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  • Richard Wilson avatar

    The Greatest Temptation

    Contributed by Richard Wilson on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 10,410 views

    Jesus faced his greatest temptation as he struggled with the cup in the garden of Gethsemnae.

    The Greatest Temptation Luke 22:39-46 Heb 4:15 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are-- yet was without sin. Jesus faced many temptations. We know of the temptations he faced in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Malone avatar

    "Faithful In Temptation"

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 3, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,192 views

    Joseph in this message teaches us how to overocme temptation.

    Faithful In Temptation Joseph part three Many years ago, Indian youths would go away in solitude to prepare for manhood. One such youth hiked into a beautiful valley, green with trees, bright with flowers. There he fasted. But on the third day, as he looked up at the surrounding mountains, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephan Brown avatar

    Overcoming Temptation

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Sep 27, 2001
    based on 235 ratings
     | 62,864 views

    Shows the fallacies about temptation that often cause believers to succumb to it, demonstrating the total victory that we can find in Jesus Christ.

    Temptation is a fact of life for all of us. As we know, even Jesus was tempted in the wilderness. So, the question arises, why are some people able to withstand the temptations while others are not? Why do some people come through temptation unscathed while others are completely ruined by ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    The Temptation To Be Perfect Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000
     | 4,807 views

    To be perfect as God is perfect, paradoxically, requires us to understand our own weaknesses and failures the way God does, and to love ourselves, despite those weaknesses and failures, the way God does.

    It may sound like a contradiction in terms to have a sermon on the temptation to be perfect. After all aren’t temptations about being imperfect. Doesn’t God want us to be perfect just as he’s perfect? But you know, there is such a thing as the temptation to be perfect. All of us are subject to it ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Chip Monck avatar

    Tackling Temptations Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on May 16, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,172 views

    The third in a series walking through the book of James. This message deals with the issue of temptation, and how to grow in our ability to have victory over it.

    (EARLY IN THE SERVICE) I need all children, ages 4 through 10 who like marshmallows to come up here. Okay kids. This is the deal. I have a marshmallow for you. And I’m going to ask you to take this back to your seat, and hold on to it for a little while. Now, if you can hold on to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Clay Hallmark avatar

    Dealing With Temptation

    Contributed by Clay Hallmark on May 3, 2006
    based on 54 ratings
     | 19,950 views

    Temptation is something that we battle on a daily basis. What is temptation? Temptation is a pivotal moment in time when we have the choice to do right or to do wrong based solely on our own choices. Temptation does not come from God. James tells us in 1:

    Temptation is something each of us faces everyday! Temptation is something that we battle on a daily basis. What is temptation? Temptation is a pivotal moment in time when we have the choice to do right or to do wrong based solely on our own choices. Temptation does not come from God. James tells ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Overcoming Temptation

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 10, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,687 views

    keys to winning over the flesh

    Intro: over the last few weeks the news has been filled with another big ministry failure. A lot of damage has been done because someone lost in their battle with sin. A question that comes out of all of this is: how does someone overcome temptation, how can someone have victory over wrong desires ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Resisting Temptation Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,418 views

    Temptation is defined as. “something that seduces or has the quality to seduce; the desire to do or have something you know you should avoid; the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire.

    NEW THINKING FOR A NEW YEAR Resisting Temptation Genesis 3:1-7 Genesis 3:1-7 Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, "Did God really say, ’You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?" 2 The woman said to the serpent, "We may eat ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Colaw avatar

    Dealing With Temptation Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,352 views

    The way in which Jesus faced temptation teaches us how we can deal with it too. We are all tempted. However, like Jesus, we can resist temptation

    NOTE: The strategies for resisting temptation at the end of this sermon were taken from a sermon entitled "Claiming the Victory – Strategies for Resisting Temptation" by Keith Manry -Foun here on sermoncentral.com Introduction: What tempts you? I’m not talking about the ice cream and chocolate ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Fighting Temptation Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 13, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,506 views

    The Devil does not appear to us in a red suite with a pitchfork. In fact, Satans temptations are often attractive and fill legitimate needs - or seem to. Learn how Jesus fought these temptations and how we can as well.

    Temptation An attorney was sitting in his office late one night, when the Devil appeared before him. The Devil told the lawyer, /’I have a proposition for you. You can win every case you try, for the rest of your life. Your clients will adore you, your colleagues will stand in awe of you, and you ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    The "If" Of Temptation Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 17, 2006
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,998 views

    Sermon on the three temptations of Jesus.

    The “If” of Temptation Luke 4:1-13 INTRO.: We are all tempted to sin. We know we shouldn’t, but we are often drawn like a moth to the flame. When we sin, we cannot say, “The Devil made me do it.” He really hasn’t that power. However, we must recognize we do have an enemy who will tempt us into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Todd Nelson avatar

    Overcoming Temptation

    Contributed by Todd Nelson on Nov 26, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,715 views

    Whether it’s anger, insecurity, fear, low self-esteem, lust, infidelity, pride, financial problems due to over spending, laziness, unbearable marriages, broken parent-child relationships or being over weight, ALL of us have personal struggles in our lives

    Overcoming Temptation: Discovering How To Reign In Life Those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ (Rom. 5:17) INTRODUCTION: Whether it’s anger, insecurity, fear, low self-esteem, lust, infidelity, pride, financial ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Allan Quak avatar

    The Temptations Of Christ

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 12, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,975 views

    When we go through temptation we do not need to go through in our own strength rather we can rely on our Saviour who has been tempted in every way, yet who did not give in.

    The Temptations of Christ Scripture Readings Hebrews 4:14-5:3 Matthew 4:1-11 (text) Beloved in the Lord Jesus Christ It doesn’t take us long in life to learn that valleys follow mountains, lows follow highs, and solutions quickly dissolve into more problems. You finish university studies and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W F avatar

    The Great Temptation Series

    Contributed by W F on Aug 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,707 views

    To defeat the Giant of temptation, it helps to understand the Devil and his ways.

    Key verse: “Then the devil left him and angels came and attended him” (Matthew 4:11) (Secondary verse James 4:7) INTRODUCTION Temptation is a trap – it can get you into a lot of trouble and see you come undone in an instant. A woman and a man are involved in a car accident. It’s a bad one. Both ...read more

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  • Dr. Keion Parrish avatar

    The Trap Of Temptation

    Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,643 views

    This passage teaches how great the consequences of temptation really are and the necessity of resisting it.

    Sermon Scripture: Joshua 7:1­26, especially verse 12b The Trap of Temptation Introduction: Do you realize that a single sin can potentially ruin your success, your family, a lifetime friendship, or a reputation? Temptations are all around us, waiting to destroy us if we give in (Gen. 4:7). Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist