Sermons on The Temptation:

A Pickip Load Of Manure Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 17, 2009

Giving unto God those things that belong to God is a bit tougher than we think!

Mark 12:13-17 “A pickup full of Manure” To understand this text we need to understand the Herodian philosophy. As these men came to try to “catch” Jesus in his words we know that their intentions were evil. The Herodians were likely part of the court of king Herod who supported his kingship ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Journeying With Jesus Through Lent #1: ‘into The Wilderness' Series

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Feb 27, 2009

A SERMON FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT 2009. We accompany Jesus into the wilderness and an encounter with the Tempter

Mark 1:9-15 (Genesis 9:8-17) Journeying with Jesus through Lent #1: ‘Into the Wilderness’ Sermon Series: Lent 2009 Both our stories from the Bible have common themes for us today, as last Wednesday (Ash Wednesday) we began our Lenten preparations, and as the global economic crisis seems to cast ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15, Mark 1:9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Standing In The Evil Day Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on May 22, 2009

This is sermon #1 of a sermon series I’ve simply titles: Spiritual Warfare. This 1st sermon warns us of evil attacks by the spiritual enemy of our soul, Satan, & how we can prepare for those attacks before they arrive.

Sermon Notes: May 24, 2009 Sermon Series: Sermon on Spiritual Warfare Sermon #1: Standing in the Evil Days Scripture Ref: Ephesians 6:10-18 10] Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. [11] Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Just Say No! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 22, 2009

Adultery is a major issue in the USA, which makes it a very relevant topic to discuss in church.

June 7, 2009 Just Say No! Exodus 20:14 Matthew 5:27-28 An elderly couple was sitting by their fireplace, enjoying their evening. They were reminiscing about their years together, when the husband said to his wife, “After 50 years, I found you tried and true.” The wife, whose hearing was poor, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Baptist

Job's Battle

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 5, 2009

Knowing our temptation isn’t new and that people through out time has faced the same battles helps. Also God is our shield and defense.

Job’s Battle Text: Job 1:6-12 Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came among them. 7 And the LORD said to Satan, “From where do you come?” So Satan answered the LORD and said, “From going to and fro on the ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Will Give You More Than You Can Handle Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 25, 2017

God will give you more than you can handle, but He will never give you more than He can handle.

No More Than You Can Handle 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Rev. Brian Bill June 24-25, 2017 Last weekend we considered the context of this text from Joshua 1: “Be strong and courageous” and learned 5 leadership lessons. • Submit to the Purposes of God • Seize the Promises of God • Stand on the Precepts of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Focused Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 20, 2015

Following his baptism Jesus is led into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit and is tempted by Satan. His temptation helps him to focus on who he is and what he has been called to do.

Matthew 4:1-17 “Focused” INTRODUCTION It is interesting to see how Hollywood has interpreted the temptation of Jesus. The truth is that we don’t know exactly what happened. No one was present with Jesus, in the wilderness, to record what actually took place. There were no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

"I Know What You Are Going Through…"

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 22, 2018

Too easily, we try to comfort people in sorrow and pain, saying that we know what they are going through. The fact is that mostly we don't. But Jesus knows what we are going through, because he has been there. What does that imply for us?

[Sermon preached on 18 February 2018, 1st Sunday in Lent / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] I was still a student when we gathered with a group of theological students for a training seminar on pastoral counseling. One of the members shared some of her childhood experiences that had recently come to the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:17-18, Mark 1:12-13

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Help For The Tempted Heart

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 2, 2013

How God helps us overcome temptation: 1. He warns us with an illustration (vs. 1-12). 2. He rescues us from isolation (vs. 13a). 3. He knows our limitation (vs. 13b). 4. He provides our liberation (vs. 13c).

God's Help for the Tempted Heart 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 10, 2013 *Do you ever get disappointed with yourself? Sometimes we do get disappointed with ourselves, and sometimes we should, because we have given in to temptation. *Christian author ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Story- Chapter 23 Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 11, 2014

The ministry of Jesus begins!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We are in Chapter 23 of The Story, The Ministry of Jesus begins! • After the birth of Jesus and all the events surrounding that magnificent event, we find Jesus in the temple as a 12 year old, He was a source of amazement for those who were with ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Tried Saint

Contributed by Martin Holland on Jan 16, 2013

In this life as Christians we all can expect to be tested at times by Satan and even the LORD Himself of course without evil.

A Tried Saint See: Exodus 15:22-27 We find in this passage God leaves these Canaanites in the land to “prove” Israel. The Bible makes it very clear that all through our lives on this earth there will be many times in which we be tested not only by Satan with evil, but also by God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Shows Us That Scripture Resisits Temptaion

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 20, 2010

A sermon for the 1st Sunday in Lent, series C

1st Sunday in Lent, February 21, 2010, “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, your Word became flesh and lived among us in the person of your Son Jesus the Christ, who was indeed truly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Tired Of Mocking Him?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 30, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you tired of mocking GOD in your hearts at one time? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD will not get tired of our mockings. IV. TEXT: Matthew 27:31 When they were finally tired of mockin

I. EXORDIUM: Are you tired of mocking GOD in your hearts at one time? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD will not get tired of our mockings. IV. TEXT: Matthew 27:31 When they were finally tired of mocking him, they took off the robe and put his own clothes on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's Love Got To Do With It? (Part Six) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 31, 2016

We've seen the importance of love regarding my salvation and how it needs to be the foundation for all my relationships. We looked at how love is the factor in overcoming fear and unforgiveness. Today we'll see what it has to do with overcoming the world.

WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? (part six) INTRODUCTION: In our series on what love has to do with it, we've seen the importance of love being the basis for my salvation, my relationship with God and my service to God. We've seen how love needs to be the foundation of all my relationships if ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Patience Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 1, 2022

We learn by having patience with the Lord.

PATIENCE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT Galatians 5: 22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Patient in Temptation 1st Corinthians 10:13There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist