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Desert Survival Tactics Series

Contributed by Rob Ross on Jan 10, 2001

based on 270 ratings

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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

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Seasons Of Deserts

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 1, 2001

based on 65 ratings

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Sometimes desert experiences are for three different reasons.

Introduction A. Feel the need to offer a different sermon today. To express a word of comfort and support today. B. (If possible, have Crystal Lewis’ song, “Seasons Change” played over sound system.) Why this sermon? A. Fall is a time of change – we often notice the passing of time in the fall. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1, Matthew 4:1

Denomination: Church Of God

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

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Winning Your Immunity Challenge Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 21, 2001

based on 130 ratings

| 5,374 views

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

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Bible Is Sufficient Series

Contributed by Matt Black on Oct 27, 2002

based on 28 ratings

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Proposition: The Word of God is sufficient for every situation of life for God’s glory, and our godliness.

Proposition: The Word of God is sufficient for every situation of life for God’s glory, and our godliness. Key Verse: Matthew 4:4 But he [Jesus] answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God (Matthew 4:4). God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Proverbs 30:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

The Purpose Of Temptation

Contributed by Chris Smith on Jul 21, 2001

based on 239 ratings

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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

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-2, Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

So What's This War Over?

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jul 24, 2001

based on 284 ratings

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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

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

4 - Tempted In The Wilderness

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 26, 2002

based on 38 ratings

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Jesus was tempted, yet He didn’t succumb to the enticement to sin. Jesus Reigns!

Satan tempts Jesus three times, and Jesus isn’t in his full strength at that point. He actually had just fasted forty days in the wilderness. Luke 4 gives an account of Satan’s tempting of Jesus, as does what we have read in Matthew 4. As we go further into the Gospels, a lot of harmony ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-12, Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Methods All Christians Need To Use In Order To Remain Faithful To Their Id

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 8, 2002

based on 110 ratings

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Year A. First Sunday of Lent Matthew 4: 1-11 February 17, 2002 Title: “Methods all Christians need to use in order to remain faithful to their identity as children of God.

Year A. First Sunday of Lent Matthew 4: 1-11 February 17, 2002 Title: “Methods all Christians need to use in order to remain faithful to their identity as children of God.” After his baptism Jesus overcomes temptations to misuse his God-given powers by consulting Scripture and following its ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Temptation

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 11, 2002

based on 197 ratings

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A sermon for the First Sunday in Lent Temptation

1st Sunday of Lent Matthew 4:1-11 "Temptation" What is a sinner? Let me repeat that question, what is a sinner? Pascal says: "There are only two kinds of people, the righteous who believe themselves a sinner and the sinner who believes themselves righteous". Mary Wilson Little put it this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

"Dueling With The Devil"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 12, 2002

based on 46 ratings

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Only through Christ can we have victory in life.

Matthew 4:1-11 “Dueling With The Devil” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor, Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA If I recall correctly through my very limited knowledge of Greek mythology, Achilles was the guy who was dipped head first into the River Styx, and this made him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Getting To The Bottom Of It All Series

Contributed by John Vella on Feb 14, 2002

based on 20 ratings

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We are asked to remember who we are, and then to act out of that knowledge.

Seeds for Sowing, Vol. VI, Issue 2, No. 13 First Sunday of Lent- Year A February 17, 2002 Readings: * Gen. 2:7-9, 16-18, 25; 3:1-7 * Rom. 5:12-19 * Mt. 4:1-11 Getting to the Bottom of it All What to do? Once again, we find ourselves at the beginning of the Lenten season. And perhaps we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Overcoming The Devil's Temptations

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Feb 15, 2002

based on 154 ratings

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We often fall into despair when we think of Jesus as only a model to learn from. When temptation comes, it is Jesus who is victorious and to overcome temptation we must defer to Him.

Hi, thank you for looking at this sermon. I hope it helps. Please do not say the sermon did not help you just because you did not like the style or could not use the entire message for your own needs. I have discovered a few souls automatically hit the ’did not help me’ button if the message they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Temptation And The Reality Of The Devil

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Feb 16, 2002

based on 69 ratings

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Exegesis of the Temptation in the Wilderness and an examination of the reality of the Devil from a non-fundamentalist perspective. "The greatest achievement of the devil was to convince people he no longer existed."

Sermon: 1st Sunday of Lent, Year A: 17th February 2002. Text: Matthew 4:1-11 In the name of the +Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. “I can resist anything… except temptation!” So said the great wit, Oscar Wilde. Of all things in this world, temptation is something that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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