Sermons on The Resistance:

What To Do When Temptation Knocks Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 24, 2024

Looking at the life of Joseph and how he stood strong when faced with overwhelming temptation will give us practical steps on how to resist when temptation knocks at the door of our hearts.

Introduction 1John 5:4 – “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.” Christian = we are Overcomers! Jesus = the greatest Overcomer has won the victory, and He has given us the victory. John 16:33 – “These things I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

"white Stones And New Names" Series

Contributed by John Huyser on Jul 18, 2023

These are two of the salvific prizes pledged by Christ to believers in Pergamum being true to the Spirit’s call to resist the throne of Satan in their midst. (Please let me know if God used this message)

Title Slide From across the street, my friend, Randy, made a beeline at full sprint for my front door one summer day. We were about ten years old at the time. Breathless by the time he ran up our steps and rang the doorbell, excitedly he told me he had found treasure. In his hand was a white ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Guiding Against Philosophy And Deception Of Men

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 24, 2023

There are false teachers being used of the Devil to sweep the believers away from the truth of the word of God and the way of eternal Salvation. We are being warned to be careful and to resist such tactics as much as possible.

Guiding against Philosophy and Deception of Men. Study Text: Colossians 2: 6 - 10 Introduction: - It is possible for those who have believed in Jesus to be deceived and drawn away from the truth of the Word of God into error and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Facing Temptation Head-On

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 11, 2009

Lets use Jesus’s model of how we get victory over temptation. It work’s.

8/09/2009 Facing Temptation Head-on Matthew 4:1-11 Introduction- Talk to you a moment about temptation. How to identify it and how to overcome it. There is not one of us who has not been tempted. There is not one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Don't Blame God

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 27, 2009

We all face temptation and we are solely responsibility for our actions.

Text: 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 (James 1:13). What is temptation? Temptation is an enticement, an appeal, an attraction which tends to lead someone to commit an immoral or sinful act. Is there ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Breaking The Chain - Part Ii Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 7, 2009

Lent 2: A continuing sermon series this part focusing on temptation. This sermon is focused on the sources of temptation: the devil; the world and our own sinful nature. Our help comes from only one place - Jesus - our Lord who has already conquered sin

Last week we began a sermon series entitled, “Breaking the Chain.” The message series deals with how to handle temptation in our own lives. Last week we talked about two different topics: First - Why do we need to deal with the subject of temptation? – There are basically two reasons: a. Our ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Lust Of The Eyes Series

Contributed by Wendon Pettey on Jul 3, 2012

In sermon 2 of this series, we address the "lust of the eyes", or the sins of the inner man. Again, we identify them, recognize how they enter into our lives, and what the Bible says about dealing with them. Everyone, from the sinner on the street to the

KEY SCRIPTURE: 1 John 2:15-17 "Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Repent And Do Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 19, 2020

Every one of us, at the end of every day, should ask the same question: are we the first son or daughter, who refused, or the second, who said “yes, sir,” but didn’t do?

26th Sunday in Course 2020 Anyone who has raised more than one child can empathize with the parent in this story from St. Matthew’s Gospel. In fact, it’s a little like the story of the Prodigal Son from St. Luke. Dad says to the first son, presumably the oldest, “Go work in the vineyard today.” He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32, Ezekiel 18:25-28, Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

When God Calls Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 11, 2015

Are we reluctant or willing when God commissions us? Jonah is a great study in God's heart verses our own when it comes to mercy and grace.

Join me in a look at Jonah. 2 Kings 14: 23 In the fifteenth year of Amaziah the son of Joash, king of Judah, Jeroboam the son of Joash, king of Israel, became king in Samaria, and reigned forty-one years. 24 And he did evil in the sight of the LORD; he did not depart from all the sins of Jeroboam ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Danger Of Rejecting Godly Counsel Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025

1 Kings 12 is a sobering reminder that leadership without wisdom, humility, and discernment leads to division and disaster.

THE DANGER OF REJECTING GODLY COUNSEL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 12:1-33 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 11:14; Proverbs 15:22; 2 Chronicles 10:1-19; Isaiah 30:1; James 1:5-6 INTRODUCTION: 1 Kings 12 marks a pivotal shift in Israel’s history—the division of the united kingdom into the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:1-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Danger Of Disobeying Divine Instructions Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025

This chapter is a loud warning to every believer and minister: partial obedience is still disobedience.

THE DANGER OF DISOBEYING DIVINE INSTRUCTIONS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 13:1-34 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 15:22-23; Proverbs 4:13; Galatians 1:8; Ecclesiastes 5:1-2; Hebrews 2:1-3 INTRODUCTION: 1 Kings 13 presents a profound and sobering story about a prophet sent by God to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:1-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Danger Of Ignoring True Prophetic Voices Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025

1 Kings 22 is a powerful call to discernment and obedience. Ahab had every opportunity to escape death—but he ignored the one voice that could have saved him.

THE DANGER OF IGNORING TRUE PROPHETIC VOICES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 22:1-40 Supporting Texts: 2 Timothy 4:3-4; Amos 3:7; Proverbs 14:12; Hebrews 3:15; Jeremiah 23:16-17 INTRODUCTION: 1 Kings 22 closes the first book of Kings with a sobering account of King Ahab’s final ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 22:1-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Can You Handle It?

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 5, 2025

How comforting is it to tell someone whose loved one has died and they are overwhelmed with grief, “God won't give you any more than you can handle.” But some will say, isn't that what scripture says?

Alba 8-3-2025 CAN YOU HANDLE IT? I Corinthians 10:12-13 There was a U.S. ship captain who had a regular route from California to Columbia. He had delivered his shipment to Columbia and was about to embark for the U.S. when he was approached by the drug cartel. They wanted him to carry a small ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fighting Against The Adversaries Of Greater Tomorrow

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 26, 2025

Every man or woman destined for greatness must confront and overcome adversaries that seek to hinder divine advancement.

FIGHTING AGAINST THE ADVERSARIES OF GREATER TOMORROW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Nehemiah 4:1-9 Key Verse: “Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them.” — Nehemiah 4:9 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 16:9; 1 Peter 5:8-9; ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When The Red Sea Stands Before You

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 30, 2025

The Red Sea is not your end—it is the place where God reveals Himself as the Way Maker.

WHEN THE RED SEA STANDS BEFORE YOU By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 14:1-31 Supporting Texts: Psalm 66:6, Isaiah 43:2, 1 Corinthians 10:1–2, Romans 8:31 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in every believer’s journey when they are faced with a “Red Sea”—a situation that seems impossible to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God