Sermons on Temptation Resisting:

Identity Theft Prevention

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

God has given to us a wonderful identity in Christ; but the Accuser will attack our thinking and try to rob us of the full realization of it.

Identity Theft Prevention Luke 3:21-4:41[1] 1-9-05 Intro This morning I want to talk with you about “Identity Theft”. According to the Federal Trade Commission, last year alone, approximately 10 million Americans were victims of identity theft. The cost was nearly $ 50 billion.[2] There are a ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Why Complain

Contributed by Rick Balmer on Jan 29, 2008

We need to remember that God has things under control. All we need to do is put our focus on him.

Numbers 11:1-15 (KJV) 1 And when the people complained, it displeased the LORD: and the LORD heard it; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of the LORD burnt among them, and consumed them that were in the uttermost parts of the camp. 2 And the people cried unto Moses; and when Moses prayed unto ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Count It All Joy

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Feb 2, 2008

The Call Of James Is That We Count The Trials Of Life As "All Joy". In This Sermon We Will Look At What This Means...

“Count It All Joy” James 1:2-8 02/03/2008 INTRODUCTION: May the words of my lips and the meditation of my heart be always acceptable in thy sight, giving praise, glory and honor to Your name our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen! • Are you going through a trial today? Are you struggling through ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Orthodox

Mending The Mind Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 25, 2008

Finding and Keep the Mind of Christ you can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

We have seen in past studies the importance of the mind, how it affects every aspect of our lives even when it comes to accepting or rejecting Jesus. Also there are many pressures seeking to possess our minds, Satan makes the mind his chief point of attack upon our lives that he may blind and bind ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Will It Take?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 4, 2008

Looking at the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness, we can ask ourselves, "what will it take to lead me into temptation?"

What Will It Take? – Mt 4: 1 - 11 Intro: Drew Anderson from Tucson, Arizona wrote of his experience in Readers’ Digest. He was shopping in the mall with his wife when a shapely young woman in a short, form fitting dress walked by. He said as she walked by his eyes followed her. Without looking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

May God's Spirit Lead Us To Be Honest About Our Temptations

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 9, 2008

A sermon for the First Sunday in Lent, Series A

1st Sunday in Lent, February 10, 2008, “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Almighty God, your Son fasted for 40 days in the wilderness, and was tempted as we are, but remained faithful to you and to his mission to redeem ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Lessons Learned From Luke's Account Of The Temptation Of Christ

Contributed by Harvey Earls on Jun 19, 2007

Lessons I learned about temptation and how to react to temptation based on Jesus Christ’s experience with temptation as recorded in the Gospel of Luke.

Lessons learned from Luke’s Account of the Temptation of Jesus Christ A mother told her son not to go swimming. However, when he came into the house his mother noticed that his hair and bathing suit were wet. "Johnnie," his mother scolded, "I told you not to go swimming." "I couldn’t help it mom," ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Little Man With A Big Message Series

Contributed by James May on Aug 22, 2007

Message #1 in the Book of James series dealing with what is known of James’ background and the opening salutation of his epistle.

A Study of the Book of James #1 - A Little Man With a Big Message By Pastor Jim May This epistle is called "general", because not written to any particular person, as the epistles to Timothy, Titus, and Philemon are; nor to any particular churches, as the epistles to the Romans, Corinthians, &c. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Alcohol And Christianity

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 3, 2005

Alcohol and Christianity do not go together. If we are truly temples for Christ and we are to glorify God in all we do, we should remain clean and pure.

Alcohol and Christianity Several scriptures encourage us to stay away from alcohol. It doesn’t actually forbid everyone from drinking alcoholic beverages. Old Testament Leviticus 10:9 Numbers 6:3 Deuteronomy 14:26; 29:6 Judges 13:4.7,14 1 Samuel 1:15 Proverbs 20:1; 31:4,6 Isaiah 5:11,22; 24:9; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon For The Beginning Of Lent

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Aug 25, 2005

A sermon for the beginning of Lent, written for a small congregation in an English country chapel

The shortest sermon ever recorded, which you won’t be getting this morning, consisted of the preacher going into the pulpit and quoting Romans 6:23, “The wages of sin is death”, and adding “there has been no change in the rate of pay. Amen”. It’s not very fashionable these days to talk about sin ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Judas! Judas! Judas!

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 8, 2005

Don’t tell me money can by happiness. 30 pcs of silver. What was he thinking?

JUDAS, JUDAS, JUDAS Jesus has just finished washing the disciple¡¦s feet. He sits at the last supper table for a meal with them and the following takes place. John 13:13-21 13 Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am. 14 If I then, your Lord and Master, have ...read more

Scripture: John 13:13-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Will This Thing Die?

Contributed by Herson Gonzalez on Sep 11, 2005

I grew up Shadow Boxing. All my life I was taught that whenever something happened to me, it was the devil working against me. So when something would go wrong, I would put up my fists and turn around only to find my own shadow.

When will this thing Die? Bibles Ready? Notebooks Ready? Psalms 41: 5 My enemies say of me in malice, "When will he die and his name perish?" 6 Whenever one comes to see me, he speaks falsely, while his heart gathers slander; then he goes out and spreads it abroad. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 41:5-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hebrews, God's Covenants Lesson 51 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 21, 2017

The failure of legalistic Christians

A. INTRODUCTION For the church to stand independently, the Jewish past had to be eliminated, yet its contribution respected. God used two forces to bring about this goal; (1) The book of Hebrews is God’s call to Jewish Christians to leave the temple worship and only follow Christ, (2) the Roman ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"He Brews"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 2, 2016

The text share what God brews in our life and what he can brew up in the new Year.

Hebrews 2:10-18 "He Brews" Old fellow Woody ask me who fixes the coffee? He said the bible gives us the answer. He said He Brews We need to know ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-18

Denomination: Methodist

"Two Types Of Testing" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 15, 2015

God has a purpose and so does satan when we face trials in life.

1. Testing from God - vs. 12 A. The nature of it - It is a call to faithfulness. B. The purpose of it - God's purpose is always to bless. 1) We will develop Godly character in this life. 2) We will receive a reward in the next life. 2. Testing from Satan - vs. 13-15 A. The nature of it - It ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-15

Denomination: Baptist