Sermons about Matthew 3:16-4:1

Temptation Is Only A Question - Your Response Is The Answer

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 21, 2014

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When we meet the allurements of sin do not test God, trust God. Trust God and His word! Let God rather than your feelings lead you. Trust God not your Feelings Temptation is Only a Question, your response is the answer. Updated February 2023.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four (4) Scripture read just before the message. The Scriptures for this day are: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7; Psalm 32; Romans 5:12-19 and Mathew 4:1-11 Desserts have often been called ... a "seduction" ... or a ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7, 1 John 4:4, Psalm 119:11, 1 John 2:16, Hebrews 4:15, 1 Peter 1:7, Romans 12:21, 1 Peter 5:8, Matthew 4:1-11, Matthew 5:37 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

"The Importance Of Knowing Whose You Are"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 6, 2014

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A sermon addressing temptation.

"The Importance of Knowing Whose You Are" Matthew 4:1-11 Lorenzo Sell Writes: "In mid 2009, I left my position as CEO of a company that I had founded. I didn't know it at the time, but this was the beginning of an almost four-year process that I can only describe as losing my identity. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

In A World Where Jesus Said Yes To The Devil Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 8, 2014

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A journey in our imagination into what would happen if The Wizard of Gallilee said "yes" to the Serpent's temptations in the desert, and what happens if we say "yes".

Hissss Hissss Imagine…. Imagine….. And the wizard of Gallillee waved his wand. And every church was full. The crowds packed in, acknowledging Jesus as the one true God. Every church was full. So many people crowding in, standing room only. The collection plate piled HIGH full of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Temptation

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Mar 9, 2014

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The temptation of Christ and how it helps us avoid or resist

Preached at St Johns, Billericay 9 March 2014 Introduction In Oscar Wilde's play “Lady Windemere's Fan” Lord Darlington says “I can resist anything but temptation”. It is said rather flippantly in the play, but for us it is a good starting point. Should we try to resist ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Romans 5:12-19

Denomination: Anglican

Tried 'n True Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 25, 2014

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Jesus began his ministry with at least 2 significant events -- his baptism and his temptation.

1. Greatness During Watergate Back in 1974, Richard Nixon's administration was falling apart due to the Watergate scandal so, to divert everyone's attention from that, he planned a trip to Russia and Italy and two of his closest aides came along... Alexander Haig and Ron Ziegler. Even though' ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Woes, Salt, Light And The Law Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 25, 2013

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Jesus describes the drastic contrasts people of the world from people of The Kingdom of God in His Sermon on the Mount.

Woes, Salt, Light and the Law Luke 6:24-26, Matthew 5:13-20 OUTLINE: “Woes, Salt, Light and Law” Luke 6:24-26, Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Truths About Temptation

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 28, 2013

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Our Lord didn’t ask for the tempting by Satan, but God ordained it, because it would be proof that He was who He said He was. Satan may have thought that he was forcing the issue and that he was the one in charge, but the power and authority of Christ wou

Truths About Temptation Written: 9-26-06 Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11(Good News Bible) Scripture Reading 1 Then the Spirit led Jesus into the desert to be tempted by the Devil. 2 After spending 40 days and nights without food, Jesus was hungry. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Wonder Of Jesus’ Baptism Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 3, 2013

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Why did John baptize Jesus? And why so quickly? Granted Jesus said it was to "fulfill all righteousness", but what exactly could that mean?

OPEN: A little girl wanted to get baptized but her mother wanted her to attend some classes to make sure she knew what she was committing herself to. After one of the classes, her mother asked, "Honey, what does baptism mean?" Thinking hard, the little girl the finally said, "Well, it isn’t the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Soporto La Tentacion

Contributed by Juan Quintero on Mar 28, 2013

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Muchas personas cuando se acercan a Dios comienzan a recibir “pruebas”

“Entonces Jesús fue llevado por el Espíritu al desierto, para ser tentado por el diablo”. Mateo 4:1 (RV60) COMENTARIO: Una vez que Jesús fue bautizado en el Jordán por Juan el Bautista, y que los cielos se abrieran y el Espíritu Santo se posara sobre él, se escuchó un voz que decía “este es mi ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Present And Involved - A Real Father" Series

Contributed by Elvis Burrows on Jun 13, 2013

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Sermon highlights the importance of fathers being present, involved and speaking positively into the life of their children. Preached on Father's day to challenge fathers to get involved in the life of their children.

“When Dad Speaks” Central Zion Baptist Church Fathers Day - June, 2012. Mark 1:11-12; Matt. 3:16-17; Luke 3:21-22 Salutation – Salute the fathers… commend them for the work they do. General comments….. Speak about the positive aspects of fatherhood. Say: one of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

El Arrepentimiento Series

Contributed by Pastor: Jose Luis Dejoy on Jun 25, 2013

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El arrepentimiento es cambiar de decisión, cambiar de rumbo, volver a tras; pero este volver a tras no significa que tengamos una vida de inconsistencia, es una forma de corregir el rumbo, dejar de hacer lo malo para hacer lo bueno.

El arrepentimiento es cambiar de decisión, cambiar de rumbo, volver a tras; pero este volver a tras no significa que tengamos una vida de inconsistencia, es una forma de corregir el rumbo, dejar de hacer lo malo para hacer lo bueno. El arrepentimiento es propio de las personas de éxito que ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Bible Church

La Importancia Del Desierto Series

Contributed by Pastor: Jose Luis Dejoy on Jun 26, 2013

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Muchos miramos el desierto como algo desagradable, como algo difícil para vivir, un lugar con mucho calor. Pero hay algo que hace del desierto un lugar muy importante para el hombre. Sin los desiertos la tierra sería muy fría ellos son los que guardan cal

Muchos miramos el desierto como algo desagradable, como algo difícil para vivir, un lugar con mucho calor. Pero hay algo que hace del desierto un lugar muy importante para el hombre. Sin los desiertos la tierra sería muy fría ellos son los que guardan calor. De los desiertos se extraen muchos ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-25

Denomination: Bible Church

Pleasing God

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Mar 7, 2015

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What does it mean to please God? How can we please God?

Pleasing God . . . IT’S A PLEASURE Dr. Lewis Gregory 1. Parent-child Illustration: One of the unique features of the parent-child relationship is that children have a natural desire to please their parents. In the same way, we as children of God desire to please our Heavenly Father. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The First Temptation Of Christ

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 31, 2015

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Jesus was strengthened by his wilderness experience, and so are we. Jesus left the wilderness, called his disciples and started doing God’s work. We can also leave the wilderness and do God’s work, all the time being confident that we can face temptation.

Have you ever faced temptation in your life? Each and every one of us has faced life’s temptations at some point in time, and we are always faced with the issue of how we are going to face them. Even Jesus was tempted, as we have heard in today’s Gospel reading. We can be tempted at any ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Baptized

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 15, 2015

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It didn't just happen. Jesus sought out John and traveled a good distance for no other purpose than to be baptized. So why did Jesus want to be baptized?

Jordan River (1) Jesus Baptized (Psalms 2:7) Matthew 3:3-17, Mark 1:9-11, Luke 3:21-23, John 1:29-34 Water baptism does not save you, but every believer should be baptized, because Jesus, Himself, commanded it. He said, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:3-17

Denomination: Baptist

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