Sermon: How to win the battle with temptation? Matthew 4:1-11

Introduction

A. From Eve to Christ to us, temptation is a universal problem.

B. Temptation is common to man…, (1 Corinthians 10:13.)

C. Temptation falls into the three categories of lust of the flesh, lust of the eye, and the pride of life, 1 John 2:15

D. Both Eve and Jesus were exposed to all three temptations at once. BUT, TEMPTATION IS NOT SIN! It is the avenue to sin. You can win the battle over temptation by following several simple rules:

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Sermon: How to not abuse the power of leadership? Matthew 4:1-11

This sermon was rewritten on 27th February 2011. Much appropriate for sharing in leadership circles.

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Introduction

With great power comes great responsibility (Spider Man – Year 2002)

Leadership is not dictating or controlling. But every leader inherits certain powers and privileges as God equips every man and woman whom He calls to take the responsibility of leading His church.

As messiah Jesus was anointed with the power of the Holy Ghost by God Himself. Jesus needed this power to complete his earthly ministry before dying in the cross.

When Satan tempted Jesus, the main scope of the temptation was to make Jesus abuse these powers and privileges for personal gain. There are many other servants of God in the Bible who abused their powers and privileges (Ex: David, Samson, Saul and Solomon…) Unlike them Jesus used his powers with a great sense of responsibility and overcame the tempter also.

Today we are challenged with the same temptation. God’s leaders are giving into the temptation of abusing ministerial privileges and powers.

Today’s sermon is about recognizing the culprits that make leaders to abuse the powers of leadership and how to overcome them.

Related Bible verses: Matthew 4:1-11

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