Text Box:                                             “Lead us not into Temptation”    Text:   James: 1:12-18 Thesis: Every Christian is tempted to sin but by the power of the Holy                Spirit we do not have to yield to temptation    I.  While experiencing trials or stress some may be _________________to          alleviate their pressures through unethical or immoral ways. (vs. 12)       A. The devil tempted Jesus to sin __________________ his 40 days of               fasting in the desert. (see Matthew 4:1-11)               “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our                     weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as                we are--yet was without sin.”(Hebrews 4:15-16)              1. Be aware that temptations may come during extreme physical and                  mental fatigue.       B. Jesus’ temptation came directly following a spiritual high moment.                           1. Be aware that temptation may come when you are doing                               great things for God.              9At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John              in the Jordan. 10As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven              being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. 11And a voice              came from heaven: "You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well              pleased."              12At once the Spirit sent him out into the desert, 13and he was in the desert              forty days, being tempted by Satan. (Mark 1) II. Temptation does ___________ come from God. (vs 13 &16)              A. God may allow you to experience trials to strengthen you but he                   will _______________ entice you to sin. III. Temptation comes from ______________________ a person. (vs14)        A. Temptations can be ____________________to each individual.        B. _________________ the things that tempt you.        C. Do not _______________________ your self by placing false                        confidence in your own strengths. IV. By the power of the Holy Spirit, it is possible to ____________       yielding to temptation.       but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are--yet was       without sin. (Hebrews 4)        18Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those                     who are being tempted. (Hebrews 2)      A. Break the sin cycle.              1. ________________your temptations to Jesus.              13I can do everything through him who gives me strength. (Phil 4)              2. _____________________ your sin to Jesus.               9If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our                           sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. (1 John)               " Jesus declared. "Go now and leave your life of sin." (John 8:11)              3. “_______________ in the light, as he is in the light”(1John 1:6-7)                   

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Text Box: Things You Should Know! Text Box:     OPENING MUSIC...................................................... “I Just Came to Praise the Lord”                                                                                        “Let There Be Praise”  INVOCATION   WELCOME                         GREETING...................................................................  “Bless His Holy Name”   WORSHIP IN SONG.................................................  “He Brought Me Out”                                                                                        “Where He Leads I’ll Follow”                                                                                        FAMILY ALTAR.........................................................”In His Time                                                                                   “Have Thine Own Way”                                                                                   “Sanctuary”                                                                                                            CHILDREN’S CHURCH..........................................  Children Dismissed                                                                                        (ages4-6th grade)   ROD PRICE.............................................................”Why I Tithe?”                                TITHES & OFFERINGS   SPECIAL MUSIC......................................................Coopers                              TODAY’S MESSAGE.................................................. Pastor Chuck Ryan   HOLY COMMUNION   CLOSING MUSIC......................................................  “Yes, Lord, Yes”   BENEDICTION   ef     Join us for Evening Worship 6:00 pm.          

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Text Box: Our Staff:         Senior Pastor..................  Chuck Ryan                    NMI President........  Eula Dunn         Assoc/Youth Pastor.......   Jeff Edmiston                 Youth Intern............ Jayson Martindale          Visitation Pastor.............  Bill Watson                    Secretary..................  Sherry Sheets         Children’s Pastor............  Susan Dwello                  Receptionist............   Audrey Morten office: 208-337-3151  *  fax: 208-337-6176  *  www.mvcnaz.org  

Text Box: July 29, 2007

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