Sermons on Yielding To Temptation:

It Is Time To Turn Temptations Away

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 19, 2010

Lent 1(A) - It is time to turn temptations away. Satan comes with diabolical deceit. Jesus overcomes with simple scripture.

IT IS TIME TO TURN TEMPTATIONS AWAY (Outline) February 21, 2010 - Lent 1 - MATTHEW 4:1-11 INTRO: Satan tempted Jesus in the wilderness. This teaches us about the danger of the devil. This also shows us the safety we enjoy in our Savior and by our salvation. "Be self-controlled and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Praying With Jesus: Overcoming Temptation Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 15, 2019

As we pray, we recognize sources of temptation: the world, the flesh, and the devil. We commit ourselves to overcoming with God's help: Know what is right, tell the truth, build a life too good to lose, and play to win.

PRAYING LIKE JESUS: OVERCOMING TEMPTATION—Matthew 6:9-13, 1 Corinthians 10:12-14 Have you ever said something like this? “I don’t know how it happened. I got sucked in, and I couldn’t seem to avoid it.” “Why did I say that? It was stupid and wrong—and I didn’t really mean to.” “I want that so bad! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, 1 Corinthians 10:12-14, Ephesians 6:12, 1 Peter 5:8, Romans 13:14, 1 John 2:15-16, James 1:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Scriptural Ways To Handle Temptation

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 12, 2019

First Sunday of Lent, Year C

The sign outside Immanuel Lutheran Church in Burnside, Iowa, “Lent is not the fuzz in your navel.”  “Led by the Spirit into the desert for forty days,…” The desert experience can be the place of mature repentance and conversion.. Basically, the desert represents a stripping away so as to make ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:4-10, Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

How To Win Over Temptation Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 13, 2023

A study from the book of James. This study is inspired by Rick Warren's book: Developing a Faith that Works, Book of James Volumes 1 & 2.

A. The term “TEMPTATION” brings to mind different connotations for each of us. ILLUSTRATION: For some, the word CONJURES up a delicious HOT FUDGE SUNDAE with whipped cream and nuts dripping off the sides. (SORRY! …I ZONED OUT FOR A MOMENT!) For others, it’s the man or woman who has become ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Temptations Of Christ (Luke 4)

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 25, 2023

Jesus fasted or ate no food for 40 days after He was baptized. While there, the Devil came and tempted or put Jesus to the test in three different areas. Jesus triumphed, and so can we!

Based on a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO, on 1-22-2023. This is not an exact transcription. Introduction: Last week we looked at how John the Baptist came preaching, far away from town, much like he might do here if he lived here. To give a kind of local flavor, he might ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Temptations Through Christ Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 25, 2025

Temptation is an inevitable part of the Christian journey. It comes in various forms, aiming to draw believers away from God’s will. However, through Christ, we have the strength, guidance, and victory to overcome every temptation.

Title: OVERCOMING TEMPTATIONS THROUGH CHRIST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 10:13 "No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13, Matthew 4:1-11, James 1:12-15, Hebrews 4:15-16, Ephesians 6:10-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Some Truths About Temptation Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Feb 18, 2025

Jesus' temptation in the wilderness gives us some insights that we should keep in mind as we face temptation.

Luke 4:1–13 ESV And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness for forty days, being tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing during those days. And when they were ended, he was hungry. The devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Victory Over Temptation

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Mar 10, 2025

This message looks at the three temptations Jesus faced, why they truly were temptations, and how he overcame them, giving us a path to follow.

Good Morning. How long can you play around with temptations without consequences? Kind of like asking how far over edge of the cliff can I safely lean. Sadly, this year has seen stories about church pastors who have fallen off that cliff and not only destroyed their marriages, but their churches, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Temptations -- Jesus' And Ours Series

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Jan 1, 2025

Temptation is our awful struggle not to lose ourselves and our potential to lose ourselves. Temptation also highlights God’s mercy and grace in our lives in the wilderness for forty minutes, hours, days or years.

In today’s Gospel reading, we encounter the most human and common experience: temptation, which Jesus also experienced in a very profound way. The temptations of Jesus are found in all four Gospels. But we are accustomed to thinking that Jesus was tempted three times before his public ministry ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-2, Luke 4:1-13, Mark 1:12-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Way Of Escape From Temptation

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Aug 17, 2025

We all face temptation in this world. Paul gives us some encouragement in 1 Corinthians 10:13 of how to walk with Christ through our temptations and Escape from sin.

The Way of Escape From Temptation GOOD MORNING: This morning, we’re going to look mostly at one verse from our epistle lesson—1 Corinthians 10:13. It’s a verse that’s been special to me as it was the first verse I ever memorized at our RE Summer Camp in the early 1980s, and it’s been an anchor for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Anglican

Battling Temptation With Scripture Alone

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 22, 2023

Life is filled with trials and temptations. Sometimes we fail. Jesus was also faced with great tests, but He succeeded. Let’s learn how Jesus battled temptations and won, using scripture. Let’s look at the testing of Christ in Matthew 4:1-11.

Life is filled with trials and temptations. Sometimes we fail. Jesus was also faced with great tests, but He succeeded. Let’s learn how Jesus battled temptations and won, using scripture. Let’s look at the testing of Christ in Matthew 4:1-11. Led by the Spirit When Jesus fasted was it a complete ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jerusalem- Jesus' Temptation Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 22, 2023

This is the 21st Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#21] JERUSALEM- JESUS’ TEMPTATION Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about the most mentioned City in the Bible- Jerusalem. Matthew 23:37 We studied Jesus at 12 years old; and tonight, we are going to jump to the beginning of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37, Luke 4:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Getting The Victory Over Temptation Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 28, 2023

To get the victory over temptation... we must know: 1) our enemy 2) our responsibility 3) our God

Getting The Victory Over Temptation The King and His Kingdom OKAY – I want to start off today by reading a passage from the book of Deuteronomy. Anyone know... • What the name means? Second law • What section of the Bible it is found in? Pentateuch (5 books) In this book the new generation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Help With Our Battles With Temptations

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Oct 13, 2023

there are several things in this text that we would do well to remember.

Help with our battles against Temptation (Luke 22:31-34 & 54-60) 31 And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: 32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. 33 And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-60

God With Us Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 8, 2009

Are we experiencing God’s presence in our lives which brings protection, provisions, joy, guidance, power, favor, and a testimony about God?

We continue our study of the Book of Genesis. The Book tells us about God and the history of Israel, God’s Chosen People, through Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph. The story of Joseph began in Genesis 37. In that Chapter we noted that: Jacob loved Joseph more than the other sons. Joseph had visions ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible