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1 Corinthians 10:13 (NKJV)

No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.

Hebrews 12:9-11 (NKJV)

Furthermore, we have had human fathers who corrected us, and we paid them respect. Shall we not much more readily be in subjection to the Father of spirits and live? [10] For they indeed for a few days chastened us as seemed best to them, but He for our profit, that we may be partakers of His holiness. [11] Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.

Romans 3:20 (NKJV)

Therefore by the deeds of the law no flesh will be justified in His sight, for by the law is the knowledge of sin.

1 John 4:4 (NKJV)

You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.

Hebrews 4:15 (NKJV)

For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin.

Matthew 4:1-4,6-11 (NKJV)

Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. [2] And when He had fasted forty days and forty nights, afterward He was hungry. [3] Now when the tempter came to Him, he said, "If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread." [4] But He answered and said, "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.'" [6] and said to Him, "If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down. For it is written: ' He shall give His angels charge over you,' and, ' In their hands they shall bear you up, Lest you dash your foot against a stone.'" [7] Jesus said to him, "It is written again, 'You shall not tempt the LORD your God.'" [8] Again, the devil took Him up on an exceedingly high mountain, and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. [9] And he said to Him, "All these things I will give You if You will fall down and worship me." [10] Then Jesus said to him, "Away with you, Satan! For it is written, 'You shall worship the LORD your God, and Him only you shall serve.'" [11] Then the devil left Him, and behold, angels came and ministered to Him.

James 1:13-15 (NKJV)

Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. [14] But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. [15] Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death.

1 John 1:9 (NKJV)

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

2 Corinthians 4:17-18 (NKJV)

For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, [18] while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.

Romans 8:28 (NKJV)

And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.

Romans 8:29 (NKJV)

For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.

John 14:27 (NKJV)

Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

James 1:2-4 (NKJV)

My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, [3] knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. [4] But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.

Ephesians 6:11-12 (NKJV)

Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. [12] For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

1 John 2:16 (NKJV)

For all that is in the world-the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life-is not of the Father but is of the world.

James 4:7-10 (NKJV)

Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. [8] Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. [9] Lament and mourn and weep! Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom. [10] Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.

1 Peter 1:7 (NKJV)

that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ,

2 Corinthians 1:3-7 (NKJV)

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, [4] who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. [5] For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also abounds through Christ. [6] Now if we are afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effective for enduring the same sufferings which we also suffer. Or if we are comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation. [7] And our hope for you is steadfast, because we know that as you are partakers of the sufferings, so also you will partake of the consolation.

John 16:33 (NKJV)

These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."

Luke 6:47-48 (NKJV)

Whoever comes to Me, and hears My sayings and does them, I will show you whom he is like: [48] He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently against that house, and could not shake it, for it was founded on the rock.

How Effectively Resist Temptation

Notes: How EffectivelyResist Temptation

Pastor Greg

Luke 4

Jan 12, 2014

Hebrews 4:15-16 (NIV)

For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are---yet he did not sin. [16] Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

Jesus faced temptation as a man not as God, so he can sympathize.

Christ has authority over Satan, so this temptation was done for us.

Oscar Wilde said, "I can resist anything but temptation."

When you become a Christian the devil will tempt you, it always happens and it "comes in attractive packages."

James 1:12 (NIV)

Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.

Aspects of temptation:

1. Where does temptation come from?

Where there is no desire on our part then there is no temptation. It takes you And the devil

5 steps:

1. Opportunity - Temptation

2. Under its powers - Desire - take it for a test drive

3. Almost hooked-

4. Still a way out

5. In sin comes death - guilt and separation from God.

1 Corinthians 10:13 (NKJV)

No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.

We play a role and our heart is wicked.

2. When does temptation generally come?

Usually after a great triumph.

After a mountain top experience, comes the trial.

New Christians usually know this and older Christians usually fall to Pride and sin.

3. Who does temptation come to?

Those brand new and those that are a real threat to the kingdom of darkness.

"If you have not been through the devils sifter, then you probably are not worth sifting."

4. How does temptation come?

Usually enters right through the mind.

2 Corinthians 11:3 (NKJV)

But I fear, lest somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.

2 Corinthians 10:4-5 (NKJV)

For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, [5] casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,

5. Where is the best place to be when temptation comes?

In the will of God.

We bring it upon ourselves when we are outside of the will of God.

In the wrong place, with the wrong people and you......do the wrong thing!:

In a bar, hanging with old drinking buddies....you gets drunk.

Luke 4:3 (NKJV)

And the devil said to Him, "If You are the Son of God, command this stone to become bread."

He was in the desert and hadn't eaten for 40 days, he was with the devil. Did he sin....no: How did Jesus deal with the devil: he referenced scripture. He put spiritual over physical.

Jesus did not dispute the statement of the devil. Satan has been given charge of this world.

Jesus understood you would serve what you worship.

Luke 4:9-11 (NKJV)

9[Then he brought Him to Jerusalem, set Him on the pinnacle of the temple, and said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down from here.] [ ] 10For it is written: [ ] ‘ He shall give His angels charge over you,[ ] To keep you,’[ ] [ ] 11and, [ ] ‘ In their hands they shall bear you up,[ ] Lest you dash your foot against a stone.’”

Bible illiteracy makes us more susceptible to sin.

Psalm 91:11-12 (NKJV)

For He shall give His angels charge over you, To keep you in all your ways. [12] In their hands they shall bear you up, Lest you dash your foot against a stone.

The devil misquoted scripture to Jesus.

Christ said you should not test your God:

Luke 4:12 (NKJV)

And Jesus answered and said to him, "It has been said, 'You shall not tempt the LORD your God.'"

Trust The Lord but do not test him.

6. What do we use to protect ourselves? The Word of God is the offensive weapon.

Psalm 119:9,11 (NKJV)

How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word. [11] Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You.

When the devil attacks, you use Scripture to defend. "It is written..."

Romans 8:1 (NKJV)

There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.

Philippians 1:6 (NKJV)

being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ;

John 3:16 (NKJV)

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

We are blessed when we endure it. The devil will attack from the front and slip through the back door. You fought him off and then you are Prideful for that, he still got you.

You have to be aware of that tactic and protect yourselves.

Is Jesus Christ living inside you?

12 Men who shook the world!

Notes: 12 Men who shook the world!

Pastor Greg

Harvest OC

January 9, 2014

What is a Saint? They are people that the light shines through.

Saint is another word for believer.

God can use anyone

1 Corinthians 1:26 (MSG)

Take a good look, friends, at who you were when you got called into this life. I don't see many of "the brightest and the best" among you, not many influential, not many from high-society families. Isn't it obvious that God deliberately chose men and women that the culture overlooks and exploits and abuses, chose these "nobodies" to expose the hollow pretensions of the "somebodies"? That makes it quite clear that none of you can get by with blowing your own horn before God. Everything that we have---right thinking and right living, a clean slate and a fresh start---comes from God by way of Jesus Christ. That's why we have the saying, "If you're going to blow a horn, blow a trumpet for God."

2 Corinthians 4:7-13 (NKJV)

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. [8] We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; [9] persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed- [10] always carrying about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body. [11] For we who live are always delivered to death for Jesus' sake, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh. [12] So then death is working in us, but life in you. [13] And since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, "I believed and therefore I spoke,” we also believe and therefore speak,

1. Simon Peter - the most talked about. The most questions asked and the most known. Spoke his mind and some times too often.

He trusted and doubted Jesus throughout the Bible.

God doesn't see who you are he sees who you can be.

Crucified on an upside down cross

2. Andrew was always introducing people to Jesus.

Andrew was hung to an X shaped cross.

John 1:41-42 (KJV)

He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ. [42] And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.

3. James and John - the suns of thunder. They we're know as the Sons of Thunder.

Them and Peter spent the most time with Jesus.

Mark 10:33-34 (NKJV)

"Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and to the scribes; and they will condemn Him to death and deliver Him to the Gentiles; [34] and they will mock Him, and scourge Him, and spit on Him, and kill Him. And the third day He will rise again."

Mark 10:35-37 (NKJV)

Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Him, saying, "Teacher, we want You to do for us whatever we ask." [36] And He said to them, "What do you want Me to do for you?" [37] They said to Him, "Grant us that we may sit, one on Your right hand and the other on Your left, in Your glory."

Herod beheaded James.

John was known as the apostle of love, he was banished to the island of Patmos.

4. Phillip - he was called by Jesus himself.

John 1:43 (NKJV)

The following day Jesus wanted to go to Galilee, and He found Philip and said to him, "Follow Me."

John 6:5-7 (NKJV)

Then Jesus lifted up His eyes, and seeing a great multitude coming toward Him, He said to Philip, "Where shall we buy bread, that these may eat?" [6] But this He said to test him, for He Himself knew what He would do. [7] Philip answered Him, "Two hundred denarii worth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one of them may have a little."

5. Bartholomew

6. Thomas - known for his doubt.

Doubt is not always a sign a man is wrong, it can be a sign that he is thinking.

7. Matthew - tax collector. Author of the Gospel.

Jesus said the two words - "Follow me"

8. Judas Iscariot - life ended in suicide.

John 12:5-6 (NKJV)

"Why was this fragrant oil not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?" [6] This he said, not that he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and had the money box; and he used to take what was put in it.

The Bible says that Satan entered his heart.

Judas could of repented. Jesus loved him.

God can do a lot with a little.