August2015v2

The Temptations – August 2, 2015
INTRODUCTION

  1. Lessons from a catfight.
  2. Many times we fail because we do not understand our enemy.
  3. Make sure you are a child of God – 2 Corinthians 13:5.
  4. Understand you are still in flesh – Romans 7:16-20.
  5. TEXT: James 1:14-15.

OUTLINE

  1. Temptation is universal.
    1. The struggle is a good sign you are going the right direction.
  2. Temptation is seasonal.
    1. The time of temptation varies.
    2. The type of temptation varies.
  1. Temptation is two-fold.
    1. Lust.
    2. Enticement.
    3. When your desire meets enticement temptation occurs.
  1. Temptation is not sin.
  2. Temptation is not all powerful.
    1. You destroy temptation by destroying inward lust.
  1. An example of an overcomer – Genesis 39.
    1. You are tempted because you are useful to God.
    2. You will follow the way you have trained your heart.
    3. The trial.
    4. Work your way out of trouble.
    5. The acid test.

 

CONCLUSION

  1. PRAYER.

 

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