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"How To Overcome Temptation"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 19, 2003

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A person cannot live the victorious Christian life without Jesus. Here is an easy to remember five point acrostic outline spelling the name "Jesus." Christ is our example in this text on "How to overcome temptation."

Introduction: On Friday night of last week, we had a men’s retreat. Sitting around the camp fire, my Son, Jerry, led us in a discussion on the subject, “How to overcome the lust of the flesh?” My meditation went to the text that we just read. Jesus is our best example of everything. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is The Lord Of The Ring Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 21, 2003

based on 66 ratings

| 6,470 views

Satan wanted Jesus to bow down before him... how dare he? What possible reason would Satan even have to ask such an outrageous thing (part of a series on the book and movie trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien).

OPEN: Several years ago, Christian Herter was running hard for reelection as Governor of Massachusetts, and one day he arrived late at a barbecue. He’d had no breakfast or lunch, and he was famished. As he moved down the serving line, he held out his plate and received one piece of chicken. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Purpose Of Temptation

Contributed by Chris Smith on Jul 21, 2001

based on 239 ratings

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Our immediate reaction to a heartache, or a successful achievement that took years to overcome, must be one of getting ready for the next hurdle. If you don’t have any hurdles to jump in your life – if there aren’t any goals set for you right now – if yo

The Purpose of Temptation Chris Smith Matthew 4:1-2 Oscar Wilde once said that he could resist everything except temptation. An old cartoon had the two characters looking at each other with a caption below them saying, “How come opportunity knocks only once, but temptation beats the door down ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-2, Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Three Keys To Overcoming Temptation

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jun 7, 2001

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JESUS’ VICTORY OVER TEMPTATION IN THE WILDERNESS SHOWS US HOW TO OVERCOME TEMPTATION IN DAILY LIVING

THREE KEYS TO OVERCOMING TEMPTATION MATTHEW 4:1-11 I. THE TEMPTATION OF JESUS A. Why did Jesus face this grueling 40 days temptation in the wilderness? B. To identify with humanity -Heb 4:15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

The Test Of Leadership Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Mar 8, 2003

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The greatest test of any spiritual leader is the test of temptation. In this final message of the eight part series this sermon examines the keys to overcoming temptation.

LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP – PART EIGHT “THE TEST OF LEADERSHIP” Matthew 4:1-11 ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) “Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. [2] After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. [3] The tempter came to him and said, "If you are the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Journey Through The Desert Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 9, 2003

based on 48 ratings

| 6,353 views

First of six messages leading to Easter. We all are tempted – even Jesus. There is not a one of us who has not been tempted to do something we know we shouldn’t – From sneaking a cookie to sneaking cash. From birth to death we will always be hounded b

Journey through the Desert Matthew 4:1-11 (NCV) 4 Then the Spirit led Jesus into the desert to be tempted by the devil. 2 Jesus ate nothing for forty days and nights. After this, he was very hungry. 3 The devil came to Jesus to tempt him, saying, “If you are the Son of God, tell these rocks to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tempted Jesus

Contributed by Michael Demastus on Oct 22, 2001

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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

Tempted? Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 24, 2003

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| 4,108 views

tired of temptations, looking for a way out?

There is not a one of us in the room who has not been tempted to do something we know we shouldn’t. From sneaking a cookie to sneaking cash. Children instinctively respond to temptation at a young age and older people seem never to shake it. From birth to death we will always be hounded by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Would Jesus Do ... About Temptation Series

Contributed by David Hughes on Feb 4, 2003

based on 286 ratings

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This sermon seeks to encourage teenagers (and, indeed, adults) to consider ’What Would Jesus Do’ when they are faced with temptation.

WHAT WOULD JESUS DO ... about temptation? Do you wear one of these Christian bracelets which have become quite popular over the last ten years, or so? You can get so many different ones with different acronyms on them, words in which each letter stands for something else: so, for instance, FROG ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, James 1:2-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible Is Sufficient Series

Contributed by Matt Black on Oct 27, 2002

based on 28 ratings

| 10,918 views

Proposition: The Word of God is sufficient for every situation of life for God’s glory, and our godliness.

Proposition: The Word of God is sufficient for every situation of life for God’s glory, and our godliness. Key Verse: Matthew 4:4 But he [Jesus] answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God (Matthew 4:4). God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Proverbs 30:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fatherhood Of God

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

based on 137 ratings

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Father’s day message.

READ: Matthew 4:1-11 Today is “FATHER’S DAY”. One day of the year that we set apart to remember and honour our “dads”. For so many of us this is a joyous day, for we have such fond relationships with, or memories of, our fathers. I thank God when I think of my own dad. He’s a godly man who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Kept The Law For Us!

Contributed by Chad Wright on Apr 15, 2002

based on 39 ratings

| 4,976 views

This sermon focuses on Jesus’ fasting and temptation in the wilderness.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, "I’m starving!" Have you ever said that phrase or heard someone else say it? Most of the time, the person who says it is far from malnutrition! The human desire to eat, hunger, can at times be very strange and cause people to act very strangely. You’ve all heard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Defeating The Enemy's Advance Series

Contributed by Bruce Ritter on May 20, 2002

based on 78 ratings

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Jesus’ pattern for overcoming temptation...

Defeating the Enemy’s Advance Matthew 4:1-11 Our series has to do with preparing the way for Christ’s coming. He deserves the throne of our lives, to construct a lifestyle of kingdom living in us. There is a Kingdom, which God wants to happen in your life, giving you His purpose, favor, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When You Need Him The Most

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

based on 44 ratings

| 5,211 views

Jesus knows your needs and is always there when you need Him the most.

When You Need Him The Most Life is filled with many challenges and hardships. Let’s think about some of the more common things that fit into this category A. Illness B. Financial C. Family Pressures D. Relational Issues Ok, someone tell me, when these trials come, what are the natural ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-36, Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Temptation

Contributed by Linda Hewett on Apr 18, 2001

based on 175 ratings

| 9,873 views

This sermon is geared toward youth regarding the subject of temptation and ways to fight it.

TEMPTATION Have you ever been tempted to steal? To take drugs? To do something you know is wrong because a friend or someone you know dared you to? If you haven’t, you may just be and anomaly – which is something not ordinary or normally seen. (Kinda like that person sitting next to you over ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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