Sermons about Tests Vs Temptations

The Temptation To Misuse Sexuality Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 20, 2001

based on 52 ratings

| 4,422 views

There are a number of distortions about sexuality that affect how we behave. What does the Bible teach us about our sexuality.

Last week we talked about the lure of money and we saw how money is such a great temptation for us because of the way the love of money is promoted by our culture. Well, if that’s the case, then perhaps even more so is the temptation to misuse our sexuality. Sex is power in today’s world. Sex is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-20, Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Anglican

The Temptation To Wield Power Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

| 6,682 views

There are two types of power in the world - secular power wielded to serve the individual and God’s kingdom power - given to serve others.

Jesus and his disciples are on their way to Jerusalem and when the moment is right, James & John take Jesus aside and ask him to grant them a favour. It’s a simple enough request. They want to sit on his right and left hand sides in glory. They’ve understood what he’s just told them about his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-45

Denomination: Anglican

Our Greatest Temptation

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 9, 2002

based on 54 ratings

| 5,557 views

A lesson to encourage total surrender to God

OUR GREATEST TEMPTATION Luke 22:39-46 INTRODUCTION: A poor country preacher and his wife were having a terrible argument. Seems she had bought a very expensive dress and he was none to happy. "How could you do this!" he exclaimed. "I don’t know," she wailed, "I was standing in the store looking at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"How To Overcome Temptation"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 19, 2003

based on 50 ratings

| 5,438 views

A person cannot live the victorious Christian life without Jesus. Here is an easy to remember five point acrostic outline spelling the name "Jesus." Christ is our example in this text on "How to overcome temptation."

Introduction: On Friday night of last week, we had a men’s retreat. Sitting around the camp fire, my Son, Jerry, led us in a discussion on the subject, “How to overcome the lust of the flesh?” My meditation went to the text that we just read. Jesus is our best example of everything. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How Temptation Works Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

based on 3 ratings

| 2,910 views

Introduction of series on Temptation

KILL OR BE KILLED Part 1-How Temptation Works Theme Passage—Genesis 3:1-6 October 7, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee “Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals…”—Genesis 3:1 Set up clip from “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”, “Turkish Delight”. THREE GUIDING ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Triumph Over Temptation Series

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Sep 28, 2008

based on 5 ratings

| 6,081 views

When we toy with temptation, we put ourselves in a position to drift into serious danger.

TRIUMPH OVER TEMPTATION (#3) Genesis 39:1-23 When we toy with temptation, we put ourselves in a position to drift into serious danger: A woman was swimming in the Gulf of Mexico. She was enjoying the comfort of relaxing on an inflated cushion that kept her afloat. When she realized that she had ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Strength In The Times Of Temptations

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Oct 20, 2007

based on 50 ratings

| 30,205 views

No matter what temptation you face, God is able to help you endure it, and overcome it.

Matthew 26:41 I Corinthians 10:13 James 1:12-16 Topic: Strength in times of temptations We live in a world that is full of various and different types of temptations. Temptation is defined as an allurement, enticement, or an invitations to engage in a immoral act, in a sinful act, in an act ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Temptation 2

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Aug 13, 2008

based on 1 rating

| 4,296 views

The second part of a message on overcoming temptation. This message deals with how the Holy Spirit helps us to overcome temptation.

Overcoming Temptation 2 “How the Holy Spirit Helps us Overcome” by Pastor Donny Granberry Last Sunday night we studied: • How to cope with temptation • That Victory over temptation is possible • The sources of temptation o Our own carnal nature o The world o Evil Spirits • The Battlefield of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Temptation Comes

Contributed by Chris Surber on Feb 8, 2008

based on 15 ratings

| 9,252 views

Do not be surprised when temptation comes at times when you are growing in Christ and when it comes remember that you are a child of the King. Let us commit ourselves to allowing our Father’s words dwell in our hearts so that we might be prepared when tem

When Temptation Comes, Matthew 4:1-11 Introduction Our family pet, Happy the Saint Bernard, really doesn’t eat as much food as one might think she would for such a large dog but just because she doesn’t eat as much food as one might think doesn’t mean she does not have good taste! Happy is not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Matthew 4:11

Denomination: Christian Church

How To Conquer Temptation Series

Contributed by Clay Hallmark on May 11, 2006

based on 34 ratings

| 6,130 views

This is the 2nd message in a series of Dealing with Temptation. This message is filled with practical suggestion on how to conquer temptation

Dealing with Temptation Sermon # 2 “How to Conquer Temptation” Joshua 7:1, 16-23 Last Sunday we talked about how to comprehend temptation. We showed you from God’s Word how Satan’s temptation strategy is predictable. We saw how he uses the same old methods and lies each time he tempts us ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Alpha And Omega Of Temptations

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 2,335 views

This passage of scripture deals with the birth, fruition and the conclusion of temptations.

“THE ALPHA AND OMEGA OF TEMPTATIONS” JAMES 1:13-15 1. Temptations do not COME from God. (v. 13) Genesis 3:12; 18:25; Isaiah 63:17; Habakkuk 2:12-13; James 1:2, 12; Exodus 8:32; 1 Chronicles 21:1; 2 Chronicles 32:31; Job 8:3; 34:10; 36:23; 37:23; Psalm 92:15; 101:3; Proverbs 12:26; Matthew ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

How To Defeat Temptation Series

Contributed by Clark Frailey on Apr 15, 2004

based on 38 ratings

| 6,521 views

Sermon 1/2 in the Introduction to James Series

How to defeat Temptation Scripture: James 1:12-18 Introduction: I am reminded of a little boy and his mom. She had just baked some fresh cookies and placed them on the counter to cool. The little boy made the comment to his mother about how good the cookies smelled. The mother told him he was ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Deal On Temptation

Contributed by Tomaisha Hendricks on Feb 18, 2005

based on 35 ratings

| 2,876 views

Gives insight into temption from the beginning of time and how we as Chirstians can resist temptation

THE REAL DEAL ON TEMPTATION TEXT: Genesis 3: 1 – 10 INTRODUCTION: During the season of Lent as Christians we focus on the 40 days in which Christ was tempted in the wilderness. One thing or another today tempts all of us. We each in our daily lives are faced with choices that can either lead ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Deliverence From Temptation

Contributed by Philip Trent on Nov 19, 2006

based on 5 ratings

| 2,353 views

This sermon helps people understand that God has promised us deliverence from temptation...if only we will allow Him!

“God Promises Deliverance from Temptation” I Corinthians 10:13 Tonight we talk about temptation. And lets begin by understanding temptation. Being tempted is not a sin. In the gospels we learn that even Jesus was tempted, so temptation cannot be a sin. It is the giving in to temptation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Handle Temptation

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Apr 20, 2007

based on 34 ratings

| 4,634 views

Five principles for dealing with the temptations we face.

Ronald Meridith described in Hurryin’ Big for Little Reasons a quiet evening when he heard the sound of wild geese approaching in flight. He noticed the tame geese on his pond. “They heard the wild call they had once known. The honking… sent little arrows of prompting deep into their wild ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Mennonite

Sermons on tests vs temptations: showing 811-825 of 69,319

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

Confident Preaching

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 20, 2001

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 9, 2002

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 19, 2003

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Sep 28, 2008

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Oct 20, 2007

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Aug 13, 2008

Contributed by Chris Surber on Feb 8, 2008

Contributed by Clay Hallmark on May 11, 2006

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005

Contributed by Clark Frailey on Apr 15, 2004

Contributed by Tomaisha Hendricks on Feb 18, 2005

Contributed by Philip Trent on Nov 19, 2006

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Apr 20, 2007