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From Fear To Courage Series

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Mar 10, 2011

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We face difficult temptations throughout our lives, but through the grace of God in Jesus Christ, we cannot only be forgiven of our past mistakes, but empowered to overcome future temptations.

A young man was sent to Spain by his company to work in a new office they were opening there. He accepted the assignment because it would enable him to earn enough money to marry his long-time girlfriend. The plan was to pool their money and, when he returned, put a down-payment on a house, and get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Tempted And Tried. (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 7, 2011

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We are almost like the sign i seen...Don't lead me not into temptation, because I know a short cut. Let's learn from Jesus how to fight temptation.

The Full Fly A fly was buzzing along one morning when he saw a lawn mower someone had left out in their front yard. He flew over and sat on the handle, watching the children going down the sidewalk on their way to school. But one little boy tripped on a crack and fell, spilling his lunch on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Up About Sex Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Apr 15, 2002

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A warning, the consequences, the alternative, and a reality check about sexual temptation in our lives.

Note: This sermon was introduced by a monologue called "Break for Commercial" There is no commercial break. Real life isn’t scripted that way. Real life doesn’t consist of the neat little plotlines that can be resolved in a 30 minute sitcom or an hour long TV drama. And this of course is the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Tempter Comes Series

Contributed by John Gaines on Jan 30, 2006

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Jesus resists the devil’s temptation and shows us the way to deal with Satan.

WHEN THE TEMPTER COMES INTRODUCTION 1. Matthew 4:1-10 (NKJV) Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. {2} And when He had fasted forty days and forty nights, afterward He was hungry. {3} Now when the tempter came to Him, he said, "If You are the Son ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Devil's Sunday

Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 3, 2008

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A sermon for the First Sunday of Lent about the temptation of Jesus and the implications for your life.

INTRODUCTION: WHAT DO YOU MEAN THIS IS THE DEVIL’S SUNDAY? • The first Sunday of Lent for 19 centuries on the church calendar has focused on the temptation by the devil of Jesus. • Much of the symbolism of Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness comes from the Hebrew Scripture story of the Exodus (vv. 1 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Our Attitude Towards Temptation And Trials Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 17, 2019

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A look at why James tells us to be joyful when trials and temptations come. We become stronger and more like Jesus in the process.

The path of life isn’t an easy path to walk. It’s filled with all kinds of trials; like sickness and disease, accidents, disappointments, sufferings and death and also all the trials we go through concerning sin and being seduced. What we need is a guaranteed way to conquer all the trials of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Devil Made Me Do It!

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Mar 11, 2002

based on 18 ratings

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Set against the motif of a melodrama, the temptation of Jesus is examined through our temptation to be self-centered, to compromise Christian ideals, and to avoid self-sacrifice and suffering

Bibliography: Finding Christ, Finding Life: Temptation When I was younger - much younger, I put all my energies into acting and the theater. I remember when I was 14 and my family moved from the metropolis of Pasadena, TX. to a small town in rural Arkansas. I was devastated that there were no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Matthew 4:1-11 Jesus, Satan And Temptation Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011

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Matthew 4:1-11 Jesus, satan and temptation

Matthew 4:1-11 The Temptation of Jesus Manuscript Last time I preached from Matthew we looked at Matthew 3:13-17: Jesus’ baptism. We looked at baptism in general as well as Jesus’ baptism. You might remember when I spoke about baptism in general, that I explained why in this church we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Six Temptations All Men Face”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jun 24, 2002

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As men there are two things that are certain: 1. We are always going through trials. . 2. We are always being tempted.

Intro: I remember as a little boy not any older than six years old playing football in my friend Michael Holman’s front yard. He said, “My dad can punt this football almost as high as that tree”, pointing to a tall pine tree in his front yard. Then I said “My dad can punt that football over that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcome Every Temptation--Every Time! Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on May 8, 2003

based on 37 ratings

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50-DAYS TO PENTECOST What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer? By submitting to the Holy Spirit, we can overcome every temptation--EVERY TIME!

✎ If it were possible for you to be a super hero for a day, which one would you choose? Would you want to be the amazing “Spiderman,” the man of steel “Superman,” the invincible crime fighter “Batman,” or the super speedy “Flash Gordon?” Ladies, would you choose to be one of the super hero ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Temptation, Sin, And Consequences (Part 1) Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 19, 2009

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David, the man after God’s own heart fell into sin. Looking at his life we can see how he allowed himself to end up in a weakened state, and we can learn from his mistakes how to avoid the same.

Introduction: A. Perhaps there have been times when you have felt like praying this prayer: “Dear Heavenly Father, I think you’d be proud of me! So far today I’ve done all right. I haven’t gossiped, lusted, lost my temper, haven’t been greedy, grumpy, or selfish. Praise Your Name! I’m grateful ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Temptation, Sin, And Consequences (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 26, 2009

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Nathan confronts David. David repents, is forgiven, but must still face the earthly consequences of his sin.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a young child at a Catholic school who went to confession. 1. Because the younger children at the parochial school often forgot their sins when they entered the confessional, the teachers would have the students write down a list of their sins. 2. As the boy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Can Say "No" To Temptation Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 30, 2005

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When we are tempted and fall it is easy to offer excuses or to blame others for our poor actions. James is showing us that there is another way which comes by taking responsibility for our actions and trusting in Jesus for spiritual strength.

James 1:12-18 You can say “no” to temptation Scripture Readings:- Job 1:6-22 James 1:12-18 Congregation of the Lord, As Christians we are called to walk in the footsteps of Jesus. Sometimes that is not so easy. But, tonight, we are going to focus on an issue that makes us walk exactly in the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Overcame The Temptations Of The Devil

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 23, 2015

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How Jesus transcended the “if” / “then” logic of the Satan’s temptation. Jesus was human like us, but he knew how to overcome, and he teaches us. Please read on and be blessed!!!

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 22nd February 2015; (St Oswald’s is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). “Please be seated, and join me in a short prayer.” Let the words of my mouth, and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Episcopal

How Can We Resist Temptation?

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 4, 2017

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Flip Wilson the famous Comedian used to say "The Devil Made me Do it!".....it was funny but not true, The Devil cannot MAKE YOU do anything! (James 4:7)

Our response to Satan's lies (Eph 2:8-9; 1 John 4:1; James 4:7): • We are to submit to God's will (2 Cor. 11:3, 14-15). Satan's ways look good and appealing, but God's way is the way that is best; Satan's way is death. It is better to be poor and honest than rich and dishonest! • We ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

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