Sermons on Matthew 4:1-25:

The Hope Of Healing

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 25, 2008

This is a seminar message that I prepared for a mission trip to train pastors in Mexican ministers

The Hope of Healing Selected Passages Mexico Seminar Presentation Introduction The Bible is filled with events that cannot be called anything except miraculous. There are so many that we can’t even list them all but here are just a few of the ones that come to mind. The Red Sea parts for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23-25

Denomination: Church Of God

What Does It Mean To F.o.l.l.o.w. Christ?

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Mar 9, 2008

What does it mean to F.O.L.L.O.W. Christ?

Matthew 4:18-22 Topic: What does it means to F.O.L.L.O.W. Christ? In these passage of scriptures, we read about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ issuing the call to Peter, to his brother Andrew, and to John and his to brother James to become his disciples and to follow Him. It says in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Follow The Leader

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 28, 2008

As Christians’ we are called to follow the leader - Jesus Christ. Who will lead us to a life of happiest, blessing, and service for him.

Follow the Leader Matthew 4:19 Intro When I was a boy I used to play Follow the Leader with my friends. The leader would seek to outdo the other boys in the stunts that he was able to perform. The leader might climb a tree and act like a monkey, swinging from one limb to another. If we were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Go Fishing

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Jun 5, 2008

Are you ready to drop everything and follow Jesus? That’s exactly what He’s expecting when He asks "Follow Me?"

Let’s Go Fishing 18 And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 19 And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. 20 And they straightway left their nets, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: *other

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

The Life Of James Pt 1

Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 18, 2008

What is it in a man’s life that would cause him to leave the only vocation (job / job skills) that he knows? what would possess a man to forsake life, as he had known it during his entire adult existence, for the unknown?

The Life of James pt.1 Matthew 4:21-25 open to… What is it in a man’s life that would cause him to leave the only vocation (job / job skills) that he knows? what would possess a man to forsake life, as he had known it during his entire adult existence, for the unknown? After all , what security ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:21-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

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 Revelation Of The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 25, 2008

THIS SERMON IS A REVELATION OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD AND HIGHLIGHTS THE FOLLOWING 1. PURPOSE 2. PROCLAMATION 3. PRAYER 4. PROVISION 5. PRINCIPLE 6. PURITY 7. POWER

THE REVELATION OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD *********************************************** 1. PURPOSE 2. PROCLAMATION 3. PRAYER 4. PROVISION 5. PRINCIPLE 6. PURITY 7. POWER THE MESSAGE THE REVELATION OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD *********************************************** 1. PURPOSE The Lord ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Triumphant In Temptation

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jan 18, 2008

Temptation is as old as mankind, seen first in the Prototype in the Garden of Eden when the First Adam fell, but the Second Adam was Triumphant in the Wilderness from which we can be forearmed to meet Satan’s temptations.

Why does God allow temptation? That, together with the origin of evil, are great mysteries and they’re closely related. The Bible gives us no explanation as to the ultimate origin of evil but is undoubtedly connected with the devil. When we open the pages of Scripture he already existed. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Call Of The Fishermen

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 21, 2008

A sermon for the third Sunday after the Epiphany The call of the disciples

3rd Sunday after the Epiphany Matthew 4:12-23 "The call of the Fishermen" 12* Now when he heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew into Galilee; 13* and leaving Nazareth he went and dwelt in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, 14* that what was spoken by the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Let's Talk Fishing

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 24, 2008

We are not called by Christ to talk about fishing for people or wait until we have the proper equipment or bait. We are called to fish.

Matthew 4: 12 – 23 / What Do I Use For Bait? Intro: Some people just love to fish! --- No offense intended to those who love it; but, I HATE IT! It’s not that I haven’t tried it. I have. I just don’t like it. First of all, I don’t like to get my hands sticky or dirty. Next, I can’t sit and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Temptations Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 25, 2008

Jesus was tempted in three areas, as we are – Lust of the flesh (our body), lust of the eyes (our mind), pride of life (our soul). (1 John 2:16). He faced up to these temptations by knowing the scriptures. If we know our Bible, we can face up to the tempt

January 14, 2007 Facing Temptation – Matthew 4:1-11 Introduction: Temptations. We all have them. We’d like to have that big, beautiful house, that fancy car, the high-paying career, the winning lottery ticket. Those are big temptations. But on a daily basis, we’re faced with things that tempt us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Make You Fishers Of Men

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 25, 2008

We can learn a lot from the qualities needed to be a good fisherman, to enable us to be good fishers for men.

I will make you Fishers of Men – but we don’t start with the Barracudas Story: I occasionally take Bari (my Bernese Mountain Dog) down to the gravel pits for a walk. It’s a bit muddy at this time of year and there is quite a bit of flooding down there too I took Bari down a number of weeks ago ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-22

Denomination: Anglican

A Snake In The Sand

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 26, 2008

What Jesus does in the desert puts right the wrong that was done in the garden. Satan had been waiting for this as he watched Jesus grow day by day. Jesus restored the beauty and perfection that was the Garden of Eden while in the desolation of the desert

A Snake in the Sand The greatest battle between a man and Satan is the one recorded here concerning Jesus temptation in the desert. Jesus has just been baptized by John the Baptist and as a result Jesus is revealed as the Lamb of God as John puts it. The Holy Spirit has come upon him like a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Call To Discipleship

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jan 26, 2008

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Epiphany, comparing the Gospels description of the call of the first disciples.

3rd Sunday after Epiphany, January 27, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, your Son called people in the midst of their daily routines to be his disciples and to spread the news of your love ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Lutheran