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CONNECTION: You Can Talk to God! 
 Pastor Rob Carlson: "You Can Overcome Temptation" (Part Two)
January 12, 2003 - Matthew 6:13 

 

Matthew 6:13--And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. 

1 Corinthians 10:13--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. 

 

STEPS TO OVERCOMING TEMPTATION: 

1. Refuse to be intimidated! 

Ephesians 6:10-11 [GN]--Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. 

3 common reactions when we are tempted: 

 

2. Request God's help! 

Psalm 50:15 [GN]--Call to me when trouble comes; I will save you, and you will praise me. 

Hebrews 4:15-16 [LB]--(Jesus)... had the same temptations we do, though he never once gave way to them and sinned. So let us come boldly... to God... and find grace to help us in our times of need. 

 

3. Refocus your attention! 

James 1:14 [LB]--Temptation is the pull of your own evil thoughts and wishes. These evil thoughts lead to evil actions... 

Temptation always comes in a three phase process: 

Genesis 39:12--(Joseph)...ran out of the house. 

 

4. Reveal your struggle to a friend! 

Ecclesiastes 4:9,10 [GN]--Two are better than one, because together... if one falls down, the other can help him up. But if someone is alone and falls... there's no one to help him. 

James 5:16--Admit your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. 

Revealing your feeling is the beginning of healing. 

 

5. Resist the tempter! 

James 4:7 [JB]--Give in to God then resist the devil and he will run away from you. 

Ephesians 6:17 [JB]--...accept salvation from God to be your helmet and receive the word of God... to use as a sword. 

Psalm 119:9, 11--How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. 

 

 

 

Small Group Discussion Questions: 

  1. What does this portion of the Lord's Prayer mean to you?  
  2. Review the points and Bible verses from this lesson. What personal application can you make from this week's teaching? 
  3. What keys to living the overcoming life have been most effective for you? 
  4. Take some time right now to pray for the needs of those in your small group. 

*Scripture is quoted from the New International Version unless otherwise noted.
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