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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
This message tells how temptation can be toppled. 2 of 12
How To Successfully Succumb To Sin Book of James Series 2 of 12 June 16, 2002 FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A A young was struggling with their finances and in an effort to get a better handle on their spending, they agreed that whenever they ...read more
Scripture: James 1:13-16
Denomination: Baptist
The first of four in a series dealing with major temptations in a believers life.
The Temptations: Anger 1 of 3 August 26, 2001 F.B.C., Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: 1. Anger is a God given emotion. (The trouble is some of us have the tendency to get in hot water when we get hot under the collar) A. In ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27, John 18:10-11
Clear Bible principles for victory over sexual temptation/lust
’Power Over Porno’ Pornography and all other types of sexual temptations are causing men to fall into the devil’s trap of corrupting their minds which is often followed by acts of illicit sex. This is probably the sin most responsible for causing Christian men to fall from fellowship with ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-22
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Instructions about how to overcome and conquer temptations to do wrong.
As we face the trials and temptations in this life, we are all too often finding ourselves yielding and doing wrong. So, in this passage tonight, James is giving us some instructions about how to overcome and conquer these temptations. But before we can conquer temptations and trials, we have to ...read more
Scripture: James 4:1-6
This sermon explores the themes of faith, doubt, and perseverance in the face of temptation.
Good morning, beloved. Gathered here today, we find ourselves on the threshold of a new week, a new dawn, and a fresh opportunity to bask in the divine wisdom of our Lord. We are united in our shared faith, our shared hope, and our shared pursuit of understanding. And as we come together in the ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 73:1-4
Topics: Enticement
A Detailed Look at Genesis 3:1 and the Beginning of the Temptation of Eve
The Snake in the Garden: The Serpent Came to Eve Genesis 3:1 1. The Devil is _Intelligent_. (V.1). “The serpent was more crafty…” What does it mean that the serpent was “crafty”? Well, the Hebrew word translated“crafty,” and is translated as “_prudence_” elsewhere (Prov. 1:4). It is a kind of ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 3:1, Genesis 3:1-2
Denomination: Bible Church
Turkish Delight creates addiction and represents temptation and sin from which we need redemption.
Narnia II Dec 4, 2005 Template for worship planning David Selleck Lakeside United Methodist, Muskegon, Michign Felt Need: How is sin similar or different in Narnia, than what we deal with in our daily lives. Hoped for Results: Each person would receive the awareness that, anything that ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13
Denomination: Methodist
We should appreciate the Father’s love for the Son because that’s the love we get if we repent and believe enough forsake everything and follow him.
Mark 1:9 At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. 11 And a voice came from heaven: "You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:10-20
What are the basic temptations of life? What was Jesus' message in summary? Let's look at Luke 4.
How did Jesus prepare for His earthly ministry? What was His message all about? Let’s look at Luke 4. Did Jesus, filled with the Holy Spirit, speak in tongues or was He led into the wilderness? Was He thirsty after fasting or just hungry? Then Jesus, filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the ...read more
In our trials and temptations we often yell for help in many ways but the question is, will we listen to the One who can help us in our times of trial and temptation?
"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures. So then, my beloved brethren, let ...read more
Scripture: James 1:17-20
Lucifer fights a spiritual war, and therein lies the real battlefield . . . the spiritual realm.
Luke 4:1-13; Rom. 10:8-13; 1 Pet. 5:5,8-9; Jn 14:6; Heb. 10:25; 11:6; Eccl. 4:12; Micah 6:8 It’s been said, “I wouldn’t be tempted ... if temptation .... wasn’t so tempting.” Oscar Wilde described it this way, “I can resist anything.... except ...read more
Scripture: Luke 4:1-13
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
How to deal with Satan’s attacks, especially when we have failed God.
SIFTED SAINTS Luke 22:28-34 28 You are those who have stood by me in my trials. 29 And I confer on you a kingdom, just as my Father conferred one on me, 30 so that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. 31 "Simon, Simon, Satan has ...read more
Scripture: Luke 22:28-34
Denomination: Wesleyan
There is a war that rages between the nature of the flesh and the nature of the Spirit. Which one is winning in your life?
2 NATURES AT WAR Today, as we sit here in this sanctuary there is a war going on. There is a war that is raging in Iraq and in Afghanistan. Those wars are wars against evil in the earth. That evil is the threat of terrorism that would threaten the very freedoms and peace of not just the USA but ...read more
Scripture: Romans 7:18-19, Romans 7:24-25
This parable of Jesus tells the story of the world and its rebellion against God. Jesus was also predicting his own death.
The Tenants Matthew 21:33-46 Jesus tells this very interesting and provocative story about a landowner and some farmers to whom he rented his land. In Jesus’ story, the landowner does all the work in the beginning. The land is his, and he plants a vineyard. He digs a winepress where the grapes ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46
James has a strong word for those who blame God for their sin. Read more to learn what it is as Pastor Steve examines James 1:13.
We have completed our study of trials from James 1:2-12. Now we’re considering temptation. James says in James 1:13-18, “Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. 14 But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by ...read more
Scripture: James 1:13
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
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