Appetite, Affirmation, and Ambition: Inventorying Our Appetite (Lent, Matthew 4:1-11)

On February 26, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at the first of the three seductions in Matthew 4:1-11, the temptation of Appetite. In this passage, we saw how appetite is one of the ways that we are tempted to question God's provision, and we are lured to take matters and provision in our own hands, which ultimately will undermine our identity in God. Through the power of God’s blood and Spirit, we can overcome our appetites that unhelpfully seduce us into doubting that God will provide for us.Throughout Lent (2023), we explored how life (both the evil and brokenness in this world) tries to undermine the identity that we have in Jesus. The confidence that we have in our identity is often hijacked when life gets us to doubt God's provision, God's protection and God's promises. Doubts that undermine our confidence usually come through our temptations of appetite (Lust of the Flesh), affirmation (Pride of Life) and ambition (Lust of the Eyes). In this Lent series, we look at what it means to have our identity firmed up by Jesus and empowered by God's Spirit - so that we do not lose ourselves to our unhealthy and unhelpful appetites, need for affirmation, and ambitions.River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.Send us Fan MailSupport the show