 14:12-15; 2 Corinthians 11:14; John 8:44; Ephesians 6:11-12 Introduction: The Cosmic Struggle Good morning, CrossWay Christian Fellowship. Today we explore one of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:12-19, Isaiah 14:12-15, 2 Corinthians 11:14, John 8:44, Ephesians 6:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Holy Ghost Troublemakers

Contributed by Darren Felarise on Feb 2, 2025

A troublemaker is defined as "one who insights someone else to rebel." Bringing it into a Christian perspective it would be “one who insights someone else to rebel against, or resist sin, Satan, & his works."

Acts 24:5 5 For we have found this man a pestilent fellow, and a mover of sedition among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes: (KJV) Acts 24:5 5 We have found this man to be a troublemaker. He starts quarrels among all Jews throughout the world. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Devil Goes To Church Too Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 21, 2019

Satan’s aim is to destroy our faith and to destroy our church. If he can destroy our faith, then we’ll destroy our church for him. And if he destroys the church, our faith will follow.

The Devil goes to church … did you know that? He has his favorite pew. He has his favorite hymns. He loves to see a church stuck in a rut because that’s a dying church. He loves a divided church because constant conflict keeps the church distracted from what it’s supposed to be doing. He’s ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12, James 1:27, 1 John 3:10, 1 John 2:15-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Living At A New Address

Contributed by John Lowe on May 20, 2013

Being a Christian is like living at a new address. A Christian is someone who has moved from the house of sin and death into a new home with Christ. When you live with Christ, you want to show Him your love by doing good works and resisting sin.

Living at a New Address Scripture Reading: “This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Dream Suicide

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 17, 2014

How many commit Spiritual suicide in their lifetime and never bounce back.

Dream Suicide Genesis 39:7-10TM Have you ever wondered why opportunity knocks once – yet temptation bangs on the door constantly? Philip Yancey, in his book "Reaching for the Invisible God" describes the way God get’s blamed for things in this way. "When Princess Diana ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ Prays For Us

Contributed by David Roth on Apr 25, 2020

Christ prays for us, even though we fail to pray for ourselves.

John 17 & Matthew 26 Maundy Thursday, April 9, 2020 J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Christ prays for us” The focus of our worship on Maundy Thursday is usually on Our Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26, Matthew 26:36-46, Romans 8:34

Denomination: Lutheran

Grain Of Wheat Principle

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 9, 2018

“Lord, protect me from the things I want. If they're not in accordance with your will. ~Amen.”

Lent5B You can tell that Jesus eat whole grains by his analogy of a kernel of wheat falling to the ground and dying to produce life. It was in reference to his sacrificial death, but he gives it to us as an over-arching spiritual principle of dying to selfish desires, e.g. like the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33, Psalm 51:3-15, Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Catholic

Desire Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 26, 2022

This sermon focuses on sinful desires that culture uses to entice people to sin, and how through Christ we have the power and the responsibility to not yield to them.

If you have your Bibles and you want to follow along, we are going to be looking at 1 Peter 2:11. If you have been here for a while, you know that we have begun our new summer series called “Do Not Conform. Be Transformed.” It is based on a passage in Romans 12:1-2 where it says basically “Do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4, 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Christian Church

The Dangers Of Pornography: A Biblical Perspective

Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 7, 2023

Let’s discuss a topic that has permeated our modern society and has devastating effects on the lives of believers - pornography. It is important for us to understand the dangers associated with this pervasive issue.

1. Guarding Our Hearts: Proverbs 4:23 states, "Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life." Engaging in pornography exposes our hearts to impurity and corrupts our thought life, leading to destructive behaviors and attitudes. 2. Sexual Purity: Hebrews 13:4 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Hebrews 13:4, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4, Matthew 6:22-23, Philippians 4:8, Matthew 5:28, 2 Peter 2:19, Romans 14:13, Romans 12:2, Psalm 51:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Victoriously In 2025

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jan 3, 2025

How can we remain strong, steadfast, and victorious in facing any situation this year?

While billions of people are celebrating the New Year 2025, some families are experiencing great sadness because they have lost their loved ones due to crimes committed by evil people, such as the New Orleans truck attack. These families hoped the new year would bring them success and happiness. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6, Matthew 24:42, Colossians 4:2, Mark 14:38, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 Peter 5:7, Romans 8:38-39, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Matthew 6:27, Matthew 6:34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Power Can Be Yours

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 29, 2002

The great need in all of our lives is a source of power. We need that power to face temptations, bear burdens, and to be effective witnesses. We can find that power in Jesus.

GOD’S POWER CAN BE YOURS Acts 8:9-24 INTRO: Two ministers were talking about the kind of Sunday morning we all have sooner or later. The alarm did not go off. Various domestic crises occurred. The traffic was unusually heavy. Finally, when he arrived at the church, he was late and someone had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-24

Denomination: Baptist

Escape Hatch

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 18, 2001

Our text this day speaks of finding the escape hatch. Death is not inevitable! We must, like Dmitry Kolesnikov, keep hope alive. There is a way out of this delima/temptation.

ESCAPE HATCH I CORINTHIANS 10: 1-13 NOVEMBER 5, 2000 INTRODUCTION: (Mount Holly Pageant/temptation) THE KURSK: 118 SAILORS DIED IS SUB SINKING: READ PRINT OUTS TRANSITION THOUGHT: Our text this day speaks of finding the escape hatch. Death is not inevitable! We must, like Dmitry Kolesnikov, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist