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The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Genesis 3, in which Eve is tempted, and Matthew 4, in which Jesus is. Where Adam and Eve--and we--fall, Jesus is faithful.
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Temptation [Matthew 4] Sun. Feb, 26, 2023
Pastor Mike focuses his teachings on the Holy Spirit and where it is mentioned in the Bible.
Rev. Dr. Raymond Hylton, Senior Pastor
In this sermon we consider Jesus' temptation in the wilderness, it's connection to Israel's story in wilderness after the exodus, a place called glass beach, and some challenging questions from Frederich Buechner.
By Pastor Dan NashTemptation BasicsJesus is the Truth and Faithful Son, Unlike IsraelJesus Resists Satan in Testing God's PromisesJesus does not Covet and Fall to IdolatrySatan Tempts us in the Same Ways: Follow Jesus to Overcome Sin and Grow in Faithful Maturity
In Matthew's hands, the devil is supposed to be a clever stand-in for Caesar and his empire, who argues that all the kingdoms of the world are his to dispose of as he sees fit. So, the question posed by this story to the congregation at Antioch struggling with where to put its trust, given the annoying fact of all of Caesar's persistent and humiliating reminders of who's in charge, is: Where does the church place its trust? Does the church trust the old regimes and their systems of domination to solve people's problems, or does it trust the means of producing equity and abundance available in God's new realm where power remains in God's hands and never in the hands of the giant babies who holler like scalded cats to let everyone know they get to be boss? Subscribe to us on iTunes! Sermon text: web | doc
The Rev’d Ethan Magness, Rector
Matthew 4:1-11 At that time Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. He fasted for forty days and forty nights, and afterwards he was hungry. The tempter approached and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command that these stones become loaves of bread." He said in reply, "It is written: One does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God." Then the devil took him to the holy city, and made him stand on the parapet of the temple, and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down. For it is written: He will command his angels concerning you and with their hands they will support you, lest you dash your foot against a stone." Jesus answered him, "Again it is written, You shall not put the Lord, your God, to the test." Then the devil took him up to a very high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in their magnificence, and he said to him, "All these I shall give to you, if you will prostrate yourself and worship me." At this, Jesus said to him, "Get away, Satan! It is written: The Lord, your God, shall you worship and him alone shall you serve." Then the devil left him and, behold, angels came and ministered to him.
Matthew 4:1-11 At that time Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. He fasted for forty days and forty nights, and afterwards he was hungry. The tempter approached and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command that these stones become loaves of bread." He said in reply, "It is written: One does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God." Then the devil took him to the holy city, and made him stand on the parapet of the temple, and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down. For it is written: He will command his angels concerning you and with their hands they will support you, lest you dash your foot against a stone." Jesus answered him, "Again it is written, You shall not put the Lord, your God, to the test." Then the devil took him up to a very high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in their magnificence, and he said to him, "All these I shall give to you, if you will prostrate yourself and worship me." At this, Jesus said to him, "Get away, Satan! It is written: The Lord, your God, shall you worship and him alone shall you serve." Then the devil left him and, behold, angels came and ministered to him.
Matthew 4:1-11 At that time Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. He fasted for forty days and forty nights, and afterwards he was hungry. The tempter approached and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command that these stones become loaves of bread." He said in reply, "It is written: One does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God." Then the devil took him to the holy city, and made him stand on the parapet of the temple, and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down. For it is written: He will command his angels concerning you and with their hands they will support you, lest you dash your foot against a stone." Jesus answered him, "Again it is written, You shall not put the Lord, your God, to the test." Then the devil took him up to a very high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in their magnificence, and he said to him, "All these I shall give to you, if you will prostrate yourself and worship me." At this, Jesus said to him, "Get away, Satan! It is written: The Lord, your God, shall you worship and him alone shall you serve." Then the devil left him and, behold, angels came and ministered to him.
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Matthew 4:1-11 First Sunday of Lent
February 26, 2023The Lord Jesus endured three severe temptations as the second Adam. Through his life of obedience that took him to the cross, he was able to offer the perfect sacrifice that would provide his people the gift of eternal life.Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11
Rev. Dr. Richard Haney, Guest Preacher
by Rev. Russell Rathbun Scripture Reading: Matthew 4:1-11
Scripture Reading: Matthew 4:1-11 Sermon: “Matthew 4:1-11” by Rev. Russell Rathbun House of Mercy Church in St. Paul, Minnesota is an intellectually curious, artistically forward, community--called the best church for non-churchgoers by the City Pages. House of Mercy's weekly service includes award-winning sermons, always intriguing guests playing the best in country gospel/Americana music, and regular offerings from the hardest working band in the church band business: The Grand Old Grievous Angel Band. Find us at houseofmercy.org Contact us at info@houseofmercy.org Donate at tinyurl.com/Donate-to-HOM
Preached for the First Sunday in Lent (2023-02-26). Readings: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 | Romans 5:12-19 | Matthew 4:1-11 | Psalm 32
Preached for the First Sunday in Lent (2023-02-26). Readings: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 | Romans 5:12-19 | Matthew 4:1-11 | Psalm 32
When the devil attacks, he'll try anything - anything that will lure you away from Christ and the truth of Scripture. He is a predator, a manipulator, and a liar. The sad truth is: he often wins. If you can define someone by what they do or what they have done, you may surmise that the devil is a winner. But he is not. Jesus is the winner. Jesus is the champion. He defeated the devil by never falling into temptation. He defeated the devil by offering himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of the world. His victory is our victory. So, you are not defined by what you do or what you have done, you are defined by what Jesus has done for you!
The Reverend Brian Steadman
Why did the Holy Spirit lead Jesus into the wilderness to be tempted? Intro/Outro music: "Depth of Field" by David Hikowitz
Located in the historic Vine City neighborhood of Atlanta, Redeemer Community Church exists to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through our words and our lives, to make disciples of Christ, and to live as people who are loved, accepted, and transformed
At that time Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. He fasted for forty days and forty nights, and afterwards he was hungry. The tempter approached and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command that these stones become loaves of bread." He said in reply, "It is written: One does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God." Then the devil took him to the holy city, and made him stand on the parapet of the temple, and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down. For it is written: He will command his angels concerning you and with their hands they will support you, lest you dash your foot against a stone." Jesus answered him, "Again it is written, You shall not put the Lord, your God, to the test." Then the devil took him up to a very high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in their magnificence, and he said to him, "All these I shall give to you, if you will prostrate yourself and worship me." At this, Jesus said to him, "Get away, Satan! It is written: The Lord, your God, shall you worship and him alone shall you serve." Then the devil left him and, behold, angels came and ministered to him.
Tempted in the desert, Jesus refutes the Devil's offers with quips from scripture. This story has often been used to tell Christians to defeat temptations similarly. Is that a helpful paradigm? What does it look like to read this story through a wider ecological lens? Jonathan and Seth discuss how a more expansive view of this story sees Jesus' rooted in the Kingdom of heaven and the broader mission of God in the world. How can this reading help us to defeat contemporary temptations?
Message by Joel Fritz. Are you interested in learning more about Four Corners Church? Visit: http://www.fourhuntsville.com
Have you ever tried to take control of something thinking it would be better if you were in charge? In a moment of desperate weakness Jesus was tempted to take charge over all the kingdoms of the world. But he rejected it. The gospel of Mathew makes it clear that that type of lust for power is akin to worshiping evil/the devil and courting disaster. Yet as human beings we are made to wield power and to have ambitions. Jesus rejects one kind of power that leads to pain and misery for the many and corrupting greed for the few. He embraces a different power residing in a kingdom of physical, spiritual and justice oriented abundance for all- The kingdom of heaven. It's available for us as well!
What's the difference between the Garden of Eden and the desert? How is Jesus the New Adam? How should we try and be like him? What should fathers and husbands do? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dan-greg/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dan-greg/support
2023.02.26 On Mission with Jesus | Matthew 4:12-25 | John Wood by EP Church Annapolis
A Champion For The Defeated (Matthew 4:1-11) 02/26/2023 by Divine Grace Lutheran Church
Today we will read the Gospel Lesson for today. This to help us prepare our hearts for worship today. Scripture reading is from Matthew 4:1-11. Background music from "Soul Breaker" by Alex Mason and the Minor Emotions. Connect with us: Website: NikkiRach.com Twitter: @MeditationBible Facebook Group: Spiritual Disciplines for Today Email: Nikki.Rach@NikkiRach.com
We begin this season of Lent by reflecting on Jesus' temptation in the wilderness by Satan. In His temptations and victory over them, Jesus becomes our example and hope when we are tempted.
Lead Pastor Kris McDaniel preaches from Matthew. Learn more at atltrinity.org.
Covenant Presbyterian Church (The Barn)
Morning: Isaiah 59:19; Matthew 4:10–11; Romans 8:33; 2 Corinthians 2:11; Ephesians 5:11; Ephesians 6:10–11; James 4:7; 1 Peter 5:8–9; 1 John 5:4 Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. For he will come like a rushing stream, which the wind of the Lord drives.—“Be gone, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve.'” Then the devil left him, and behold, angels came and were ministering to him. Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.—Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them.—So that we would not be outwitted by Satan; for we are not ignorant of his designs.—Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world.—And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. Who shall bring any charge against God's elect? It is God who justifies. Isaiah 59:19 (Listen) 19 So they shall fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun; for he will come like a rushing stream,1 which the wind of the LORD drives. Footnotes [1] 59:19 Hebrew a narrow river (ESV) Matthew 4:10–11 (Listen) 10 Then Jesus said to him, “Be gone, Satan! For it is written, “‘You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve.'” 11 Then the devil left him, and behold, angels came and were ministering to him. (ESV) Romans 8:33 (Listen) 33 Who shall bring any charge against God's elect? It is God who justifies. (ESV) 2 Corinthians 2:11 (Listen) 11 so that we would not be outwitted by Satan; for we are not ignorant of his designs. (ESV) Ephesians 5:11 (Listen) 11 Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. (ESV) Ephesians 6:10–11 (Listen) The Whole Armor of God 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. (ESV) James 4:7 (Listen) 7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. (ESV) 1 Peter 5:8–9 (Listen) 8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. (ESV) 1 John 5:4 (Listen) 4 For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. (ESV) Evening: Job 23:3; Isaiah 50:10; Jeremiah 29:13; Matthew 28:20; Luke 11:9–10; John 14:16–17; Ephesians 2:13; Ephesians 2:18; Hebrews 13:5; 1 John 1:3; 1 John 1:6 “Oh, that I knew where I might find him.” “Who among you fears the Lord and obeys the voice of his servant? Let him who walks in darkness and has no light trust in the name of the Lord and rely on his God.” “You will seek me and find me. When you seek me with all your heart…”—“Seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.”—Indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ.”—But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth.—“And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”—“I will never leave you nor forsake you.”—“[The] Helper… dwells with you and will be in you.” Job 23:3 (Listen) 3 Oh, that I knew where I might find him, that I might come even to his seat! (ESV) Isaiah 50:10 (Listen) 10 Who among you fears the LORD and obeys the voice of his servant? Let him who walks in darkness and has no light trust in the name of the LORD and rely on his God. (ESV) Jeremiah 29:13 (Listen) 13 You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart. (ESV) Matthew 28:20 (Listen) 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (ESV) Luke 11:9–10 (Listen) 9 And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 10 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. (ESV) John 14:16–17 (Listen) 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper,1 to be with you forever, 17 even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be2 in you. Footnotes [1] 14:16 Or Advocate, or Counselor; also 14:26; 15:26; 16:7 [2] 14:17 Some manuscripts and is (ESV) Ephesians 2:13 (Listen) 13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. (ESV) Ephesians 2:18 (Listen) 18 For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. (ESV) Hebrews 13:5 (Listen) 5 Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” (ESV) 1 John 1:3 (Listen) 3 that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. (ESV) 1 John 1:6 (Listen) 6 If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. (ESV)