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  • Darrin Fish avatar

    Temptation

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009
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     | 4,595 views

    Sin looks appealing to us • When it’s pleasure is dangling on a hook right in front of us, • We have to remind ourselves that the pleasure is only temporary. • And it’s this fact that we have to remember to control our desire. • Have you ever seen

    Why does it seem like everything in life is better than what we have? • Webster’s Dictionary tells us that temptation is “the act of enticement to do wrong by the promise of pleasure or gain.” • Isn’t that just like the Devil, getting us to do something wrong by promising us something good? • To ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Temptation

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 16, 2013
    based on 10 ratings
     | 32,475 views

    Temptation is something we face each and every day. It is possible to have victory over temptation. in this message, Jesus shows us how.

    Temptation Matthew 4:1-11 DENVER POST: "Like many sheep ranchers in the West, Lexy Fowler has tried just about everything to stop crafty coyotes from killing her sheep. She has used odor sprays, electric fences, and 'scare-coyotes.' She has slept with her lambs during the summer and has placed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Escaping Temptation

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Oct 11, 2009
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     | 11,906 views

    Explaining why temptation comes and how to cope with it.

    PP2010-30 DATE ESCAPING TEMPTATION! 1Co 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; . (KJV) Jas 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Temptation's Road

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 13, 2009
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     | 2,320 views

    Temptation always follows the same road. And Thomas isn’t the only one who doubts!

    TEMPTATION’S ROAD LUKE 4:1-13 Luke 4:1-13 1 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the desert, 2 where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry. 3 The devil said to him, "If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Handling Temptation Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 13, 2009
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     | 5,550 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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    Overcoming Temptation

    Contributed by Brian Gordon on Nov 7, 2011
     | 2,710 views

    What can we learn from Joseph about overcoming temptation?

    I. Introduction A. Have you ever felt like you should get an award for the dumbest thing ever done? a. I’ve only had two experiences with anesthesia in my life. b. The second was when I was in my 20s and had to have my wisdom teeth removed. c. The first was when I was 7 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Understanding Temptation

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 27, 2009
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     | 2,530 views

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

    Understanding Temptation Various Scriptures ACS Chapel Service March19, 2009, revised and expanded for March 29, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: The Wesleyan Church is what is called a “holiness” church. In other words, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Floyd Johnson avatar

    Who Is This Man Jesus - Temptation Series

    Contributed by Floyd Johnson on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
     | 4,301 views

    This is the second of a series of sermons on the life of Christ. Today we look at His tempation - which follows His baptism and precedes the Sermon on the Mount.

    Intro.: The Apostles Creed summarizes the life of Christ like this -- I believe in Jesus Christ, our Lord: Who was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. 1. Yet, the life of Christ is so much more. 2. Today we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    I Can Beat This Temptation

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 18, 2005
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     | 3,796 views

    This message deals with what we need to do to avoid temptation and to see it for what it really is.

    I Can Beat This Temptation 6/12/05 Proverbs 23 29-35 I Corinthians 10:9-13 Is there anyone here who faced temptation this past week? You may have found yourself in the ring, ready to give that knockout punch, only to discover that temptation was a little stronger and a little quicker ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Simple Truth About Temptation Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Jul 11, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,783 views

    All Christians can overcome temptation by taking the way out that is provided.

    There’s a real benefit to the ability to resist temptation... especially in the realm of sin. For some, it will be easier than others – but if any of us wants to succeed in our spiritual lives – let alone the rest of our lives – we must come to grips with how to overcome temptation. That’s what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    2. The Temptation Of Turkish Delight Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 22, 2006
     | 2,629 views

    A series on the Narnia Movie and its portayal of Temptation

    “Discovering Nania – 2. The Temptation of Turkish Delight” Gladstone Baptist Church – 5/2/06 am Based on the Sermon “Narnia: Ten Tasty tidbits about Turkish Delight” by Pat Cook Nov 2005. Last week if you were with us, we began to look at the real story that lies behind the fiction of the Lion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Temptation--Only A Question, Not An Answer

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 7, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,396 views

    Temptation comes in varied and subtle ways. But we can resist in rather than give in.

    April, 2007 “Temptation--Only a Question, Not an Answer” Matthew 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Desserts have sometimes been named “seduction” or “temptation” because there is something “delicious” and full of promise offered. Oscar Wilde said, “The only way to get rid of temptation is to give in to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kevin Burden avatar

    Triumph Over Temptation Series

    Contributed by Kevin Burden on Sep 28, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,802 views

    When we toy with temptation, we put ourselves in a position to drift into serious danger.

    TRIUMPH OVER TEMPTATION (#3) Genesis 39:1-23 When we toy with temptation, we put ourselves in a position to drift into serious danger: A woman was swimming in the Gulf of Mexico. She was enjoying the comfort of relaxing on an inflated cushion that kept her afloat. When she realized that she had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Expect Temptation Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010
     | 3,802 views

    We can expect temptation from the world, from Satan and even from ourselves but victory comes from God!

    Expect Temptation Faith Expectations Part 7 06/15/08 PM Text: Various [This lesson and this series are drawn from the writings of Tom Allen in his book “What to expect now that you believe.”] Faith Expectations This lesson is another in the series titled Faith Expectations. This series purpose is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Tackling Temptation Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jan 12, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,618 views

    JESUS’ VICTORY OVER TEMPTATION IN THE WILDERNESS SHOWS US HOW TO OVERCOME TEMPTATION IN DAILY LIVING.

    AVOIDING LIFES CLIFFS Tackling Temptation ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal