Temptations come in various ways and often we are not prepared for it. Are you tempted to take the easy way, to do nothing, or do what’s self serving? Christians don’t like to admit it but we, all to often, give in to temptation. Explore “what we can do” as we ask for God’s help with deliverance from temptation.
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Sermon Notes for Aug. 2nd, 2009
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The Lord’s Prayer
“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” Matthew 6:13 (New International Version)
What does God want me to do when temptations come?
Identify what makes me vulnerable.
“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is
weak.” Matthew 26:41 (New International Version)
Avoid the temptation.
“Plan carefully what you do… Avoid evil and walk straight ahead. Don’t go one step off the right
way.” Proverbs 4:26-27 (Todays English Version)
Guard my heart.
“Above all else, guard your heart, for it affects everything you do.”
Proverbs 4:23 (New Living Translation)
Always pray for deliverance.
“Call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me.”
Psalm 50:15 (New International Version)
“My dear friends, if you know people who have wandered off from God’s truth, don’t write them
off. Go after them. Get them back and you will have rescued precious lives…!”
James 5:19-20 (Message)
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