A sermon on temptation by Simon Campling

1. Temptation By Simon Campling www.brettonbaptist.org.uk Youth Service – 10/06/2007

3. Sex www.brettonbaptist.org.uk Temptation – Simon Campling (10/06/2007)

4. Sex www.brettonbaptist.org.uk Temptation – Simon Campling (10/06/2007)

5. Sex www.brettonbaptist.org.uk Temptation – Simon Campling (10/06/2007)

6. Sex www.brettonbaptist.org.uk Temptation – Simon Campling (10/06/2007)

7. Sex www.brettonbaptist.org.uk Temptation – Simon Campling (10/06/2007)

8. “ No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.” www.brettonbaptist.org.uk Temptation – Simon Campling (10/06/2007) 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NIV)

9. “ Each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. Don't be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters.” www.brettonbaptist.org.uk Temptation – Simon Campling (10/06/2007) James 1:14-16

10. Important fact #1: “ No temptation has seized you except what is common to man.” (NIV) “ The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience.” (NLT) www.brettonbaptist.org.uk Temptation – Simon Campling (10/06/2007) You are not alone in your temptation

11. It is not a sin to be tempted. www.brettonbaptist.org.uk Temptation – Simon Campling (10/06/2007) Important fact #2: “ No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NIV) “ For from within, out of men's hearts, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, lewdness, envy, slander, arrogance and folly. All these evils come from inside” Mark 7:21-23

12. “ For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin.” “ Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak." www.brettonbaptist.org.uk Temptation – Simon Campling (10/06/2007) Hebrews 4:15 Mark 14:38

13. God is in control . “ Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” 1 Peter 5:8 “ Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9 “ Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commands. ” Deuteronomy 7:9 (NIV) www.brettonbaptist.org.uk Temptation – Simon Campling (10/06/2007) Important fact #3:

14. “ All you need to remember is that God will never let you down; he'll never let you be pushed past your limit” www.brettonbaptist.org.uk Temptation – Simon Campling (10/06/2007) 1 Corinthians 10:13 (The Message)

15. God always provides an escape route from temptation. Example 1: 2 Samuel 11 – David and Bathsheba Example 2: Genesis 39 – Joseph and Potiphar’s wife www.brettonbaptist.org.uk Temptation – Simon Campling (10/06/2007) Important fact #4:

17. “ Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” www.brettonbaptist.org.uk Temptation – Simon Campling (10/06/2007) 1 Peter 5:8

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19. “ Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective” James 5:16 "Therefore, my brothers, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.” Acts 13:38 “ As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.” Psalm 103:12 “ But the Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, Standby), the Holy Spirit, Whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things. And He will cause you to remember everything I have told you.” John 14:26 (Amplified Bible) “ They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles.” Acts 2:42-43 “ Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2 www.brettonbaptist.org.uk Temptation – Simon Campling (10/06/2007)

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