Sermons on Desert Gourd:

Transformation #2: The Secrets Of The Secret Place Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 6, 2011

As we spend time in the secret place of prayer – in solitude, silence, and soaking – we are transformed into the image of Jesus.

TRANSFORMATION #2: THE SECRETS OF THE SECRET PLACE OPENING TEXT: “But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.” (2 Cor. 3:18). REVIEW: 1. The Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: *other

Facing Satan

Contributed by Brad Henry on Sep 7, 2011

Hiw to win the battle of spiritual warfare in the power of the name of Jesus

Everything in life comes and goes in seasons. It seems that when you feel on top of the world it isn’t long till you feel like you are in the pit. Then after a time you are back on track again. When Jesus began his earthly ministry he went to the Jordan River to be baptized by John the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

What Not To Do In A Time Of Crisis Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Mar 7, 2011

God often leads His people into situations that do not make sense to us. His ways are not always logical. Our perspective usually includes the shortest distance between two points, while God plans for the best route from an eternal perspective. After G

God often leads His people into situations that do not make sense to us. His ways are not always logical. Our perspective usually includes the shortest distance between two points, while God plans for the best route from an eternal perspective. After God had delivered Israel from Egypt, He led ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Striving For Success In Service

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Feb 23, 2014

Everyone of us wants to be successful in our service to the Lord, but oftentimes our success is stopped because we do not readily accept God's will for our lives. How can you be successful in your service for the Lord?

Philippians 3:14 Paul wrote that living and dying unto Christ should be the focus of our lives always in the theme verse to this book in Philippians 1:21. Paul also wrote that we should become willing vessels through which God can work His will as he shared in this book in Philippians 2:13. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

But God ...

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

Typically when we read of a Biblical hero in crisis, the next sentence starts with ’But God ...’. Do you experience the ’But God’

Suicide Gorge is well known among hikers. Follow river from top of mountain. Incredibly steep. In the first few minutes you drop hundreds of metres ... by jumping off the top of the waterfalls. Only way is to jump. I can’t lie to you by saying that I wasn’t scared. We were taken by someone who has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Face 2 Face With God

Contributed by Segun Omole on Jul 23, 2009

Moses was and still is a very interesting character in the bible.

Face to Face with God (Ex. 33:7-23) Moses was and still is a very interesting character in the bible. I’m particularly drawn to this great man not only because of the great and mighty works God did through him but his desire to know God more. Considering his background, weaknesses and inadequacies ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:7-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Rejection Test

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Dec 5, 2005

It is completely unnatural, painful and difficult to risk friendships when you are truly about God’s work, but Jesus never flinched in His pursuit of God’s will - in the end you will discover those who are there for the show and those who show Christ-like

As I was reading in I Peter 4:1-19 from The Message I came across some passages that appear to be very timely: Since Jesus went through everything you’re going through and more, learn to think like him. Think of your sufferings as a weaning from that old sinful habit of always expecting to get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Soon And Coming King Series

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 22, 2008

The triumphal entry had fulfillment on that day, with a view to a further fulfillment in the future when Jesus returns THe King of Kings.

THE DAY THE KING CAME Luke 19:28-35 Illustration: Every conquering hero has a parade. In 1990-91 when our armed forces returned from Desert Storm, most cities had parades for our returning heroes. In sports it is pretty much the same, the city of the winning team has a parade to honor their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Vision Thing

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Feb 25, 2008

An ecumenical message in 2 parts for Pentecost - my last one in my last appointment.

Pentecost 2006 Ecumenical Service : The Vision thing CTW – Acts 2:1-13 PP 31 Come on & celebrate PP 35 Father God Prayers Wildfire x2 Reading - Isaiah 43:14-21 Talk 1 PP 69 Holy Spirit we welcome you Testimony – Good news slot?? The Peace Jane - Father Spirit Jesus Reading -2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Tip Of The Spear

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 26, 2008

There are people who form the tip of the spear, taking the gospel into very dark places. But what about the rest of us? What is the task for the shaft of the spear?

Passage: 2 Timothy 1:8-18 Intro: “You’ve got to walk that lonesome valley. You’ve got to walk it by yourself. Oh, nobody else can walk it for you. You’ve got to walk it by yourself.” 1. that may be what we will experience, but it is not what is supposed to happen. 2. there is a poignancy in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Prepare For Battle Part 4 Series

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 17, 2009

This is 4th in the series of defending our families and putting on the armor of God. In this we see the use of the Helmet and the Sword.

Prepare for Battle part 4 The Helmet and the Sword. Ephesians 6:10-20 So far we have looked at several pieces of spiritual armor. We looked at the Belt of Truth, the Breastplate of Righteousness, the boots/shoes of the readiness of the Gospel of peace and the shield of faith. Today we will look ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Site Of Hope Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 7, 2015

God is the source of our hope and the reason for our praise

Psalm 146:1-10 "The Site of Hope" INTRODUCTION I recently received an email from a former Nigerian royalty, stating that she had decided to give me $22 million. All I needed to do was to deposit $350.00 in a bank account that she identified. This would pay for the bank charges. She would ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

When The King Returns

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 11, 2010

Are you ready for when Jesus comes? Will you be ashamed or rewarded?

I. Some will be Remorseful (Shemei) vs. 16-20 He had reason to be ashamed - 2 Samuel 16:5 "And when king David came to Bahurim, behold, thence came out a man of the family of the house of Saul, whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera: he came forth, and cursed still as he came. 6 And he cast ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 19:15-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Spring

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 29, 2010

Through Christ, and Him alone there is hope, and when a believer adds works to Jesus' finished work anything can and will happen.

The Life Spring Text: Numbers 21:16-18 From there the Israelites traveled to Beer, which is the well where the Lord said to Moses, “Assemble the people, and I will give them water.” 17 There the Israelites sang this song: “Spring up, O well! Yes, sing its praises! 18 ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gideon: God Pushed Him To Victory Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023

An imperfect person plus God makes a confident warrior. An organized and obedient few can defeat a multitude.

A. WHEN GOD USES THE IMPERFECT: JUDGES 6:1-6 1. Desert raiders. The Midianites came – stole – and returned to the desert. (Judges 6:2-3). 2. Israel hid in the mountains. “Gideon threshed wheat in the winepress, in order to hide it from the Midianites” (Judges 6:11). 3. Imperfect Gideon felt he ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-6, 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Baptist