Sermons on Vulnerabilty To Temptation:

The Three Temptations Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 24, 2010

The temptations that Satan tempted Christ with are common to each of us and we can learn from his response

Forty days, in the wilderness. Forty days, not four, not fourteen but forty. And all he took with him was what he was wearing. He wasn’t part of a tribe, had nobody to build an alliance with, it was just him, a rugged terrain and God. What did he eat? Did he hunt, or fish, he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Moments Of Temptation

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Nov 23, 2010

After every great victory comes a test.

Matthew 3:16 – 4: 1-11 16 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Temptation

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 18, 2011

Every one of us is confronted everyday with temptation from three sources – the world, the flesh, and the devil. None are immune. When temptation comes we can either overcome it or it can overcome us. How we deal with temptation will determine the outcome

Dealing with Temptation 1 Corinthians 10:12-13 Struggling to make ends meet on a first-call salary, the pastor was livid when he confronted his wife with the receipt for a $250 dress she had bought. "How could you do this?" "I was outside the store looking at the dress in the window, and then I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Yield Not To Temptation

Contributed by Tom Tarpley on Mar 11, 2011

God gives us the power to resist temptation

Matthew 4:1-11 A mother walked into the kitchen one day and interrupted her 3 year old, who was on top of a chair eating cookies. When she asked what he was doing, the toddler explained: “Mom, I just climbed up here to smell them but my tooth got caught. When we give in to temptation we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: *other

Temptations Of Christ

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 12, 2011

Jesus being tempted in three important areas of life 1. Our need for food 2. Our need for identity and 3. Our need to worship The choice is how we respond

Introduction Leo Tolstoy tells this story: A young Russian inherits his father’s small farm. He immediately starts dreaming of how to expand his property when one morning a well-dressed stranger visits him and makes him an offer that is too good to be true. He could have free of charge ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Facing Temptation Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 21, 2011

Jesus' encounter with Satan helps us to understand the power of temptations and ways to overcome it.

Matthew 4:1-11 “Facing Temptation” INTRODUCTION Video: “Temptation—Deep Thoughts By a Shallow Christian This brief video seems to echo the thoughts and actions of many people in our modern society. It is commonly believed that sin has no consequence and the resisting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Temptation Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Feb 18, 2010

Jesus is the second Adam, the redeemer of national Israel, and the Son of God.

The Temptation of Jesus, Luke 4:1-13 Introduction Charles Haddon Spurgeon, commenting on the depth and power of preaching in his day, which I believe reverberates in our own, made the following comment: “I know a minister whose shoe laces I am unworthy to unloose, whose preaching is often ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Expect Temptation Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010

We can expect temptation from the world, from Satan and even from ourselves but victory comes from God!

Expect Temptation Faith Expectations Part 7 06/15/08 PM Text: Various [This lesson and this series are drawn from the writings of Tom Allen in his book “What to expect now that you believe.”] Faith Expectations This lesson is another in the series titled Faith Expectations. This series purpose is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Temptation Island Series

Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Jan 6, 2004

Learning to say no in the face of temptation and learning to keep Satan from getting a foot hold in our lives

Temptation Island James 1:12-15 Introduction (Hand out Hawaiian leis when people come in) Watching TV one night a commercial came on for a new type of game show while showing an exotic island the announcer says: “6 couples put true love to the ultimate test on Temptation Island.” I thought to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Temptation Island Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 11, 2002

In part 4, we see how God gives us help to not harm others.

First Baptist Church 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Temptation Island June 16, 2002 Out of the four sermons on the prayer of Jabez, I must admit this has been the most difficult to write. The reason is actually kind of strange. I looked at the NIV, RSV, NKJV, NLT, and the NASB. Unfortunately they didn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Auction Of Temptation Series

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 13, 2003

Sermon 2 in series You Need A Hug -Comfort in the Changes of Life

The Auction of Temptation- Sermon 2: Series: You Need A Hug - Comfort In The Changes of Life Song 7:10 Luke 22:31 Introduction: One aspect of our consolation in Christ is that He knew what it was to be tempted of the devil. One impressive feature of His temptation is His willingness to be assailed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31, Song of Songs 7:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Temptation Of Christ Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Feb 8, 2007

Part 7 in preaching through the book of Matthew. Looking at the temptation of Jesus.

Sermon-2/4/07-Matt. 4:1-11-The Temptation of Christ Intro. 2 examples of How to avoid temptation: 1) Joke 2) Benedict of Nursia (c. 480-543 AD) sought to avoid temptation by wearing a rough hair shirt and living in a cave for 3 years, where his food was lowered to him on a cord. He once threw ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: *other

Overcoming Temptation Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Feb 12, 2007

When you are physically and emotionally wore out, you are more vulnerable to attacks of the enemy. When you are feeling low and depressed, watch out and be on your guard for the devil is ready to pounce on you as a lion does its wounded prey. The good n

Overcoming Temptation The Life of Christ By Greg Johnson February 11, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Matthew 4:1-11 God’s Word says (Matthew 4:1-11 NIV) "Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. {2} After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Temptation Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 10, 2009

Eight sermons that deal with eight unique characteristics of Jesus. Got the idea from Joe Causey.

Eight Unique Characteristics of Jesus “His Temptation” Matthew 4:1-11 Several weeks ago we began to look at some of the unique characteristics of Jesus Christ. So far we’ve looked at His birth and His baptism. This morning in this message, we’re going to consider "His Temptation." We’re going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Trials And Temptations Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Oct 7, 2011

Our belief in Jesus and His calling on our lives dictates how we act therefore we should stop compromising with worldly values and behaviour and give ourselves wholly to the Lord. This applies to the way we deal with trials and temptations.

You Can Listen to the Full Sermon Here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/practical-faith/ Message James 1:1-18 - “Trials and Temptations” Today we are going to begin an 8 part sermon series on the book of James. When you start a series it helps to have a bit of insight ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist