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  • Ronald Zamkus avatar

    Wwjd - About Temptation

    Contributed by Ronald Zamkus on Feb 1, 2001
    based on 165 ratings
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    Christians should learn from and follow Jesus’ example when faced with temptation.

    While waiting in a fast food restaurant to order my lunch one day last week, I noticed that the manager had keys hanging from a stretch band with WWJD imprinted on it. I wanted to ask him if he knew what WWJD means? Last year, while renting a car at an airport, I noticed that most of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Winning Your Immunity Challenge Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 21, 2001
    based on 130 ratings
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    A look at temptation of Christ and what we can learn about our temptation

    Forty days, in the wilderness. Forty days, not four, not fourteen but forty. And all he took with him was what he was wearing. He wasn’t part of a tribe, had nobody to build an alliance with, it was just him, a rugged terrain and God. What did he eat? Did he hunt, or fish, he didn’t do either, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Roy Hughes avatar

    Finding Jesus, Part I: Temptation Series

    Contributed by Roy Hughes on Mar 21, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
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    Part 1 of the "Finding Jesus" series identifying us with the Son of Man and His victory over temptation.

    Finding Jesus, part 1 “Finding Jesus In Our Temptations” From Isaiah to The Revelation, we can find 50 names for Jesus Christ. Over the next few weeks we will preach a series of messages that center on one of those titles: Matthew 13:37 TONIGHT WE SET OUT ON A QUEST TO FIND JESUS: THE SON ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It Is Written

    Contributed by Hipolito Lorenzo on Dec 26, 2000
    based on 86 ratings
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    God?s word is the proper tool/weapon to win over temptation.

    Matt 4:1-11 1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 The tempter came to him and said, "If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread." 4 Jesus answered, "It is written: ?Man does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rob Ross avatar

    Desert Survival Tactics Series

    Contributed by Rob Ross on Jan 10, 2001
    based on 270 ratings
     | 7,505 views

    Following Christ’s example allows us to survive the attacks of the adversary.

    Verse: Matthew 4: 1-10 Topic: Temptation Probing Question: How do we survive temptation? Key Word: ways Subject: Ways of Surviving Temptation Aim: To provide the congregation with three ways of surviving temptation. Title: Desert Survival Tactics INTRODUCTION Opening: Have you ever been on an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Marquardt avatar

    "Let Us Hold Firmly To The Faith!" Series

    Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 97 ratings
     | 16,662 views

    #4 in the "Let Us" Series

    #4 "LET US HOLD FIRMLY TO THE FAITH!" TEXT: Heb. 4:14-16; Matt. 4:1-11 INTRO: Starting off in faith is a good thing....staying in faith in also a great thing! We need to be cautious that we don’t lose a firm grip on our faith, for if we do we will find ourselves really floundering around ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Robbie Parsons avatar

    Satan Declares War On Christ Series

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Jun 8, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
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    The third of a series about spiritual warfare, THIS MEANS WAR! This examines how Satan tempted Christ, much like he does us, and how Christ deflected Satan’s temptations.

    It was a time of reflection for David; 2 Samuel Chapter 23 begins by telling us these were the last words that David spoke. Now whether or not they were literally the last words that he spoke, or the last words of importance that he spoke, or the last recorded words he spoke, we don’t know. We ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Worship That Works

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jun 22, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 13,150 views

    Second Sunday after Pentecost: What is worship that is real and authentic? We look at Jesus’ teachings about this to learn how to honor God in worship.

    The Bible describes perfect worship. It occurs around the throne of God. That is a place where there is no pain, or sadness; A place where no sun or moon are needed because God is there to provide light and warmth; A place where the chaos and all that disturbs is replaced by the perfect peace. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Under Attack!

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 27, 2003
    based on 116 ratings
     | 13,513 views

    Standing strong under fire.

    Today we are going to look at practical steps for standing strong when you are under attack! We will be using Christ’s temptation in the wilderness as our backdrop. Then Jesus was led out into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit to be tempted there by the Devil. Matthew 4:1 (NLT) The first issue ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Three Keys To Overcoming Temptation

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 559 ratings
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    JESUS’ VICTORY OVER TEMPTATION IN THE WILDERNESS SHOWS US HOW TO OVERCOME TEMPTATION IN DAILY LIVING

    THREE KEYS TO OVERCOMING TEMPTATION MATTHEW 4:1-11 I. THE TEMPTATION OF JESUS A. Why did Jesus face this grueling 40 days temptation in the wilderness? B. To identify with humanity -Heb 4:15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Chris Smith avatar

    The Purpose Of Temptation

    Contributed by Chris Smith on Jul 21, 2001
    based on 239 ratings
     | 14,227 views

    Our immediate reaction to a heartache, or a successful achievement that took years to overcome, must be one of getting ready for the next hurdle. If you don’t have any hurdles to jump in your life – if there aren’t any goals set for you right now – if yo

    The Purpose of Temptation Chris Smith Matthew 4:1-2 Oscar Wilde once said that he could resist everything except temptation. An old cartoon had the two characters looking at each other with a caption below them saying, “How come opportunity knocks only once, but temptation beats the door down ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Linkous avatar

    So What's This War Over?

    Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jul 24, 2001
    based on 284 ratings
     | 9,225 views

    Spiritual warfare is a reality. But what is it over? By looking at the temptation of Jesus in Matthew 4, this message explores the three things that all Spiritual battles are over.

    God will often give us a word which challenges us, seeking to implement change in our lives. He gives us both direction, and directives. God will give us information, that leads to revelation, that should result in a transformation! And when that begins to happen, I believe the enemy begins to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Phil Morgan avatar

    The Fatherhood Of God

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 137 ratings
     | 41,634 views

    Father’s day message.

    READ: Matthew 4:1-11 Today is “FATHER’S DAY”. One day of the year that we set apart to remember and honour our “dads”. For so many of us this is a joyous day, for we have such fond relationships with, or memories of, our fathers. I thank God when I think of my own dad. He’s a godly man who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chad Wright avatar

    Jesus Kept The Law For Us!

    Contributed by Chad Wright on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
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    This sermon focuses on Jesus’ fasting and temptation in the wilderness.

    Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, "I’m starving!" Have you ever said that phrase or heard someone else say it? Most of the time, the person who says it is far from malnutrition! The human desire to eat, hunger, can at times be very strange and cause people to act very strangely. You’ve all heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Fernie Franco avatar

    Prayer & Temptation Part I Series

    Contributed by Fernie Franco on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,192 views

    OVERCOMING TEMPTATION THROUGH THE POWER OF PRAYER

    PRAYER AND TEMPTATION PART I INTRO: “The shortest distance between a problem and a solution is the distance between your knees and the floor. The one who kneels to the Lord can stand up to anything” · Prayer is the direction of tonight’s service. · (Illustration) – “Wrong Direction” · Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational