Stuart Henrich

ID 59966Aug 22, 1982

ID 59916Nov 10, 1985

ID 53970Date unavailable

Jesus' temptation in the wilderness, as recorded in Matthew 4, demonstrates how to resist Satan's attacks by relying on God's word and will. When tempted to turn stones into bread, Jesus countered that man does not live by bread alone but by every word from God, referencing Deuteronomy 8 to show that God provides sustenance through His spoken word. When tempted to jump from the temple, Jesus refused to test God, citing Deuteronomy 6 that one should not tempt the Lord. Finally, when offered all the kingdoms of the world, Jesus rejected Satan's offer, commanding worship only for God, as stated in Deuteronomy 6. The sermon concludes that by resisting Satan with God's word and submitting to God's will, believers can overcome temptation and oppression, ultimately ministered to by angels as Christ was.

ID 53969Date unavailable

Jesus Christ is presented as the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth, as revealed in Revelation 1. God the Father gave this revelation to the Son, who sent an angel to John, who then recorded it for the seven churches. The sermon emphasizes Jesus' perfect truthfulness, contrasting him with false prophets and highlighting his confession before Pilate as a demonstration of his kingship and divine mission to bear witness to the truth. It further explains that those who are of God will hear His voice, underscoring the importance of responding to divine truth. The message concludes by detailing Jesus' roles as priest and king, emphasizing his power to save, intercede, and ultimately reign, and calls believers to live in light of His eternal love and redemptive work.

ID 53968Date unavailable

No one is good enough to escape God's righteous judgment, as all individuals, regardless of their perceived morality or actions, fall short of God's perfect standard. The passage uses the analogy of a mule and an ox to illustrate how sin eventually catches up, and highlights that self-assessment of goodness is flawed because God's standard is absolute perfection. The message emphasizes that God's goodness is intended to lead people to repentance, not to justify their own perceived righteousness, and that true justification comes not from obeying the law but from receiving God's grace through faith in Jesus Christ. Ultimately, the sermon concludes that true peace, honor, and eternal life are found only in accepting Jesus as Savior, as He alone perfectly fulfills God's standard and offers salvation.

ID 51400Apr 13, 1981

Jesus' temptation in the wilderness, as recorded in Matthew 4:1-11, demonstrates how to resist the devil's schemes by relying on God's Word and will. The sermon explains that Satan attacks through the lust of the flesh, the pride of life, and the desire for worldly power, using distorted or partial truths to tempt Jesus. Jesus' responses, rooted in Deuteronomy 8:3 and Deuteronomy 6:13, highlight that true sustenance comes from obedience to God's spoken word, not self-provision, and that worship is due to God alone. The message concludes by emphasizing that Christians, empowered by Christ, can resist Satan's temptations by submitting to God, speaking God's truth, and refusing to give place to the devil, ultimately leading to angelic ministry and victory.

ID 108634Apr 13, 1981

Jesus' temptation in the wilderness, as recorded in Matthew 4:1-11, demonstrates how to resist the devil's schemes by relying on God's word. When Satan tempted Jesus to turn stones into bread, Jesus responded, "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God," drawing from Deuteronomy 8:3 to emphasize obedience to God's spoken will over self-provision. The sermon further illustrates Jesus' refusal to tempt God by leaping from the temple and his rejection of worldly power offered by Satan in exchange for worship, instead declaring, "Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve." The core lesson is that true victory over temptation comes from submitting to God's will and resisting the devil, not by seeking personal glory or attempting to manipulate God. Ultimately, after Satan's departure, angels ministered to Jesus, signifying that faithfulness to God's word leads to divine provision and vindication.