Sermons on Tempted By Devil:

From Ruin To Rescue

Contributed by Judith Hand on Feb 4, 2008

From original sin to redemption this sermon traces Adam’s sin and death-sentence to Jesus’s victory over temptation and death.

From Ruin to Rescue Gen 2:15-17 1st test – First man Matt 4: 1-11 2nd test – Second man Romans 5:12-19 Final exam -perfect grade If I were taking a poll of folks on the street at random, I think most of them would know about the story of Adam and Eve and how they failed to listen to God’s one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19

Denomination: Methodist

Our Goal Is To Press On To Claim The Prize Of The Calling Of Christ Jesus.

Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on Apr 1, 2001

As we press on to be like Christ, we should examine our lives and identify those things that tempt or lead us to temptation.

THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN THE SEASON OF LENT, THE MESSAGE FOR SUNDAY THE 1ST OF APRIL, 2001 THE TEXT ARE: The LESSON:.....PHILIPPIANS 3: 12-14 PRAYER...MAY THE WORDS OF GOD AND HIS MESSAGE SPOKEN THIS HOUR BE BOTH A WORD OF COMFORT AND CHALLENGE WE PRAY THAT IT WILL CHALLENGE THOSE WHO ARE ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Methodist

Where Do You Stand?

Contributed by Mitch Chapman on Jan 11, 2003

A sermon looking at our place with God. Are we for him or against him? If we are tempted, does that mean we are against God?

Where do we stand? Where we stand becomes important. I was standing outside fishing, Having a lot of fun and catching a lot of fish. So I hadn’t even noticed the ants. Then it was to late I felt the first one bite me about my belly then they all started to bite me at once. It was like they all ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship: Giving In Times Of Little Series

Contributed by Anthony White on Feb 24, 2009

With the looming economic meltdown, persons are tempted to not be faithful in their stewardship. This sermon is an encouragement to give despite the hard times now being faced.

Today is the start of our stewardship series which is normally done this time of the year. Our stewardship series is always about the use of our spiritual gifts, the use of our time and the use of our resources. This morning I want to start off the series by looking at the topic, “Stewardship: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stewardship: Doing In Times Of Little Series

Contributed by Anthony White on Feb 28, 2009

With the looming economic meltdown, persons are tempted to not be faithful in their stewardship. This sermon is an encouragement to be involved despite the hard times now being faced.

Stewardship: Doing In Times Of Little 1Kings 17:1-24 Since 2004, we have always set aside February as stewardship month, in which we talk about the use of our spiritual gifts, the use of our time and the use of our resources. Last week I started the stewardship series, by looking at Stewardship: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Methods For Testing Believers

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Nov 20, 2015

God never tempts us to sin, but God does test our faith. Here are some methods He may use.

Genesis 22:1-14 God never tempts us to sin since He wants us to make decisions that please and glorify Him, but God does test our faith and our trust in Him in order to grow in our faith. Since God tests our faith, He may use various methods to help us to grow and become more faithful to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of A Christian Are You?

Contributed by David Radcliff on Apr 2, 2016

There are as many as seven different kinds of Christians That come to my mind, sometimes I am tempted to believe there are 57 varieties.,, There is the:

WHAT KIND OF A CHRISTIAN ARE YOU? Acts 11:26 INTRODUCTION: There are as many as seven different kinds of Christians That come to my mind, sometimes I am tempted to believe there are 57 varieties.,, There is the: I. UNFED CHRISTIAN - HE WON'T EAT A. He cannot say as Jeremiah, Jer. l5:16 Thy words ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

Famine, Fear And Faith Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Feb 17, 2025

When the famine, (speaking in the spiritual sense) hits we are all tempted to run but…the safest place in the world is to be in the will of God,

If you have your Bibles, please turn with me to Genesis 26 - we’ll be reading from vv. 1-25. 1 Now there was a famine in the land, besides the previous famine that had occurred in the days of Abraham. So Isaac went to Gerar, to Abimelech king of the Philistines. 2 And the LORD appeared to him and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Jesus Conflict

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Aug 24, 2010

When we are reallly tempted, what do we do? How do we respond? Jesus has the answers if we just listen to Him.

THE JESUS CONFLICT New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN 8-22-10 with Rich McQuinn, Minister TEXT: MATTHEW 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Many of us have played the game of life this week and lost. We made the wrong decision, we were tempted and gave in, we were knocked down and did not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

The Rejected Ruler Series

Contributed by Dwayne Dickson on Mar 5, 2016

Joseph, the redeemer, foreshadows the life of Jesus, the redeemer of all.

The Rejected Ruler Introduction A few weeks ago I said that Christ is the center of history. All of history focuses around the Savior of the world. And all of the Bible focuses around the Savior of the World. We often mistakenly think that only the New Testament tells us about Christ. But as we ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Some Thoughts On The Lords Prayer

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 9, 2020

A Corporate, Intimate, Reverent Prayer.

SOME THOUGHTS ON THE LORD’S PRAYER. Matthew 6:7-15. In the expression, “When you (all) pray” (Matthew 6:7), Jesus assumes that His disciples (in all ages) WILL pray. A prayer-less Christian is like a man or a woman who does not speak to their nearest and dearest! Can you imagine it? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peter Goes Back To Fishing

Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007

After Christ died, Peter went back to what the used to do, fish. Are we ever tempted to return to the way we lived before Christ?

When I was in elementary school, my best friend was Jon Barleycorn. From kindergarten through fifth grade, we were best friends, both in and out of school. And his family introduced me to fishing. I would go with them to Buckeye Lake and we would fish from his grandmothers’ dock and from his ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-3

Denomination: Holiness

His Temptation Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 10, 2009

Eight sermons that deal with eight unique characteristics of Jesus. Got the idea from Joe Causey.

Eight Unique Characteristics of Jesus “His Temptation” Matthew 4:1-11 Several weeks ago we began to look at some of the unique characteristics of Jesus Christ. So far we’ve looked at His birth and His baptism. This morning in this message, we’re going to consider "His Temptation." We’re going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of Angels

Contributed by Harvie Neatherlin on Aug 12, 2002

A sermon on the ministry of angels in the life of the believer.

Introduction: Have you ever felt like someone or something just had to be watching over you? I am convinced that many times in our lives God has, in His providence, sent His angels to perform their angelic ministry on you and me. Psalms 91:11 tells us "For He shall give His angels charge over you, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leaning On Yesterday's Blessing

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

You can’t depend on what happened yesterday. Must have a day to day experience with the Lord.

Title: Leaning on yesterday’s Blessings Theme: To show the importance of being prepared after revival Text: Matthew 3:15-4:1 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God