39 sermons preach from Matthew 4 — 38 from real church libraries, transcribed and indexed to the verse, and 1 from the classic library.
“Jesus fasting 40 days and nights, tempted to turn stones to bread; he replies, 'Man shall not live by bread alone.'”
““Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.””
A theological teaching on 'irresistible grace' explaining that salvation is entirely God's work (monergistic regeneration): grace is unmerited, transforms the dead heart into a willing heart, and secures the believer from start to glorification.
“Jesus fasting 40 days and nights, tempted to turn stones to bread; he replies, 'Man shall not live by bread alone.'”
A Bible study unpacking the Galatians message of liberation: freedom as an internal, communal reality rooted in Christ, contrasted with internalized oppression and dangerous misuses of scripture (e.g., Christian nationalism). Practical steps for emancipation—personal and collective—are emphasized alongside pastoral invitations to join and serve the church community.
“then when Jesus led up of the spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil... and when he had fasted 40 days and 40 nights... 'If thou be the Son of God'... 'It is written, man shall not lay by bridge alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.'”
A Sunday service teaching on end-times doctrine (the Great Tribulation, rapture, and Christ’s second coming) coupled with pastoral exhortations to holiness, perseverance, resisting temptation by the Word, and living truthfully in the church.
“Jesus is hungry in Matthew chapter four, having fasted 40 days and 40 nights; Jesus replies, 'man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from God.'”
A resurrection/Easter sermon that moves from the reality of being 'shook' by life's sucker punches (trauma, injustice, loss) to the hope that God will 'cook' — show out, restore, and repurpose pain for a higher purpose when we keep showing up in faith.
“When the Bible says that Jesus is drove to the wilderness...the first thing he says is 'If you are the Son of God, command these stones be made bread' — Jesus said, 'It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that proceeded out of the mouth of God.'”
A pastoral message on why bad things sometimes happen to good people and practical, faith-based steps for navigating grief and loss: give thanks, distinguish grief from depression, resist destructive thoughts with Scripture, set goals and pursue purpose, and face loss in faith while trusting God’s goodness.
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George Whitefield
Matthew 4:1-11 -- "Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungered. And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou…
Read the full text“Jesus gets baptized ('This is my Son in whom I'm well pleased') and then goes into the wilderness and faces the temptation of the devil.”
Pastor Ed teaches from Exodus 17 (Jehovah Nissi) that following Jesus often brings spiritual opposition and seasons of difficulty — proof you’re in God’s will — and calls believers to perseverance, intercession, mutual support, and unity under Christ’s banner.
“Matthew 4 calls Satan 'the tempter' and gives the account of Jesus' temptations.”
A practical conversation about how to read, study, and teach the Bible plus a ranked critique of popular English translations. The hosts unpack Jesus' temptation (and dominion theology) to show why Scripture is our weapon, then give concrete habits, study methods, family rhythms, and translation recommendations.
“Jesus fasted in the wilderness before preaching in power (the temptation account).”
Pastor Johnteris Tate preaches that the wilderness—or barren seasons—are God’s workshop: He strips false dependencies, builds disciplined obedience, and forges durable faith so people can rightly steward future blessings. The sermon calls the congregation to remember how God sustained them in hard seasons, trust daily dependence on Him, and grow in character before receiving abundance.
“He went to the wilderness... he was tempted when he was all alone”
Tony Suarez exhorts the congregation that God's spoken word is effective and reliable—'The Word Works'—calling Fresh Start to guard revival, trust God's promises, resist religious cynicism and sensationalism, and walk in obedience and vigilance as doorkeepers of revival.
“Jesus fasted for 40 days.”
A New Year Sunday message calling the congregation to deny self, take up their cross daily, and enter a 21-day corporate season of prayer and fasting beginning Wednesday. The preacher taught from Luke 9:23 about the flesh vs. spirit, explained types and purposes of fasting, shared testimonies of breakthrough, and issued invitations for surrender, prayer, and participation in church life.
“Then when Jesus was led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted...and when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, the tempter came unto him; Jesus answered with Scripture through the recorded temptations.”
A Sunday service teaching on end-times doctrine (the Great Tribulation, rapture, and Christ’s second coming) coupled with pastoral exhortations to holiness, perseverance, resisting temptation by the Word, and living truthfully in the church.
“Jesus fasted forty days.”
A Bible study through Judges 15 examining Samson’s vocation as a Nazarite, his moral failures (pride and wandering eyes), and how God used him to begin delivering Israel from the Philistines—culminating in the jawbone victory and a reminder that God works through imperfect people.
“What does he do when it comes to Jesus? he says if you are the son of god”
A sermon (Hebrews 10:32) calling believers to 'Remember, Recover, Remain' — intentionally recall the early zeal and sacrificial commitment, rebuild confidence in God by re-learning his character, and persevere by God’s grace while staying connected to the church community.
“'If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become bread' (Satan's temptation).”
A Sunday message warning against spiritual lies and fabrications that keep believers 'tied' — preventing freedom, growth and authentic relationship with God — and calling listeners to examine heart motives, move from religion to relationship, embrace truth, community, repentance, and faithful stewardship.
“Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.”
A Sunday message encouraging believers to move from seasons of struggle into God-ordained increase by recognizing the seed they already possess, embracing capacity-stretching, protecting their process, and monetizing their God-given gifts for generational blessing and sustainability.
“"Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from God." (Jesus' reply to the devil)”
A resurrection/Easter sermon that moves from the reality of being 'shook' by life's sucker punches (trauma, injustice, loss) to the hope that God will 'cook' — show out, restore, and repurpose pain for a higher purpose when we keep showing up in faith.
“Jesus told the devil... 'Man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.'”
An evening message emphasizing the power of worshipful praise and faith to unlock God’s promises—teaching the “praise cure” as a practical spiritual discipline for healing, provision, and breakthrough, with testimonies, songs, and an invitation to receive prayer.
“When Satan tempts him in the wilderness, Jesus says, 'Man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.'”
Pastor Johnteris Tate preaches that the wilderness—or barren seasons—are God’s workshop: He strips false dependencies, builds disciplined obedience, and forges durable faith so people can rightly steward future blessings. The sermon calls the congregation to remember how God sustained them in hard seasons, trust daily dependence on Him, and grow in character before receiving abundance.
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“Paraphrase of the temptation: 'I can't tempt the Lord my God' and the reference to throwing himself down from the temple.”
A Sunday message warning against spiritual lies and fabrications that keep believers 'tied' — preventing freedom, growth and authentic relationship with God — and calling listeners to examine heart motives, move from religion to relationship, embrace truth, community, repentance, and faithful stewardship.
“Satan quotes, 'He will give his angels charge over you... throw yourself down and watch let the angels come and grab you.'”
A Sunday message warning against spiritual lies and fabrications that keep believers 'tied' — preventing freedom, growth and authentic relationship with God — and calling listeners to examine heart motives, move from religion to relationship, embrace truth, community, repentance, and faithful stewardship.
“"It is written again, thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God."”
A Sunday service teaching on end-times doctrine (the Great Tribulation, rapture, and Christ’s second coming) coupled with pastoral exhortations to holiness, perseverance, resisting temptation by the Word, and living truthfully in the church.
“Jesus' response, 'You shall not put the Lord your God to the test' ('I can't tempt the Lord my God').”
A Sunday message warning against spiritual lies and fabrications that keep believers 'tied' — preventing freedom, growth and authentic relationship with God — and calling listeners to examine heart motives, move from religion to relationship, embrace truth, community, repentance, and faithful stewardship.
““You shall not tempt the Lord your God” (quoted in the discussion of Matthew 4).”
A Bible study on John’s “I am the vine” metaphor teaching that Christians must abide in Christ and His Word to bear fruit; unfruitful branches will be removed while abiding produces answered prayer, joy, spiritual power and glorifies the Father. The sermon also explains repentance, baptism and receiving the Holy Spirit as responses to the gospel.
“The devil "took him up into an exceeding high mountain, and shewed him all the kingdoms... All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me."”
A Sunday service teaching on end-times doctrine (the Great Tribulation, rapture, and Christ’s second coming) coupled with pastoral exhortations to holiness, perseverance, resisting temptation by the Word, and living truthfully in the church.
“In Matthew 4 ... Satan can correctly say all the kingdoms of this world have been delivered to me, and Jesus does not correct the statement.”
A practical conversation about how to read, study, and teach the Bible plus a ranked critique of popular English translations. The hosts unpack Jesus' temptation (and dominion theology) to show why Scripture is our weapon, then give concrete habits, study methods, family rhythms, and translation recommendations.
“Jesus tempted by Satan: he took him up on a high mountain and said 'I'll give you all these kingdoms' and Jesus refused.”
A Bible-study tracing the motif of mountains as sacred places where heaven and earth meet, showing how the Scriptures move from Eden and Sinai to Jesus — the true human who ascends the mountain, secures God’s presence, and sends his people out to bless the world.
“Jesus, unto him, get thee hence, Satan; it is written, 'Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.'”
A Sunday service teaching on end-times doctrine (the Great Tribulation, rapture, and Christ’s second coming) coupled with pastoral exhortations to holiness, perseverance, resisting temptation by the Word, and living truthfully in the church.
“The Bible said that Jesus, after being in the wilderness for 40 days and nights and being tempted of the devil, the angels were sent to minister to him.”
Pastor Nathaniel L. Green teaches on angelology — the nature and ministry of angels — emphasizing that angels are real, significant servants of God who remind us of the supernatural, protect and minister to believers, deliver messages, and model obedience and worship.
“after Jesus had been in the wilderness being tempted for 40 days and for 40 nights”
Pastor Nathaniel Green teaches on angelology—who angels are, their role in God’s purposes, and how believers should relate to them—moving from theology to practical application about faith, obedience, worship and church participation.
“Matthew applies this prophecy to Jesus beginning his ministry in Galilee (Matthew 4:16).”
Ken Furlough preaches from Mark 5 showing that Jesus brings deliverance and then sends the delivered as messengers; the sermon includes multiple personal testimonies and a call for believers to share their transformed lives as seeds of the gospel.
“Reading Matthew 4:18-22: Jesus calls Peter, Andrew, James, and John, and immediately they left their nets and followed him.”
A worship service featuring a sermon that uses the calling of Peter (the fishing narrative) to teach five life lessons about Jesus' call: he calls the right people, calls at the right time, brings abundant blessings, calls holy people to holy work, and commissions believers to ongoing evangelism. The service included worship, announcements, prayer, an invitation to salvation, and practical steps for sharing the gospel.
“As Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon Peter and Andrew casting a net; He said, 'Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men,' and they immediately left their nets and followed Him.”
Dr. Jim Wicker preaches from Luke 5:1–11 (the call of the fishermen) with five life lessons: Jesus calls the right people, gives the right task at the right time, blesses abundantly, exposes our sin by his holiness, and commissions us for lifelong disciple-making. He gives practical evangelism steps (go where the fish are, use the right bait, be patient, reel in the catch) and issues a clear invitation to trust Christ, recommit, or respond to vocational ministry.
“according to Matthew chapter 4 Jesus is walking on the Galilean beach... he recruits Peter and Andrew, then James and John (they were fishing)”
A virtual New Year's Eve watch service focused on thanksgiving for surviving 2020, trusting Jesus through the 'perfect storm' of the pandemic, and entering 2021 prepared to 'cross over' into God’s promises. Pastor Chris Harris emphasized community assistance, discipleship (discover, develop, deploy), prayer, worship, giving, sanctification/separation for spiritual growth, and gave an altar invitation.
“Jesus said, 'Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.' He dropped his net and followed him.”
Bishop B. Hibbert taught on 'irresistible grace,' explaining that God's grace transforms the heart from the inside out and must lead to holiness and committed discipleship. He contrasted 'cheap grace' (forgiveness without repentance or discipleship) with 'costly grace' (the gospel's call to deny self, take up the cross, and live a transformed life).
“Even Jesus said, 'Follow me and I'll make you fishers of men.'”
A Sunday worship service centered on Psalm 107: how God meets people in their deepest struggles — the lost, the bound, the foolish, and those caught in storms — with practical calls to prayer, evangelism, stewardship, and going into 'deep water' ministry, plus community announcements, back-to-school blessings for children, and an invitation to salvation.
“But now Jesus said, 'follow me and I will make you a fisher of men.'”
A Sunday worship service combining extended praise, intercessory prayer, pastoral announcements and a Bible message focused on Psalm 23 (and related Psalms). The preacher uses the metaphor of sheep and shepherd to call believers to know God personally, trust his provision, embrace holiness, receive more of Christ’s gifts (forgiveness, love, power) and then give those gifts away. Service elements include offerings, baby dedications, ministry updates and a charge to be doers of the Word.
“Jesus said, if you follow him, he's going to make you fish for men.”
Pastor Chas Stephenson taught on the next major end-times event for the church: the rapture (the catching up of believers). He explained the biblical sequence (dead in Christ rise first; living believers are caught up), argued for a pre-tribulation view (the church is exempt from God’s coming wrath), urged urgent evangelism, and encouraged baptism and Spirit-filled living.
“the same way you touch Simon Peter and they now change his name to the fishers of men”
A Sunday service of worship and thanksgiving that calls the congregation to surrender to God's will, begin a month of fasting and expect God to 'enable' them to do what they have never done before.
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“So his fame spread throughout all; they brought him the sick—those afflicted with various diseases and pains, the demon-possessed, epileptics and paralytics—and he healed them.”
Pastor Eddie Vargas preaches a Christmas message centered on restoration through Jesus, describing three defining miracles—the incarnation (God becoming human), the miracles of Jesus' ministry, and the gospel of salvation. He emphasizes grace, surrender, and that Jesus continues to bring healing and restoration today, includes personal testimonies from congregants, leads a call to repentance and faith, and closes with communion, candle lighting, and a community-centered tradition.
Every reference on this page was extracted from the transcript of a real sermon in a public Sermon Mind church library. Quotes reflect each preacher’s own reading of the text.