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  • David Beirne avatar

    Defeating Temptation Series

    Contributed by David Beirne on Aug 19, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,422 views

    Part 2, if we are going to obtain the dream God gives us, we must overcome temptation lest it destroy that dream.

    Joseph: One Man Makes A Difference Part 2: Defeating Temptation Genesis 39:1-20, James 1:14-21 If there’s one thing that will keep us from achieving the dream God has for our lives, it’s scandal. We love to read about scandal, but rest assured they are a nightmare for the participants. What can we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Nelson avatar

    Overcoming Temptation

    Contributed by Todd Nelson on Nov 26, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,936 views

    Whether it’s anger, insecurity, fear, low self-esteem, lust, infidelity, pride, financial problems due to over spending, laziness, unbearable marriages, broken parent-child relationships or being over weight, ALL of us have personal struggles in our lives

    Overcoming Temptation: Discovering How To Reign In Life Those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ (Rom. 5:17) INTRODUCTION: Whether it’s anger, insecurity, fear, low self-esteem, lust, infidelity, pride, financial ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Temptation Island Series

    Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,911 views

    Learning to say no in the face of temptation and learning to keep Satan from getting a foot hold in our lives

    Temptation Island James 1:12-15 Introduction (Hand out Hawaiian leis when people come in) Watching TV one night a commercial came on for a new type of game show while showing an exotic island the announcer says: “6 couples put true love to the ultimate test on Temptation Island.” I thought to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Facing Temptation

    Contributed by David Seeley on Mar 5, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,252 views

    God has promised to provide a way of escape for every temptation we face. Because of this there is no need for us to fall repeatedly into sin. We must learn to lean on His strength to keep us strong during temptation.

    Facing Temptation Text: Luke 22:31-32 “And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.” I. Realize that Jesus was tempted (Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    Facing Temptation Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 148 ratings
     | 13,379 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

  • Paul Carlson avatar

    Beware Of Temptations Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 21, 2009
     | 3,307 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

  • Gregory Kirk avatar

    Winning Over Temptation

    Contributed by Gregory Kirk on Nov 2, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 2,847 views

    How do we conquer temptations in our life

    WINNING OVER TEMPTATION I COR 10:13 I. Introduction A. Why temptation troubles us all 1. All are targets of the tempter 2. All feel the lure of the world 3. All experience the appetites of the flesh B. A Text to bring the Victory of the Tempted II. Body A. The Tempter we Face 1. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Travis Moore avatar

    How To Handle Temptation Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 29, 2000
    based on 184 ratings
     | 4,890 views

    God’s strength is available in our times of temptation.

    How To Cope with Life’s Struggles (Part 8) HOW TO HANDLE TEMPTATION Luke 4:1-13 Introduction: An EXAMPLE of Temptation; How JESUS handled it. I. THE FACT OF TEMPTATION. A. Its Nature: Two ways the word "tempt" is used in the Bible. ·"God did tempt Abraham" (Genesis 22:1) ·"God cannot be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Mooney avatar

    How To Conquer Temptation Series

    Contributed by Jim Mooney on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 244 ratings
     | 8,989 views

    Temptation is a reality that we all face, this sermon will instruct believers on how to conquer it.

    HOW TO Conquer TEMPTATION Growing Up Rather Than Giving - Part 4 James 1:12-18 We have looked at the reality of trials in our daily lives and the fact that we must make up our minds if we are to grow stronger and deeper in our faith and relationship with God. Decision determines destiny. Today I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ray Searan avatar

    How To Overcome Temptation

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,317 views

    This is a sermon that explains how christians can overcome temptation.

    How to Overcome Temptation Text: Matthew 4:1-11 Subject: Temptation Theme: How to overcome temptation Introduction: Lead Sentence: There are many temptations in life that we must overcome. 1. For example, when we go out fishing we must overcome the temptation to catch more ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Isaac Reed Jr avatar

    How To Overcome Temptation

    Contributed by Isaac Reed Jr on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,004 views

    This message will teach you how to overcome temptation in your life. Temptation is an enticement or an invitation to sin, or to solicit or provoke one to perform a sinful act againist God.

    Two things about temptation, it will either make you or brake you. It is designed to destroy you, cause you to fall and ultimately separate you from God. Temptation involves the five senses which are to hear, feel, touch, see and taste. 1: Follow Instructions A. Vs. 13 - Hold on the the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    Hanging In There Through Temptation Series

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,347 views

    Temptation comes to all of us. But, like Christ, we can counteract temptation and resist it in the power of the Holy Spirit.

    James 1:2-4, 12-17 Is there anyone who has not been tempted to sin this week? If so, you may leave now. You can go straight to Braums. One of the truly great historical characters was Mark Antony. He was known as the “silver-throated orator of Rome.” He was a brilliant statesman, magnificent in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doane Brubaker avatar

    How To Handle Temptation

    Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Apr 20, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,510 views

    Five principles for dealing with the temptations we face.

    Ronald Meridith described in Hurryin’ Big for Little Reasons a quiet evening when he heard the sound of wild geese approaching in flight. He noticed the tame geese on his pond. “They heard the wild call they had once known. The honking… sent little arrows of prompting deep into their wild ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    How To Handle Temptation

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,333 views

    This sermon examines three attitudes that will help you handle temptation.

    If we are to handle temptation there are three attitudes we must adopt. 1. The first attitude is to see the cause of the temptation. Apparently some people, to whom James wrote, were blaming God for their temptation. James says “No one, when tempted, should say, “I am being tempted by God”; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Huie avatar

    How To Tame Temptation Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 5, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,537 views

    While we will never be pefect, we can learn to avoid sin by controlling temptation

    HOW TO TAME TEMPTATION JAMES 1: 12-16 1. Illus. of Cliff Head of a charitable organization who handled hundreds of thousands of $$$ each year. Unexpected audit turned up the fact that he had embezzled thousands of $$$ Wife told him, “you’ve broken my heart, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist