May 3, 2020
Darryl Mosley, Senior Pastor
Series: “I Never Said That” - Part 3 of 6
Message: “God Will Not Give You More Than You Can Handle”

Key verse: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Big idea

God is faithful to empower us to not be mastered by the unworthy lure of sin.

How temptation works

1. Reveal Answer
   - James 1:14

2. Reveal Answer
   - James 1:14

3. Reveal Answer
   - James 1:15

   What we flirt with, we usually fall for.

4. Reveal Answer
   - James 1:15

   We are free to have our kick, but we are not free to eliminate the kickbacks.

How to win over temptation

1. Understand you

   Reveal Answer
   James 1:13; Matthew 26:41; Ephesians 6:11

   It is not a sin to be tempted. It is a sin to give in to the temptation.

2. Reveal Answer
   for your part. James 1:13

3. We must

   Reveal Answer
   . James 1:17

   We should not focus on what we do not want. We need to focus on what we do want.

4. Begin

   Reveal Answer
   . James 1:18

   We cannot have enough will power to overcome temptation. We need supernatural power
   

MY NEXT STEP TODAY IS TO:
 Read this devotional on God’s forgiveness.
 What did you learn today about how temptation works?
 Identify your greatest temptation.
 What is your next step to win over temptation?
 Commit to joining Stafford Crossing online next week.
 Reach out to our church for help during this time.
 Stay connected to other Christians digitally right now.
 Trust and follow Jesus today.