Sermons on tempter: showing 916-930 of 1,322

When You're Tempted, God Is Faithful

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Mar 19, 2004

Encouragement for us in the face of temptation.

March 14, 2004 — Third Sunday in Lent Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 When You Are Tempted, God Is Faithful Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. The Word of God for our study this Sunday is our second ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23, 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

If Rock Could Talk Part 1

Contributed by Steven Pace on Aug 14, 2002

What if rock of the old testament could talk what would they say? This sermon looks at the significant of rocks in the Old Testament... I think you will like it

If Rock Could Talk Part 1 Luke 19:40-40 If Rocks Could Talk Part 1 Luke 19:40 A new year brings many thoughts to my mind. As we close in on the end of 2003 I started thinking about the verse and wondering, “If the stones of the bible could cry out what would they say? So today’s message I have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:40, Nehemiah 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Just Another Baby? Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Dec 12, 2002

This sermon teaches the uniqueness of Christ and seeks to uplift us during the Christmas season with this truth.

Christmas in John 1 Just Another Baby? John 1 December 15, 2002 Intro: A. [2002 Poll on Uniqueness of Christianity, Citation: "Faith in America," U.S. News & World Report (5-6-02), p. 42; source: http://www.usnews.com/usnews/news/features/religion_survey.htm] PBS’s Religion and Ethics ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#6 Sanballat's Attack Against The Mind Series

Contributed by James May on May 3, 2006

#6 in the Nehemiah series deals with Sanballat, the symbolic figure of our most powerful enemy, Satan, and the fact that his attacks always begin in the mind.

Book of Nehemiah Series #6 Nehemiah Chapter 4:1-6 Sanballat’s First Attack is against the mind. By Pastor Jim May The last several lessons have been concerning how we build a wall, and restore the gates, in our pursuit of Jesus. We became a Christian as we entered through the blood of the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-6, Nehemiah 1:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Facing Temptation Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Aug 6, 2005

How to face temptation.

In the Broadway Play, My Fair Lady, one of the characters sings a memorable song. The Lord above made liquor for temptation, To see if man could turn away from sin, The Lord above made liquor for temptation, BUT, with a little bit of luck, with a little bit of luck, When temptation comes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"All This I Will Give You" Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 26, 2005

Our focus needs to be on God, not our flesh. Our focus needs to be on God, not false faith. Our focus needs to be on God, not on false gods.

“All This I Will Give You” Matthew 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION Sun Tzu was a general in China about 500 BC. If we relate this time to other world events, the Jews were in captivity and the prophets Haggai and Zechariah were preaching. About 520, the Jews began to rebuild the temple and Jerusalem and we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bully On The Block Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jun 14, 2005

Failure to understand these elementary insights about a REAL DEVIL will leave gaping holes in your defenses, thus allowing Satan, to advance against you.

Then one of the Twelve—the one called Judas Iscariot—went to the chief priests 15and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand him over to you?” So they counted out for him thirty silver coins. 16From then on Judas watched for an opportunity to hand him over.Matthew 26:14-16 (NIV) That is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Life That God Blesses Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 14, 2007

I am talking about a life of true blessing, a life marked by prosperity more important than wealth or fame, and a life of eternal significance which God loves to give to those who will walk by faith.

The Life God Blesses I am convinced of this - “God loves to bless His children!” What do I mean by that? Let me borrow words from Gordon MacDonald who writes – “God desires to pour out on people gracious and uncommon gifts: gifts might include personal affirmation, intimate relationship, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:9-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Part 6 - Our Flesh Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Mar 24, 2007

Part 6 of our series looks at how sometimes the giants in our lives can be ourselves. We will look at the battle between the flesh and the spirit.

They Must be Giants 6 – Our Flesh Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION Most of us are all familiar with the story of David & Goliath. 1 Samuel 17 We are continuing our series entitled “They Must be Giants!” We have spoken on; † David & ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Bible Church

Man's Fall, God's Grace Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 26, 2007

When mankind was at its lowest point, God followed the curse with a gracious act of atonement and a gracious act of protection.

1. The first lesson learned from the fall is the inherited necessity of the Gospel. (3:20) 2. The second lesson learned from the fall is the saving substitution of the Gospel (3:21) 3. The third lesson learned from the fall is the present protection of the Gospel (3:22-24) What a journey! Three ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

Tempted Series

Contributed by Duane Brown on Feb 11, 2006

2nd sermon in the series on the life of Joseph

Last week we left our new friend Joseph on a slow moving caravan towards Egypt with a bunch of Midianites. His brothers had taken his blood soaked coat back top Jacob and old dad was convinced that he was dead, and even his brothers no doubt felt that he was gone for good from their life. They ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Holiness

How Are You Doing? Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Oct 10, 2002

How are we doing in our Christian walk? That’s what Paul wanted to know about the Thessalonians. He was desperate to know about their faith.

“Be Ready” 1 Thes. 2:17-3:13 How are you doing? Intro. Illus. Beer commercial. “How are you doing?” “Fine, thanks. I just flew in from Texas to see my brother. Had a great flight. Just checked in the hotel… Several men came in and asked the same questions. They asked, but didn’t care to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Reality Of Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Barry Davis on Aug 16, 2004

This sermon is designed to introduce the audience to the reality of spiritual warfare and equip them to be prepared for it.

THE REALITY OF SPIRITUAL WARFARE Ephesians 6:10-12 War is a fact of life -- the US has been involved in many different conflicts including the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, World Wars 1 and 2, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf Wars and literally hundreds of other conflicts throughout our history as a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Asking For Protection - Lord's Prayer Week 7 Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 29, 2006

There is a spiritual battle going on and we need to ask for God’s protection to equip us with armor for the battle.

Over the last five weeks, we have been in a series on prayer called “Lord, Teach Us to Pray.” We have been focusing on the Lord’s Prayer as Jesus’ primary teaching for us on how to model our prayers, not to be legalistic saying this is how you must pray, but to enhance our prayer life. Perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Methodist

Called To Love

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 16, 2014

We have been called by God to love Him, to love one another, and with Christian love to serve others with the intent of sharing the good news of God’s love with them. Paul’s treatise on love in 1 Corinthians 13 gives us insight as to how we are to love.

CALLED TO LOVE I Corinthians 13:1-13 "Love is the medicine for the sickness of the world.” So said noted psychiatrist Dr. Karl Meninger. He summarized his therapeutic approach this way: “Love cures. It cures those who give it and it cures those who receive it.” We have been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist