The Church of Eleven22 Temptation of Jesus - Heaven to Earth - Matthew S1E3
Jan 25, 2026
A sermon walk-through of Matthew 4 that explores why spiritual highs can be followed by deep valleys. The message examines how temptation targets identity and uses lies like a misinformation campaign. Practical steps include renewing the mind with Scripture, identifying which lies you believe, and memorizing verses to fight mental battles.
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Attacks Target Identity
- The enemy primarily attacks identity because knowing who you are changes what you do.
- Joby Martin says Satan wants you to doubt your identity so you stop acting in God-given authority.
Heart Changed, Mind Must Be Renewed
- Salvation changes your heart instantly but not your mind, so renewal is required over time.
- Joby Martin emphasizes Romans and Paul: be transformed by the renewing of your mind, not instant mental swap.
Wear The Word As Your Armor
- Put on the whole armor of God by grounding yourself in Scripture and prayer daily.
- Use the Word as your helmet and sword so faith can extinguish the devil's flaming darts, Joby Martin instructs.
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Intro
00:00 • 23sec
Setting: Baptism to Wilderness
00:23 • 2min
Temptation Mirrors Our Experience
02:44 • 42sec
Enemy Attacks Identity
03:26 • 3min
Why Temptation Persists
06:01 • 3min
Renewing the Mind: Romans 12
09:26 • 4min
Armor of God and Mind Battle
13:51 • 4min
The Devil's Tactics: Lies and Misinformation
18:19 • 2min
The Whispers: Accusation and Condemnation
20:12 • 8min
Three Core Temptation Types
28:14 • 5min
Genesis: The Prototype Temptation
32:51 • 5min
Matthew 4: Bread — Fight Feelings with Scripture
37:45 • 5min
Temple Test: Don't Misuse Scripture
42:32 • 2min
Worldly Power vs. Worship
44:08 • 1min
Word Reminds Us of Victory
45:11 • 1min
Practical Homework: Identify Lies
46:12 • 2min
Common Lies: Money and Sex
47:46 • 4min
You Are Not Your Sin
51:23 • 3min
Jesus Fulfills Our Deepest Desires
54:23 • 3min
Outro
57:06 • 30sec
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What if the greatest spiritual battles you face aren’t happening around you—but inside your mind?
Right after His baptism, Jesus is led into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil—revealing a truth many of us learn the hard way: our deepest valleys often come on the heels of our highest spiritual moments.
In Episode 3 of Heaven to Earth, we walk through Matthew 4 and uncover how the enemy works, why temptation doesn’t disappear as you grow in Christ, and how Satan’s primary strategy has always been the same—attacking your identity with lies. Through Scripture, Jesus shows us how to stand firm, renew our minds, and fight back with truth by declaring, “It is written.”
What lies have you been believing—and what would change if you stood on God’s truth instead of the whispers?
📣 Episode Mentions:
• Scripture Passage: Matthew 4
• Preacher: Pastor Joby Martin
📌 Supplemental Resources From This Week:
• From Self-Worth to Surrender - Caleb's Story
• Temptation of Jesus - Heaven to Earth - Matthew S1E3 (Full Service)
• How to Fight Temptation and Live in freedom - Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin: Matthew S1E
• Matthew Season 1: Heaven to Earth Sermon Series
• Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin
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