"I Said What I Said" I Min. Payton Silket I July 5, 2026

Main message: Using Jesus' temptation in Matthew 4, the preacher urges believers to resist Satan's deceptions and hold fast to God's calling by remembering God's faithfulness, understanding their own habits, and standing on Scripture.

Key points:

• Know your history: recall how God has sustained you (and the community) through past wildernesses so you can trust Him in present trials.
• Know yourself: be aware of your vulnerabilities and habits; Satan exploits familiar weaknesses and offers convenient, counterfeit comforts.
• Remember what He said: combat temptation with Scripture — "It is written" — and trust the promises Jesus has already spoken.
• Be disciplined in the discomfort: resist quick fixes, endure God-ordained discipline/fasting, and maintain spiritual practices (prayer, worship, perseverance).
• Jesus as the winning Captain: because Jesus did not yield to temptation or abandon the cross, believers share in His victory and can endure.

Scriptures mentioned: Matthew 4:1-4, Deuteronomy (book), Genesis (book), Jeremiah (paraphrase)