First Presbyterian Church, Dunn, NC
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First Presbyterian Church, Dunn, NC
Lord, when did we see you in the wilderness? - Matthew 4:1-11
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As Lent begins, Rev. Cam Thomas leads us into the wilderness with Jesus to face the pull of quick fixes and shortcuts. Preaching from Matthew 4:1–11, he shows how the tempter’s offers bread, spectacle, and power, promise relief but cost our souls in the long run. Instead, Jesus “plays the long game,” answering each temptation with God’s Word: “One does not live by bread alone… Do not put the Lord your God to the test… Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him.”
This sermon launches our Lenten series, “Lord, when did we see you…?” (Matthew 25), inviting us to recognize Christ not just in the hungry, the stranger, and the sick, but also in the crucible of our own temptations—those moments when it’s easiest to forget God and think only of ourselves. With stories from everyday life, a call to deep roots of faith, and the image of the Communion table as a wisdom table, a grace-and-forgiveness place that resets our perspective, Rev. Cam urges us to embody a steady, hopeful discipleship: compassion over convenience, faithfulness over impulse, worship over self.
Listen and be encouraged to remember God when the pressure rises and to let your daily choices become a true witness to Christ.
And that wraps up today’s episode! We hope you enjoyed our sermon and found it inspiring. If you’re looking for a welcoming community to join for worship, we’d love to see you in person. Join us every Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Dunn. We’re located at 901 North Park Avenue, Dunn, North Carolina. Whether you’re a longtime member or new to the area, there’s a place for you here. Come and experience the warmth and fellowship of our congregation.
