Pursuing What You Possess | Rev. Matthew Watley | Luke 4:1–13

Scripture

• Luke 4:1–13

About this sermon

Pursuing What You Possess | Rev. Matthew Watley | Luke 4:1–13 Sometimes the greatest battles happen between what God has promised and what we actually walk in. In Pursuing What You Possess, Rev. Matthew Watley walks through Luke 4:1–13, where Jesus is led into the wilderness and tempted by the enemy. Even while filled with the Spirit and secure in His identity, Jesus still had to confront temptation, distractions, and opposition before stepping fully into His public ministry. This message reminds us that possessing God’s promises often requires spiritual discipline, trust, and perseverance. The enemy’s goal is to distract you from who God says you are and what God has already placed within your reach. But through the power of God’s Word and the leading of the Holy Spirit, victory is possible. In this message, you’ll discover: • Why spiritual battles often come before spiritual breakthrough • How the enemy attacks identity, purpose, and trust in God • Why the Word of God is essential in seasons of testing • How Jesus models obedience and spiritual authority • What it means to pursue what God has already promised you 📖 Scripture Reading: Luke 4:1–13 (NKJV) ✨ Key Takeaways • Temptation often comes before transition and breakthrough. • The enemy attacks what God has already declared about you. • God’s Word is your weapon in spiritual warfare. • Victory comes through obedience, discipline, and dependence on God. • What God has promised is worth pursuing with faith and perseverance. 🌍 CONNECT WITH US 💻 Website: https://www.concorddallas.org 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/concorddallas/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConcordChurch 🎥 Concord Worship YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCPY5VPYbWpL5bK94dUqBuQ 📍 Join us in person! 8:30 am & 11:00 am -- 6808 Pastor Bailey Dr, Dallas, Tx 75237 👨🏽‍💼 CONNECT WITH PASTOR CARTER 💻 Website: https://www.bryancarter.org 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrbryanlcarter/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrbryanlcarter