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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

Jesus Has The Final Answer To Temptation!

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Feb 18, 2002

based on 29 ratings

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As he resists the devil’s temptations Jesus gives us the answer to overcoming our temptations.

Regis Philbin has become a household name because of his familiar and often repeated question, “Is that your final answer?” from his popular, primetime television game show Who Wants to be a Millionaire? This probing question amplifies the suspense and adds to the drama of each answer, turning up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Devil Made Me Do It

Contributed by Mike Dubose on Feb 19, 2002

based on 105 ratings

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A time of testing and proving ourselves. A message dealing with temptations using the example of Jesus in the wilderness.

The Devil Made Me Do It Matthew 4: 1-11 February 17, 2002 As we begin the season of Lent, we begin a journey that takes us through the life of our Savior, Jesus Christ… Over the next several weeks, we will be exploring the gospels of John & Matthew, as they lead us down the road to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Guarding Our Whole Being From The Attacks Of The Devil

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Nov 6, 2003

based on 67 ratings

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Biblical way of guarding our unique existence from Satan’s attacks.

<PRE> The Bible has been and always will be the best source of spiritual knowledge. The devil is not happy about it because the Bible teaches us on how to guard our whole existence from his subtle attacks. He hates the Bible because it exposes his unnoticed ways of destroying human ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Survivor 8: How To Survive Your Immunity Challenge Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Nov 4, 2002

based on 59 ratings

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This is the eighth message in my SURVIVOR series, focusing upon following Jesus’ pattern for resisting temptation (11-03-02).

Living Illustration Before the sermon, arrange for a helper to make several calls to you as you begin to speak. Carry a cordless phone to the stage, and answer it when it rings. Prepare to ad lib the dialogue as it would relate to dealing with telemarketer calls. Begin the sermon by briefly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

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

How To Win The Warfare Of Worship

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 7, 2001

based on 88 ratings

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Worship must flow out of a willing spirit, a willing heart. God is always worthy to be praised. Are you always willing?

Some time ago, I preached from this passgae about the three things that Spiritual Warfare is over. It’s over the Word of God, the Will of God, and over the Worship of God. Satan came at Jesus in all of these areas, and he will do no less to you and I, and to all who desire to follow after God. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Temptation

Contributed by David Trexler on Oct 11, 2006

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This sermon compares the temptation of Adam and Eve with the temptation of Christ, relating them both to our temptations today

The Temptation of Eve and Christ (2006) Genesis 3:1-7 and Matthew 4:1-11 The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew the 4th chapter beginning at the first verse. Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 He fasted forty days and forty nights, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Worship God?

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Oct 13, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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Could anyone worship God? How could YOU really worship Him?

“Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. ‘All this I will give you,’ he said, ‘if you will bow down and worship me.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Away from me, Satan! For it is written: `Worship the Lord your God, and serve him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Have Victory Through Jesus

Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 6, 2006

based on 1 rating

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A sermon outlining our victory through Jesus.

You Can Have Victory Through Jesus Matthew 4:1-11 Matthew 4:2 - Matthew 4:11 (HCSB) 1Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the Devil.£ 2After He had fasted 40 days and 40 nights, He was hungry. 3Then the tempter approached Him and said, “If you are the Son of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Getting To The Bottom Of It All

Contributed by John Vella on Feb 5, 2007

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Lent is a time for us to renew our identity as Christians

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

Our Power In Spiritual Battle Series

Contributed by Jason Peterson on Sep 5, 2006

based on 6 ratings

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The third sermon in a series on spiritual battle. Including the last three pieces of spiritual armor and walk through of Matthew 4 and how Jesus acts in battle.

Good Morning! Thank you so much for being here today to conclude the spiritual battle portion of the summer series. Last week we talked about the first three pieces of armor, the belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, and readiness of the gospel of peace. This leaves us with the remaining ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Led By The Spirit - Tempted By Satan

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 8, 2006

based on 224 ratings

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1- Satan always makes us question our faith. 2- Satan always has a comeback temptation

INTRO.- ILL.- One bright, beautiful Sunday morning, everyone in the tiny town of Johnstown got up early and went to the local church. Before the services started, the townspeople were sitting in their pews and talking about their lives, their families, etc. Suddenly, the Devil himself appeared ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Postive Test!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 15, 2006

based on 6 ratings

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As a believer God desires for you to understand that every test you face, and go through is to build you up!

A Positive Test Text: Matthew 4:1-11 When God’s people go through a test it’s positive regardless of the outcome because we belong to God! We need to remember that test, are always failed or passed according to our actions. Also, there are many varies such ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

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