Podcasts about Matthew 4

Series: 2026 - The Gospel of Matthew: The King RevealedService: Sunday WorshipType: Bible MessageSpeaker: Phillip W. Martin

by Green Bouzard Scripture Reading: Matthew 4:1-11

Good News People, Lent, Matthew 4:1-11, Pastor Will Dulworth

Title: The Tempter Speaker: Mike Tindall Passage: Matthew 4:1-11 Series: The Apprentice Handbook Recording Date: 08.03.2026 11AM

Professor Emeritus Paul Koch

Today’s Bible Verse: “Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.” — Matthew 4:1 Matthew 4:1 reminds us that being led by God doesn’t mean we’ll avoid difficult seasons. Even Jesus, led by the Spirit, entered the wilderness and faced temptation. This verse reframes hardship: struggle is not proof of failure—it can be part of God’s purposeful leading. Want to listen without ads? Become a BibleStudyTools.com PLUS Member today: https://www.biblestudytools.com/subscribe MEET YOUR HOST: Dr. Kyle Norman at https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-bible-verse/ The Reverend Dr. Kyle Norman is the Rector of St. Paul’s Cathedral, located in Kamloops BC, Canada. He holds a doctorate in Spiritual formation and is a sought-after writer, speaker, and retreat leader. His writing can be found at Christianity.com, crosswalk.com, ibelieve.com, Renovare Canada, and many others. Rev. Norman has 20 years of pastoral experience, and his ministry focuses on helping people overcome times of spiritual discouragement.Find more from Rev. Norman at revkylenorman.ca This episode is sponsored by Trinity Debt Management. “Whether we’re helping people pay off their unsecured debt or offering assistance to those behind in their mortgage payments, Trinity has the knowledge and resources to make a difference. Our intention is to help people become debt-free, and most importantly, remain debt-free for keeps!" If your debt has you down, we should talk. Call us at 1-800-793-8548 | https://trinitycredit.org/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

During Lent, we are invited to confront the reality of sin—not merely as obvious wrongdoing, but as the subtle impulses and lies that distort our trust in God and neighbor. Reflecting on Jesus' temptation in the wilderness, we explore how the enemy works primarily through deception, tempting us to distrust God, test God, or pursue good ends apart from God. Yet where humanity has failed, Jesus remains faithful, resisting temptation through trust in the Father and deep grounding in Scripture.

2026.03.01 An Easter Invitation | Matthew 4:1-11 | Rich Hansen by EP Church Annapolis

Matthew 4:1-11At that time Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desertto 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 forthfrom 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 youand 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 worshipand him alone shall you serve.”Then the devil left him and, behold,angels came and ministered to him.

Matthew 4:1-11At that time Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desertto 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 forthfrom 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 youand 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 worshipand him alone shall you serve.”Then the devil left him and, behold,angels came and ministered to him.

Matthew 4:1-11At that time Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desertto 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 forthfrom 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 youand 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 worshipand him alone shall you serve.”Then the devil left him and, behold,angels came and ministered to him.

In this message we contrast Genesis 3 with Matthew 4. Adam and Eve show us what not to do, but Jesus shows us what should be done. We explore the temptation of Jesus and what it means to live fully engaged in our faith. Discover how Jesus remained alert to the enemy's schemes, armed with God's Word, and aligned with the Father's will. Learn how to spot spiritual deception, stand firm in truth, and follow Christ with wholehearted obedience.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Genesis 3, in which Eve is tempted, and on Matthew 4, in which Jesus is. Where all humans stumble, Christ stands firm.

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Jesus' wilderness testing reminds us that temptation doesn't usually look dark or dramatic — it often sounds reasonable and feels justified. While we may never face the temptations Jesus faced, we all know the pull of pride, control, fear, and self-centeredness. This message invites us to use Lent as a season of honest reflection, naming the small daily compromises that quietly shape who we are becoming.

“Resist" MATTHEW 4:1-11 Rev. Ken Buck

The temptation isn't to want bad things. The temptation is to want good things so badly that we'll accept any path that gets us there. Safety. Order. Security. Provision. These are real goods. The question is whether the path to them builds the kind of community we actually want to live in, or whether it produces the desired outcome but poisons the groundwater. Subscribe to us on iTunes! Sermon text: web | doc

This week, we launched our Lent Series looking at Lent as Resistance by exploring how we resist empire. How might God be affirming and re-affirming our inherent Belovedness and inviting us to resist empire that tries to take that away? 

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Jesus' central message throughout Matthew's Gospel is that the kingdom of heaven has arrived. When God's kingdom shows up, three transformative things happen: it arrives in the person of Jesus, it forms a community of followers, and it confronts every form of evil. Jesus begins his ministry by calling ordinary fishermen to follow him immediately, demonstrating that the kingdom requires complete commitment, not partial allegiance. Through teaching, preaching, and healing, Jesus systematically confronts the lies we believe, the decisions we avoid, and every power of darkness that breaks God's image bearers. The kingdom offers comprehensive restoration to all who come to Jesus, especially the broken, poor, and marginalized.

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In this sermon, The Rev. Jacob Smith weaves together all three lectionary reading in order to illustrate the Good News of Lent and the meaning of Jesus in the wilderness for you.

Recorded Sunday, February 22, 2026 at St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church in Bangor, Wisconsin. "Like" us on Facebook!!

On Embodiment Sundays during Lent we are walking through the sacred texts with Lectio Divina, an ancient practice that helps us slowly and prayerfully attend to and respond to the word of God. Together, let's center ourselves in God's presence as we gather separate yet together in Spirit.

Text: Matthew 4:18-22 Speaker: Coby Wilbanks Date: February 22, 2026

EPISODE OVERVIEW In this first installment of our Lenten series on The Seven Deadly Sins, Deacon Chris explores the spiritual roots of gluttony and greed. Through the lens of Genesis and the Temptation of Jesus in the desert, we discover that the real battle is not about food or money — it is about trust. Temptation begins when we believe God is small. From there, we grasp for substitutes. This episode challenges us to examine: How we use comfort to numb deeper hunger How we cling to control instead of trusting the Father How Lent can enlarge our desire for God KEY TAKEAWAYS Hunger is not sinful — it can be holy. Gluttony is the refusal to be empty. Greed is the fear of dependence. The devil tempts us to live as orphans. Jesus overcomes temptation by remaining the Son. Freedom begins with a pause and a simple prayer. PRACTICAL CHALLENGE Before reaching for your default comfort, pray: “Jesus, what am I really hungry for?” Wait five minutes. Reclaim your freedom. SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Genesis 3:1–7 Romans 5:12–19 Matthew 4:1–11

This episode features a guest sermon from Nick Moser, a member of the Board of Directors of Lutherans Outdoors in South Dakota.

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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 (2026-02-22).

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 (2026-02-22).

Genesis 2:4-9, 15-17, 25-3:7; Romans 5:12-21; Matthew 4:1-11

A sermon on Matthew 4:1-11.

1st Sunday in Lent, Year A

As Lent begins, Rev. Cam Thomas leads us into the wilderness with Jesus to face the pull of quick fixes and shortcuts. Preaching from Matthew 4:1–11, he shows how the tempter's offers bread, spectacle, and power, promise relief but cost our souls in the long run. Instead, Jesus “plays the long game,” answering each temptation with God's Word: “One does not live by bread alone… Do not put the Lord your God to the test… Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him.”This sermon launches our Lenten series, “Lord, when did we see you…?” (Matthew 25), inviting us to recognize Christ not just in the hungry, the stranger, and the sick, but also in the crucible of our own temptations—those moments when it's easiest to forget God and think only of ourselves. With stories from everyday life, a call to deep roots of faith, and the image of the Communion table as a wisdom table, a grace-and-forgiveness place that resets our perspective, Rev. Cam urges us to embody a steady, hopeful discipleship: compassion over convenience, faithfulness over impulse, worship over self.Listen and be encouraged to remember God when the pressure rises and to let your daily choices become a true witness to Christ.Send a textAnd that wraps up today's episode! We hope you enjoyed our sermon and found it inspiring. If you're looking for a welcoming community to join for worship, we'd love to see you in person. Join us every Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Dunn. We're located at 901 North Park Avenue, Dunn, North Carolina. Whether you're a longtime member or new to the area, there's a place for you here. Come and experience the warmth and fellowship of our congregation.

What happens when the devil quotes Scripture?On the First Sunday of Lent, we enter the wilderness with Christ in Matthew 4:1–11. This Gospel is not only about resisting temptation. It is about identity. It is about discernment. It is about how evil often disguises itself in holy language.The Spirit leads Jesus into the desert. Not for performance. Not for self improvement. For formation. In the wilderness the enemy does something unsettling. He quotes Psalm 91.This episode of Mass Prep explores why Lent begins with the question “If you are the Son of God.” It reflects on how Scripture can be misused when severed from trust. It considers why temptation often sounds spiritual, reasonable, even biblical. And it looks at how ordered worship drives confusion away and why consolation comes after obedience.Let's prepare our hearts for Mass.

On this First Sunday in Lent, we follow Jesus into the wilderness where the Spirit leads him—not by accident, but on purpose—into confrontation with sin, death, and the devil. In this episode we wrestle with why God would lead his beloved Son into temptation, how Satan's ancient strategy is still to plant doubt in God's promise, and why Jesus answers not with clever arguments but with the steady certainty of the Word. Following the insight of Gerhard Forde that Christ goes ahead of us and not instead of us, we see that where we put God on trial, Jesus trusts God's promise—so that his victory becomes mercy for sinners like us.LENT CHALLENGE GRANTDouble your impact this Lenten season: if you sponsor an episode of Scripture First, a generous donor has agreed to double your donation. We greatly appreciate your support of the show. Thank you for considering. Learn more at lutherhouseofstudy.org/donateCARE OF SOULS - ADDICTIONIn Care of Souls, a special mini-series podcast from Luther House of Study, Lutheran pastors and theologians come together to explore the deeply personal and pastoral task of preaching to and caring for those struggling with life's challenging situations: addiction, death, family disharmony, and more. Rooted in the theology of the cross and the Lutheran tradition of radical grace, this series offers both theological depth and practical guidance for pastors, church workers, and lay leaders.With conversations, real-life stories, and reflections from the front lines of ministry, Care of Souls equips listeners to enter the broken places of addiction not with easy answers, but with the crucified and risen Christ.Because in the end, it's not about fixing people—it's about preaching the Gospel.Listen to Care of Souls wherever you listen to podcasts or on the Luther House website: Care of Souls - AddictionGOSPEL Matthew 4:1-11 1 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 He fasted forty days and forty nights, and afterwards he was famished. 3 The tempter came and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread." 4 But he answered, "It is written, 'One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.' " 5 Then the devil took him to the holy city and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple, 6 saying to him, "If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down; for it is written, 'He will command his angels concerning you,' and 'On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.' " 7 Jesus said to him, "Again it is written, 'Do not put the Lord your God to the test.' " 8 Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor; 9 and he said to him, "All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me." 10 Jesus said to him, "Away with you, Satan! for it is written, 'Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him.' " 11 Then the devil left him, and suddenly angels came and waited on him. Support the showInterested in sponsoring an episode of Scripture First?Email Sarah at sarah@lhos.org or visit our donation page: lutherhouseofstudy.org/donate

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