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  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Temptation Of Jesus

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Apr 25, 2008
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    Temptation is probably the most familiar experience of the Christian. While some may be tempted more than others, all will be tempted.

    THE TEMPTATION OF JESUS Matthew 4:1-11 Temptation is probably the most familiar experience of the Christian. While some may be tempted more than others, all will be tempted. I believe there is a great deal that we can learn from the temptations of Christ as found in Matthew 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Temptation Avenue Series

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Oct 28, 2008
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    Temptation is not from God, who gives us good and perfect gifts and the resources to resist temptation

    TEMPTATION AVENUE John 1:13-18 I think it is very clear that when we face trials, they are for are own good? Anybody question that? Because if you do, you will not face them the way God wants you to face them and the result is that you will never be the kind of mature Christian He wants you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jerry Stepp avatar

    Temptation Study

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008
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    Being aware of the temtations that await you

    Temptation Study I Corinthians 10:13 “Unger’s Bible Dictionary” This is generally understood as the enticement of a person to commit sin by some seeming advantage. The sources of temptation are satan, the world, and the flesh. We are exposed to them in every state, in every place, and all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Temptation Of Christ

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 4, 2008
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    An example from the life of Christ on how to deal with temptation every day.

    THE TEMPTATION OF CHRIST Matthew 4:1-11 INTRO: We are all faced with many temptations each day. It seems like the harder we try to live for Jesus, the more temptations that we endure. Today, we want to look at the temptations of Jesus, and see if we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Nerreau avatar

    Overcoming Temptation

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Feb 15, 2008
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    Temptation is NOT SIN - It is rather an opportunity for spiritual growth and greatness. In today’s sermon we will see: Temptation from God’s Perspective Temptation from Satan’s Perspective And How To Overcome Temptation

    “Overcoming Temptation” 02/17/2008 by Dcn. Chris Nerreau Text: Matthew 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION: May the words of my lips and the meditation of my heart be always acceptable in thy sight, giving praise, glory and honor to Your name our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen! Webster’s dictionary defines ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Dave Kinney avatar

    Defeating Temptation

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 21, 2008
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    May I suggest that we all live on “Temptation Planet”? We have to deal with the “tempter” whose object it is to get everyone to be unfaithful to God!

    A couple of years ago FOX came out with a new reality show called “Temptation Island” and it was a smash hit for two years. Over 16 million people watched it weekly. And if you haven’t noticed reality TV shows are very popular today. May I suggest that we all live on “Temptation Planet”? We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Escaping Temptations

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 29, 2009
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    We see Cain yielding to sin and falling bait to it just because of his heart condition. He did not take any stand to rule over it or run from it. He just yielded. For Cain (and for us) there is an exit on every level of temptation, and we need to see the

    Opening illustration: When we sin we often do so with the futile hope that we shall obtain the maximum amount of pleasure at the minimum penalty. It seldom works that way, however. I once heard the story of a man and his wife who decided to go to a drive-in movie. They thought the price was too ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Beware Of Temptations Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 21, 2009
     | 3,906 views

    How you can claim holiness in the midst of temptations?

    BEWARE OF TEMPTATIONS James 1:12-18 PROPOSITION: Because Christ is holy, you must be holy in spite of temptations. I. PURSUE THE “CROWN OF LIFE”! (12) A. Expect temptations. 1. Right response leads to spiritual endurance. 2. Wrong response leads to sin and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David McNally avatar

    Overcoming Temptation

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Feb 10, 2013
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    It is not a sin to be tempted so don't let the devil accuse you; Jesus was tempted, but he did not give in; With the help of the Holy Spirit and God-centred common sense, we can resist the devil too.

    Luke 4: 1-13 - 17th February 2013 -1st Sunday in Lent Overcoming temptation There are many ways in which we are different to Jesus. For example - He was completely good. He could perform miracles. He did absolutely nothing for himself but gave himself completely to helping others. Another ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    The Temptations Of Jesus

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 16, 2013
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    What can we learn from the temptations of Jesus?

    Luke 4:1-13 The Temptation of Jesus TSJ/WSG 17-02-13 Introduction Story: Manfred, Freiherr von Richthofen was a famous German First World War fighter pilot. He was better known as the Red Baron because he flew a distinctive a red Fokker aircraft. He shot down more combat planes than any ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Overcome Temptations

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 18, 2013
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    Jesus is tempted in the desert and the things that helped Jesus overcome the Temptations by the Devil can help us overcome temptations as well.

    Luke 4:1-13 In the Temptation Jesus shares things that can help us overcome temptation if we follow his example 1. One of those things that can help us overcome temptation is to be Filled with Holy Spirit A. Note the Spirit is Driving Jesus • 41Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Temptation Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 10, 2013
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    in this sermon we analyze the temptation of Jesus and learn how Jesus responded to temptation and how we should respond to temptation.

    Scripture Jesus began his public ministry when he was about thirty years of age (Luke 3:23). One of the most significant events in the life of Jesus took place immediately following his baptism, namely his being tempted by the devil. Luke tells us about the temptation of Jesus at the beginning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Monty Newton avatar

    The Cross Of Temptation Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 28, 2012
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    When we understand teh nature of temptation we can fully appreciate and share in the suffering of Christ.

    Title: The Cross of Temptation Text: Mark 1:9-15 (Matthew 4:1-11 and Luke 4:1-14) Thesis: When we understand the nature of temptation we can fully appreciate and share in the suffering of Christ. Lenten Season: The Season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and culminates with the celebration of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Dealing With Temptation

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 24, 2012
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    A talk at the start of lent that considers the temptation of Christ and the temptations that come our way. God always offers a way out for us to take, but we don’t always take it.

    A native-American elder once described his own inner struggles like this: “Inside of me there are two dogs. One of the dogs is mean and evil. The other dog is good. The mean dog fights the good dog all the time.” After being asked which dog wins he thought for a moment and replied, “The one I feed ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Qrc: Temptation Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 4, 2012
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    The message look at where to go in the Bible when you are tempted.

    QRC: Temptation We’ve all been there, at one time or another. Standing on the very cusp of doing what we know is wrong. And we have to decide; will we do what we know we shouldn’t do or do we make the right decision. And each of us is tempted by something different in our lives, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan