Trust is essential to life, yet often fragile due to past hurts. Jesus' third temptation in the wilderness teaches us profound lessons about trusting God. When the devil took Jesus to the temple and challenged him to jump, quoting Scripture out of context, he was testing not just Jesus but God's trustworthiness. Jesus responded by refusing to put God to the test, showing that true faith doesn't demand proof. The enemy wants us to question if God is able, loving, truthful, and present in our situations. Unlike the wandering Israelites who constantly demanded God prove Himself, Jesus demonstrated unwavering trust throughout his life, even to the cross.

Don't Fail The Test, Week 4

Scott Moore, Lead Pastor

August 24, 2025

Temptation comes to everyone, but Jesus shows us how to overcome it. When Satan offered Jesus all the kingdoms of the world in exchange for worship, Jesus firmly refused, quoting scripture and maintaining his allegiance to God alone. This same temptation appears in our lives daily as we're told our lives would be better if we could just acquire more worldly things. Whatever we worship becomes our authority, whether it's relationships, money, career, or personal goals. By following Jesus' example of conviction, obedience, and character, we can pass this test by recognizing what truly deserves our worship.

Don’t Fail The Test, Week 3

Scott Moore, Lead Pastor

August 17, 2025

Life often feels like a wilderness where we face tests that can strengthen our faith or lead us into traps. In Luke 4, Jesus demonstrates how to overcome the enemy's first test about provision by trusting God rather than taking matters into His own hands. When tempted to turn stones into bread, Jesus quotes scripture, declaring that we live not just on physical sustenance but on God's word. This teaches us to present our needs to God first instead of relying solely on ourselves. Whether we need direction, healing, finances, strength, peace, joy, wisdom, or hope, no need is too great for God to provide.

Don’t Fail The Test, Week 2

Scott Moore, Lead Pastor

August 10, 2025

Life is filled with spiritual tests that can either elevate or destroy us, depending on our preparation. Jesus' wilderness experience in Luke 4:1-13 provides the perfect example of how to pass life's tests. Before facing temptation, Jesus was empowered by the Holy Spirit and secure in His identity as God's beloved Son. His success came through four key qualities: conviction, character, dependence, and obedience. These same qualities are available to anyone who surrenders to Christ. The most important question isn't whether we believe in Jesus, but whether we're surrendered to Him, allowing His presence to empower us through every challenge.

Don’t Fail The Test, Week 1

Scott Moore, Lead Pastor

August 3, 2025