Sermons on Mattityahu 4:11:

Dealing With Temptation Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 14, 2024

Even if God’s plan leads you through the wilderness, you can trust him.

How to Handle Temptation Text: Matt. 4:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Temptation is not meant to make us sin; it is meant to enable us to conquer sin. It is not meant to make us bad; it is meant to make us good. It is not meant to weaken us; it is meant to make us emerge stronger and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Cosmic War (Revelation 12)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 3, 2024

This chapter contains symbols describing the ongoing war between God Almighty and the devil, Satan. It also shows that the LORD has the final victory and that His people Israel will be saved as He promises throughout Scripture.

When symbols are used in Scripture, they are self-interpreting. This is the case when we read the account of events written by John in describing what is an ongoing cosmic war between the LORD God Almighty and the forces of evil led by Satan. We see the pure malevolence and hatred both of God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4, Numbers 24:17-19, Deuteronomy 18:15-18, Psalm 110:1-2, Matthew 4:1-11, Revelation 12:1-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon: Things You Learn While Wandering In The Wilderness

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 8, 2025

When God calls you into the wilderness, He wants to meet you there. In that meeting, He has profound lessons waiting to transform your heart and prepare you for what’s ahead.

Sermon: Things You Learn While Wandering in the Wilderness Scripture Lesson - Matthew 4:1-11 “Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 1 Kings 17:2-6, 1 Kings 19:11-18

Denomination: Methodist

Songs For The Road: Music For Tired Feet

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 30, 2025

What if the pressure you feel isn’t because you’re failing—but because you’re trying to prove something you already are?

Introduction I want to begin this morning with words that many of us recognize—not because they are complicated, but because they are honest. They weren’t written to impress anyone. They weren’t written to explain theology. They were written to be carried. I’m but a stranger here, Heaven is my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8, Psalm 131:1-3, Matthew 4:1-11, Romans 8:15-17, 2 Timothy 1:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Dare To Become Agents Of Transformation During Lent

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 16, 2026

For us, Lent is a time when we make that journey with Christ. We think about our temptations, our sins, and we repent. After these 40 days, we should emerge stronger than we had been before.

Sermon – Dare to Become Agents of Transformation During Lent Scripture - Isaiah 58:1-14 “Shout with the voice of a trumpet blast. Shout aloud! Don’t be timid. Tell my people Israel of their sins! Yet they act so pious! They come to the Temple every day and seem delighted to learn all about me. They ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-14, Matthew 4:1-11, Romans 12:1-2, Colossians 3:17, John 10:7-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

First Sunday Of Lent, Year A- Tempting Thoughts

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 21, 2026

The tempter, who is always a better sophist than we are.

First question in the Bible we heard was, “Did God really tell you not to eat from any of the trees in the garden?” This is an ideological overstatement by the serpent. It distorts God's command to not eat from one specific tree into a total ban on all trees, thus framing God as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Feb 21, 2026

A Black History sermon that looks at Lent’s wilderness, Jesus refuses spectacle and shortcuts; real revolution is obedience.

The Revolution Will Not Be Televised Sunday, February 22, 2026 — First Sunday in Lent Scripture of the Day • Reference: Romans 5:12–19; Matthew 4:1–11 • Read Here: Romans 5:12–19 (NRSVue) • Matthew 4:1–11 (NRSVue) The Text Below come form a translation from Hooker, Amiri B. Sanctified Bars & ...read more

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

Denomination: United Methodist

"and Suddenly Angels!"

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Feb 23, 2026

This message is about trusting in God's presence. I preached this for the 1st Sunday in Lent here in 2026, but it could be used any Sunday. Matthew reading is from the NRSV, Psalm 32 from the NLT

“And suddenly angels…” – think about that image. • I am a Star Tek fan, so when I think about it, I imagine these angels beaming down to Jesus. • You know, their bodies are just a bunch of particle beans that suddenly become angels (and you have to have that sound effect). • I know – that’s sort of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Overcomers

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Feb 23, 2026

Dealing with temptation

First Sunday in Lent February 22, 2026 Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Matthew 4:1-11 Overcomers Who here has been on a camping trip? Mary and I camped out when we first married. A tent and two sleeping bags is a lot cheaper than staying in a hotel room. Our son Dan and I went camping regularly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Recalculating

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 23, 2026

A sermon for the first Sunday in Lent, Year A

February 22, 2026 Rev. Mary Erickson Colfax Lutheran Church Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11 Recalculating Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Where are you? It’s very important to know where you are and how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Romans 5:12-19, Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The Wilderness Call (Matthew 4:1) Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Feb 23, 2026

The wilderness is not where God goes to abandon you. It is where He goes to reach you alone. This Lenten season is a divine appointment. Follow the Spirit in.

The Wilderness Call (Matthew 4:1) A Lent Morning Sermon, Day 2 Introduction Most of us spend our lives running from empty places. We fill every quiet moment with noise, every pause with a scroll, every silence with a podcast. We treat emptiness as a problem to solve. But what if God sees it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1, Hosea 2:14, Matthew 4:2, Luke 5:16, Romans 8:26, Matthew 4:3, Matthew 4:4, Job 23:12, Proverbs 30:5, Ephesians 6:17, Psalm 119:11, Philippians 4:19, Matthew 4:11, Lamentations 3:25, Luke 4:14, Isaiah 40:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rewired By Christ Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores how Jesus overcame temptation, and how through His example and strength, we can also overcome our own trials and temptations, leading lives that inspire and give hope to others.

Hello church! Today we are going to see that overcoming temptation is possible in our lives. I don’t know about you but sometimes I feel my hardwiring is a little messed up. Did God make me this way on purpose? Because I struggle. I worry. I try to change and get better and sometimes I get so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Topics: Overcoming Temptation, Spiritual Strength, Hope And Renewal

Tested In The Wilderness Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores how Jesus resisted Satan's temptations in the wilderness by relying on scripture and faith in God, serving as a model for us to stand firm in our faith during our own challenging times.

Today we begin a new 4-week series called Wilderness: Growing Off the Grid. You may be surprised to learn that the Bible speaks both fondly and extensively about the off-grid-wilderness experience of people like Jesus, the Israelites, Hosea, and many others. You can find evidence of the wilderness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Topics: Temptation, Faithfulness, Scriptural Truth

Sermon Series: Wilderness

From The Ashes - Temptation Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores how Jesus overcame temptation and provides guidance on how we can also resist temptation, using examples from the Bible and prayer.

Today we begin a 6-week sermon series called From the Ashes. Our lives can sometimes feel like they are a disappointing pile of ashes. We can be broken, shattered and destroyed. However, the good news of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection is that we can experience new life. Our lives, no matter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Topics: Temptation, Overcoming Trials, Spiritual Strength

Sermon Series: From The Ashes

Rewired By Christ Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Through Jesus, we can overcome temptations and hardships by responding with scripture, relational trust in God, and self-control.

Today, we're going to talk about how we can overcome temptations and challenges in our lives. You know, sometimes it feels like our lives are a tangled mess, like these wires here. But the good news is that Jesus can help us untangle and rewire our lives for victory. Jesus can help us untangle and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Topics: Spiritual Strength, Divine Guidance, Faith Endurance, Resilience In Faith