Irresistible Bliss

Work of Christmas Series | Matthew 4:1–17 | Second Sunday of Epiphany | January 18, 2015 | Dennis Sanders, preaching

“…the message here today is not how we can resist temptation in three easy steps. I don’t think all you have to do is just say some Bible passages and the devil will flee. The message here is that following Christ means entering into a life of the cross, a life where you will face challenges, challenges to leave a hard life behind and trade it for peace and security.”

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Work of Christmas Series | Matthew 4:1–17 | Second Sunday of Epiphany | January 18, 2015 | Dennis Sanders, preaching

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