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  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Temptation Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 2, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,571 views

    In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war (2 Sam 11:1 NIV)

    Talk on Temptation Introduction: When Robert asked me to talk about temptation – I wondered if he had asked me because he thought that I might be some sort of expert in the field!!!! Have you ever thought what is meant in the Lord’s Prayer when Jesus said: “Lead us not into temptation….” (Mt ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Fleeing From Temptation

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 28, 2025
     | 378 views

    Temptation is a reality for every believer, but God has made provisions for victory. The Bible assures us that no temptation is beyond our ability to overcome. Fleeing from temptation is not a sign of weakness but of spiritual wisdom and strength.

    Title: FLEEING FROM TEMPTATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 10:13 "No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Linda Hewett avatar

    Temptation

    Contributed by Linda Hewett on Apr 18, 2001
    based on 175 ratings
     | 10,375 views

    This sermon is geared toward youth regarding the subject of temptation and ways to fight it.

    TEMPTATION Have you ever been tempted to steal? To take drugs? To do something you know is wrong because a friend or someone you know dared you to? If you haven’t, you may just be and anomaly – which is something not ordinary or normally seen. (Kinda like that person sitting next to you over ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ken Henson avatar

    Temptation

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 7, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,678 views

    Many battles are won in our minds! Temptations are first overcome in our minds because that is where the battle is and that is where the victory also is. Hiding God’s Word in our hearts is a great weapon to fight temptations.

    Matthew 4:1-17 ILLUSTRATION: My wife is a consummate shopper and she once saw this cart with variety of rugs being sold near our home. When she asked how much it was, the guy said, Rs. 17,000/-. She managed to bargain and bring the price down and she got the rug. Later another day, the same ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Temptation PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 678 views

    This sermon explores the universal experience of temptation, emphasizing its role in testing faith and refining character, and the power of God's Word to overcome it.

    Good morning, we gather here today, nestled in the warm embrace of fellowship and faith, to engage with a topic that touches us all – temptation. This is not a subject reserved for the few or the fallen; it is a universal experience, an inevitable encounter on the road of life. Yet, it is not a ...read more

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  • Dr. Abraham Obadare avatar

    Temptation

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Sep 26, 2019
     | 6,793 views

    Temptation is something we all experience. This writeup will help us examine the meaning and source of temptation. Also, scriptural ways of overcoming it will be provided. May we not fall into temptation in Jesus name.

    Temptation is what got us to where we are today in the world - as the first man and woman succumbed to it in the garden of Eden (Genesis 3:1-19). We thank God however, for providing us a way of overcoming. THe way is Jesus Christ. Halleluyah! Do you find yourself struggling with various forms of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    Temptation

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 14, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 26,029 views

    DO YOU BELIEVE THE DEVIL HAD THE ADACITY TO TEMPT CHRIST? The devil came after Jesus. He had the Guts to come after Jesus – Emmanuel – God with Us. You better believe devil has no problem coming after us and Tempting us

    This sermon is not an original thought for key points. Some points used from multiple sources found on Sermon Central. The points have been expanded upon and added too in this manuscript preached at First Baptist Church, Ardmore, OK TITLE: TEMPTATION SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 4:1 I recall hearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clay Ledford avatar

    Temptation

    Contributed by Clay Ledford on Aug 24, 2018
     | 9,154 views

    We all face temptations. We need to know how to deal with them and Jesus shows ys.

    Temptations. Luke 4:1 – 13. Temptation + Opportunity = Trouble. Example: Krispy Kreme’s Hot and Now sign. I love Krispy Kreme Donuts. My town doesn’t have one but a neighboring one does. When I want a donut I have the temptation, but if I am at home I do not have the opportunity. When I go to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Overcoming The Temptation Of Desperation

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 12, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,727 views

    The midst of desperation, Satan entices men with evil desires, wrong motives, & doubt. This lesson teaches us that if we steadfastly resist his temptations by refusing to conform to them, and instead follow the directions of Scripture, the tempter will flee from us.

    Introduction: Overcoming the Temptation of Desperation is important because desperation will cause men to act out of character. The desperation of the pandemic and the fear it brings has caused many to hoard up supplies, buy additional guns and ammo, purchase additional alcohol and others ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Richard McNair avatar

    Temptation

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,327 views

    Everyone is tempted when ...

    ILL>> Temptation >>>> Great time on the ski trip... no bones broken - other -3 No fear - highest hill<<<< fast<<<< Very helpful, fun, positive -- Proud!!! On the TV show Hee Haw, Doc Campbell is confronted by a patient who says he broke his arm in two places. The doc replies, "Well then, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Facing Resistance To The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 6, 2020
     | 2,926 views

    Jesus tells His followers that He is being numbered among the transgressors. What does that mean for us today as we try to follow Him?

    WHAT I DON'T KNOW: What exactly is going on with the swords here? - Luke 22:36, 38. - The references to swords garner the most attention from most readers. They are intriguing statements that are not easily understood. - I wish I could tell you that I have an incisive, succinct explanation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    Temptation Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 16, 2024
     | 1,166 views

    James gives us a righteous approach to dealing with temptations.

    James: Practical Faith  James 1:9-18 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  09-15-2024 Happily? When I lived in Mississippi, I ran a counseling center for a large psychiatric hospital. One of the ways we promoted the hospital’s programs was a series of in-services I would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Temptation

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 24, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,893 views

    Life is filled with trials and temptations. Sometimes we fail. Jesus was also faced with great tests, but he succeeded. Let’s learn how Jesus battled temptations and won. Let’s look at the testing of Christ in Matthew 4:1-11.

    Life is filled with trials and temptations. Sometimes we fail. Jesus was also faced with great tests, but he succeeded. Let’s learn how Jesus battled temptations and won. Let’s look at the testing of Christ in Matthew 4:1-11. Led by the Spirit Matthew 4:1-2 1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Trexler avatar

    Temptation

    Contributed by David Trexler on Oct 11, 2006
     | 7,906 views

    This sermon compares the temptation of Adam and Eve with the temptation of Christ, relating them both to our temptations today

    The Temptation of Eve and Christ (2006) Genesis 3:1-7 and Matthew 4:1-11 The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew the 4th chapter beginning at the first verse. Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 He fasted forty days and forty nights, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Darrin Fish avatar

    Temptation

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,372 views

    Sin looks appealing to us • When it’s pleasure is dangling on a hook right in front of us, • We have to remind ourselves that the pleasure is only temporary. • And it’s this fact that we have to remember to control our desire. • Have you ever seen

    Why does it seem like everything in life is better than what we have? • Webster’s Dictionary tells us that temptation is “the act of enticement to do wrong by the promise of pleasure or gain.” • Isn’t that just like the Devil, getting us to do something wrong by promising us something good? • To ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church