Sermons on San Mateo 4:5:

God Is In Control

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Feb 10, 2009

Many people seem to think that God is randomly confronted with different trials and than randomly transforms them into something good in our lives.

Matthew 4 God is in Control (4:1) 1. Jesus “was led up by the Spirit…” - God is in control here. - This was all apart of God’s plan. - God doesn’t transform trials into good. - Many people seem to think that God is randomly confronted with different trials and than randomly transforms them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lusting After The 3 Ps Series

Contributed by S S on Feb 10, 2009

Sermon on Matthew 4:1-11 - Lusting after the 3 Ps

Matt 4:1-11 The gods we serve Introduction Today we are embarking on a new series called "The gods that we serve". We will looking at the temptations of Jesus in Matthew 4:1-11 as our primary passage of Scripture. This series will cover the 3 temptations, namely the lust of the flesh, the lust of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: *other

A Messiah Who Fights Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 15, 2009

Jesus shows us how to deal with Satan; face him head on.

A Messiah Who Fights Text: Matt. 4:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: "If we wish to be free...we must fight! I repeat it, sir, we must fight! An appeal to arms, and to the God of hosts, is all that is left us...It is vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace--but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Overcoming Obsticals Series

Contributed by Keith Tankersley on Mar 31, 2009

When God speaks, the devils tremble, then they go to work contradicting the Word of God. This message shows how Gods will and satans war against each other.

Step II; Overcoming Obstacles 1 John 2:15-17 Matthew 4:1-11 Genesis 3:6 Question; Is temptation sin? I. Obstacle # 1 (Matthew 4:3) 1. Lust of the eyes a. Jesus- these stones- (vs. 3) b. Adam & Eve- saw tree good food (g. 3:6a) 2. Question; is that what God said a. Jesus- if Son ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Balance

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007

The importance of being balanced.

Keeping Balance Matthew 4:1-11 This is the time of year when we make new resolutions about things we are planning to do this year. Although we start out with good intentions, most of our resolutions fall by the wayside soon after the year begins. The temptation to return to what is normal and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Winning Your Immunity Challenge Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 20, 2007

This is a look at what temptation is and how to overcome it.

How does an Inuit kill a wolf? I know it’s a question many of you have struggled with for years, so let me tell you the answer. First, the Inuit coats his knife with animal blood and allows it to freeze. Then he another layer, and another until the blade is completely concealed with blood. Then he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Overcoming Temptation

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007

How to overcome temptation

INTRODUCTION: Jesus is the ultimate Christian We can learn how to overcome anything in life if we pay close attention to His life. By listening to what He says and by watching what He does. The greatest test that we all face as Christians is temptation. After Jesus was baptized, Matthew tells ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ongoing Temptation Of Christ

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 22, 2007

A look at Jesus’ time in the wilderness and how it relates to our struggle to resist temptation.

Dakota Community Church February 25, 2007 The Ongoing Temptation Of Christ Introduction: Read Matthew 4:1-11 The kind of Jesus you follow says a lot about your beliefs concerning Christianity. Do you serve a happy face Jesus, or have you met the Jesus of the Bible? I am just saying that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

Choice And Testing

Contributed by Jyoti Banerjee on Nov 27, 2006

Testing and temptation: Jesus’s encounter with the Devil was a shadow of the cross in the wilderness.

We just heard the reading from Matthew 4. When Matthew wrote his book, he had no idea that there was going to be a chapter break right at that point of his book. So I suggest we take a look at a few verses before Matthew 4 to get a sense of Matthew’s thought pattern. At the end of Chapter 3, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Principles Of Decision Making

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 3, 2007

We can learn some great things from Jesus that will help us to be good decision makers!

INTRODUCTION • John Maxwell shares the following story. The personal manager had advertised a job opening, and a large group of applicants was waiting in her waiting room. The first young man was ushered into her office, and she began explaining the job to him. “We need someone in this job who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Temptation Of Jesus

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Apr 25, 2008

Temptation is probably the most familiar experience of the Christian. While some may be tempted more than others, all will be tempted.

THE TEMPTATION OF JESUS Matthew 4:1-11 Temptation is probably the most familiar experience of the Christian. While some may be tempted more than others, all will be tempted. I believe there is a great deal that we can learn from the temptations of Christ as found in Matthew 4 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Did Jesus Do About Temptation? Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 28, 2009

Jesus was tempted but did not sin. His relationship with God, fuelled by his love for scripture was a key ingredient. This sermon looks at 3 things that can help us deal with temptation.

What did Jesus do about temptation? Today’s question is ‘What did Jesus do about temptation? If an advert on the television is to be believed then temptation truly comes in the form of cakes or chocolate in the fridge; but of course temptation comes in many shapes and sizes, such as the story of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

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