Podcasts about overcoming temptation

## Episode Summary   When free time finally opens up, where does your heart go by default? In this episode, Ryan Swanson opens Philippians 2 and challenges us to exchange self-serving patterns for the humble, intentional service modeled by Christ. Ask God who you can serve this week, and let the mind of Christ reshape what you reach for first.   ## Topics Discussed   - The default patterns that emerge when no urgent demand controls our time - Ryan's guitar habit as a revealing picture of a personal default - Philippians 2:3–11 and the mind of Christ - Moving from selfish routines to intentional service - Helping an older neighbor carry groceries and praying with her - Serving someone in the next block of free time   ## Key Takeaways   - What we reach for in unguarded moments often reveals what has our heart. - Christ's humility calls believers to look beyond their own interests. - Real change begins by identifying self-serving defaults and yielding them to God. - Intentional service can turn ordinary free time into an opportunity to point someone to Jesus. - Ask God for one person to serve this week, then act on the answer. If you've been encouraged by this podcast, please take the time to give us a five-star rating and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the Thee Generation for others. For more faith inspiring resources and information about joining Thee Generation, please visit theegeneration.org.

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OPEN HEAVENSMATALA LE LAGI MO LE ASO SA 2 AOKUSO 2026(tusia e Pastor EA Adeboye) Manatu Autu: Manumalo i faaosoosoga 3 (Overcoming temptations 3) Tauloto Tusi Paia: Luka 6:12 “O aso lava ia ‘ua maliu a‘e ai o Iesu i le mauga e tatalo; ‘ua aoina lana tatalo i le Atua.”Faitauga - Tusi Paia: Mataio 26:37-41O le faaupuga ‘o le kerisiano e lē tatalo o se kerisiano e leai se mana, e le o se fuaitau mai le Tusi Paia, peitai ua ou iloa e sa'o lelei. Afai e te lē avea le tatalo ma ituaiga olaga e te soifua ai, e te vaivai ma le lavatia faaosoosoga a le tiapolo pe a oo mai. I le Mataio 26:41, na fetalai Iesu i lona ausoo e faapea, ‘Ia ‘outou mataala ma tatalo ‘ina ne‘i o‘o mai le fa‘aosoosoga ‘iā te ‘outou; ‘ua mana‘o i ai le loto, a o le tino ‘ua vaivai.”O nisi tagata e naunau e ola ma manumalo i faaosoosoga, peitai e faiaina lava. A e suesue lelei iai, o tagata e feagai ma luitau faapea e vaivai le olaga tatalo. E ui e naunau e ola faapaiaina, e vaivai tele e lē lavatia ona tetee i faaosoosoga a le tiapolo aua e lē tatalo. Mo se faataitaiga, e lei lava ona tatalo Peteru i le fanua i Ketesemane, o lona uiga, e lē tatau ona faateia i lona faafiti faatolu ia Iesu i le maea ai ona ia folafola e fia ofo lona ola mo Iesu. Ana le tatalo Iesu mo Peteru, semanu e manumalo le tiapolo i le lulūina o ia e pei o le saito (Luka 22:31-32, 39-46). Afai o oe o se kerisiano, e tatau ona e saili malosi i le nofoaga o tatalo ina ia e tulai pea i taimi o faaosoosoga. Fai mai le Faataoto 24:10 afai ‘e te fa‘avaivai i le aso vale, ‘ua itiiti lava lou malosi. O tagata e momoe i taimi e tatau ona tatalo ai, e faavaivai i aso vale aua foi e lei faatupuina lona malosi i aso o le filemu. O soo se tagata soifua e iai le aso e feagai ai ma luitau. Na feagai Iesu ma ona luitau i Kolokota, peitai sa saunia lelei o ia mo lea aso. Ae lei faasatauroina o ia, na tatalo malosi seia oo ina afu toto o ia (Luka 22:44). Ina ua faalataina o ia e Iuta, faafiti Peteru ia te ia ma tuulafoaiina o ia e ona soo, na tali mai o ia i le alofa ma le agalelei. E oo i le taimi na faasatauro ai, na ia ole atu i le Atua e faamagalo i latou na faasatauro ia te ia (Luka 22:34). Ua na o se tagata ua faatupuina lona malosi faaleagaga i aso o le filemu e mafai ona tali atu e pei o Iesu i aso vale. Le au pele e, e te iloa le mafuaaga na faamalosi atu ai Paulo e tatalo e lē aunoa i le 1 Tesalonia 5:17? Aua foi e iai lo tatou fili e lē malolo, le tiapolo e faaosooso ia te oe e lē aunoa. Peitai, o se kerisiano tatalo e avatu ai le malosiaga e faamautinoa ai e lē faateia pe a oo mai faaosoosoga. E pei o le au aposetolo i le Galuega 6:4, ia e mataala ma toaga e tatalo. Ia faaauau pea ona faamalosi oe e le Atua matautia, i le suafa o Iesu, Amene.

Episode Summary In this Bible teaching from 1 Corinthians 10:12–13, Bobby Bosler places two familiar verses back into Paul's warning against idolatry and compromise. The Corinthians could excuse disobedience either by assuming they were already standing or by believing their circumstances left them no way to obey. This episode calls young people to reject both pride and despair, flee compromise, surrender to Jesus Christ, and depend on the faithful God who always provides grace to obey. Topics Discussed The Corinthian context of idol participation and personal rights Israel's wilderness failures as a warning to believers Spiritual pride and the danger of merely thinking you stand Hidden compromise beneath an outwardly godly appearance Why temptation is common rather than uniquely hopeless God's faithfulness, control, and promised way of escape Surrender to Christ and dependence on the Holy Spirit Key Takeaways Outward spirituality does not excuse hidden areas of disobedience. Pride says no correction is needed, while despair says obedience is impossible. No temptation makes you uniquely abandoned or beyond God's care. God remains faithful and provides the strength either to escape temptation or endure it obediently. Victory comes through surrender to Christ and dependence on the Holy Spirit, not self-confidence. Stop justifying compromise and obey the truth God has already made clear. If you've been encouraged by this podcast, please take the time to give us a five-star rating and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the Thee Generation for others. For more faith inspiring resources and information about joining Thee Generation, please visit theegeneration.org.

OPEN HEAVENSMATALA LE LAGI MO LE ASO TOONAI 1 AOKUSO 2026(tusia e Pastor EA Adeboye) Manatu Autu: Manumalo i faaosoosoga 2 (Overcoming temptations 2) Tauloto Tusi Paia: Efeso 6:16-17 “Ia fa‘aopoopo i na mea uma ‘ona tago atu i le talipupuni o le fa‘atuatua, tou te mafai ai ‘ona tinei o ū fanafana mū uma lava, a lē o lo‘o leaga. Ma ‘ia ‘outou ‘ave le puloutau o le fa‘aolataga, ma le pelu a le Agaga, o le afioga lea a le Atua.”Faitauga - Tusi Paia: Salamo 119:9-17O se kerisiano na te lē su'esu'e I le Tusi Paia e lē aunoa e lē iloa le ala tonu e tali atu ai i faaosoosoga, ma o lea, e pa'ū pea o ia i taimi uma i le agasala. Ou te iloa lenei tulaga auā na manumalō Iesu i faaosoosoga uma a le tiapolo i lona taulotoina o Afioga Paia a le Atua (Luka 4:1-12). Mai la tatou upu tauloto o le asō tatou te iloa ai e le gata i le faatuatua ma le faaolataga, e manaomia fo'i e le kerisiano ona ia tauave le pelu o le Agaga, o le upu lea a le Atua. Soose kerisiano na te lē su'esu'e i lana Tusi Paia i taimi uma o se fitafita lea e leai se pelu. O le upu a le Atua o se auupega malosi e tau ai ma tete'e atu ai fo'i i faaosoosoga a le fili e tauai mai ia te oe. Fai mai Tavita i le Salamo 119:11; Ua ou teu i lo'u loto lau afioga, ina ne'i o'u agasala ia te oe. O le fuaiupu ua taua i luga ua ta'u mai ai ia i tatou a e mana'o e faatoilalo le agasala e tatau ona fa'atumulia le loto o le tagata i le upu a le Atua, o lea, e tatau ai ona e su'esu'e pea lava pea I Afioga Paia a le Atua ma mafaufau i ai i taimi uma. O le soifua e tusa ma le upu a le Atua e vavae'eseina ai i tatou mai le lalolagi ma avea i tatou o ipu ua faapaiaina mo le Atua (Ioane 17:17). Faapei ona e su'esu'e pea i le upu a le Atua ma usitai i ai, o le a e iloa ai o mea a le lalolagi sa masani ona fa'asesēina oe ua e le toe tosina i ai. A sau le tiapolo ma faaosooso ia te oe o le a mafai ona e tali; “Ua tusia” ona alu ese ai lea o le tiapolo mo se taimi umi e le toe sōsō atu ia te oe. O le upu a le Atua e fa'amalosia oe e te iloa lelei ai mailei a le fili ma e manumalō ai. O le tele o lou faatumu o oe lava i le upu a le Atua o le tele lea o lou malosi e fa'asagatau ai i osofaiga a le fili. Fai mai le Faataoto 1:17; auā e fofola fua se upega a ua iloa e se manulele. E faapei ona le ta'ita'i ulufale se manulele i se upega ua ia iloa na fofola e pu'e ai ma faaumatia ia, o le upu a le Atua o le a e poto ai ma mataala e vaai ma iloa mailei a le tiapolo. O lau ato manumalō e fa'ato'ilalo ai togafiti a satani. Aua e te tuulafoaiina au auupega o le manumalō, suesue lau Tusi Paia i taimi uma. Iloa le upu a le Atua faatatau i vaega ta'itasi o lou soifua, a o'o ina taumafai le tiapolo e faasesē oe i soose vaega, o le a e iloa tonu le upu ua tusia faatatau i lea mailei ma mafai ona faaaoga lea auupega e pupuni ai le leo o le fili. I lea taimi o le a le toe i ai se malosiaga o le agasala e manumalō ai ia te oe. O le upu a le Atua o lou talitā ma lau ato manumalō i faaosoosoga. I le suafa o Iesu. Amene.

OPEN HEAVENSMATALA LE LAGI MO LE ASO FARAILE 31 IULAI 2026(tusia e Pastor EA Adeboye) Manatu Autu: Manumalo i faaosoosoga 1 (Overcoming temptations 1) Tauloto Tusi Paia: 2 Peteru 3:18 “A ‘ia tutupu ‘outou i le alofa tunoa ma le poto i lo tatou Ali‘i, o lo tatou Fa‘aola lea o Iesu Keriso. ‘Ia ‘iā te ia le vi‘iga i ona po nei, ma ‘ia o‘o i le aso fa‘avavau. Amene.”Faitauga - Tusi Paia: Tito 2:11-12, Eperu 2:17-18O ananafi na ou talanoa atu i ala e te alo ese ai ma faaosoosoga i le alu ese lea ma tagata, o mea ma nofoaga e faaosoosoina ai oe ma sola ese  mai mea leaga eseese uma lava. Na ou faamamafa atu foi le mea moni, e faaosoosoina tagata uma e pei foi o Iesu na faaosoosoina i mea uma (Eperu 4:15). O le a ou faamatala atu i le asō ala e te manumalo ai i faaosoosoga e pei lava o Iesu na manumalo i faaosoosoga uma na oo mai i ona ala. O le mea muamua e tatau ona e maitau mai, e lē faatagaina e le Atua lou faaosoosoina e sili atu i le mea e te lavātia, “Ua lē maua ‘outou e se tofotofoga e ‘ese i lo tagata; a ‘ua fa‘amaoni le Atua, o lē na te lē tu‘uina atu ‘outou i le tofotofoga e sili i se mea ‘ua ‘outou lavātia, ‘ae sauni fo‘i fa‘atasi ma le tofotofoga se mea e sao ai, ‘ina ‘ia ‘outou lavā ‘o‘ono.” 1 Korinito‬ ‭10‬:‭13‬ ‭A oo mai faaosoosoga ia te oe, e tatau ona e iloa o loo ia te oe le malosiaga e manaomia e manumalo ai. O le mafuaaga e toilalo ai tagata i faaosoosoga ona latou te lē faaaogaina le malosiaga ua maea saunia e le Atua mo i latou. E ave la latou faamuamua i mea feilafi o loo faaosoosoina ai i latou e le tiapolo, ae lē faaaogaina le malosi ma le alofa tunoa ua saunia ma foai e le Atua iai latou, e manumalo ai i ia faaosoosoga. Na sau se tagata o le Atua ia te a'u ma faapea mai, ‘Tamā, ou te leiloa pe aisea ou te toilalo ai pea i le mulilua ma nisi o teine o le ekalesia. E masani lava ona ou leiloa se mea seia oo ina maea ona faatino'. Na ou tali atu ia te ia e faapea, ‘ae lei amata ona e tago e tatala lou ofu, o loo e iloa lelei lava e sese lau mea o le a faia, sa tatau ona taofi loa peitai ua taulai lau vaai i le suamalie ua faalala atu e le tiapolo i ou luma, ua e lē fia faalogo ai i le leo o Agaga Paia o loo fai atu ia te oe e aua le faia. E iai taimi e te lokaina ai le faitotoa e faamautinoaina ai, tusa pe auina atu e le Atua se tagata e taofia oe, o le a lē mafai. O le mafuaaga lena e te toilalo ai pea. Faalogo lelei i le leo o Agaga Paia pe a faiatu, taofi, aua le faia'. Le au pele e, faaaoga le alofa tunoa ua saunia e le Atua mo lana fanau e taofia i tatou mai le toilalo i faaosoosoga. E iai lava le ala e alu ese ai ma faaosoosoga, faalogo ia Agaga Paia, ma faaaoga le ala ua ia faaali atu ia te oe. Aua e te faatagaina le tiapolo e manumalo i lou agaga. Ia e faaaoga i taimi uma le alofa tunoa ua saunia e le Atua mo oe e manumalo ai i faaosoosoga, i le suafa o Iesu, Amene. 

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In this week's preach, Dion van Breda teaches that if we rely on the guidance of the Holy Spirit and dwell on God's Word, we will be able to resist temptation and live victoriously.1 Corinthians 10: 13 (NIV)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.

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Gospel –John 20:24-29 – Thomas, called Didymus, one of the Twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples said to him, “We have seen the Lord.” But Thomas said to them, “Unless I see the mark of the nails in His Hands and put my finger into the nailmarks and put my hand into His Side, I will not believe.” Now a week later his disciples were again inside and Thomas was with them. Jesus came, although the doors were locked, and stood in their midst and said, “Peace be with you.” Then He said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see My Hands, and bring your hand and put it into My Side, and do not be unbelieving, but believe.” Thomas answered and said to Him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Have you come to believe because you have seen Me? Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.” Memorial of Saint Thomas Saint Thomas, pray for us! Bishop Sheen quote of the day

Overcoming Temptation (1 Corinthians 10:1-22) by Harvest Church

Living Truth Christian Fellowship Podcast

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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "Temptation," by discussing various temptations with experts in their respective fields and how they overcome them. Our first guest, Kathi Lipp, joined us to talk about the temptation to hold on to clutter “just in case,” explaining how fear, anxiety, and constant pressure to upgrade can keep us from trusting God’s provision and living with freedom. Kathi is an author, speaker, blogger, and podcast host. We welcomed Dr. Ronnie Floyd to talk about overcoming temptation and spiritual strongholds, explaining why believers must stand on God’s Word, walk in the power of the Holy Spirit, and speak truth against the enemy’s lies. Dr. Floyd is a speaker, author, pastor, and host of the weekly podcast called “For Leaders Podcast with Ronnie Floyd.” We then opened up the phone lines to hear from our listeners. We posed the question, “Why did you keep going back to the temptation that hurt you most? And how did God work to break that?” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:Kathi Lipp [ 29:30 ]Dr. Ronnie Floyd [ 43:17 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "Temptation," by discussing various temptations with experts in their respective fields and how they overcome them. Our first guest, Kathi Lipp, joined us to talk about the temptation to hold on to clutter “just in case,” explaining how fear, anxiety, and constant pressure to upgrade can keep us from trusting God’s provision and living with freedom. Kathi is an author, speaker, blogger, and podcast host. We welcomed Dr. Ronnie Floyd to talk about overcoming temptation and spiritual strongholds, explaining why believers must stand on God’s Word, walk in the power of the Holy Spirit, and speak truth against the enemy’s lies. Dr. Floyd is a speaker, author, pastor, and host of the weekly podcast called “For Leaders Podcast with Ronnie Floyd.” We then opened up the phone lines to hear from our listeners. We posed the question, “Why did you keep going back to the temptation that hurt you most? And how did God work to break that?” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:Kathi Lipp [ 29:30 ]Dr. Ronnie Floyd [ 43:17 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "Temptation," by discussing various temptations with experts in their respective fields and how they overcome them. Our first guest, Kathi Lipp, joined us to talk about the temptation to hold on to clutter “just in case,” explaining how fear, anxiety, and constant pressure to upgrade can keep us from trusting God’s provision and living with freedom. Kathi is an author, speaker, blogger, and podcast host. We welcomed Dr. Ronnie Floyd to talk about overcoming temptation and spiritual strongholds, explaining why believers must stand on God’s Word, walk in the power of the Holy Spirit, and speak truth against the enemy’s lies. Dr. Floyd is a speaker, author, pastor, and host of the weekly podcast called “For Leaders Podcast with Ronnie Floyd.” We then opened up the phone lines to hear from our listeners. We posed the question, “Why did you keep going back to the temptation that hurt you most? And how did God work to break that?” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:Kathi Lipp [ 29:30 ]Dr. Ronnie Floyd [ 43:17 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "Temptation," by discussing various temptations with experts in their respective fields and how they overcome them. Our first guest, Kathi Lipp, joined us to talk about the temptation to hold on to clutter “just in case,” explaining how fear, anxiety, and constant pressure to upgrade can keep us from trusting God’s provision and living with freedom. Kathi is an author, speaker, blogger, and podcast host. We welcomed Dr. Ronnie Floyd to talk about overcoming temptation and spiritual strongholds, explaining why believers must stand on God’s Word, walk in the power of the Holy Spirit, and speak truth against the enemy’s lies. Dr. Floyd is a speaker, author, pastor, and host of the weekly podcast called “For Leaders Podcast with Ronnie Floyd.” We then opened up the phone lines to hear from our listeners. We posed the question, “Why did you keep going back to the temptation that hurt you most? And how did God work to break that?” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:Kathi Lipp [ 29:30 ]Dr. Ronnie Floyd [ 43:17 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "Temptation," by discussing various temptations with experts in their respective fields and how they overcome them. Our first guest, Kathi Lipp, joined us to talk about the temptation to hold on to clutter “just in case,” explaining how fear, anxiety, and constant pressure to upgrade can keep us from trusting God’s provision and living with freedom. Kathi is an author, speaker, blogger, and podcast host. We welcomed Dr. Ronnie Floyd to talk about overcoming temptation and spiritual strongholds, explaining why believers must stand on God’s Word, walk in the power of the Holy Spirit, and speak truth against the enemy’s lies. Dr. Floyd is a speaker, author, pastor, and host of the weekly podcast called “For Leaders Podcast with Ronnie Floyd.” We then opened up the phone lines to hear from our listeners. We posed the question, “Why did you keep going back to the temptation that hurt you most? And how did God work to break that?” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:Kathi Lipp [ 29:30 ]Dr. Ronnie Floyd [ 43:17 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "Temptation," by discussing various temptations with experts in their respective fields and how they overcome them. Our first guest, Kathi Lipp, joined us to talk about the temptation to hold on to clutter “just in case,” explaining how fear, anxiety, and constant pressure to upgrade can keep us from trusting God’s provision and living with freedom. Kathi is an author, speaker, blogger, and podcast host. We welcomed Dr. Ronnie Floyd to talk about overcoming temptation and spiritual strongholds, explaining why believers must stand on God’s Word, walk in the power of the Holy Spirit, and speak truth against the enemy’s lies. Dr. Floyd is a speaker, author, pastor, and host of the weekly podcast called “For Leaders Podcast with Ronnie Floyd.” We then opened up the phone lines to hear from our listeners. We posed the question, “Why did you keep going back to the temptation that hurt you most? And how did God work to break that?” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:Kathi Lipp [ 29:30 ]Dr. Ronnie Floyd [ 43:17 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "Temptation," by discussing various temptations with experts in their respective fields and how they overcome them. Our first guest, Kathi Lipp, joined us to talk about the temptation to hold on to clutter “just in case,” explaining how fear, anxiety, and constant pressure to upgrade can keep us from trusting God’s provision and living with freedom. Kathi is an author, speaker, blogger, and podcast host. We welcomed Dr. Ronnie Floyd to talk about overcoming temptation and spiritual strongholds, explaining why believers must stand on God’s Word, walk in the power of the Holy Spirit, and speak truth against the enemy’s lies. Dr. Floyd is a speaker, author, pastor, and host of the weekly podcast called “For Leaders Podcast with Ronnie Floyd.” We then opened up the phone lines to hear from our listeners. We posed the question, “Why did you keep going back to the temptation that hurt you most? And how did God work to break that?” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:Kathi Lipp [ 29:30 ]Dr. Ronnie Floyd [ 43:17 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this message Pastor Vern Frank teaches on how to overcome temptation. https://www.pacbible.org/

Rather than being wrapped up in one single event, the Christian life is a work in progress that involves struggling through sin and temptation. If we are not struggling, we are not moving. We will never arrive at completion until we see Jesus, and until then we need to continue to grow and mature.

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If you feel weary, discouraged, or defeated by sin, Scripture doesn't offer a shortcut—it offers a doorway: prayer. In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds us that there is no lasting power over temptation and no consistent victory over sin without spending time with God in prayer. Dr. Youssef challenges the common habit of treating prayer like a last-ditch effort. Instead, prayer should be your first option—in trouble, in joy, and in every in-between moment. He points to the testimonies of Scripture where God moved mightily as His people prayed: Moses, Joshua, Hannah, David, Elijah, Daniel—and most powerfully, Jesus Himself. When Christ prayed in Gethsemane, the forces of darkness trembled, revealing that heaven's strength is unleashed when we align our will with God's perfect plan. Whether your relationships feel strained, your heart feels heavy, or your soul feels dry, this devotional calls you back to the simplest, strongest step of faith: pray—trusting God is not intimidated by your circumstances, and believing His promise that when you draw near to Him, He will draw near to you. Prayer: Lord, in Your mercy, restore my soul and prepare me for the life You have planned for me. I want to live for You and trust You to finish Your work in me. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “Come near to God and he will come near to you. . . . Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up” (James 4:8, 10). Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon Pray or Faint: LISTEN NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

This Palm Sunday, we explored Hebrews 4:14-16 and the reality that Jesus also experienced temptation in every way we do. Instead of taking the easy way out, He rejected the shortcuts offered by the devil and chose a different path. Rather than grasping for power, Jesus responded with patience and obedience. He embraced the cross and invites us to do the same. In God's kingdom, we don't win by winning-we win by losing.

Be challenged to live beyond yourself and discover how embracing a living sacrifice mindset can lead to clarity, purpose, and fulfillment in your Christian walk.

Slaying the Giants - Overcoming Temptation and Anger - Pastor Lydia Sigman - March 15 by Pastor Larry Huch

Genesis 3:1-7 // The heart of temptation is found in the enticement of a desire for freedom, a desire for power, and a desire for pleasure. Christ shows us the way out of temptation, and breaks bread with us so that we may not be led into it.

Why do human philosophies keep promising freedom—yet leave people more anxious, confused, and broken? In today's MY Devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef traces the root of our modern spiritual crisis back to the first temptation in the garden: Adam and Eve believed Satan's lie and chose rebellion over God's perfect wisdom. That same pattern still drives every ideology that elevates human desire above God—and it's why man-made “solutions” always fail. But there is real hope: only God's wisdom can repair what sin has destroyed. And God hasn't left us guessing. Through the Holy Spirit, believers have access to the mind of God—yet Dr. Youssef reminds us that the Spirit's guidance isn't experienced through information alone, but through surrender. You'll hear why: daily yielding to the Holy Spirit is essential for clarity and spiritual strength, ignoring the Spirit grieves Him—and persistent disobedience can quench His voice, many can read the Bible and still miss its meaning without the Spirit's illumination, and it's never too late to invite the Spirit back into the “driver's seat” of your life. Today's MY Devotional has been provided by Leading The Way. The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

Why is it so hard to live faithfully in a fallen world—even when you want to obey God? In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef exposes a sobering reality: every believer has an enemy on the inside—the flesh—that instinctively leans toward rebellion. When temptation knocks, it's the flesh that wants to open the door. But you are not helpless. Dr. Youssef explains that God has equipped every Christian with three weapons for victory—tools strong enough to overcome the world's pressure, the devil's lies, and the flesh's cravings: A renewed nature to battle the old sinful nature The living, active Word of God—sharper than a double-edged sword (Hebrews 4:12) The Holy Spirit—God's presence within you to convict, remind, strengthen, and empower obedience Using the Corinthian church as a warning, Dr. Youssef shows how many struggles trace back to one root issue: letting the flesh run wild. This devotional will help you recognize the real battlefield and reclaim the victory Christ has already secured—by learning to hold fast to God's Word, walk in step with the Spirit, and fight with the tools heaven has provided. Key Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:12Go deeper: Healthy Living in a Sick World: Growing Beyond Spiritual Infancy (Watch Now | Listen Now) The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

What are you drawing on for strength—your circumstances, your abilities, or the power of Christ?In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds us that only Christ's resurrection power can truly satisfy the empty heart, defeat temptation, and exchange our weakness for His strength. Earthly assets and “wins” may look impressive, but they're nothing compared to the transforming power of Jesus.This devotional also sounds a loving warning: when life is going well, it's easy to drift back into independence and forget the Source of real joy. That's why we must stay alert to spiritual stagnation and choose growth—even when growth stretches us.You'll be encouraged by Scripture's call to keep pressing forward:Run with perseverance, throwing off sin and fixing your eyes on Jesus (Hebrews 12:1–2).Press on toward the goal, forgetting what's behind and straining toward what's ahead (Philippians 3:13–14).If you've been tempted to coast, quit, or rely on comfort instead of Christ, this episode will re-center your heart on the One whose power never runs out—and whose grace meets you in the struggle.Scripture Focus: Psalm 147:5 The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

If you're trying to grow closer to Jesus and keep hitting resistance, you're not alone—and you're not failing. In today's MY Devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef shows why obstacles are part of the journey of faith and how your response to them can either stifle spiritual growth or strengthen it.You'll learn the three common blockers that quietly weaken intimacy with Christ:An inability to accept correction — A teachable heart is a clear sign of maturity. How you respond when a godly believer points out blind spots reveals a lot about your love for Jesus.An unwillingness to change — Sanctification means continual growth. The moment we stop changing, we step into spiritual danger.Confusing the journey for the destination — Are you living as a citizen of this world with a passing interest in heaven, or as a citizen of heaven passing through this world? (Philippians 3:20–21)This episode will help you reframe spiritual resistance, recognize what's holding you back, and pursue Jesus with renewed focus—right where you are.Scripture Focus: Colossians 1:9–10 The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

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Join us as teaching elder Adam Vinson continues our study through the book of Luke. Notes from the sermon can be found at the link below. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GiQCZ1wzF3VAHj2BXp5CfCUmIa7V1h8Z/view

Join us as teaching elder Adam Vinson continues our study through the book of Luke. Notes from the sermon can be found at the link below. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GiQCZ1wzF3VAHj2BXp5CfCUmIa7V1h8Z/view

How can I overcome temptation? In this message Pastor John Lindell shares from James 1:13–18 how temptation follows a predictable pattern, why it never comes from God, and how God faithfully provides a way of escape through His truth and His Word. Our prayer is that you would be strengthened to recognize the lies of temptation, stand firm in God's promises, and walk in freedom and victory through the power of Christ.

In Season 3: Episode 18 of The Jessica Koulianos Podcast, Jessica talks about overcoming temptation.Jessica hopes that through the candid conversations she hosts about life, ministry, and family, that you will be pointed back to Jesus. There is no greater joy than loving Jesus with all of your heart — may you fall more in love with Him than ever before!More resources at jessicakoulianos.comJessica Koulianos is the Co-Founder of a church, international ministry, and school with her husband, Michael Koulianos.  You're invited to join them in person or online every Sunday at Jesus Image Church. For more information on Jesus School, local and nationwide events hosted by Jesus Image, and resources, visit jesusimage.tv.Watch podcast episodes on YouTube! Connect with Jessica: Jessica's Website | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok Michael's Website | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok Jesus Image Website | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok Jesus Image Church Website | Instagram | Facebook Jesus School Website | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok...

How can I overcome temptation? In this message Pastor John Lindell shares from James 1:13–18 how temptation follows a predictable pattern, why it never comes from God, and how God faithfully provides a way of escape through His truth and His Word. Our prayer is that you would be strengthened to recognize the lies of temptation, stand firm in God's promises, and walk in freedom and victory through the power of Christ.

Struggling with temptation again? You're not alone—and you're not broken. We've been taught to fight it with willpower, but what if that's why we keep falling There's a better way. If you're tired of feeling stuck, ashamed, or alone in the fight—this is for you.