Sermons on Matthew 3:17-4:1:

The Tempted Jesus

Contributed by Michael Demastus on Oct 22, 2001

Deals with the temptations of Jesus in the desert.

“THE TEMPTED JESUS” Matthew 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Read text ILLUSTRATION: “Cocoon” The cocoon of the Emperor moth is flask like in shape. To develop into a perfect insect, it must force its way through the neck of the cocoon by hours of intense struggle. Entomologists explain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

The Temptation Of Christ

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 4, 2008

An example from the life of Christ on how to deal with temptation every day.

THE TEMPTATION OF CHRIST Matthew 4:1-11 INTRO: We are all faced with many temptations each day. It seems like the harder we try to live for Jesus, the more temptations that we endure. Today, we want to look at the temptations of Jesus, and see if we can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jehovah's Witnesses Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 8, 2008

A look at the differences between the Jehovah’s Witnesses and Christianity and how we can witness to them.

Jehovah’s Witnesses There Is No Hell….Hard Work Earns “Paradise” Intro Knock on any door in the United States, as well as in many countries around the world, and the odds are excellent that Jehovah’s Witnesses have been there ahead of you. They are a serious challenge to Christians for several ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Truth Trumps Temptation

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 22, 2008

Overcoming temptations. Getting a better view of how satan works. Using Scipture to defeat satan.

Have you ever wondered how to get past sin? Have you ever wondered what makes sin so easy to fall into? What about that one thing makes it so desirable? If you have ever wanted to know a way of breaking through a sinful habit in your life, you might do well to listen today. Satan has his ways of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking Through A Season Of Crushing/ The Death Of Expectation

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 5, 2008

We often find ourselves in A SEASON OF CRUSHING. I can’t seem to understand WHY we are going through this. We can’t allow our dreaming ability to be hindered! Dream on!

WALKING THROUGH A SEASON OF CRUSHING ... THE DEATH OF EXPECTATION... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have rarely started a lesson with the conclusion, but I think I shall start with the end and then build up to the conclusion. CONCLUSION: AFFLICTION IS NOT ALWAYS CHASTISEMENT. ...read more

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

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Takes The Plunge

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Nov 13, 2008

Why is it that Jesus, God in the flesh, felt it necessary to do the whole baptism thing? What great lengths Jesus went to to be our example.

Try to imagine with me for a minute the scene as John the Baptist is in the Jordan River. John has devoted his life to paving a way for Jesus as was prophesied over him by his father Zechariah. People living during his time would have regarded him as a bit of a nut with his camel hair one piece and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

How Jesus Dealt With Temptation Series

Contributed by John White on Mar 21, 2008

A message of practical application of the principles shown us when Jesus encountered Satan on the Mt. of Temptation. One of a series about what Jesus said and did during His ministry on earth.

How Jesus Dealt With Temptation Matt. 4:1-11 It is always wise to define terms when a subject or topic is under consideration. Before we really consider how Jesus dealt with temptation, let us first define temptation. One of the best definitions I have seen is simply, "Temptation is the act ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Cleansed And Washed

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 14, 2008

A message about what we learn from Jesus’ baptism and how we prepare for communion from Jesus’ washing the disciples’ feet. We had communion and adult baptism on the same day.

Cleansed & Washed Date: Sept 14, 2008 Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17; John 13:3-17. In our church we celebrate two sacraments, or ordinances, whatever you might call them. I prefer to call them sacraments. And I prefer that word because I do believe that Christ is spiritually present with us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Led By The Spirit, Still Tempted

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 22, 2008

We can repent and believe, but we will never grow if we don’t overcome temptation by God’s Word.

Lead by the Spirit - still tempted Scripture: Matthew 4:1-17 As we start our message this morning, I want you to look at Matthew 3, verse 2. “John said, ‘Change your hearts and lives because the kingdom of heaven is near.’” Jesus’ first message as he began his preaching ministry was the same. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Motivated From Within Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Oct 7, 2008

Be on guard to enable the right drive. Be on guard to motivate the right drive. You are either going to motivate the sinful nature or the Spirit of God in every situation in your life. The more you motivate, enable and act on the Spirit of God the more

MOTIVATED FROM WITHIN Allan H. Kircher 28 Sept 08 What is your motivation, your drive, your ambition to continue in the world today? Are you crying deep within trying to seek God’s will in your life, but you just seem to continue in the ways of the world? The drive within you determines the road ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Baptism Of Jesus Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 23, 2007

Jesus’ baptism is a transitional point in his life. In this lesson we answer the questions why was Jesus baptized and why must we be baptized.

Introduction: A. We’ve come this morning to celebrate who God is and what He is doing in our lives. 1. Hopefully, as we have been meeting the Lord in praise and prayer and in communion, we continue to experience His transforming presence and power in our lives. 2. And now as we turn our attention ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Enough Is Enough

Contributed by Lacy Scott on Oct 27, 2007

There should come a time in our lives that we should see the devil for who he really is, the author of sin. We should see that his only purpose is to convince us to go against God’s will.

Enough Is Enough! Matthew 4:1-4:11 Back in the disco music time, there was a song that said, “Enough is enough.” Donna Summer stated in this song, “enough is enough; I can’t go on no more.” She had been in a relationship that she finally saw was going nowhere. She saw that it was time for her to ...read more

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

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have Power Over Temptation

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007

Jesus gives us POWER to overcome the reality of temptation

How to Have POWER Over Temptation Matthew 4:1-11 June 3, 2007 Morning Service Introduction Mark was very poor at spelling. On examination day he was stumped by many difficult words. Softly the tempter whispered, "Look at Jane’s paper; she’s an honor student and always gets them right!" Mark ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God