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Overcoming Temptation |
Rev . Chris Neikirk |
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As Jesus began His ministry , He faced temptation in the wilderness but overcame it through God ’ s Word |
and obedience . Just as Jesus resisted Satan ’ s lies , we too can overcome temptation by standing firm in |
God ’ s truth . Lent invites us to examine our hearts , resist sin , and draw closer to Christ . |
Sermon Snapshot ( Key Points ): As Jesus began His ministry , He faced temptation in the wilderness but overcame it through God ’ s Word and obedience . Just as Jesus resisted Satan ’ s lies , we too can overcome temptation by standing firm in God ’ s truth . Lent invites us to examine our hearts , resist sin , and draw closer to Christ .
So What ? Can you identify one area of temptation in your life and commit to combating it with Scripture ? How does Christ ’ s victory give you strength to overcome ?
Scripture Reading : John 16:33 ; Matthew 4:1-11 ( NIV )
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“ I have told you these things , so that in me you may have peace . In this world you will have trouble . But take heart ! I have overcome the world .”
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Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil . 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights , he was hungry . 3 The tempter came to him and said , “ If you are the Son of God , tell these stones to become bread .” 4 Jesus answered , “ It is written : ‘ Man shall not live on bread alone , but on every word that comes from the mouth of God .’” 5 Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the
11:11am Service Information :
Opening Music :
Our God Saves Living Hope Overcome
Communion :
Amazing Grace ( My Chains Are Gone )
Closing Song :
The God Who Stays
Bill Maetschke , Praise Team Leader Marty Allen
Paul Baloche Paul Wickham
Jon Egan
Chris Tomlin
Matthew West
highest point of the temple . 6 “ If you are the Son of God ,” he said , “ throw yourself down . For it is written : “‘ He will command his angels concerning you , and they will lift you up in their hands , so that you will not strike your foot against a stone .’” 7 Jesus answered him , “ It is also 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 “ All this I will give you ,” he said , “ if you will bow down and worship me .” 10 Jesus said to him , “ Away from me , Satan ! For it is written : ‘ Worship the Lord your God , and serve him only .’”
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Then the devil left him , and angels came and attended him .
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