You’ve already been tempted to sin today numerous times. While everyone is tempted, particular people are more prone to certain temptations than others. While you can’t avoid being tempted, you …
We all face temptation, but how are you fighting against it? If we want to confront our disobedience, there is no better example to imitate than that of Jesus. Not …
While we all struggle with sin, we are each prone to wander in different ways. For those confronting disobedience in their own lives, God provides a path of escape through …
Jesus never categorized any sins as acceptable in the life of His followers. Playing with sin has severe repercussions for our lives and great consequences for those closest to us. …
What standards should worship leaders hold regarding personal dress and physical appearance? While I am sure there is no shortage of opinions on this topic, I wanted to wade into …
Many men start strong but fail to finish well. Every person has stories of those men who became derailed overtime. In losing their integrity, their family, or their commitments, …
Do you ever feel like the temptation is just too strong? The pull outside of you seems greater than the resolve inside of you. Guilt encompasses you because you mess …
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After Jesus’ baptism (Mark 1:9-11), He is “thrown out” (ekballo) by the Spirit into the wilderness for a cosmic battle with Satan himself (Mark 1:12). Since God has said that this Son is well-pleasing in His sight (Mark 1:11), why is it important for Him to be tempted?
Travis Agnew serves as the Senior Pastor of Rocky Creek Church in Greenville, SC. His most recent book is Distinctive Discipleship.
Jesus pleased His Father in what He did and in what He didn’t do. As followers of Jesus, we should seek to imitate His obedient lifestyle.
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Travis Agnew serves as the Senior Pastor of Rocky Creek Church in Greenville, SC. His most recent book is Distinctive Discipleship.
A critical element in discipleship is training someone how to overcome temptation. While everyone is tempted, particular people are more prone to certain temptations than others.
In order to overcome temptation, let’s identify Satan’s strategy, Jesus’ success, and our steps needed to succeed.
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Travis Agnew serves as the Senior Pastor of Rocky Creek Church in Greenville, SC. His most recent book is Distinctive Discipleship.
Curiously, in the Garden of Eden, the serpent begins his attack with Eve. The devious nature of this attack lies in the fact that God had instructed Adam concerning the …