Finding Victory Over Temptation - Pastor Scott Bullman

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http://TRBC.org/GIVE Get today's Sermon Notes in the MyTRBC app. http://mytrbc.mobi — Learn More http://trbc.org — Sermon Notes Matthew 3:16-17 (ESV) Matthew 4:1-11 (ESV) Life can quickly transition from the WATER to the WILDERNESS…and our response to temptation can be the difference maker. A correct response to temptation becomes a stepping-stone in our spiritual growth. EVERYONE FACES TEMPTATIONS Temptation is not a sign of spiritual weakness. It is not a sin to be tempted. It’s only a sin when you act on it resulting in the loss of spiritual fellowship. That’s why confession of sin is so important. “Many Christians are frightened and demoralized by tempting thoughts, feeling guilty that they’re not beyond temptation. This is a misunderstanding of maturity. You will never outgrow temptation.” – Rick Warren “God will never put more on you than he puts in you to bear it up.” SOURCE OF TEMPTATION James 1:13-15 (ESV) What’s the difference between a TRIAL and a TEMPTATION? “A trial is something created or allowed by God to produce spiritual maturity, spiritual development, spiritual growth. A temptation, however, is a solicitation to evil… an enticement to sin… an invitation to rebel against God in order to stifle our spiritual life, interrupt our spiritual growth, and limit our capacity to bringing greater glory to God.” – Dr. Tony Evans If God allows temptation to come to you, it’s because He’s already determined it is something that you can handle. Still, evil is soliciting you. Satan is scouting you. “Now when the devil had ended every temptation, he departed from him until an opportune time.” Luke 4:13 (ESV) Satan doesn’t have any new ideas. It’s always the same. Step 1 – DOUBT Step 2 – DECEPTION Step 3 – DETOUR VICTORY OVER TEMPTATION Ephesians 6:10-17 (NIV) Put on the FULL ARMOR of GOD! Don’t go out half dressed. • Belt of Truth • Breastplate of Righteousness • Shoes of Peace • Shield of Faith • Helmet of Salvation • Sword of the Spirit (which is the Word of God) “If the Living Word needed to use the written Word to deal with the enemy of the Word, how much more do you and I who haven’t written any word need to use the same Word to deal with the enemy of the Word.” – Dr. Tony Evans And finally… “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. (v.18) PUT ON JESUS EVERYDAY! – Timeline 0:00 Welcome to Thomas Road 0:20 Pastor Scott Bullman 0:40 Today's Sermon - Finding Victory Over Temptation 43:00 Invitation

Topics

• Leadership
• Temptation
• Overcoming Obstacles