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  • Steve Malone avatar

    "Faithful In Temptation"

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 3, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,533 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

  • Aaron Burgess avatar

    Tackling Temptation Series

    Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 10,648 views

    In Matthew 5 Jesus gives us some steps we can take to root out sin in our life

    Tackling Temptation Matthew 5:27-30 Thomas Costain’s history, The Three Edwards, describes the life of Raynald III, a fourteenth-century duke in what is now Belgium. Grossly overweight, Raynald was commonly called by his Latin nickname, Crassus, which means "fat." After a violent quarrel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Arthur Potter avatar

    The Temptations Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Arthur Potter on Jan 12, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,214 views

    There are some people who would dismiss the account of the temptation of Jesus. Some would call it complete fiction, the result of an imaginative journey. But whatever is said about it, the events are necessary. If we are to make sense out of the life

    There are some people who would dismiss the account of the temptation of Jesus. Some would call it complete fiction, the result of an imaginative journey. But whatever is said about it, the events are necessary. If we are to make sense out of the life of Jesus. It represents an essential step ...read more

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  • Dennis Clark avatar

    Temptation Or Trials Series

    Contributed by Dennis Clark on Feb 26, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 3,560 views

    The only thing original here are my typing errors, The rest relies on John McCarthur’s New Testament Commentaries

    Temptation or Trial James 1:13-17 Peermos, is the Greek word used in our text. Used as a noun it means “tempted” used as a verb it means “trial”. The difference between a temptation and a trial is not word usage, but the difference in the person’s response. If we respond in faith and obedience ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shelly Griffin avatar

    Last Temptations

    Contributed by Shelly Griffin on Mar 3, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 2,255 views

    Jesus was tempted just like we are.

    Back in 1988, director Martin Scorsese made a film that caused a furor in this country from coast to coast. It was a film about Jesus, and people were demonstrating against it and picketing and threatening to blow up theaters if they showed it. The name of the film was The Last Temptation of ...read more

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    Trials And Temptations

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 4, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 5,966 views

    We have to endure trials, resist temptations and take responsibility for our own lives.

    Oscar Wilde, the Irish born writer, liked to say, “I can resist anything … except temptation!” Wilde also believed: “The best way to deal with temptation is to yield to it!” All of us deal with temptation. If a person is not a Christian they just give in to temptation. But temptation is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Charles Mallory avatar

    Three Temptations

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 4, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 4,396 views

    Learning the strategy and intentions behind Satan’s temptations placed on Jesus.

    IT HAS HUMOROUSLY BEEN SAID THAT, "IT’S EASIER TO ASK FOR FORGIVENESS THAN IT IS TO ASK FOR PERMISSION." WHEN IT COMES TO THE CHRISTIAN LIFE THIS IS DANGEROUS. DANGEROUS, BECAUSE IT IMPLIES THAT ONE WOULD RATHER GO ON JUSTIFYING LIVING WRONG THAN FACE THE ACCOUNTABILITY OF ADJUSTING THEIR LIVES ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • John Hamby avatar

    Dealing With Temptation Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 1, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 16,477 views

    Five principles to win a victory over temptation taken from the life of Joseph

    When Life is the Pits A Study of the Life of Joseph Sermon # 3 “Dealing With Temptation” Genesis 39:1-20 When we left Joseph last time he had been sold into slavery by his brothers to a band of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Overcoming Temptations

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 8, 2001
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,273 views

    To lead the people to understand how we follow Christ’s example in overcoming temptations.

    Unit 15 – Satan and His Demons Lesson 41 – When Satan Tempted Jesus and What He is Doing Today – Luke 4:1-14; Luke 22:31; Acts 5:3; 2 Cor. 11:14: I Pet. 5:8 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how we follow Christ’s example in overcoming temptations. 2. Explanation of the Aim: Jesus always ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Whitt avatar

    Temptations And Trials Series

    Contributed by Michael Whitt on May 2, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,450 views

    becoming God’s friend means living a life of faith. Becoming a main of faith is a process and this process includes temptations and trials.

    TEMPTATIONS AND TRIALS: BECOMING A FRIEND OF GOD Genesis 12:4-13:4 Attention: Chippie the parakete --- Max Lucado story. Owner was on the phone, vacuuming out bird cage. Accidently vacuumed bird. In a rush, she opend the vacuum cleaner up. Bird was covered in dust. Like any good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Pace avatar

    The Lures Of Temptation Series

    Contributed by Steven Pace on May 3, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 6,659 views

    This is an illustrative sermon using different methods of fishing; mostly fly fishing to show how the Devil entices us into Sin... excellent sermon for pastors who love illustrative sermons.

    The Lures of Temptations. James 1:13-18 Next week we will be celebrating Mothers Day. Next week there will be time for you to share a short testimony about your mom and what she means to you, so be thinking about that and what you might share. Today we will be continuing our study in the book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor Dempsey Daniels avatar

    The Auction Of Temptation Series

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 13, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,541 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Overcoming Temptation

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 10, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,303 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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    Managing Temptation

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 1, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,217 views

    Satan is in no hurry to destroy us! He would rather be successful than speedy. We must manage the temptations that lure us towards destruction.

    A STORY WAS ONCE TOLD A BOUT THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD LINE AS IT WAS BEING CONSTRUCTED. AT ONE LOCATION ALONG THE ROUTE AN ELABORATE TRESTLE BRIDGE WAS BUILT ACROSS A LARGE CANYON IN THE WEST. WANTING TO TEST THE BRIDGE, THE BUILDER LOADED A TRAIN WITH ENOUGH EXTRA CARS AND EQUIPMENT TO DOUBLE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Dr. Keion Parrish avatar

    The Trap Of Temptation

    Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,243 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

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