Sermons on Temptation Resisting:

Live A Holy Life! Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Feb 24, 2020

This Old Testament account of King David leads us to consider the temptations that we face and the holy life Jesus calls us to live in his Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5:21-37.

“How did this happen?” Have you ever read or heard a news story that just left you with that thought? “How did this happen?” I think that there were quite a few people that felt that way last Sunday afternoon as the heard the news of the 41 yar-old basketball superstar, Kobe Bryant’s death. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-17, Matthew 5:21-37, 2 Samuel 11:26-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Satan's Scam Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 14, 2021

Watch out for Satan's shrewd ways, and reject his lies. God’s Word IS true. God IS generous and good. Please, Believe it!

Several years ago, a middle school in Oregon faced a unique problem. A number of girls began to use lipstick and put it on in the bathroom. After they put on their lipstick, they pressed their lips to the mirrors leaving dozens of little lip prints. Finally, the principal decided something had to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7, 1 Timothy 5:17, John 10:10, Psalm 37:4, Ephesians 3:10, 1 Peter 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

First Sunday Of Lent, Year B-- Among The Wild Things

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 20, 2024

Jackals, “wild dogs, cheetahs, spotted hyenas and lions all of which are often "starvation driven."

He was among wild beasts. (Mark 1:3 from our First Reading) This is no Garden of Eden. Jackals, “wild dogs, cheetahs, spotted hyenas and lions all of which are often "starvation driven" must exploit every opportunity to obtain a meal, which includes humans.1 The wild beasts “likely ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-15, Mark 1:12-15

Denomination: Catholic

Demons & Pigs Series

Contributed by John Bright on May 9, 2022

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

“Demons & Pigs” Luke 8:26-39 A sermon for 8/29/21 Pastor John Bright A phobia is an irrational fear of an object, situation or living thing. There are traditional phobias that we all know about – arachnophobia is the fear of spiders. There are new ones that are becoming more common – ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39, Revelation 12:7-9, James 3:5-8, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Methodist

Satan’s Demand Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 1, 2022

Jesus attributes Peter’s coming defection to the direct activity of Satan. Satan comes as a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour, from the highest leader to the least among us. Why such debilitating attacks?

LUKE 22: 31-38 SATAN’S DEMAND [JESUS’ LAST NIGHT SERIES] [Job 1:6-12 / 1 Peter 4: 12-19 / Romans 8:18-25] Once again we are looking at Jesus’ last night before His crucifixion. Here Jesus tells how Satan had sought to have the disciples in order to sift them (Job 1–2; Dan. 10:13) and lead them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Slippery Slope Of Sin Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 20, 2023

To avoid sliding into sin, make sure you are tethered to God’s truth.

The Slippery Slope of Sin Genesis 3:6-7 Rev. Brian Bill February 18-19, 2023 One of my favorite shows is America’s Funniest Home Videos. I can’t stop laughing at the videos which show people slipping and sliding on ice. I know first-hand that falling isn’t funny because it led to my shoulder ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Samson, What A Life, In Our Weakness God Is Glorified. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 8, 2025

Samson was a rugged character, rough as old boots. When he did call out to God, God answered his cries. They weren't cried out often. Are we consistent in our faith and prayer life? It makes a difference to our spiritual strength.

Samson, what a life, in our weakness God is glorified. Judges 13-16. The Judges are as we mentioned last week were a group of leaders of Israel. We started with some discussion about Othniel last week and how out of all the Judges he nailed the role, and then the rest started into a down-ward ...read more

Scripture: John 11:49-50, 1 Corinthians 1:27

Denomination: Salvation Army

You Have A "Tell”

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Nov 14, 2022

In the game of Poker, a player will look for behaviors to determine what kind of cards another player is holding. In the same way, Satan looks for behaviors in our lives to see if he can get an advantage ver us.

Open your Bibles to First Peter chapter five. We’re going to read verse eight. “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about seeking whom he may devour.” The word “seeking” means “to seek with the intention of killing.” Now let that sink in. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, Isaiah 14:12-15, Matthew 4:1, Revelation 12:10, Psalm 103:12, Matthew 4:10, Proverbs 3:25, Mark 4:15, Matthew 13:19, Luke 8:12, Luke 6:45, Matthew 4:3, Matthew 4:5-6, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Hosea 4:6, Matthew 4:4, Matthew 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Step Three - Pursuing Your Purpose Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jun 18, 2001

Someone who sits idly without a purpose is an easy target for temptation. We are easily drawn away when we don’t have a purpose we are reaching for. When we are reaching ahead, we have to stop and change directions in order to sin.

Step Three - Pursuing Your Purpose The final step I want to focus on in overcoming sinful habits is your purpose. Each of our lives has been created by God for a purpose. As long as we are living outside of that purpose, there will be emptiness and a desire to crowd our lives with pleasures and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-24, Job 31:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Warfare: Declassified

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 27, 2014

Satan doesn’t want you to think about spiritual things. Rather, he only wants us to dwell on our own selfish desires. Avoid the temptation to delay any thoughts of spiritual self-examination, and make it a priority to encourage others for self-examination

Opening illustration: During any war, the enemy’s strategy is to conceal/hide some important information from the adversary so that they will not be successful in their endeavor. In fact the enemy will try to subdue the adversary so that they succumb to defeat. The information that they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Maintaining Purity In A Sinful World

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 26, 2025

Living in a world filled with temptation, immorality, and sin, maintaining purity as believers can feel like a constant challenge. The pressures of society, media, and peer influence often pull us away from God’s standards of holiness. However, as Christians, we are called to live pure lives.

Title: MAINTAINING PURITY IN A SINFUL WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 1:15-16 "But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy." Supporting Texts: Romans 12:2; Matthew 5:8; 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16, Romans 12:2, Matthew 5:8, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4, 2 Corinthians 6:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Your Big Brother Jesus

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 19, 2004

Your older brother, Jesus, understands your problems and temptations. He will protect you against the world’s biggest bully. He will deliver you from your greatest threat - death.

Your Big Brother Jesus Heb. 2:14, 15 INTRO.: I’ve never had an older brother. I am an older brother, so I know a little of what it’s like. An older brother is someone who sticks up for you in a fight and blames you when Mom is angry. He gets the new clothes first and you have to wear ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15, Hebrews 2:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Turning Thorns Into Roses

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 3, 2018

The decided weakness of Paul, which he called his “thorn” was kept vague so everybody could relate to whatever type of aggravating affliction, discomfort, constant temptation, emotional or physical or bouts.

14B Elif Shafak wrote “be thankful for every thorn that others might throw at you. It is a sign that you will soon be showered in roses”   1). The thorn “thrown”at Our Lord in our Gospel reading today was actually the rude comments by his hometown folks who dismissed him as being “all too ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

God Is A Waymaker

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 17, 2021

GOD WILL MAKE A WAY, WHERE THERE SEEMS TO BE NO WAY! We’re going to look at how ‘God will make a Way’ for Broken-Hearted People, for people facing severe Temptations, and for those with Impossible Needs!

GOD IS A WAYMAKER God Makes a Way Where There Seems To Be No Way Isa. 43:16-21 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Prison Breaks 1. I heard that two prisoners escaped from Ellis 2 prison. One is seven feet tall and one is four feet six. The police are looking high and low for them. 2. Why did all the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being Steadfast In Your Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 21, 2022

Many things distract us from living up to our identity in Christ--especially guilt and fleshly temptation. Paul continues the narrative of reconciliation: the rescuing of the broken and repairing and repurposing it for His work.

Colossians 1:21-23 21And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, 22he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him, 23if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23, Ephesians 2:12-13, John 3:19-20, Titus 1:16, Psalm 5:5, 2 Corinthians 5:18-21, Romans 3:23-26, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)