Sermons on Wilderness Temptation:

Walking The Fine Line

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006

An Exposition of 1 Sam. 21-22

Walking the Fine Line Between a Good Guy and an Outlaw 1 Sam. 21-22 Most of us are familiar with Robin Hood, the hero of legend, books, TV, and movies. He and his band of merry men wandered Sherwood Forest, playing cat and mouse with the Sheriff of Nottingham and the evil Prince John. Technically ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Take The Bait Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 7, 2006

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Momma Says..."

Series: Momma Says… (James)[#3] DON’T TAKE THE BAIT James 1:12-18 Introduction: [Items needed: Mousetrap.] (Hold up the mousetrap as you ask the question.) What is this? That’s right, it is a mousetrap. And, what do you do with a mousetrap? Right again. You catch mice. Now can you just ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Am I Seeking Human Approval? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 20, 2007

First message in revival series at Emmaus Baptist Church, Quinton, VA: We may so need human approval that we forget to seek God’s approval. Either we look backward too much, returning to old habits, or we look forward too much, expecting some "magic" wor

There are certain questions all of us need to ask ourselves. There are certain ways in which we need to probe our own minds and figure out just what we are doing. It never hurts to look inside and be honest and dig out our own motives. For example, since I am now in that wonderful status of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get A Handle On Criticism Within The Church

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on May 21, 2007

Keep right attitudes and God will open doors that no man can shut---and will shut doors that man opened---keeping you on the right path but you must trust Him and listen to His direction! God has a promotion in store and he sends along a test… If we get

All of us we will have those times Talking about us, make us look bad, blowing things out of proportions Not helping but trying to drag us down Based on jelousy and a competitive spirit You have what they want and instead of waiting and believeing God for something they lash out at those who have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:14

Denomination: *other

Excising Erroneous Entaglements Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on May 21, 2007

Jesus speaks some strange words about cutting off a hand, a foot and rmeoving an eye just to follow Him. Did He really maen it or was He telling us about how best to serve Him? The latter is the true answer.

MARK 9:38-50 EXCISING ERRONEOUS ENTANGLEMENTS I. EXTERNALS: * A. Energy. B. Entertainment. C. Enticement. II. EXPECTATIONS: ** A. Exhaustive. B. Exclusive. C. Edifying. III. EFFECTS: *** A. Existentiality. B. Eternally. C. Evolving. Jesus gives some strong words and lessons in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Methodist

Contagious

Contributed by E.t. Cummings on Aug 23, 2001

This sermon is to let believers know that there is a contagious spirit in the church that will cause the people of God to fall into the sin of rebelliousness.

This sermon is to get people in general to understand that there is a contagious spirit operating in the atmosphere. I did this particular sermon at a Youth Anniversary, but I feel this sermon is for all ages of living. The word contagious is define this way; a widely spreaded epidemic. I know ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5, John 9:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Focused Life - Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Derry on Nov 21, 2002

How to stay focused when tempted - Joseph vs. David

Living a Focused Life – Part 2 November 10, 2002 This week as we continue our series, living a focused life, we will be talking about how to focus on what can’t be seen. Read about the Titanic from pages 1-2 of “Beneath the Surface”. Just as the sinking of the Titanic is reality, sadly every day ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-12, 2 Samuel 11:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Buffy The Vampire Slayer: A Matter Of Good Vs Evil Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

The first in a five part series based on current television shows.

Psalm 10:1-14 "In every generation, there is a chosen one! She alone will stand against the vampires, the demons, and the forces of darkness! She is the Slayer!" I’ve got bad news Buffy; one is not going to be enough. If we are going to stand against the forces of darkness it is going to take ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Might Tree Pruned

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Dec 11, 2002

Pride gets in our way every day of our lives, It was no different for Nebuchadnezzar a Babylonian king

I. Introduction A. My pride with the state VICA drafting competition B. Pride gets in our way every day of our lives, It was no different for Nebuchadnezzar a Babylonian king II. Dream Stated A. The King searches for answers (v. 4-9) 1. Helpless advisors approached a. Neb. still seeks the wisdom of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Can I Do When I Am Tempted To Do What I Don't Want To Do

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002

Many new Christians think getting saved will make all lust for sin to go away; some new Christians will suffer more severe temptation than ever.

WHAT CAN I DO WHEN I AM TEMPTED TO DO WHAT I DON’T WANT TO DO? (I Corinthians 10:13) By Jerry Falwell I. INTRODUCTION A. Many new Christians think that getting saved will make all lust for sin to go away. Actually, some new Christians will suffer more severe temptation than ever. B. On the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

After The Fall Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on May 21, 2006

Part 4 in a 4 part series on the temptations we face and how to deal with them.

AN APPLE A DAY The Temptations We Face Part 4, “After the Fall” May 21, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee Do you ever wonder if you have sinned too much or too badly for God to forgive you? Tell the story of David and Bathsheba from 2 Samuel 11 At what point did David’s temptation become sin? Think ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Stranger Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on May 21, 2006

Part 2 in a 4 part series dealing with temptations that we all face. This message deals with the attack of our old nature upon our physical body as Paul understood the struggle in Romans 7.

AN APPLE A DAY The Temptations We Face Part 2, The Stranger Romans 7:21-25 May 7, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee The Scripture refers to a part of life that everyone has experienced—even those with a personal relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ. Billy Joel wrote a song entitled, “The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:21-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Battlefield Earth Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on May 21, 2006

Part 1 of 4 dealing with temptations that come our way and how to deal with them specifically. This message deals with the temptations the world brings against our single-minded devotion to God.

AN APPLE A DAY The Temptations We Face Part 1—Battlefield Earth Genesis 13:1-18 April 30, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee Today we begin a series on understanding the nature of the temptations we face and practical Bible principles for not only resisting temptation but being victorious over ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Even A Little Can Hurt

Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 30, 2006

We cannot play around with temptation because we are not strong enough to resist it for long, and when temptation is taken, it will always lead us into sin - away from God.

Have you ever noticed how opportunity only knocks once, but temptation seems to keep banging away until you answer the door? It’s always there waiting to entice us, and unless we are constantly on guard against it, we will slip and succumb to it. It might be the temptation of fear; the temptation ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: *other

Dig A Ditch

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

God never wants us to align ourselves w/ wickedness in a common goal. Instead, our relationships with the lost are to be a one way street w/ the goal of reaching them. God saved the day when His people separated themselves. Link inc. to text and PowerPoin

Dig a Ditch! II Kings 3:16-20 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DigADitch.html Dig a ditch so God can fill it! That is a clear lesson from this passage. Our God specializes in FILLING things which are EMPTY. In the next chapter we will see the familiar story of the widow woman and her empty ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:16-20

Denomination: Baptist