Sermon Illustrations on Temptation

Luke 4:1-13AnabaptistTemptationSpiritual Warfare

Luke 4:1-13 — Anabaptist (classic)

Luke 4:1-13 insists that faith means following Jesus, even when it costs—today, not someday.

1 Corinthians 10:1-13CharismaticTemptationFaithfulness

1 Corinthians 10:1-13 — Charismatic (edgy)

1 Corinthians 10:1-13 exposes control; the Spirit will not be reduced to a brand—today, not someday.

1 Corinthians 10:1-13CharismaticTemptationFaithfulness

1 Corinthians 10:1-13 — Charismatic (pastoral)

1 Corinthians 10:1-13 encourages hungry hearts: ask, receive, and keep seeking God’s presence—today, not someday.

Luke 4:1-13TraditionalTemptationSpiritual Warfare

Luke 4:1-13 — Traditional (edgy)

If Luke 4:1-13 feels “too strong,” it’s because Scripture refuses to negotiate with sin—today, not someday.

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TraditionalThe importance of obedience in our daily lives

Genesis 2:15-17 - Evangelical Perspective

In the Evangelical tradition, Genesis 2:15-17 highlights God's sovereignty and the moral responsibility placed upon humanity. This passage underscores the importance of obedience to God's commands as reflective of a personal relationship with Him, emphasizing that life and death hinge...

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1 Corinthians 13:4-7Anglican

The Foolish Woman Calls to Upright Travelers

Matthew Henry observed her strategy: she calls them "simple" and "wanting understanding," inviting them to her school under pretense of refinement.

Proverbs 9:15Universal

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Lessons from Temptation - Story

In the heart of a bustling city, there lived a young woman named Sarah. She was the kind of person who brought light into every room, always ready with a smile and a kind word. Yet, beneath her cheerful exterior,...

Titus 3:5Traditional

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Real-World Temptation - Teaching Material

As we consider the words of Paul in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, let’s allow them to penetrate our hearts and illuminate our understanding of temptation. Picture this: the love described here is not just a lofty ideal; it is a living,...

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Theological Reflection

Theological Insights on Temptation - Commentary

As we delve into the complex interplay between temptation and Christian faith, we find ourselves at a crossroads where our beliefs encounter the gritty realities of life. In 2 Corinthians 5:17, Paul proclaims, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he...

2 Corinthians 5:17Anglican

Understanding the consequences of our choices

UniversalResisting temptation in everyday lifeUnderstanding suffering as part of God's plan

Genesis 39:7-23 - Universal Perspective

In the Universal theological tradition, Genesis 39:7-23 illustrates the sovereignty of God over human circumstances, highlighting the theme of divine providence in times of trial.

ChristocentricUnderstanding the nature of temptation and how to resist itThe importance of personal responsibility in our choices

Genesis 3:1-7 - Non-Denominational Perspective

In the Non-Denominational tradition, Genesis 3:1-7 is often interpreted as the pivotal moment of human disobedience that introduces sin into the world. This passage underscores the importance of free will and the consequences of choices, emphasizing God's desire for relationship, which was disrupted by sin.

UniversalThe dangers of temptation and the need for vigilanceThe importance of understanding the consequences of our choices

Genesis 3:1-7 - Universal Perspective

In the Universal theological tradition, Genesis 3:1-7 is understood as a pivotal moment in human history, illustrating the tension between divine command and human free will.

moral corruption disguised as refinement

the tempter's strategy against the righteous

Proverbs 5:27Universalthe gradual nature of moral declineseduction and deception

The House of Folly: A Way, Not a Destination

Exell notes the critical distinction: it is not the place itself, but the way to it.

Proverbs 9:18Universalmoral choiceconsequences of folly

Wisdom's Feast versus Folly's Deadly Poison

It is through blindness and inconsonsideration that any man becomes entangled in the snares of the foolish woman.