Crossroads Community Church
“OVERCOMING TEMPTATION”
Crossroads
May 28, 2023
The quality of _____________________________ determines the _________________ of ___________________.
When faced with ____________________ (this situation),I have pre-decided to _______________ (take this action).
I am ready. I am generous.
I am consistent. I am faithful.
I am devoted. I am a finisher.
When our ___________ are clear, decisions are _____________.
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.
(1 Corinthians 16:13) (NIV)
“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” (Matthew 26:41) (NIV)
WHY ARE WE TO BE ON GUARD?
1. The _______________________________ for you.
I wrote to you... 11 so that Satan will not outsmart us. For we are familiar with his evil schemes. (2 Corinthians 2:9, 11) (NLT)
2. You are not as ____________________________________.
So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall!
(1 Corinthians 10:12) (NIV)
3 Keys to Fighting Temptation
1. Move ______________________.
The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance. (Psalm 16:6) (NIV)
2. Magnify ____________________.
What if the worst-case scenario comes true?
“...you will be sinning against the Lord; and you may be sure that your sin will find you out.” (Numbers 32:23) (NIV)
3. Plan ____________________________.
...Joseph was a very handsome and well-built young man, 7 and Potiphar’s wife soon began to look at him lustfully. “Come and sleep with me,” she demanded. (Genesis 39:6-7) (NLT)
You use your disappointments to justify your __________________.
...But he left his cloak in her hand and ran out of the house.
(Genesis 39:12) (NIV)
...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 endure it. (1 Corinthians 10:13) (NIV)
Question:
Why would I resist a temptation in _____________________ if I have the power to ____________________________________?
TALK IT OVER
1. Which part of this message was most impactful for you and why?
2. What is your thought process like when you make plans for the future?
3. Read Matthew 26:41. Discuss a time when God helped you make the
right decision or avoid temptation. What was that experience like?
Start Doing.
This week, pre-decide how you’ll respond to temptation by moving the line, magnifying the cost, and planning your escape.