temptation

You're in a War, So Trust Him

Posted 06/02/09

Fellow Christian, …(Continue Reading)

Temptation: Through the Eyes of Satan

Posted 04/05/09

I have never tried to impersonate Satan before. He's not the kind of guy you want to model your life after. …(Continue Reading)

The Weapon of Prayer (Matthew 4.1-2)

Posted 04/05/09
This sermon is from the same passage and notes as last week's, "How to Make War—Not Love—With Temptation." But even two sermons preached from the same text are like identical twins: they …(Continue Reading)

How to Make War—Not Love—With Temptation (Matthew 4.1-2)

Posted 03/30/09

Temptation, like junk mail, is simply an invitation. It says, “Hey! Would you like to sin?”
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Friday's Reflection - When it's time to do the right thing

Posted 03/20/09
Right before you do the right thing, a good excuse for not doing it shows up almost every time. So do the right thing anyways.

Two Pathways to Sin

Posted 01/05/09

Two pathways to sin have been traveled hard by millions of feet: pride and discouragement. When one becomes self confident in his walk with God, he is a sure setup for failure. …(Continue Reading)

Run For Your Life

Posted 08/01/08

Temptation comes and goes like the tide. The only difference is it's not nearly as predictable. But do you ever have days when temptation hounds you like a mosquito in the ear?
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Don't Take the Shortcut

Posted 07/16/08

Twice David has opportunity to take Saul's life (1 Sam 24; 1 Sam 26), and both times he refuses. You can see why this would have been tempting. …(Continue Reading)

Tuesday's Tag - Battling Temptation

Posted 07/01/08
When you're tempted to sin, keep putting it off, and at some point temptation will finally put you off.

No One Youer than You

Posted 06/19/08

I find tremendous comfort in the fact that the toughest battle I will ever have to face is myself. Paul penned this with unmatched passion and pain in Romans 7. …(Continue Reading)