Sermons on testing in the wilderness: showing 1-15 of 48,757

Tested In The Wilderness

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 6, 2018

What lessons can we learn from Jesus as He was tested in the wilderness? We see that the power of memorized word will help us from stumbling.

Tested in the wilderness Luke 4:1-13 Introduction This morning we will look at the wilderness experience of our Lord Jesus Christ just before He went to the cross for each one of us. We will see the ways that He fought off temptation to do what He knew God the father would be pleased with. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

The Wilderness Of Testing Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 20, 2021

The Holy Spirit drove Jesus into the wilderness to be among wild animals and tempted by the devil. Why?

Scripture Reading: Mark 1:12-15 At once the Spirit sent him out into the wilderness, and he was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and angels attended him. After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. “The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tested In The Wilderness Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Jesus faced temptation in the wilderness after fasting for forty days. Each time Satan tempted Him, Jesus responded with scripture, choosing to rely on God alone. When we face testing in our own lives, we can stand firm in our faith and trust in God's provision.

Imagine you're in the middle of a desert, no food, no water, and you've been there for 40 days. You're starving, thirsty, and all alone. Suddenly, a guy shows up offering you all the food and water you could ever want, but there's a catch. You have to do something that goes against everything you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Topics: Spiritual Strength, Divine Guidance, Faith Testing, Wilderness Experience

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

Testing Times PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024

Explores Jesus' journey through the wilderness, emphasizing the importance of trials in revealing our true selves and strengthening our faith.

Good morning, beloved congregation. It's always a blessing to stand before you, to share the word of God, to be part of this spiritual family, and to be in the presence of our Father. Today, we gather under His grace and His love to understand His word and His will for us. We gather to grow, to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Topics: Wilderness, Experience

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

Wilderness Experiences-Wilderness Voices

Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 17, 2022

The Wilderness Experience can make us feel all alone, under pressure, lost, and even wondering if GOD has abandoned us. But that's not the case. HE leads us in the wilderness, if we would only quiet ourselves amid the distractions and tune in to hear HIS voice.

Wilderness Voices/Wilderness Experiences Sermon notes 2022.08.14 William Akehurst, HSWC The Wilderness Experience can make us feel all alone, under pressure, lost, and even wondering if GOD has abandoned us. But that's not the case. HE leads us in the wilderness, if we would only quiet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Isaiah 55:11, James 4:7, Psalm 46:10, 1 Kings 19:11-12, John 10:27-29, Psalm 29:8, Isaiah 51:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Temptation: Tested And Approved

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 27, 2022

We cannot survive without Jesus working through us and in us. He shows us how we overcome temptation.

Temptation- Tested and Approved Luke 4:1-12 Good morning…if you would turn to Luke 4:1-12 that will be our text this morning. Prayer- Last week we looked at crazy Faith! The faith that would dare to have four men drop a crippled man from a hole in the roof so that their friend could get healed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

When The Wilderness Calls Series

Contributed by Cameron Conway on May 29, 2019

Everyone wants to remain in their own proverbial Eden and wait for God to bring them blessings on a silver platter. It’s no wonder why we look down upon seasons of difficulties or even the idea of having to go through a wilderness to arrive at the place God has called us to.

For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com Everyone wants to remain in their own proverbial Eden and wait for God to bring them blessings on a silver platter. It’s no wonder why we look down upon seasons of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:9-10, Matthew 6:25-27, Psalm 55:6-7

Denomination: Foursquare

Trials And Wilderness Period

Contributed by Karen Buck on Jul 3, 2006

Trials and Wilderness times, either one can be a test. This outline examines the difference between the two.

I. TYPES OF TRIALS A. Physical a. Health; handicaps;physical; addictions B. Emotional a. Our emotions are involved in it. C. Spiritual a. Soul ties; occult activities have not been renounce. b. Legal Right of Satan c. Importance of walking in Authority of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From The Wilderness To The Temple

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 30, 2003

In the testing of Jesus the devil’s goal was to get Jesus to question His son ship and distrust His Father’s love.

From the Wilderness to the Temple Matthew 4:3-7 In the testing of Jesus the devil’s goal was to get Jesus to question His son ship and distrust His Father’s love. He wanted Jesus to follow the course Israel had taken throughout their history. Satan wanted Jesus to immediately satisfy His hunger. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:3-7

Denomination: Holiness

The Testing Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Nov 30, 2010

Jesus was tested like no man has ever been tested. Led by the Spirit into the wilderness, He triumphed over Satan and every temptation thrown His way.

Mark 1:12-13 The Testing of Jesus Immediately the Spirit drove Him into the wilderness. And He was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan, and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered to Him. Introduction – Ornithology A college student wanted to take an easy class ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Wilderness

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 23, 2014

The truth is God wants to offer all of us the promise land!

Deut. 1:19-28-“So we departed from Horeb, and went through all that great and terrible wilderness which you saw on the way to the mountains of the Amorites, as the Lord our God had commanded us. Then we came to Kadesh Barnea. And I said to you, ‘You have come to the mountains of the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:19-28

Denomination: Baptist

In The Wilderness

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Dec 3, 2009

Even as we hear John the Baptist’s message to prepare ourselves for the coming of the Lord, we are to follow his example in ministry.

As many of you are aware, I love to hike. This is also a pastime enjoyed by my Dad and the rest of my family as well. So, a couple of weeks ago while we were on vacation in Destin, Florida, we decided to go on a little hike. Now, it doesn’t take much to figure out that hiking in Florida is very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

40 Years Of Testing And Trying

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 26, 2013

To show that GOD needs no testing and trying, He's already proven from eternity past.

I. EXORDIUM: Have you tried GOD's Patience before? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD needs no testing and trying, He's already proven from eternity past. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 3:9 (Amplified Bible) 3:9 Where your fathers tried [My patience] and tested [My ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:9

Denomination: Pentecostal