Sermons on Visual Temptation:

How The Holy Spirit Helps Improve Your Creative Visualizing Abilities

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit helps you visualize the possibilities in people, places and ministry situations.

1. The Holy Spirit helps you visualize the possibilities in people, places and ministry situations. Robert Kennedy said, "Some people see things as they are. I try to see things as they could be." Jesus was inspired by the Holy Spirit to see the potential in twelve ordinary men who would be used of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:22-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Handle Temptation

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Apr 20, 2007

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

Misconceptions Regarding Temptation

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 17, 2012

Everbody is tempted. However, there are common misconceptions regarding temptation that Satan uses against us. This lesson exposes Satan's schemes regarding teptation. (Adapted from Charles Stanley's book: "Temptation.")

MISCONCEPTIONS REGARDING TEMPTATION 1/22/12 – Garfield A. The term TEMPTATION brings to mind different connotations for each of us. ILLUSTRATION: For some, the word CONJURES up a delicious HOT FUDGE SUNDAE with whipped cream and nuts dripping off the sides. (SORRY, I ZONED OUT FOR A ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Triumph Over Temptation Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

Jesus was tempted in all points like as we are, and not just in the 3 areas of which we have record here. The last verse of this record makes it clear that when it was done it was far from over. Satan just withdrew to lick his wounds and prepare for another assault at an opportune time.

Plato had a friend named Trachilus who had a very close call and almost lost his life in a storm at sea. The ship actually sank and he was thrown into the sea, but he managed to get to shore. When he reached his home he ordered his servants to wall up the two windows in his chamber ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Experiencing Life Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 29, 2019

When we experience Jesus we experience life.

Experiencing Life Text: 1 Jn. 1:1-4 Introduction 1. Illustration: For many years British author C.S. Lewis had such a great difficulty in becoming a Christian. Religion in his culture was "faith without power". A blind religion that required learning without questioning and without a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Persevering In Trials And Temptations

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003

To note the value of trials and that Christians, with God, are able to overcome trials and temptations.

Persevering in Trials and Temptations Text: James 1.1-18 Thesis: To note the value of trials and that Christians, with God, are able to overcome trials and temptations. Introduction: (1) The Book of James: (a) Written by James the brother of Jesus (b) Written to “spiritual ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"How To Overcome Temptation"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 19, 2003

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

Our Greatest Temptation

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 24, 2003

A lesson describing what I believe to be the greatest struggle mankind faces in his groping for God.

OUR GREATEST TEMPTATION Luke 22:39-46 INTRODUCTION: A small-town country preacher and his wife were having a very heated discussion. Seems she had purchased a very expensive dress and he was none too happy about it. "How could you do this!" he exclaimed. "I don’t know," she cried, "I was standing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Temptation To Wield Power Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

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

Wwjd - About Temptation

Contributed by Ronald Zamkus on Feb 1, 2001

Christians should learn from and follow Jesus’ example when faced with temptation.

While waiting in a fast food restaurant to order my lunch one day last week, I noticed that the manager had keys hanging from a stretch band with WWJD imprinted on it. I wanted to ask him if he knew what WWJD means? Last year, while renting a car at an airport, I noticed that most of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Temptations Americans Face

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 20, 2001

May I dare to be a prophet today? There is so much that is right in our land, but allow me for a moment to look at the other side - at 3 temptations that I think Americans are facing.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2021) TEXT: Acts 7:51-52; Luke 13:34 Feelings of patriotism tend to flow rather freely at this time of the year. When we sing the "Star Spangled Banner," or hear a choir sing about America & the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:34, Acts 7:51-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living On Temptation Island

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Feb 27, 2001

We all live on temptation island, so how is it that some live in DANGER and some know how to LIVE?

Fox Television has featured a series Living on Temptation Island recently which I am sure is hoping to draw from the tremendous audience of CBS Survivors Series. I haven’t spend my time watching the show but I have seen the weekly commercials which portray engaged couples being set on an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:11-13, James 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Winning Over Temptation

Contributed by Gregory Kirk on Nov 2, 2000

How do we conquer temptations in our life

WINNING OVER TEMPTATION I COR 10:13 I. Introduction A. Why temptation troubles us all 1. All are targets of the tempter 2. All feel the lure of the world 3. All experience the appetites of the flesh B. A Text to bring the Victory of the Tempted II. Body A. The Tempter we Face 1. We have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle Temptation

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 3, 2000

Dealing with temptation in daily life.

HOW TO HANDLE TEMPTATION Luke 4:1-13 Introduction: An EXAMPLE of Temptation; How JESUS handled it. I. THE FACT OF TEMPTATION. A. Its Nature: Two ways the word "tempt" is used in the Bible. · "God did tempt [test] Abraham" (Genesis 22:1) · "God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle Temptation Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 29, 2000

God’s strength is available in our times of temptation.

How To Cope with Life’s Struggles (Part 8) HOW TO HANDLE TEMPTATION Luke 4:1-13 Introduction: An EXAMPLE of Temptation; How JESUS handled it. I. THE FACT OF TEMPTATION. A. Its Nature: Two ways the word "tempt" is used in the Bible. ·"God did tempt Abraham" (Genesis 22:1) ·"God cannot be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist