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TEMPTATION OF POWER: Matthew 4.8-11 | WILDERNESS WISDOM // REV DYLAN KELLY

In this powerful message, we explore the second temptation of Jesus in the wilderness from Matthew 4:5–7. The enemy urges Jesus to throw Himself down from the pinnacle of the temple—twisting Scripture to justify the act. But Jesus responds with trust, not theatrics. This sermon challenges us to examine our own tendency to test God rather than trust Him. We unpack the danger of spiritual pride, the distortion of truth, and how authentic faith chooses obedience over spectacle. Are you demanding God’s proof—or living by His presence?

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