Message by Todd Crosthwaite, Lead Pastor

In every temptation, there is always more at stake than what you think.

Can God be trusted?

Matthew 3:16-17

Matthew 4:1-3

Jesus came to break the power of sin in your life.

3 temptations:

1, meet a legitimate need in an illegitimate way

2, use God to accomplish our own ends

3, do the right thing at the wrong time in the wrong way

Every single time you’re tempted…

your future at stake;

your faith is at stake.

Temptation is always a test of your faith, not just your self-control.

Connecting the dots:

my temptation ←→ “can God be trusted?”

Matthew 4:3-4

What is the area of your life where you are most tempted to meet a legitimate need in an illegitimate and irresponsible way?

“Today, I trust you.”

we have been called to cooperate with God, not manipulate God; the people who are most disappointed with God are people who have never fully surrendered to God.