Sermons on A Deserted Place:

Praying In Secret

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Aug 20, 2014

Prayer is necessary both in secret and in the public places or congregational gathering. When you pray in the secret, you are applying and observing scriptural principle in your life.

“But know that the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for Himself. The Lord will hear when I call unto Him”.(Psalm 4:3) “You can be sure of this:The Lord set apart the godly for himself.The Lord will answer when I call to him”.(NLT) “...When thou prayest, enter ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:3

Denomination: Anglican

Mission Sunday: Gospel Good News To All

Contributed by Rev. Jijo Varghese on Oct 6, 2014

Why has God placed us on this earth? Are we responsible for what is happening around in this world? How can i help in fulfilling God's mission?

The Former Secretary of the United States and National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice once told graduates of the Mississippi College School of Law in Jackson that they have a responsibility to be "optimistic" in their lives. "I first learned this lesson from hearing stories about my paternal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-22

Denomination: Episcopal

"Where Do I Go When I Hurt? Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 5, 2015

Have you ever been there? More important, are you there right now? The writer of this psalm is in a dark place. Many of us know what that is like.

REFRESH Where do I go when I hurt? Psalm 42 A young boy had misbehaved and was sent to bed by his mother. Just 5 minutes later he cried out Mom, I’m thirsty, can you bring me a drink of water? No, go to sleep. Five minutes later. Mom? What? Can I have a drink of water? She says I told ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Too Close To Temptation, Too Far From Wisdom Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 24, 2013

Sexual Temptation can lead us to places that cause many problems and stresses. How can we overcome the sexual temptations we face in society?

Too close to temptation, too far from Wisdom Proverbs 2:1-11; 5:1-23 Intro Slide Good evening/morning We are finishing up a short series today called stressed out and stretched thin. The last couple of weeks we have talked about the stresses caused in our schedules and with our finances. If ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Table - Pt. 3 - Dinner Dates Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 5, 2012

A common everyday item. Every house has one. A simple table or a meeting place. Perhaps a classroom. Could it be that a simple table is really a blank canvas?

The Table Pt. 3 - Dinner Dates I. Introduction In week one, we learned that the table is set. From the beginning moments of time God has been working on the table so that we might join Him there in fellowship and communion. He was so determined to have us as dinner guests that He sent His own son ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stay Awake And Attend To The Altar

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jan 29, 2014

The altar is the place where God wants us dwell. He allows circumstances to get us there, and He would like us to dwell there.

An Ark, An Altar, An Activity, and and Awakening Hebrews 11:7 By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith. Background Texts: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Yoke Will Be Destroyed!

Contributed by Mark Croskey on Jan 23, 2011

This sermon deals being free from everything and everybody who yoked you and allowing you to experience the greatness that God has placed inside of you

AND THE YOKE WILL BE DESTROYED ISAIAH 10:24-27 Isaiah here speaks to the children of Israel reminding them that the Assyrians were only able to oppress them because God allowed it. This makes it helpful for me to understand that there is nothing that happens in my life by accident. That nothing ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:20-27, Isaiah 10:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Dreamers"

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

What are your dreams? What is it that God has placed deep in your heart? The answer and the fulfillment to each of these is found in the birth that we celebrate this Christmas season.

"DREAMERS" LUKE 2:22-40 We're just a week away from Christmas...and for many it is an exciting time...especially for the children. I enjoy asking kids what they want for Christmas. Most have little hesitation in naming off a few dozen things they'd like to have. Some may be realistic...and others ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Contentment Series

Contributed by Mac Hammond on Sep 9, 2011

The unfolding will and blessing of God doesn’t happen instantaneously; it takes place through a process of time and therefore, we must learn to wait on the Lord with contentment.

A. This is the fourth installment of our ongoing series entitled “Graceful Waiting.” We’ve been talking about how the unfolding will and blessing of God doesn’t happen instantaneously; it takes place through a process of time and therefore, we must learn to wait on the Lord. In this installment, we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Core Value 5:- Have A Supporting Community Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 7, 2010

In isolation the people of Jesus lose their fire and zeal, but in community we are strong. The church is designed by Jesus to be a place where we can be strong and stand firm.

Message “A Supporting Community” My mother has a large property and there is a path that leads from the front to the back. It is completely surrounded by trees. At night it is a very scary place. It is absolutely dark, even when the moon is shining. When you go down that path by yourself ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

One Another Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

I studied the 30 places in the New Testament that we are commanded to love “each” or “one another”. I found three common themes to these love verses.

WHAT THE BOOK SAYS ABOUT LOVE Part 2 One Another Sunday, February 15, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Last Wednesday night in Awana Pam Belk was leading the large group time for the younger kids & she was talking to them about how Jesus said, “Let the little children come unto me.” She asked the kids ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12

Denomination: Wesleyan

“what Do You Need From God?”

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 15, 2010

Often we reach the place where satan says, "Give up!" But this Dad and Woman believed...and Jesus came on the scene and touched by His Power!

“What do YOU NEED from GOD?” Mark 5:25-29 This is where it is finally won or lost, any doctor will tell you, “within.” How many times the words “hang on” have been used! Illust: When the French surrendered to General Giap and the Vietnamese at Dien Phen ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Discovery Of A New Set Of Values

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 11, 2009

The discovery of a new set of values takes place when one trust Christ as one’s Savior and commits one’s life totally to Christ.

THE DISCOVERY OF A NEW SET OF VALUES Philippians 3:1-11 Proposition: The discovery of a new set of values takes place when one trust Christ as one’s Savior and commits one’s life totally to Christ. Objective: My purpose is to challenge all to trust Christ completely in discovering a new set of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Two Full Plates Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 23, 2009

We are given the plate of growth gifts: space, quiet, renewal, guidance; and the plate of opportunities: to be present at ultimate times, to enter dangerous places, to receive responsibility.

If you approach someone and ask him to take on a responsibility, but his answer is, "I have a very full plate," what does he mean? Does he mean, "I can’t do it right now because I just sat down to dinner. Let me finish eating and I’ll do it"? No, if you ask someone to do something and he replies ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Sin Behind Your Back

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 9, 2007

Explaining how many American Christians are like the church of Laodicea, unfocused and with the wrong motives and reasons. (Audio will be placed at www.sermonlist.com/2007.html)

Christians talk a lot about prayer, and whenever we hear that something bad has happened to someone we know, the first thing we do is go into prayer. But I sometimes wonder if we go before the throne of a holy God - with the right heart and attitude. In 1 THESSALONIANS, we are told to pray ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-21

Denomination: *other