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  • Chad Bolfa avatar

    How To Handle Temptation

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Sep 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,882 views

    Temptation comes in many forms; we are tempted not to tell the truth, to take something that does not belong to us, to take advantage of someone, to gossip, to over eat, to hold a grudge, or to withhold from the Lord that which rightfully belongs to him.

    How to Handle Temptation James 1:13-18 Introduction Do you struggle with temptation? I heard of someone who said, “I don’t struggle with temptation, I just give in to it!” That is not the answer! But the fact is, there isn’t a day that goes by that we are not tempted in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Temptation

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Feb 14, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,410 views

    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

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Terror Of Temptations

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 17, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,057 views

    Temptation- To be enticed, incited or attracted to do something wrong or a forbidden thing 1.

    Temptation- To be enticed, incited or attracted to do something wrong or a forbidden thing 1. Where Do Temptations Come From - Each person is enticed by his own lusts.(James 4:1-4) 2. God may give Satan permission to tempt some of us like in the case of Job. (Job 1:12) 3. Satan may tempt ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Handling Temptation Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,709 views

    Temptation is a given in the life of all Christians, how we handle that temptation is a completely different story. James gives us three simple steps tht we can take to successful push back the temptations that come our way.

    How to Handle Temptation James 1:13-18 Intro Do you struggle with temptation? I heard of someone who said, “I don’t struggle with temptation, I just give in to it!” Surely that is not the answer! But the fact is, there isn’t a day that goes by that we are not tempted in some way. Temptation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Temptation . 1 Corinthians 10:13 Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on May 6, 2019
     | 7,695 views

    Dealing with temptation is a blog on how we can deal with different temptations in our life. Si practical steps to deal with temptation.

    Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Dealing with temptation is a blog on how we can deal with different ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Owens avatar

    How To Handle Temptation Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 28, 2021
     | 5,016 views

    James moves from how to handle trials to how to handle temptations. Even though temptation is inevitable and giving into temptation is inexcusable, we can learn that temptation is predictable and conquerable.

    Introduction: A. Once there was a little boy who always went next door to play alone in the neighbor’s yard even though his mom had warned him against doing so. 1. This frustrated and worried his mom so she asked him why he was so disobedient. 2. He replied that Satan tempted him so much and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Temptation - A Blessing Or A Curse

    Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 149 ratings
     | 8,940 views

    Sermon on Temptation from the Temptation of christ

    TEMPTATION - A BLESSING OR A CURSE TEXT - Luke 4: 1 - 15 INTRO. - I want to speak on one of the inescapable facts of life and something that fills the pages of Scripture. I want to speak on the subject of temptation. Temptation is something that we all must face and was something that our Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    Facing Temptation Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004
    based on 148 ratings
     | 12,734 views

    This sermon is about dealing with temptatoin. It is based on Rick Warren’s The Purpose-Driven Life.

    Someone once said, “I wouldn’t be tempted if temptation wasn’t so tempting.” Sam Levenson said, “Lead us not into temptation. Just tell us where it is; we’ll find it.” Flip Wilson said, “The devil made me do it the first time, but ever since then I’ve been doing it on my own.” Oscar Wilde said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Overcoming Temptation 2

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Aug 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,370 views

    The second part of a message on overcoming temptation. This message deals with how the Holy Spirit helps us to overcome temptation.

    Overcoming Temptation 2 “How the Holy Spirit Helps us Overcome” by Pastor Donny Granberry Last Sunday night we studied: • How to cope with temptation • That Victory over temptation is possible • The sources of temptation o Our own carnal nature o The world o Evil Spirits • The Battlefield of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    T Is For Temptation Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 29, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,438 views

    A study of the word "temptation"

    Introduction 1. Keys... These are my keys (explain what my different keys do...focusing on unlocking things) Keys are very important... They unlock other things... Cars...trucks...motorcycles...homes...sheds... Safety deposit boxes and much more... In fact, the word KEY means among other ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Overcome Temptations

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 16, 2004
    based on 220 ratings
     | 22,207 views

    Jesus taught us to pray, "Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil." Discover the key components, the reasons for and the means for overcoming temptations.

    The Terror of Temptations 1 Corinthians 10:13: "For no temptation (no trial regarded as enticing to sin, no matter how it comes or where it leads) has overtaken you and laid hold on you that is not common to man (that is no temptation or trial has come to you that is beyond human resistance ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Clay Hallmark avatar

    Dealing With Temptation

    Contributed by Clay Hallmark on May 2, 2006
    based on 54 ratings
     | 18,200 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

  • Terry Cavanaugh avatar

    How To Resist Temptation

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 11, 2016
     | 5,425 views

    Jesus' temptation teaches how to handles life temptations.

    Luke 4:1-13 How to Resist Temptation Welcome on this Valentine’s Day. It is ironic that this is also the First Sunday in Lent. Lent is generally that season of the year when people have chosen a favorite treat or some vice to give up for these six weeks. One man said his children ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Boomer Phillips avatar

    The Temptation Scheme Series

    Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Nov 17, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,471 views

    The devil is always trying to gain a foothold in our life, and he begins his initial onslaught of attacks with the temptation to sin. Temptation "can" be overcome! We must overcome it, so we can refrain from committing sin.

    Satan is looking to pound on our weakest areas . . . When we leave an opening by yielding to temptation, he’ll take advantage. - Kent Crockett(1) In Ephesians 4:27, the Apostle Paul warned, “Do not give the devil a foothold” (NIV). The devil is always trying to gain a foothold in our life, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Colaw avatar

    Dealing With Temptation Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,027 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