Text: James 1:13-16 Three Ways in Which We Are Tested’ Trials — dealt with in previous lesson Temptations (external) — someone tried to tempt you to sin Temptations (internal) — you desire to sin Do Not Say, “I Am Being Tempted by God” Man has a tendency to blame others for his own actions (Genesis [...]

An Overview of the Book of James Faith is Demonstrated by: Our Words and Deeds Our works demonstrate our faith (2:16-17,24) It is manifest in our speech (1:26; 3:,9-10) This is a reflection of our heart (3:11-12) Our Approach to God’s Word God uses His word to call us and to save us (1:18) Receive [...]

Text: 1 Kings 16:29-33 “Ahab… did evil in the sight of the Lord more than all who were before him” (v. 30) — What did Ahab do to earn this infamous recognition? He Failed to Learn from His Father’s Sins (v. 30; Ezekiel 18:14-17) Sin Was a Trivial Thing to Him (v. 31; Isaiah 59:2; [...]

Text: Psalm 1 The Righteous Man is Blessed (v. 1-3) He does not walk in the counsel of the ungodly – following their thinking/advice He does not stand in the path of sinners – putting himself in a position to encounter them He does not sit in the seat of scoffers – among those who [...]

Don’t Put Your Trust in Men – 1 Corinthians 4:6 Pride Goes Before Destruction – 1 Corinthians 10:12 Don’t Flirt with Sin – 2 Timothy 3:13 Pleasure vs. Consequences of Sin – Hebrews 11:25; Proverbs 13:15 Encourage One Another – Hebrews 3:13 Be Ready to Forgive – Luke 17:3-4 Read the article: Lessons from a [...]

Text: Hebrews 3:12-13 We can be deceived into thinking sin is… Not Sin – change the definition of what sin is Right in Certain Situations – situation ethics Not a Problem – God’s grace covers us Excusable – “we’re only human” or “others are doing it” Without Consequences – pleasure is temporary, consequences are eternal

Text: 1 John 2:15-17 Avenues of Temptation – 1 John 2:16 Lust of the flesh Lust of the eyes Pride of life Examples of Satan Using these Avenues of Temptation Eve – Genesis 3 Jesus – Matthew 4 God’s Promise About Temptation – 1 Corinthians 10:13 No unique temptation God is faithful There will be [...]

[Sermon delivered by Ross Conley] When We Love – Matthew 22:35-40 When Obtaining Forgiveness – Matthew 5:22-24 Mastering Anxiety – Matthew 6:25-33 Matters of Judgment – Matthew 7:1-5 Defeating Satan – Matthew 12:25-29

[This can be used as a follow-up sermon to the one in the previous post - Standing Alone] Peter – Matthew 26:69-75 Barnabas – Galatians 2:11-14 Pilate – Luke 23:13-25

Text: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Similarities between us & the Israelites (v. 1-5) Example of the Israelites (v. 6-10) Warning: we can sin (v. 11-12) Encouragement: we don’t have to sin (v. 13)