Sermons on Wilderness Temptation:

Yield Not To Temptation

Contributed by Tom Tarpley on Mar 11, 2011

God gives us the power to resist temptation

Matthew 4:1-11 A mother walked into the kitchen one day and interrupted her 3 year old, who was on top of a chair eating cookies. When she asked what he was doing, the toddler explained: “Mom, I just climbed up here to smell them but my tooth got caught. When we give in to temptation we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: *other

Handling Temptation Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 16, 2009

One of the most difficult things for a Christian is to resist temptation. Satan brings temptations to us and tries to make it easy and logical for us to fulfill legitimate needs. Jesus shows us just how crafty he is, and how to resist.

We love the great times, don’t we? The times when we feel God’s Spirit flowing through us and when others recognize the Lord in us and rejoice. Wouldn’t it be great if every day was like the baptism of Jesus—with the Spirit of God descending like a dove on us and God telling us He is pleased with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-48

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Temptations And Growth Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 1, 2004

Temptations have a very positive side to them, that we often overlook.

Temptations and Growth Purpose Driven Life #26 Cornwall/Montreal February 14, 2004 "My temptations have been my masters in divinity." So said one theologian, who recognized the important place of temptations in the process of Christian growth. Most of us are not too keen on being tempted and would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:21-23, 2 Corinthians 2:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding Temptation

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 27, 2009

A message regarding what temptation is and how to deal with it.

Understanding Temptation Various Scriptures ACS Chapel Service March19, 2009, revised and expanded for March 29, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: The Wesleyan Church is what is called a “holiness” church. In other words, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Lessons From The Wilderness

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

Lessons we learn from the time the Jews spent wandering in the wilderness

Lessons from the Wilderness - 2/13/05 - Exodus 15+ Turn with me in your Bibles today to Exodus 13. As we have been looking at the Old Testament together, we are reminded that these lessons in these first books of the Bible are very relevant for us today. This was the Bible that Jesus knew and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fighting Temptation Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 13, 2006

The Devil does not appear to us in a red suite with a pitchfork. In fact, Satans temptations are often attractive and fill legitimate needs - or seem to. Learn how Jesus fought these temptations and how we can as well.

Temptation An attorney was sitting in his office late one night, when the Devil appeared before him. The Devil told the lawyer, /’I have a proposition for you. You can win every case you try, for the rest of your life. Your clients will adore you, your colleagues will stand in awe of you, and you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-39

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Three Temptations Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 24, 2010

The temptations that Satan tempted Christ with are common to each of us and we can learn from his response

Forty days, in the wilderness. Forty days, not four, not fourteen but forty. And all he took with him was what he was wearing. He wasn’t part of a tribe, had nobody to build an alliance with, it was just him, a rugged terrain and God. What did he eat? Did he hunt, or fish, he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Cross Of Temptation Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 28, 2012

When we understand teh nature of temptation we can fully appreciate and share in the suffering of Christ.

Title: The Cross of Temptation Text: Mark 1:9-15 (Matthew 4:1-11 and Luke 4:1-14) Thesis: When we understand the nature of temptation we can fully appreciate and share in the suffering of Christ. Lenten Season: The Season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and culminates with the celebration of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Temptation

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Sep 27, 2001

Shows the fallacies about temptation that often cause believers to succumb to it, demonstrating the total victory that we can find in Jesus Christ.

Temptation is a fact of life for all of us. As we know, even Jesus was tempted in the wilderness. So, the question arises, why are some people able to withstand the temptations while others are not? Why do some people come through temptation unscathed while others are completely ruined by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Faithful In Temptation"

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 3, 2001

Joseph in this message teaches us how to overocme temptation.

Faithful In Temptation Joseph part three Many years ago, Indian youths would go away in solitude to prepare for manhood. One such youth hiked into a beautiful valley, green with trees, bright with flowers. There he fasted. But on the third day, as he looked up at the surrounding mountains, he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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 Three Effects Of Temptations (Sermon On Temptation)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 25, 2024

Today I will be preaching on something that will apply to every man, woman, boy and girl.

Sometimes Preachers have to preach on subjects that apply to only part of the congregation. Such as: • On Mother’s Day the sermon is directed primarily to the Mothers of this church • On Father’s Day the sermon is directed primarily to the Fathers of this church. • On Grandparent’s Day the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Luke 4:1-13 - The Temptation Of Jesus Part 1 Series

Contributed by Harry J. Colegrove on Sep 10, 2012

This is part 1 of a 3 part message on the 3 temptations Jesus faced in the wilderness. This message is on the temptation of turning stone into bread. The focus is that if we feed our flesh, we will starve our spirit. The only way to make sure our spiri

Gospel of Luke 4:1-13 We are in a message series on the Gospel of Luke The word “gospel” literally means “good news” So, you could say that this series is about “The good news of Luke” What exactly is this good news? Simply put, it’s the life story of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Dragon

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 19, 2007

A sermon for the 1st Sunday in Lent Temptation of Jesus

1st Sunday in Lent Luke 4:1-13 "The Dragon" 4:1* ¶ And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan, and was led by the Spirit 2* for forty days in the wilderness, tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing in those days; and when they were ended, he was hungry. 3 The devil said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:12-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Satan’s Plan For Your Life

Contributed by Robert Harmon on Mar 5, 2011

Jesus has a plan for us, but so does Satan! Who will we listen to when temptation sneaks into our lives?

INTRODUCTION When we look at the start of Jesus’ earthly ministry, we have a great contrast that starts off with Jesus being immersed in the river by John, and the glory of the Father and the Spirit shining on Him. Immediately afterward, we are taken to the dry, barren wilderness, where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ