into the wilderness
SERMON SERIES
Week 1
“Theology of Temptation”
Pastor Davis explores the significance of Jesus' 40-day temptation in the wilderness, emphasizing its cosmic importance for mankind's redemption. It highlights how Jesus faced temptation as part of God's greater plan for humanity, drawing a parallel to Adam's original test in the Garden of Eden.
Week 2
“What Do We Hunger For?”
This sermon focuses on the first temptation of Jesus in the wilderness, highlighting how the enemy uses distractions to lure us into spiritual starvation. It emphasizes that Satan's goal is to attack what is precious to God, diverting us from His path by tempting us with temporary desires.
Week 3
“The Kingdom, Without the King”
Pastor Aaron explores the importance of understanding Satan's tactics, particularly his use of deceptive ideas to lead us away from God's truth. He challenges us to recognize the lies that threaten to distort our understanding of reality and the need to anchor ourselves in God's Word to resist them.
Week 4
“The Word and the Spirit”
Pastor Joe explores Jesus' temptation in the wilderness, focusing on how He resisted pride, self-promotion, and the desire for approval from others. By relying on the Word of God, Jesus overcame temptation, offering us hope that we too can overcome through His strength and grace.
Into the Wilderness
FROM DESOLATION TO REVELATION
This sermon series explores the significance of Jesus' 40-day temptation in the wilderness, highlighting its pivotal role in God's plan for humanity's redemption. It examines how the enemy uses distractions to us to lead us away from God and distort our understanding of God's Kingdom.
By reflecting on Jesus' challenges in the wilderness, the series encourages us to recognize and resist temptation, draw strength from God's truth, and overcome the desires for self-promotion, pride, and worldly approval.
