Podcasts about facing temptation

Jesus was tempted in every way, even as we are, yet He did not sin. This could make Him contemptuous of us, but instead, He has compassion, as One who understands what we are going through.

Arnulfo grew up in Houston, Texas — a smart, capable kid whose life slowly drifted after early drugs, teen fatherhood, and years of addiction. In this testimony, he shares what it was like raising four kids from his mom's back room, believing prison was his destiny, and then unexpectedly encountering Jesus behind bars. It's a raw, honest story of brokenness, surrender, and how God met him in the darkest place of his life.Please consider donating towards our production so that we can continue to record and share these incredible testimonies of Jesus

Temptation is powerful, but not more so than Christ's provision. Jesus has shown us both the patterns of temptation and how to overcome it. Let's learn to recognize the lures of desire, stand firm in the Word, and rely on Christ's power to say no to sin and yes to God.

Life's toughest challenges often come right after our biggest wins. Jesus faced this too when he was tempted in the wilderness. Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett explores how Jesus resisted temptation where others failed, and how his victory can help us face our own struggles—not through willpower alone, but through faith in him.Aaron Brockett • The Urgent Kingdom • Mark 1:12-15CONNECT WITH US!Engage with this message: https://tpcc.org/messagesVisit our website: https://tpcc.orgWe believe in the power of prayer: https://tpcc.org/prayerInstagram: https://instagram.com/traderspointcc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TradersPointCCFacebook: https://facebook.com/TradersPointCC/

Life's toughest challenges often come right after our biggest wins. Jesus faced this too when he was tempted in the wilderness. Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett explores how Jesus resisted temptation where others failed, and how his victory can help us face our own struggles—not through willpower alone, but through faith in him. Aaron Brockett • The Urgent Kingdom • Mark 1:12-15 CONNECT WITH US! Engage with this message: https://tpcc.org/messages Visit our website: https://tpcc.org We believe in the power of prayer: https://tpcc.org/prayer Instagram: https://instagram.com/traderspointcc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TradersPointCC Facebook: https://facebook.com/TradersPointCC/

Three Parts to the Temptation of Jesus… 1st-The ANTICIPATION for Temptation, vv. 1-2 2nd-The ARCHETYPE in Temptation, vv. 3-8 First: Tempted to Doubt PERSONAL God's Love, vv. 3-4 Second: Tempted to Doubt God's PERFECT Plan, vv. 5-8 Third: Tempted to Doubt God's PROVIDENTIAL Commitment, vv. 9-12 3rd-The AFTERMATH of Temptation, v. 13

In this episode, we see that, when Jesus is tempted, he refuses take a short-cut to power, glory and fame, but trusts God instead!

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Three Parts to the Temptation of Jesus… 1st-The ANTICIPATION for Temptation, vv. 1-2 2nd-The ARCHETYPE in Temptation, vv. 3-8 First, Tempted to Doubt God's PERSONAL Love, vv. 3-4 Second: Tempted to Doubt God's PERFECT Plan, vv. 5-8

Three Parts to the Temptation of Jesus… 1st-The ANTICIPATION for Temptation, vv. 1-2 First, you have to be FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT Second, you have to KNOW YOUR ENEMY Third, you have to be AWARE OF YOUR CONSTANT DISADVANTAGE

Flashback Episode: Year in Luke – Episode 46: On the night Jesus was arrested, He leaves the disciples with a challenge before He goes off to pray. Discover how this challenge is powerful and how we can claim it in our lives today! Join the discussion on the original episode's page: Click Here.Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

“Matthew 4:1-4 | Jesus Facing Temptation” from Lakeshore Baptist Church by Pastor David Green. Released: 2025. Genre: Preaching. The post Matthew 4:1-4 | Jesus Facing Temptation appeared first on Lakeshore Baptist Church.

Every night, join Father Joseph Matlak as he ends the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, and using the Douay-Rheims psalter for his reflections, Father Matlak guides you in prayer and shares a brief reflection and a thorough examination of conscience providing you with the encouragement necessary to go forward with peace and strength. ________________

Sermon preached by Jay Behan on Sunday, 6th July 2025.

Start your Monday with hope and strength! In today's devotional, Kirk reminds us that though we live in a broken world filled with temptation, we are never alone—God has placed His Spirit within us to fight on our behalf. Be encouraged to live a life worthy of the calling you've received!

In this powerful episode of the First Baptist Church of Welcome Podcast, recorded on March 23, 2025, the pastor delivers an inspiring sermon on resisting temptation as we approach Easter. Drawing from Jesus' 40 days in the desert, the message explores how scripture, resolve, and trust in God's plan help us overcome daily struggles—whether it's donuts, societal pressures, or deeper sins. Reflecting on the timeless question “What Would Jesus Do?” and the wisdom of Charles Sheldon's In His Steps, the pastor encourages us to stay rooted in God's Word, resist the devil's tactics, and reject the easy way out. Join us for practical insights, personal stories, and a call to salvation. Tune in live Sundays at 11 AM at 6735 Port Tobacco Road, Welcome, MD, or online at firstbaptistwelcome.com and YouTube (First Baptist Church Welcome) around 11:20 AM after praise music. #firstbaptistwelcome #salvationOur service times are every Sunday morning service at 11am.We also do a Live Service on Youtube, Facebook, and our website.Online giving: https://firstbaptistwelcome.com/giving/#firstbaptistwelcome #salvation Our service times are Sunday school - 9:45 am all agesSunday service - 11am (LIVE) as wellYouth service(Jesus Mafia) - 6:30pmTuesday night - Ladies Online Bible Study - More info https://firstbaptistwelcome.com/online-bible-study/Wednesday night 6:30 Men's bible studyFeel free to learn more about this church and our ministries and activities. Web - https://firstbaptistwelcome.comFB - https://www.facebook.com/FBCWelcomeOnlineInstagram - firstbaptistwelcomeYouTube - -First Baptist Church WelcomeOur LIVE services are on Website www.firstbaptistwelcome.com YouTube( First Baptist Church Welcome) and FaceBook (about 11:30, just after the praise music) FBCWelcomeOnline

Jack Moraine Continues our Lent 2025 Sermon series

We all face temptation. Sometimes it is on a small scale, and other times it can destroy lives and relationships. The greatest temptation of all is to believe that one has no temptations. This week, we dive into how temptation comes to us and what to do about it.

We all face temptation. Sometimes it is on a small scale, and other times it can destroy lives and relationships. The greatest temptation of all is to believe that one has no temptations. This week, we dive into how temptation comes to us and what to do about it.

Welcome to Faith Church Online! Jesus was led into the wilderness and was tempted by the devil, the same ways you and I are tempted. In Matthew 4:1-11 we see 3 lies rebutted with 3 truths from Jesus.  We see the importance of not merely hearing God's words but rather letting them impact our lives. We hope this serves you well. 

Temptations will find us. While it is certainly best to flee from it, there is no way to escape it in this world. What do we do when times of doubt and the allure of sin press hard against us? Jesus was as we are, tempted like us, but without sin. If this is so, and we take it seriously, then watching carefully how he handles his temptation would prove an immense help. Let us see how Jesus faces the most severe temptation anyone has ever faced. When we do, we find that we should:

This morning's message deals with the first Adam and how he failed when tempted by Satan. But then we look at the second Adam, Jesus Christ and see how He overcame temptation from Satan by using the most powerful tool in the world, God's Word.

We often consider temptation to be an urging to sin…but we don’t see that with Christ while He is being tempted by Satan. Rather – we see Satan urge him in excusable behavior that is ... Read More The post The Teachings of Christ | Facing Temptation | Wednesday Night Service appeared first on Atlanta Dream Center Church.

This first episode in our winter teaching series in Luke's Gospel, explores Jesus' temptation in the wilderness in Luke 4:1-13.  We examine questions like, What is temptation and how do we recognize seasons of temptation? What help do we have in Christ?Preached by Ian McFadden at St Moses Church, Charles Village Campus, Baltimore City, on January 12, 2025.

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Sometimes, battles come from bullies or situations. But other times, struggles come from within as we face temptations. In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef digs into one of the greatest temptations that Daniel and his friends faced.If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon series Discover the Power of One, Part 3: LISTEN NOW | WATCH NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTDo you know where to turn in the midst of brokenness? Have you exchanged self-reliance for absolute trust in the living God? In A Heart for God: Lessons from the Life of David, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of David's life. As you explore his greatest victories and deepest failures in First and Second Samuel, you'll see God's faithfulness to use willing vessels for His glory. As you experience David's most desperate cries in the Psalms, you'll witness the power of a life completely surrendered to God. And as you see the grander picture of David's life, you'll also discover how it all points to Christ Jesus, the perfect King who uses broken people to do great things for His Kingdom. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount!*Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through October 19, 2024

Have you ever stopped to ponder the line “lead us not into temptation” while praying the Lord's Prayer? We all experience different types of temptations daily, but it is our response to that temptation that matters. Dr. Edward Sri brings inspiration from St. Thomas Aquinas on why God allows us to be tempted and ways in which we can use our everyday temptations for good in our soul. Snippet from the Show We will never be tempted beyond our strength if we learn to rely on God. For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.

Even though God is not the one tempting us, He allows us to be tempted, as we discover through the story of Job. It's hard for us to fully understand why God would give permission for Job to experience such sorrow, loss, and hardship. But we do see through Job's testimony, many truths about God are revealed, and He is glorified.  SUBSCRIBE to our sister podcasts:Your Daily Prayer: https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-prayer/Your Daily Bible Verse: https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-bible-verse/ Full Transcript Below: 3 Steps to Take When Facing Temptation By Lynette Kittle “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you”-- James 4:7 In the 1960s and 1970s, comedian Flip Wilson created a character named Geraldine, who coined the phrase “The devil made me do it,” whenever she wanted to do anything wrong. His portrayal of human nature, to blame our sins on the devil, hit home and made people laugh at the truth of it. Although, like Geraldine, many of us also like to blame the devil for our sins, James 1:14 explains, “But each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed.” Even though we try to push it off on the devil to take the fall for our misconduct, God calls us to take responsibility for it. Like James 1:15 describes, going from temptation to sin is a growing process within us. “Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.” If Evil Desires Lead to Temptation, How Was Jesus Able to Be Tempted? Unlike us, who have been born with sin residing within us, Jesus wasn't led to temptation by an inward desire because He had no sin. Matthew 4:1 explains, “Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.” Although He was led by the Holy Spirit, God was not the one tempting Jesus. James 1:13 explains how, “When tempted, no one should say, ‘God is tempting me.' For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone.” Jesus shows us how to submit to God by submitting to His word, as He did when tempted. Each time the devil tempted Him by distorting the truth about God, Jesus corrected him with the truth of God's word. Who Tempts Us? Like 1 Peter 5:8 warns, “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” As Job 2:2 describes, “And the Lord said to Satan, ‘Where have you come from?' Satan answered the Lord, ‘From roaming throughout the earth, going back and forth on it.'”  Even though God is not the one tempting us, He allows us to be tempted, as we discover through the story of Job. It's hard for us to fully understand why God would give permission for Job to experience such sorrow, loss, and hardship. But we do see through Job's testimony, many truths about God are revealed, and He is glorified.  Isaiah 55:8 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the Lord. 3 Steps to Take It seems submitting to God is the difficult part of resisting the devil, because when we are willing to do so, the fleeing part comes easy. Following are three steps to take when facing temptations that will help us submit to God. Rely on the faithfulness of God. 1 Corinthians 10:13 encourages us that “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.” Don't depend on your own strength. Some temptations may seem so strong and attractive, that it doesn't seem humanly possible for us to resist them, which is true; if we try to depend on our own strength, we'll surely fall into them. Like Proverbs 3:5 instructs, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” We need to resist thinking that we can handle temptations on our own, because we cannot. Philippians 4:13 directs us where to turn for that strength. “I can do all this through Him who gives me strength.” Believe that God will give you a way out. When God allows us to be tempted, He promises it doesn't have the power to overtake us unless we let it, because He will provide a way out.  In times of temptation, we can believe what God has said and turn to Him, believing what He has assured us, that He will lead us out of temptation, like Jesus prayed, “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one” (Matthew 6:13). Intersecting Faith & Life:  If you're facing temptations in your life this week, ask God to stop them from growing into sin and death, trusting Him to help you submit to Him through the three steps discussed. Further Reading: How to Overcome Temptation: 4 Ways https://www.crosswalk.com/blogs/kelly-balarie/how-to-overcome-temptation-4-ways.html Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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A new MP3 sermon from Faith Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: “Facing Temptation” – FBC Morning Light (5/3/2024) Subtitle: FBC Morning Light Speaker: Bryan Bice Broadcaster: Faith Baptist Church Event: Devotional Date: 5/3/2024 Bible: Psalm 31 Length: 6 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Faith Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: “Facing Temptation” – FBC Morning Light (5/3/2024) Subtitle: FBC Morning Light Speaker: Bryan Bice Broadcaster: Faith Baptist Church Event: Devotional Date: 5/3/2024 Bible: Psalm 31 Length: 6 min.

By Chance Or Design-The Life of Joseph-Facing Temptation

Why in the world did Jesus entertain this embarrassing attempt from Satan? What are some key takeaways from this story? Join the conversation as we talk about Jesus' temptation found in Matthew 4:1-11 (Mark 1:12-13; Luke 4:1-13)."If we put an Apple Watch on Jesus back in His time, how many steps a day would He get?"Garden City Chapel & Retreat The Chapel has become a retreat center to thousands of campers every year from across 22 states.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Refuge Retreat

Rev. Erik KhoobyarianScripture: Mark 1:9-15

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This week, we look at Matthew 4 and the temptations of Jesus in the wilderness. I hope you will join us for Church Online! #truthinthestreets #speakingtruthwithlove #forhisgloryministry #ammiebouwman

Women's Bible Study at Compass Bible Church

Luke 3:22b-23, 38; 4:1-13 - Rev. Brian Davis

Hello and Welcome to Silverdale Baptist Church's Podcast! We hope this episode is helpful to you in your relationship with Jesus. We would love to connect with you! To contact Silverdale, click the link to our website below, then click Connect at the top right. ABOUT SILVERDALE BAPTIST CHURCH Silverdale exists to lead people into an authentic relationship with Christ so they will worship God, grow in their faith, and serve the Lord in our community and world. Silverdale's Lead Pastor is Tony Walliser. FIND US ONLINE Website http://silverdalebc.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/silverdalebcInstagram https://www.instagram.com/silverdalebcFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/silverdalebc

Do you find yourself fleeing or distracting yourself when faced with temptation?This approach may actually be doing more harm than good in your journey towards sexual integrity, wholeness, and maturity.In today's episode, we explore the importance of acknowledging the underlying distress that often accompanies temptation and offer three steps to navigate through it more effectively.Listen in as we discuss strategies for feeling the distress, seeking help from friends and family, and moving towards sexual wholeness.By becoming more aware of our thoughts and feelings when experiencing temptation, we can better understand our struggles and address them head-on.Don't miss this insightful and practical conversation on managing temptation and fostering sexual wholeness in our lives.Ready? Let's dive in!-- What We Discuss:   00:04 - How to deal with temptation?   02:25 - How to deal with temptation and distress.   04:09 - Learn different ways to deal with temptation.   05:54 - Flee sexual immorality and temptation.   07:48 - Where do you feel distress in your body?   09:14 - How to invite the holy spirit into your distress.Transcription: Facing Temptation: Fostering Sexual Wholeness and GrowthEpisode Resources:    Regen on YouTube    What We DoWant us to talk about a specific topic? Change up the format, or just tell us the podcast rocks! We want your feedback on Becoming Whole. You can leave your feedback here

Nehemiah is a called man of God. He has been set apart by God. He has been given responsibility by God. Nehemiah prepares to do what God has called him to do. Nehemiah is unafraid to put forth effort to accomplish what God has called him to do. Even though the enemy continues to attack, the work of God is not hindered. In Nehemiah 6, the wall is nearly finished, and the enemy is looking for a way to hinder the work of God by tarnishing Nehemiah's testimony. Throughout the chapter, we see the enemy invite, accuse, and deceive Nehemiah to try to get him to bow to the enemy's way instead of moving forward with the work of God. In the same way, the enemy will try to ruin our testimony with the same temptations no matter how far along we are in our journey. Listen to this sermon about influence and temptation in the sixth part of our Rebuild series walking through the book of Nehemiah.Check out our video version of this episode:https://youtu.be/3BL8W-TT1pkSubscribe to our YouTube channel here: youtube.com/chestnutmountainchurchLearn more about us at chestnutmountain.orgFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @chestnutmtn_Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast, leave a review, and let us know what you think.

How can we resist temptation?.As Christians, when we encounter something we know Jesus wouldn't want us to do, we have a choice. Will we give in to the temptation? Or will we trust Jesus to empower us to do the right thing?.Sometimes, trusting Jesus is easier said than done. But it can help to remember why Jesus can be trusted. Jesus is fully God, and when He became human, He didn't withhold Himself from any kind of human hardship. He personally faced temptations to sin when He was on earth, and yet, He resisted every time. Jesus never sinned. He can empathize with us because He knows firsthand what temptation is like..Whenever we're tempted, we can cry out to Jesus with confidence because we know that He understands what we're facing. But even more than that, He has power over sin. If we've put our trust in Jesus, His Holy Spirit is inside us, so we can depend on Him to help us not give in to temptation. And even when we do give in, He'll always forgive us. We can know that God's forgiveness is sure because Jesus took all our sin upon Himself when He died on the cross—and then He rose from the dead, defeating sin and death once and for all..When Jesus returns, we won't struggle with sin anymore. But until then, no matter what temptations we experience, Jesus is always with us. We can trust Him to give us the wisdom and courage we need to follow Him in every part of our lives: His call is to love God and those around us. To love as we have been loved by God (1 John 4:19)..Next time you face temptation, run to Jesus. You can always go to Him, even in the times you give in to sin. Regardless of how successful we are at resisting temptation, we can know that Jesus holds us in love, and His forgiveness is unshaken. • A. W. Smith.• What kinds of temptations are hardest for you to resist? Consider taking a moment to talk to Jesus about this. You can be totally honest. He won't be surprised, and He won't reject you..• God wants to help us resist and/or run away from temptation. One of the ways God helps us is through community with other Christians. When you're struggling, who are trusted Christians in your life you'd be comfortable talking to and asking to pray for you? If no one comes to mind, you can ask God to help you identify someone in the future. .[Jesus] has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Hebrews 4:15 (NIV)