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Temptation - A Blessing Or A Curse

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 22, 2002

based on 149 ratings

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Sermon on Temptation from the Temptation of christ

TEMPTATION - A BLESSING OR A CURSE TEXT - Luke 4: 1 - 15 INTRO. - I want to speak on one of the inescapable facts of life and something that fills the pages of Scripture. I want to speak on the subject of temptation. Temptation is something that we all must face and was something that our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

4 - Tempted In The Wilderness

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 26, 2002

based on 38 ratings

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Jesus was tempted, yet He didn’t succumb to the enticement to sin. Jesus Reigns!

Satan tempts Jesus three times, and Jesus isn’t in his full strength at that point. He actually had just fasted forty days in the wilderness. Luke 4 gives an account of Satan’s tempting of Jesus, as does what we have read in Matthew 4. As we go further into the Gospels, a lot of harmony ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-12, Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tempted

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

based on 9 ratings

| 5,636 views

As WE CONSIDER THE TEMPTATION OF CHRIST, WE SHOULD FIRST NOTE THE PURPOSE OF HIS TEMPTATION, SECOND THE AVENUES OF TEMPTATION, AND THIRD THE RESULTS OF HIS TEMPTATION.

Tempted Luke 4:1-15 INTRODUCTION: TEMPTATION IS A SLEEPLESS UNWEARYING ENEMY. THOUSANDS OS SEEMINGLY STRONG MEN AND WOMEN HAVE BEEN WRECKED ON THE HILLS OF WHAT THEY CONSIDERED TO BE IMPROBABLE IF NOT IMPOSSIBLE TEMPTATION. NO PERSON WHO HAS EVER LIVED HAS BEEN OR IS IMMUNE FROM TEMPTATION ? NOT ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Devil Made Me Do It!

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Mar 11, 2002

based on 18 ratings

| 5,134 views

Set against the motif of a melodrama, the temptation of Jesus is examined through our temptation to be self-centered, to compromise Christian ideals, and to avoid self-sacrifice and suffering

Bibliography: Finding Christ, Finding Life: Temptation When I was younger - much younger, I put all my energies into acting and the theater. I remember when I was 14 and my family moved from the metropolis of Pasadena, TX. to a small town in rural Arkansas. I was devastated that there were no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

What's In The Wilderness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024

based on 3 ratings

| 1,674 views

This sermon explores Jesus' wilderness experience, emphasizing trials as opportunities for spiritual growth and deepening faith, guided by God's wisdom and strength.

Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters, to this sacred gathering where we seek to understand and embrace the profound wisdom of God's Word. Today, we're going to be looking at a passage that has a deep resonance with each of our lives, a passage that tells a tale of struggle, solitude, and spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Topics: Wilderness, Spiritual Growth

Jesus Christ Being Tempted Series

Contributed by Jaeyoun Chang on Jan 13, 2026

| 126 views

If the devil tempted Jesus, who is God, like this, there is nothing more to say about us.

Introduction When Jesus was baptized, the Holy Spirit descended on him in the bodily form like a dove, and a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.” We expect that after this amazing event, Jesus will immediately proclaim the gospel of the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Made For More

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 30, 2025

| 244 views

Jesus calls His church beyond comfort, silence, and spectacle—to live Spirit-filled, Scripture-grounded lives that reveal His power and love.

Picture Jesus, freshly baptized, water still drying on his shoulders, the voice of the Father ringing in his soul. “You are my beloved Son.” The dove has barely taken flight. That is exactly when the devil comes calling. Nobody gets a free victory lap after baptism. The real fight often starts ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13, Mark 2:1-12, Acts 4:31, Matthew 28:18-20, Revelation 14:12 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

One Fit Messiah

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Aug 9, 2004

based on 4 ratings

| 3,461 views

As Jesus deals with Satan’s temptations he proves that He is the only one fit to be the Messiah of mankind.

You know it used to be that when you went to choose a Bible that your biggest decision was the type of cover to get. Then with the arrival of some of the more modern versions, one had to decide what version and what cover to get. Recently I received a catalogue from Christian Book Distributors. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Passion Against The Evil One! Series

Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 17, 2004

based on 18 ratings

| 4,585 views

I want us to consider some specifics about Satan that we can learn from an episode in the life of Christ that displays his Passion against the Evil One!

A. Today, I want to begin a sermon series that will focus on The Passion of Christ. This series will lead us to Easter Sunday as we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ from the grave. In this series, I want to explore different themes that were apparent to me in Mel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Enemy At The Gates Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

based on 15 ratings

| 7,552 views

Continuing in looking at Jesus the King (5th in Worship the King series), we see He was our tempted King, and how He can help us when we are tempted.

Luke 4:1-13 – Enemy at the Gates The devotional Today in the Word for January 5, 1997, tells the story of Manfred von Richthofen. Maybe you don’t know him by that name. Maybe you know him better as the Red Baron. Richthofen was the celebrated World War I pilot who was responsible for shooting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Lead Us Not Into Temptation, But Deliver Us From Evil Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 12, 2005

based on 25 ratings

| 16,190 views

God walks with us through the valley of the shadow of death. God gives us strength to endure and protects of from misbelief, unbelief and dispair.

Matthew 6:9-15, Luke 4:1-13 “Lead Us Not Into Temptation, But Deliver Us From Evil” INTRODUCTION The saying, “Opportunity only knocks once,” has been around for a long time. A recent caveat to this saying has been added, “but temptation bangs at the door constantly.” This seems to be all too ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Temptations Along The Way Series

Contributed by Peter Chan on Mar 10, 2005

based on 4 ratings

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Learning from Jesus how we may deal with temptations in our journey as disciples: Be Scriptural, Be Straightforward and Be Submissive.

Prinsep Street Presbyterian Church Sunday Worship Service 13th February 2005 Text : Luke 4:1–13 (cf. Matthew 4:1–11) Title : Temptations Along the Way Introduction When tempted to sin, if only we would see the real filth we would be kissing if we succumb to it. Temptation Testing / ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Temptations Along The Way Series

Contributed by Peter Chan on Mar 10, 2005

based on 10 ratings

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To learn from Jesus how we may deal with temptations in our lives: Be Scriptural, Be Straightfoward, Be Submissive.

Prinsep Street Presbyterian Church Sunday Worship Service 13th February 2005 Text : Luke 4:1–13 (cf. Matthew 4:1–11) Title : Temptations Along the Way Introduction There was a poor village pastor who was mad at his wife for being a spendthrift. He angrily confronted his wife with the receipt ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13, Matthew 4:4-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Power Of The Word

Contributed by Ben Emmons on Apr 17, 2007

based on 48 ratings

| 16,453 views

There is power in the word...or so where told...but what exactly is this power and how do we tap into it? (plenty of room to customize for your people!)

I read a story about a pastor who was visiting one of his members. The lady of the house was trying to impress him about how committed to God she was by pointing out the large Bible on the bookshelf and talking in a very reverential way of it as "the Word of God". Her young son interrupted the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tempted In Every Way

Contributed by Steven Witt on May 12, 2007

based on 2 ratings

| 4,032 views

Jesus led to, and through, the wilderness of human temptation by the Holy Spirit.

“Tempted In Every Way” Text: Luke 4:1-13 Hebrews 4:15 – For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. You must pass the test to be advanced to the next grade God committed to your graduation! Testing by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

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