2026 THEME: Still the ONE!
SERIES THEME: The “Perfect” Christian
Title: Tripped by Temptation
Scripture: James 1:13-18
I. WHO IS TO BLAME?
4 facts about temptation we need to know:
1. Temptation is always (present in life). (v.13a)
2. Temptation is never (prompted by God) (v.13b)
3. Temptation follows a (consistent process). (vv.14-15)
4. Temptation flourishes on (inconsistent thinking) (v.16)
II. HOW CAN WE WIN?
4 ways to prepare ourselves for handling temptation;
1. (Quick to listen) (v.19a) See also Pr. 29:20
2. (Slow to speak) (v.19b)
3. (Slow to get angry) (v.19c-20)
4. Have a (clean heart) (v.21)
Round off: (Living what we believe) (Vv.22-27)
• Don’t just (look into a mirror).
• Don’t just (claim to be religious).
• Don’t (dismiss) orphans and widows.
• Don’t (compromise) morally or spiritually.
Next week: 2026 Theme: Still the ONE!
SERIES THEME: The “Perfect” Christian
Series: Have To or Want To?
Scripture: James 1:19-27
