Sermons on Matthew 3:11-4:11:

God Is In Control

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Feb 10, 2009

Many people seem to think that God is randomly confronted with different trials and than randomly transforms them into something good in our lives.

Matthew 4 God is in Control (4:1) 1. Jesus “was led up by the Spirit…” - God is in control here. - This was all apart of God’s plan. - God doesn’t transform trials into good. - Many people seem to think that God is randomly confronted with different trials and than randomly transforms them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lusting After The 3 Ps Series

Contributed by S S on Feb 10, 2009

Sermon on Matthew 4:1-11 - Lusting after the 3 Ps

Matt 4:1-11 The gods we serve Introduction Today we are embarking on a new series called "The gods that we serve". We will looking at the temptations of Jesus in Matthew 4:1-11 as our primary passage of Scripture. This series will cover the 3 temptations, namely the lust of the flesh, the lust of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: *other

A Messiah Who Fights Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 15, 2009

Jesus shows us how to deal with Satan; face him head on.

A Messiah Who Fights Text: Matt. 4:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: "If we wish to be free...we must fight! I repeat it, sir, we must fight! An appeal to arms, and to the God of hosts, is all that is left us...It is vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace--but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

What Did Jesus Do About Temptation? Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 28, 2009

Jesus was tempted but did not sin. His relationship with God, fuelled by his love for scripture was a key ingredient. This sermon looks at 3 things that can help us deal with temptation.

What did Jesus do about temptation? Today’s question is ‘What did Jesus do about temptation? If an advert on the television is to be believed then temptation truly comes in the form of cakes or chocolate in the fridge; but of course temptation comes in many shapes and sizes, such as the story of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Going Public

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 14, 2009

For this baptism service, Dave shares some thoughts about what baptism is.

Going Public Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 17, 2009 I realized the other day, much to my surprise and regret, that I have never preached a sermon on baptism! Of course we have done many services of baptism here at Wildwind, but I have never spoken on it before. I want to allow ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-15

Denomination: Free Methodist

Be Baptized Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on May 27, 2008

The final message of our Spring Life Series deals with the importance of baptism in a believer’s life. We will look at the who, why, when, where and the how of baptism.

Spring Life 2008 Part 9- Be Baptized Pastor Ryan Akers *parts of this sermon where borrowed with permission from Pastor Joe Colaw of First Wesleyan Church in Bartlesville, OK. Matthew 3:1-17- Amazing transition in people’s lives, beginning of Christ ministry, proof of the trinity(3 distinct ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Enciend El Fuego

Contributed by Aaron Chavez on Jun 11, 2008

Dios nos llama a tomar el proposito y cumplirlo con pasion, con fuego.

Enciende el fuego 1. Intro. a. El fuego en la palabra representa a Dios y su presencia. i. La zarza ardiendo (Ex. 3.2) la gloria de Dios era como fuego abrasador (Ex. 24.17) b. El termino fuego se usa para comunicar la idea de pasión. (Mateo 3.11) i. Habla de poder, energía, agresividad ii. El ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Temptation Of Jesus Dws#2 Series

Contributed by John Butler on Jun 17, 2008

What the Greek says about temptation.

The Temptation of Jesus... I. Introduction... Praise God Church! How many in here tonight have ever been through a time of testing? How many have ever been through trials or temptation? I’m pretty sure everyone in here has been through something like that. Amen? There’s been at least one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

I Know You're There!!!

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jun 18, 2008

HOW TO LIVE DAY TO DAY WITH THE TEMPTATION AND TRAILS WE FACE FROM THE SATAN.

I KNOW YOU’RE THERE INTRO: JESUS IS BAPTIZED 1: MATT 3:16-17 A) THE BAPTISM B) IT’S A VICTORIOUS THING FOR A MAN OR WOMAN C) CHRIST WAS BAPTIZED TO SHOW HIS OBEDIENCE AND HUMILITY TO THE FATHER D) HEAVEN WAS OPENED, THE SPIRIT OF GOD DESCENED UPON HIM, A DOVE A LIGHT WAS UPON HIM POINT: THIS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Other

Not By Bread Alone

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 8, 2009

Then was Jesus led up of the spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these s

NOT BY BREAD ALONE Dr. D. K. Olukoya Let us pray: Father, we pray that Your power will descend on us and empty us of everything known as self and drain out every unbrokenness from of spirits, so that Your word can have root in our lives, in the mighty name of Jesus, Amen. Beloved, the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Solitude And Silence Of Jesus - Seven Examples Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 12, 2009

Looks at seven examples solitude of Jesus and gives three benefits.

The Solitude and Silence of Jesus – Seven Examples There is great value in seeking silence and solitude in our lives. In this fast paced world – it is not uncommon for most of us to miss tranquil times of quiet. Many of us always seem to be in a rush. I do not know if you realize ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Satan Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009

Did you know that Satan does NOT want any of us to know about and study his characteristics? He does not want us to know about or study about the tactics he is using in this world today. But what does Scripture teach us about him?

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: February 2003 Date Preached: February 2003 Church: BBC (PM) Wednesday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: What the Bible Says About… Title: Satan Text: Matthew 4:1-11 Introduction: Did you know that Satan does NOT want any of us to know about and study his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Day Of Baptism

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 18, 2009

A message that precedes multiple baptisms.

TODAY IS A DAY OF BAPTISM. - We will be baptizing - Several people into the body of Christ AND SO TODAY’S MESSAGE - Is all about baptism - And the change it brings about - In the new Christian’s heart FOR INSTANCE, - Let’s take Al Johnson. - In his 50’s, he received Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: *other

Jesus: A Baptism That Was More Than An Example Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on May 18, 2009

This message examines Jesus’ Baptism and what it means to us.

It had to be quite a sight, a man in a camel hair coat standing dripping wet in the middle of the Jordan River. More than that can you imagine the smell; dry camel hair does not smell the best, can you imagine the smell of wet camel hair? Besides dressing funny and smelling bad his behavior was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Impact Of John The Baptist's Ministry

Contributed by John Mccormack on May 18, 2009

TO IDENTIFY FOUR FACTS OF JOHN THE BAPTIST’S MINISTRY.

THE IMPACT OF JOHN THE BAPTIST MT. 3: 1-15 THE CHALLENGE-TO IDENTIFY FOUR FACTS REGARDING JOHN THE BAPTIST’S MINISTRY. I. INTRODUCTION A. SOME SCHOLARS BELIEVE THAT THIRTY YEARS HAD PASSED BETWEEN CHAPTER 2 AND CHAPTER 3. B. JESUS LIVED IN NAZARETH AND WORKED AS A CARPENTER (MARK 6:3). DURING ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist