Sunday Worship Service @ 11 am
Sunday, Jun 28, 2026
Learn More
Welcome and thank you for joining our Worship service. God is here to bless you, so open your heart and connect with Him. See Sermon Notes, Prayer Points, and more below.
HOW TO WIN OVER TEMPTATION
Mike Prah
PRAYER POINTS
PRAYER POINTS | Psalm 103
Come before the Lord, worshiping Him and thanking God for all He’s done for you.
Today’s prayer is focused on God’s promises from Psalm 103:1-5
“Let all that I am praise the Lord; with my whole heart, I will praise His holy name.. 2 … may I never forget the good things He does for me. 3 He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. 4 He redeems me from destruction and crowns me with love and tender mercies. 5 He fills my life with good things. My youth is renewed like the eagle’s!” Psalm 103:1-5 (NLT+NKJV)
Seek, receive and thank God for the following “good things God does” for us:
1. PRAY FOR FORGIVENESS
“He forgives all my sins” (vs.3a)
2. PRAY FOR HEALING
“He heals all my diseases” (vs. 3b)
Pray for physical healing, spiritual healing, emotional healing, relational healing, vocational healing
3. PRAY FOR PROTECTION & DELIVERANCE
“He redeems me from destruction” (vs. 4a)
4. PRAY FOR GOD'S PROVISIONS
“He fills my life with good things” (vs.5a)
5. PRAY FOR RESTORATION & VICTORY
“my life is … renewed like the eagle” (vs. 5c)
“He crowns me with love and tender mercies” (vs. 4b)
SERMON NOTES
HOW TO WIN OVER TEMPTATION
James 1:13-17 | Mike Prah
“God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. 13 And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, “God is tempting me.” God is never tempted to do wrong, and He never tempts anyone else. 14 Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. 15 These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death. 16 So don’t be misled, my dear brothers and sisters. 17 Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.” James 1:12-17 (NLT)
"God blesses those who doesn't give in and do wrong when they are tempted, for afterwards they will get as reward the crown of life that God has promised those who love Him." James 1:12 (NLT+LB)
HOW CAN I WIN OVER TEMPTATION – 4 Rs
1. I CAN OVERCOME TEMPTATION BY BEING REALISTIC!
"When you are tempted..." James 1:13a (NLT)
“Jesus understands every weakness of ours, because He was tempted in every way that we are. But He did not sin!” Hebrews 4:15 (CEV)
“The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience …” 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NLT)
2. I CAN OVERCOME TEMPTATION BY BEING RESPONSIBLE!
“When you are being tempted, do not say, “God is tempting me.” God is never tempted to do wrong, and He never tempts anyone else.” James 4:13 (NLT)
3. I CAN OVERCOME TEMPTATION BY BEING READY!
“Each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed … Don’t be deceived.” James 1:14,16a (NIV)
4 STEPS THE DEVIL USES TO TEMPT US — 4Ds
“So that Satan will not outsmart us, we are familiar with his evil schemes.” 2 Corinthians 2:11 (NLT)
“Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death.” James 1:14-15 (NLT)
Desire | Deception | Disobedience | Death (Separation from God)
STEP 1: DESIRE
“Temptation comes from our own desires …” James 1:14a (NLT)
- Temptation is when we abuse and misuse the good things that God has given us.
- Temptation is fulfilling a legitimate desire in the wrong way, at the wrong time or with wrong amount.
STEP 2: DECEPTION
“Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away” James 1:14a (NLT)
STEP 3: DISOBEDIENCE
“These desires give birth to sinful actions …” James 1:15a (NLT)
STEP 4: DEATH (Separation from God)
“These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death.” James 1:15 (NLT)
4. I CAN OVERCOME TEMPTATION BY REFOCUSING!
“Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens.” James 1:17 (NLT)
“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 endure it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13b (NIV)
You can give online to support FavorLife Church by using your Debit Card, Credit Card (all bank cards accepted), Apple Pay, Google Pay, Microsoft Pay, Checking or Savings account by pressing the green "Give Online" button below:
You can also give using the following methods:
Give by Text Text Give using your cell phone to (844)887-5844. You will receive information. Please follow the prompts.
FavorLife Church is a 501(c)(3) organization. Donors can deduct contributions made to us under IRC Section 170. We are also qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, transfer or gifts under Section 2055, 2016, or 2522 such as financial securities (stocks, bonds, life insurance beneficiary, etc). Contact us for details.
“Everything we have has come from You, and we give You only what You first gave us!” (I Chronicles 29:14, NLT)
CONNECTION FORM
PRAYER REQUEST/ PRAISE REPORT/ COMMENTS
GIVE ONLINE
I am praying that you will put into action the generosity that comes from your faith as you understand and experience all the good things we have in Christ. - Philemon 1:6 NLT
You can also give using the following methods:
Text Giving Text Give using your cell phone to (844)887-5844. You will receive information. Please follow the prompts.
FavorLife Church is a 501(c)(3) organization. Donors can deduct contributions made to us under IRC Section 170. We are also qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, transfer or gifts under Section 2055, 2016, or 2522.