Sermons on temptation general: showing 1-15 of 71,325

How To Defeat Temptation Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 11, 2010

Expect, detect, and reject temptation

I. EXPECT TEMPTATION A. Even the godly are tempted. B. Even the guarded are tempted. II. DETECT TEMPTATION A. Recognize the source of temptation B. Realize the force of temptation. III. REJECT TEMPTATION A. To Overcome The Flesh We Need FLIGHT B. To Overcome The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

"What's So Periloous About The Perilous Generation?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 26, 2005

This message will surprise you. What makes living in the last generation so perilous? It is not so much because of "great persecution,: but more over because of the "great temptations!"

Title of the message: “The Perilous Generation” Introduction: What is to be so perilous about living in the perilous generation? What is it that this generation will have to overcome? I have read the Book of Revelations. I know of the horrors that will ensue following the rapture of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Conquering Temptation Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 13, 2015

This is a Bible Study dealing with ways of coping with temptation when it happens, using the life situation of Joseph and Potiphar's wife as our illustration.

CONQUERING TEMPTATION GENESIS 39:1-23 TEMPTATION IS ALWAYS A GREAT SURPRISE TO CHRISTIANS. THERE ARE SOME GENERAL THINGS THAT WE CAN DO TO PREPARE OURSELVES FOR WHEN TEMPTATIONS OCCUR, THERE ARE SOME THAT WE CAN EVEN EXPECT, BUT WHEN THEY HAPPEN, WHERE THEY HAPPEN, AND HOW THEY HAPPEN, CAN CATCH ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Temptation

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Feb 14, 2008

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

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Orthodox

The Nature Of Temptation Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 2, 2011

We need understand the truth concerning temptation.

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Misconceptions Regarding Temptation

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 16, 2012

Everbody is tempted. However, there are common misconceptions regarding temptation that Satan uses against us. This lesson exposes Satan's schemes regarding teptation. (Adapted from Charles Stanley's book: "Temptation.")

Scripture: James 1:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Handle Temptation

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Sep 30, 2010

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.

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Lordly Dish Of Butter

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 5, 2012

Temptation is a fight for all Christians.

Judges 5:24-27 KJV Blessed above women shall Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite be, blessed shall she be above women in the tent. [25] He asked water, and she gave him milk; she brought forth butter in a lordly dish. [26] She put her hand to the nail, and her right hand to the workmen's hammer; ...read more

Scripture: Judges 5:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Understanding Temptation

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 26, 2009

A message regarding what temptation is and how to deal with it.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Defeat Your Giant Of Temptation

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 29, 2009

Temptation comes in all of life

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Escaping Temptation

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Oct 10, 2009

Explaining why temptation comes and how to cope with it.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing The Right Gift Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jul 26, 2009

2nd in a series on James for summer 2009

During my undergrad years at Cal State Hayward I read about an experiment to determine if rats would seek out new places of safety when faced with danger. It involved random low-level shocks to the cage and a random "shock free" zone. After a while, instead of seeking a place that was free from the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Look, The Lure & The Lie Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 5, 2004

This message deals with helping the believer understand temptation and how to live in victory over temptation.

EXTREME MAKEOVER – PART THREE “THE LOOK, THE LURE, & THE LIE” JAMES 1:13-18 - ©DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2004) “When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; [14] but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Lead Us Not Into Temptation

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 2, 2014

God does not lead us into temptation!

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Temptation Avenue Series

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Oct 27, 2008

Temptation is not from God, who gives us good and perfect gifts and the resources to resist temptation

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free