Sermons on Three Temptations:

Pitfalls Of Leadership Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 29, 2010

To be an effective leader, you must avoid the pitfalls of leadership, which are the honor and dishonor of men.

Several years ago, a pastor in Valparaiso, Indiana, started visiting a man in the local nursing home. The man was a VIP, one who had been instrumental in starting the major industry in town. When he died, his family asked the pastor to do the funeral service. He was nervous, because he knew his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Fight Off What Comes Naturally (Idolatry)

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 8, 2020

Doing what comes naturally will not lead us in the direction of drawing closer to God. Naturally we have a bent away from the things of God.

Fight Off What Comes Naturally Exodus 20:1-21 1 Peter 2:9-12 3/6/2020 Some things that come naturally to us can prove deadly if we give ourselves over to them. Have you ever been driving and got sleepy at night. You do things to fight off that natural desire to sleep. You may open ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-21, 1 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Beating Pornography

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Feb 4, 2009

Pornography is an epidemic destroying men and women everywhere - marriages, families and churches are crumbling; this message will illustrate the magnitude of the problem, show how the battle can be won and equip you to help others in the fight.

BEATING PORNOGRAPHY The bondage of defeat vs. the freedom of victory Note: this is applicable to all men: young, old, married and single. The contrast: If you don’t beat the lust and porn addiction: You lose true manhood, the abundant life, freedom, fulfillment, your reputation, confidence, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:3-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Testing God Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 20, 2016

Testing God is the recurring theme as the psalmist recounts the waywardness of the Israelites. Three times it is mentioned, each time presenting insight into the different perspectives between them and God about their relationship.

Psalm 78:17-20, 40-41, 56-58 Testing God 12/27/09 D. Marion Clark Introduction You are familiar with the temptations of Jesus in the wilderness. Satan presents three temptations, all of which Jesus refutes, each time by quoting Scripture. For one of the temptations Satan sets Jesus on the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:17-58

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Noah's Seed

Contributed by Dwight Jones on May 22, 2005

The three sons—the three branches of the human race—now became the focus of Scripture so in this prophecy you see the three people groups that remain unto this day.

Noah’s Seed Genesis 9:25-29 (KJV) 25 And he said, Cursed be Canaan; a servant of servants shall he be unto his brethren. 26 And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant. 27 God shall enlarge Japheth, and he shall dwell in the tents of Shem; and Canaan shall be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:25-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Cost Of Being A Real Man--Father's Day Sermon

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 13, 2024

This is a Father’s Day sermon and deals with the question of what does it take to be a real man.

The Cost Of Being A Real Man Psalm 1:1-6 Ephesians 5:25-6:4 Today we celebrate Father’s Day as a tribute to the men who have impacted our lives in many ways. Some have been our own fathers and some have been other men that God placed in our lives. We can say thank you for your love, for your time, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Denial By Peter.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 23, 2023

Watch and pray, lest you fall into temptation. Mark 14 verse 38.

THE DENIAL BY PETER. Mark 14:27-72. In the Bible, the weakness of God’s servants is held aloft as an example for all to see. The account of Peter’s denial of Jesus is a humbling reminder that even the best of men is vulnerable to the wiles of the devil, if he allows himself to be caught off ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-72

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Biblical Spending Series

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 29, 2008

three of three messages on money - getting, giving and spending

This is a continution on money principles V. Principles of Spending A. Problems in spending 1. Impulse buying Spending to fill a void or medicate a hurt always leads to trouble. 2. Indulgence Pro 21:16-17; 23:21; Col 3:5-6 A man who wanders from the way of understanding will rest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Sixth Bowl: Euphrates Dried Up, Three Unclean Spirits Gather The Kingdoms.. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 18, 2018

They are of their father the devil; they are influenced by him, he works through them to accomplish his objectives, and leads them captive at his will; they do his lusts, and are murderers and liars, and false teachers, like him.

Book of Revelation By: Tom Lowe Date: 4/21/17 Lesson: IV.B.7: Sixth bowl(Revelation 16:12-16) Revelation 16:12-16 (KJV) 12 And the sixth angel poured out his vial upon the great river Euphrates; and the water ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Gethsemane

Contributed by Joshua Deerinwater on Nov 22, 2000

Jesus's victory over temptation, and what we can learn from it.

Gethsemane Text: Luke 22:39-46 I. The Garden v.39 "And he came out, and went, as He was wont, to the Mt. of Olives . . . . v.40 "And when He was at the place . . . . Q) Where is "the place" Luke is talking about here? A) Matt. 26:36 & Mark 14:32 , tell us that "the place" is the Garden ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Get Up Part 3--We're All Going To Face Them

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 10, 2020

This sermon is part 3 in the life of Joseph. It deals with our Joseph and Potiphar's wife dealt with the issue of Temptation.

It’s Time To Get Up Part 3- We're All Going To Face Them Genesis 39:1-12 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 7-12-2020 We all have two traveling companions that journey with us throughout our lifetimes. Every now and then one or both of them will leave, but we are bound to run into each of them ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-20, 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Conception Of Evil

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Dec 26, 2005

Temptation is nothing more than a test of what we love more

Title: Conception of Evil Text: “Lead us not into Temptation, but deliver us from Evil” + Jas 1:13-15 & 4:4-8 FCF: The only way to resist temptation is dwell on how much better is the love of Christ. Intro: A wise friend of mine put it best. “Jesus promised to deliver us from our enemies. He ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Dull Sword, Sharp Sword Series

Contributed by John Allen on Jul 16, 2025

Our victory over the trials and temptations in this life is found in knowing the Word of God.

[Statements in brackets are for the preacher not the preaching. They are notes that reflect ideas based on the homiletics recommended in "Preach with No Pants" (https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/preach-with-no-pants-john-allen-sermon-on-inductive-250167) which proposes an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-15

"At The Christian's Core”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 12, 2008

At the core of the Christian are these three things.

“At the Christian’s Core” Colossians 3:1-14 “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

A Model, A Moron, And Abundant Mercy

Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 16, 2013

Looking at three men who had three completely different outcomes as a result of their actions and attitudes.

A Model, A Moron, and Abundant Mercy 1 Co. 15:33 33 Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. (KJV) 33 No os engañéis; las malas conversaciones corrompen las buenas costumbres. (RVG04) 2 Co. 6:14 14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal