Episode notes
2/22/26 Sermon: The season of Lent always begins with a gospel lesson about Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness. What does this wilderness temptation mean? This year we’ll examine how this wildness time is a temptation to embrace the satanic powers of empire instead of the power of the cross #jesus #lent #christian #temptation #sin
Sermon for the First Sunday in Lent
February 22, 2026
Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11
The Rev. Katrina Manzi
Middlebury Congregational Church, Middlebury, CT
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