Is the Devil... The Greatest Success Coach in the World?
(Sunday message for House Church and individual use: preached 8/29 – 9/4/2021)
“And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.”
(Matthew 4:9)
Introduction
It’s time to get serious. As Al Pacino once shouted, “It’s showtime!”
Your time on Earth is short. You don’t have time to waste. You don’t want to really follow Jesus and trust all that stuff about salvation from sin and eternal life? Having people succeeding in the world while they watch you fail.
No need, no need… Tired of all those advertising videos about how to get rich quick? Too many options for choosing the best of all mentors. What are you wasting your time for. You know who to go to, don’t you? The one who can not only tell you how to get there but can actually grant you all that you are trying to reach for in this life… Here, right now!
Please allow us to introduce you to the uncontested greatest success coach in the world!
“Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;” (Matthew 4:8)
I. Your coach is telling you, “You can have it all, now!”
“And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.” (Matthew 4:9)
II. Your coach is telling you, “You’ve got to give it all you’ve got!”
“And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.” (Matthew 4:9)
III. Your coach is telling you, “You can’t give in!”
“And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.” (Matthew 4:9)
Conclusion: Well, deal or no deal?
“Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.” (Matthew 4:10)
“Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him.” (Matthew 4:11)
OUTLINE:
Is the Devil… The Greatest Success Coach in the World?
(A Message to the Multitudes)
“And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.” (Matthew 4:9)
I. Your coach is telling you, “You can have it all, now!”
II. Your coach is telling you, “You’ve got to give it all you’ve got!”
III. Your coach is telling you, “You can’t give in!”
Conclusion: Well, deal or no deal?
WORSHIP:
Opening (begin playing at exactly 12:26 p.m.):
Take the World, But Give Me Jesus – Wintley Phipps (4:13)
Presentation for Christians:
Before the Message:
Seek ye first the Kingdom of God
(The VGK-Sarepta Children Choir at Bellville SDA Church)
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Opening (begin playing early at exactly 4:55 p.m.):
Order My Steps In Your Word (8:17)
Prayer:
Pray through slide #2 of the Prayer for the S.A.L.T. Presentation
Evening’s Cinematic Presentation: