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Matthew 4:1-11

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1 At that time Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the Desert in order to be tempted by the Devil.

2 There He fasted for forty days and nights; and after that He suffered from hunger.

3 So the Tempter came and said, "If you are the Son of God, command these stones to turn into loaves."

4 "It is written," replied Jesus, "`It is not on bread alone that a man shall live, but on whatsoever God shall appoint.'"

5 Then the Devil took Him to the Holy City and caused Him to stand on the roof of the Temple,

6 and said, "If you are God's Son, throw yourself down; for it is written, "`To His angels He will give orders concerning thee, and on their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any moment thou shouldst strike thy foot against a stone.'"

7 "Again it is written," replied Jesus, "`Thou shalt not put the Lord thy God to the proof.'"

8 Then the Devil took Him to the top of an exceedingly lofty mountain, from which he caused Him to see all the Kingdoms of the world and their splendour,

9 and said to Him, "All this I will give you, if you will kneel down and do me homage."

10 "Begone, Satan!" Jesus replied; "for it is written, `To the Lord thy God thou shalt do homage, and to Him alone shalt thou render worship.'"

11 Thereupon the Devil left Him, and angels at once came and ministered to Him.

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Life Journal: Overcoming Temptation

Jason King

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Temptation - Man Does Not Live on Bread Alone

Jill Briscoe

Christ can give us the words to send the devil away. He can give us the words to rebuke the devil. In this message, Jill Briscoe gives us tools to handle temptation, even as we see it lived out in the life of Jesus.Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'"

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Victory Over Temptation

Pastor Jack Morris

Pastor Morris examines how Satan tempted Jesus in the wilderness, revealing that the very same tactics Satan used against Jesus are the ones he uses against us today. Join us as we explore these timeless truths, uncovering how Jesus' responses in the wilderness provide a perfect example of how we can resist temptation and stand firm in our faith.

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From Blessing to Battle Part 2

Jeff Johnson

We’re going through Matthew’s Gospel right now, and today we pickup where we left off in chapter 4. If you’ll recall this is where Jesus was tempted in the wilderness. And just like our Lord faced temptation during His time on earth, so too will we. And I’m glad to say there’s a way to overcome. Pastor Jeff Johnson will utilize this time together to point out several practical steps we can take in overcoming temptation.

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This is How You Fight Part 2

James Kaddis

There’s a war that each Christian is fighting that they cannot see. At times you might not even recognize it’s happening. Wouldn’t you like to learn how to win the war? Just watch how Jesus handled the Devil when He was tempted in chapter four.

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When the Devil Comes Knocking - Part 2

Dr. Jeff Schreve

Does it seem that whenever you are really seeking and following the Lord with all your heart, temptations seem to come at you from every angle? In the insightful message, WHEN THE DEVIL COMES KNOCKING, Pastor Jeff Schreve shares how you can overcome those temptations and be aware of Satan’s antics when it comes to tripping you up in your walk with Jesus.

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