Sermons on Matthew 4:2: showing 1-15 of 363

The Test Of Leadership Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Mar 8, 2003

The greatest test of any spiritual leader is the test of temptation. In this final message of the eight part series this sermon examines the keys to overcoming temptation.

LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP – PART EIGHT “THE TEST OF LEADERSHIP” Matthew 4:1-11 ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) “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 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Journey Through The Desert Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 9, 2003

First of six messages leading to Easter. We all are tempted – even Jesus. There is not a one of us who has not been tempted to do something we know we shouldn’t – From sneaking a cookie to sneaking cash. From birth to death we will always be hounded b

Journey through the Desert Matthew 4:1-11 (NCV) 4 Then the Spirit led Jesus into the desert to be tempted by the devil. 2 Jesus ate nothing for forty days and nights. After this, he was very hungry. 3 The devil came to Jesus to tempt him, saying, “If you are the Son of God, tell these rocks to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Let Us Hold Firmly To The Faith!" Series

Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000

#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

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16, Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Facing Temptation Series

Contributed by Thomas Hensley on Nov 5, 2000

Handling temptation

WHAT WOULD JESUS DO When Facing Temptation? In the Broadway Play, My Fair Lady, one of the characters sings a memorable song. The Lord above made liquor for temptation, To see if man could turn away from sin, The Lord above made liquor for temptation, BUT, with a little bit of luck, with a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Temptation

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on Nov 15, 2000

Dealing With Temptation

Dealing With Temptation Scriptures: Matthew 4:1-11; Hebrews 2:9-18; Hebrews 4:15; James 4:1-5; James 1:12-16; Matthew 6:19-24; Galatians 5:16-17; Romans 6:8-13; Colossians 3:1-4; Matthew 19:16-22; Luke 12:13-15; Luke 10:38-42; I John 2:15-17 Opening: Life is full of temptations for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

How To Overcome Temptation

Contributed by Ray Searan on Nov 15, 2002

This is a sermon that explains how christians can overcome temptation.

How to Overcome Temptation Text: Matthew 4:1-11 Subject: Temptation Theme: How to overcome temptation Introduction: Lead Sentence: There are many temptations in life that we must overcome. 1. For example, when we go out fishing we must overcome the temptation to catch more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finding Jesus, Part I: Temptation Series

Contributed by Roy Hughes on Mar 21, 2001

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

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-10, Philippians 4:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

When You Need Him The Most

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

Jesus knows your needs and is always there when you need Him the most.

When You Need Him The Most Life is filled with many challenges and hardships. Let’s think about some of the more common things that fit into this category A. Illness B. Financial C. Family Pressures D. Relational Issues Ok, someone tell me, when these trials come, what are the natural ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-36, Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Temptation

Contributed by Linda Hewett on Apr 18, 2001

This sermon is geared toward youth regarding the subject of temptation and ways to fight it.

TEMPTATION Have you ever been tempted to steal? To take drugs? To do something you know is wrong because a friend or someone you know dared you to? If you haven’t, you may just be and anomaly – which is something not ordinary or normally seen. (Kinda like that person sitting next to you over ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Temptation

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 22, 2001

Jesus is our model for overcoming temptation.

TEMPTATION MATTHEW 4:1-11 November 12, 2000 INTRODUCTION: G.H. Charnley, in The Skylark’s Bargain, tells the story of a young skylark who discovered one day a man who would give him worms for a feather. He made a deal – one feather for two worms. The next day the lark was flying high in the sky ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Satan Declares War On Christ Series

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Jun 8, 2003

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

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Let Jesus Deliver You From Temptation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 1, 2002

How to Let Jesus Deliver You From Temptation - Matt. 4:1-11

How to Let Jesus Deliver You From Temptation – Matt. 4:1-12 Avoid temptations of all types by fixing your eyes on Jesus the author and perfector of our faith. Illustration: A young Indiana college student won a competition for performing the most outlandish stunt to earn a prize of $10,000.00 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Valley Comes

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

Jesus was tempted by the devil but he resisted. From Jesus, we can see the three temptations that Jesus resisted and learn how we can resist our temptations.

I. Introduction (1) a. Ill. Thetis held the young Achilles by the heel and dipped him in the river Styx; everything the sacred waters touched became invulnerable, but while she was dipping him in the water she had to hold him by the heel so the heel remained dry and therefore unprotected. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Written

Contributed by Hipolito Lorenzo on Dec 26, 2000

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

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

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Desert Survival Tactics Series

Contributed by Rob Ross on Jan 10, 2001

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