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Introduction:

Food, self-image, money, lust, substances, social media, procrastination, worry, laziness, and the list goes on! We all struggle with temptation that is competing to pull us away from worshipping God. However, there is a way to resist temptation. It is not a sin to be tempted, but how you handle temptation sets the course for your true worship of God. God wants you to resist and win over temptation. He has provided ways for you to escape it.

“Blessed is the one who endures trials, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. 13No one undergoing a trial should say, ‘I am being tempted by God,’ since God is not tempted by evil, and he himself doesn’t tempt anyone. 14But each person is tempted when he is drawn away and enticed by his own evil desire. 15Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin, and when sin is fully grown, it gives birth to death. 16Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters.” —James 1:12-16

“No temptation has come upon you except what is common to humanity. But God is faithful; he will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation he will also provide the way out so that you may be able to bear it.” —1 Corinthians 10:13

Text: Luke 11:1-13 (New Testament, CSB)

Today’s Takeaway: When you pray and resist temptation, you become more like Jesus.

RESIST WEEK #2: Resisting Temptation Through Prayer

HOW TO RESIST TEMPTATION THROUGH PRAYER

I. PRAYER SHOULD BE A

Reveal Answer

(11:1)

A. The

of Jesus (11:1a)

B. The

of the disciples (11:1b)

II. PRAYER

Reveal Answer

YOUR MIND ON WHAT MATTERS (11:2-4)

P—R—A—Y in the following manner:

A. P

and thanksgiving (v. 2a)

“Praise him for his mighty acts; praise him according to his excellent greatness.” —Psalm 150:2 (KJV)

1. Praise God for
   Reveal Answer
   He is.
2. Thank God for
   Reveal Answer
   He has done.
   
   

B. R

of your sin (v. 4)

1. You must

   Reveal Answer
   your sin.

   “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to
   cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” —1 John 1:9 (KJV)

2. You can

   Reveal Answer
   the victory.

   “Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing,
   but the flesh is weak.” —Matthew 26:41 (KJV)

C. A

God to help you (v. 3)

1. Ask God to meet

   Reveal Answer
   needs.

   “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your graciousness
   be known to everyone. The Lord is near. 6 Don’t worry about anything, but in
   everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your
   requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding,
   will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” —Philippians 4:4-7

2. Ask God to meet the needs of

   Reveal Answer
   .

   “As for me, I vow that I will not sin against the Lord by ceasing to pray for
   you.“ —1 Samuel 12:23a

D. Y

(v. 2b)

1. Submit to His

   Reveal Answer
   in your life and resist temptation.

   “Therefore, brothers and sisters, in view of the mercies of God, I urge you to
   present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God; this is your
   true worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the
   renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing,
   and perfect will of God.” —Romans 12:1-2

2. Submit to His

   Reveal Answer
   for your life and resist temptation to get off track.

   “Rejoice always, 17 pray constantly, 18 give thanks in everything; for this is God’s
   will for you in Christ Jesus.“ —1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
   

III. PRAYER SHOULD BE

Reveal Answer

(11:5-8)

A. Pray

“Pray without ceasing.” —1 Thessalonians 5:17
“…men ought always to pray, and not to faint;” —Luke 18:1b (KJV)

B. Pray

“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy,
and find grace to help in time of need.” —Hebrews 4:16 (KJV)
“Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that
you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is very powerful in its effect.” —James 5:16

IV. PRAYER CONTAINS

Reveal Answer

(11:9-13)

A. The

to ask God for our needs (v 9a)

… You do not have because you do not ask.” —James 4:2b

B. The

of our asking – It shall be given (vs 9b-13)

“This is the confidence we have before him: If we ask anything according to his
will, he hears us. 15 And if we know that he hears whatever we ask, we know that we
have what we have asked of him.” —1 John 5:14-15

CONCLUSION: What steps will you take to resist temptation through prayer?

DEEP DIVE QUESTIONS:

1. Review the P.R.A.Y. method of praying. What does your prayer time with God
   look like? What changes do you need to make to improve it?
   

2. Read Matthew 26:41. How can you claim victory over temptation through
   prayer?
   

3. Read Hebrews 4:16. What bold prayers are you praying or need to pray in
   this season?
   

4. How have you seen God answer your prayers in this season?
   

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