Sermons on Temptations In The Wilderness:

Handling Sex

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Feb 22, 2002

some pointers on how we can respond to the misuse of God’s great gift of sex

How to follow Jesus without embarrassing ourselves: Handling Sex By Rev. Andrew Chan February 24, 2002 Grace International Baptist Church Vancouver, BC In our Ephesians series, we were told of how God through Jesus chose us to be special, specially loved and chosen to be included in His team, His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Wanna Be Great?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

A study on greatness

I. Man’s idea of greatness (vs. 46) A. The world has three chief patterns of greatness 1. Culture – the development through art and science, of a high regard in certain stations of society. (better known as fame) a. Carol Burnett says that when she was a girl, she joked and clowned around just to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:46-56

Denomination: Baptist

Un Lugar Llamado Cades Barnea

Contributed by Ervin De Leon on Jul 31, 2002

Cades-Barnea fue el lugar de graduacion donde Israel pudo en aproximadamente 3 meses despues de su salidad de Egipto, llegar a la tierra prometida. No Obstante al fallar, tuvieron que deambular 40 años en el desierto. ¿ha llegado usted al Cades - Barnea d

UN LUGAR LLAMADO CADES-BARNEA Deut 1:19 "Partimos de Horeb y fuimos por aquel desierto grande y terrible que habéis visto, dirigiéndonos a la región montañosa de los amorreos, como Jehovah nuestro Dios nos había mandado; y llegamos hasta Cades-barnea". Introduccion a) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:10-13, Deuteronomy 1:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Samson And Delilah" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 1, 2002

The champion was captivated by the enemy and conquered by himself

“Samson and Delilah” Judges chapter 16 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts This past week I read a story about a man who had reached his “golden years” but with some major regrets. He had wanted God to use him, but his lifestyle got in the way. He looked ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Congregational

Resisting Resistance Makes You Strong Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 3, 2002

This is the second of six on James. Tony Miano (Sermon Central contibutor) is quoted and several of his points incorporated. James speaks about temptation and how it is used by God and Satan to accomplish totally different ends. Let me clarify. We cho

Resisting Resistance Makes You Strong Many of us here today have made the decision to follow Jesus. That decision involves living as He taught us and showed us. Some of you are here because you are considering that decision. And there are some here today that aren’t considering that decision ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hezekiah: Just A Little More Time Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Sep 12, 2002

#4 in series "Revival in the Land" Here at the end of Hezekiah’s life are several lessons we would do well to learn if we hope to see the Lord move in revival power among us.

Introduction Titanic In 1912 the "unsinkable" Titanic was launched in Liverpool, England. So haughty was the hoopla surrounding the Titanic’s safety and structural integrity that it caused dismay among some of the God fearing public. Such pride it was felt was tempting God to show man his folly. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-19, 2 Chronicles 32:24-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pay The Price

Contributed by Richard Crow on Sep 13, 2002

Being a disciple of Christ is one of the most important aspects of a Christian. However, temptation is Satan’s way of keeping us from being a "true" disciple of Christ.

Pay the Price James 1:12 Sept 8, 2002 James 1:12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. What is temptation? Why are we tested? Can I avoid temptation and testing? Are these things ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

God Does Not Tempt With Evil Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Sep 24, 2002

5th message in a series on the book of James

A Life Of Works Produced by Faith Part 5 “God Does Not Test With Evil” Date: September 22, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 1:13-15 Introduction This is the 5th message in of series “A life of works produced by faith”, a study of the book of James. I have said this is a very ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

La Loca, El Cobarde Y El Dormilon

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 27, 2002

Viendo como hubo en la Biblia jovenes con dificencias y aun asi las sobrellevaron para ser lideres.

LA LOCA, EL COBARDE Y EL DORMILON Tito 2:6, 7 INTRO:Hubo una pelicula de vaqueros hace años atras que se llamaba:”The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” (El bueno, el Malo y el Feo). Estas tres palabras tratan sobre las caracteristicas humanas. Hablan en como es una persona. Hoy en dia, muchos dicen ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Common Areas In Which Satan Will Work Hard To Trip Up Christians (Part I)

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 25, 2002

A look at the different ways employed by the devil to trip up the Christian.

Eph. 6:10-13 - 10Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Common Areas In Which Satan Will Work Hard To Trip Up Christians (Part Ii)

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 25, 2002

Continuation of Part I.....Same description.

In my previous message on this topic, I attempted to point out some of the most common traps that satan lays for us. A. We are relatively safe from obviously gross temptations. 1. satan works in the areas in which we are the most susceptible. a. According to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Common Areas In Which Satan Will Work Hard To Trip Up Christians (Part Iii)

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 25, 2002

Continuation of part II.

In the past two messages, I believe that I have made the case for the fact that Christians must be prepared properly to guard against satan’s deadly arrows. Eph. 6:18 - 18praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beware

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 29, 2002

When things seem to be going well.....BEWARE....this is exactly the time when satan lulls us into a sense of false security...only to spring his wicked traps.

BEWARE ILLUSTRATION: Look at the beautiful bird sitting on the tree limb...soaking in the sunshine...singing such a beautiful song. This bird seems so, at peace, with everything. She seems to have a full belly and a beautiful day awaits her...BAM...CRASH! 1. The lights go out...the cat got ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Let Jesus Deliver You From Temptation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 1, 2002

How to Let Jesus Deliver You From Temptation - Matt. 4:1-11

How to Let Jesus Deliver You From Temptation – Matt. 4:1-12 Avoid temptations of all types by fixing your eyes on Jesus the author and perfector of our faith. Illustration: A young Indiana college student won a competition for performing the most outlandish stunt to earn a prize of $10,000.00 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crouching Lion, Hidden Sin

Contributed by John Knight on Jun 4, 2002

How Jesus faced temptation is our example.

Crouching Lion, Hidden Sin Matthew 3:16-4:11 Introduction: My routines for life -they guide, assist, facilitate I. Rules To Live By A. Cannon Of Life We all have guides which we use to lead us through life. We try to live by a set of ideals. Boundaries established in our lives: ...read more

Denomination: Holiness