Fighting Temptation

Director of Discipleship Michael McDowell continues our series on 1 Corinthians, “Healthy Church,” with a sermon about temptation. God promises us in 1 Corinthians 10:12–13 that He “will not let you be tempted beyond your ability”—but that doesn’t mean you should let your guard down. Here, Michael shows us that temptation pulls us into a cycle of sin and shame, and breaking free takes intentionality. First, we have to wake up to the reality that temptation is real and all around us. Then, we have to get up and escape, not only when temptation shows up, but before it does. And finally, we have to stay up and endure, but never alone. We endure with the promise that God is faithful. He will win, which means you will win!