Sermons on Desert Gourd:

A Shrub Or A Tree

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Jan 21, 2011

Jesus came to bring us abundant life and that life is found by placing our trust, our faith in the one true God.

A Shrub or a Tree 01/10/10 PM Text: Jeremiah 17:5-8 Introduction Jeremiah 17:5-8 (NASB) Thus says the LORD, “Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind And makes flesh his strength, And whose heart turns away from the LORD. For he will be like a bush in the desert And will not see when ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Devil Made Me Do It Part Ii

Contributed by Joe Harding on Jun 28, 2003

THE HOLY SPIRIT LEADS US SUCCESSFULLY THROUGH THE DEVIL’S ATTACK!!

THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT PART II: LET’S TRY THAT AGAIN LUKE 4: 1-13 SUNDAY JUNE 29, 2003 INTRODUCTION: A woman bought an extravagant dress and the husband asked, “Why did it have to be so extravagant?” She said, “The devil made me buy it.” The husband asked, “Why didn’t you say get behind me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of The Turnaround PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023

This sermon explores trusting God during challenging times, embracing divine intervention for destiny shifts, and experiencing dramatic reversals through faith.

Good morning, beloved congregation. It's a joy to stand before you today, not just as your shepherd but as a fellow traveler in this pilgrimage of faith. We are here, gathered together as a family, to seek the face of God and to draw from His infinite wisdom. I am reminded of the words of the great ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19

Topics: Church, Turnaround

When God Send Us To Strange Places

Contributed by Corey Howse on Jan 28, 2002

THIS SERMON IS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE CHRISTIANS TO KEEP FIGHTING FOR CHRIST.

THIS TOPIC TODAY CHALLENGES OUR PSALMS 23 THEOLOGY THAT GOD WILL LEAD US BESIDE THE STILL WATERS. THIS SERMON SUGGESTS THAT SOMETIMES GOD WILL LEAD US INTO PLACES THAT HE MAY GET THE GLORY. SOMETIMES GOD ALLOWS US TO OUR PLACE OF TESTING. IN OUR TEXT JESUS IS LED BY THE SPIRIT INTO THE WILDERNESS, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

When God Changes Our Plans! Series

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Feb 6, 2004

A sermon giving meaning to the things that happens in your life.

When God changes our plans! Acts 8:26-40 Jeremiah 29 11For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. 1 st Need to have a relationship with God. Let’s look at this man called Phillip and see what we can learn ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, Acts 16:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Teaches To Go To A Quiet Place, Alone And Rest.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 5, 2014

Jesus teaches us the way of love, how to give grace to our neighbors, whether we like them or not. Jesus teaches us about faith and miracles and healing but Jesus also teaches us about the simple things in life like going to a quiet place, alone and rest.

Word Count: 2050 2 Samuel 7:1-14a Psalm 89:20-37 Ephesians 2:11-22 Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 Summary: Jesus teaches us the way of love, how to give grace to our neighbours, whether we like them or not. Jesus teaches us about faith and miracles and healing but Jesus also teaches us about the simple ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Episcopal

Hard Times - Better Than Evian Water Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 12, 2008

Hard times and difficult circumstances are not an argument for the absence of God in our lives; Hard times and difficult circumstances are in fact, an argument for the presence of God in our lives.

We assume that sailing through life with ease is a sign that God is with us. We assume that when a tragedy happens, God was looking the other way. We assume that when we find ourselves out in a desert standing in the middle of nothing but dirt and rocks, we assume that there has been some mistake. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Fitting And Fulfilling Voice Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 2, 2013

Followers of Christ are effective in the Kingdom of God as messengers.

A Fitting and Fulfilling Voice (Matt. 3: 13-17) 1 "In those days John the Baptist came, preaching (crying) in the Desert of Judea (not a good translation- “Wilderness or of a flock deserted by the shepherd) 2 and saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 26, 2014

What we gather around announces JOY.

Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room Series: Joy to the World December 8, 2013 - Brad Bailey INTRO The most popular hymn of Christmas... "Joy to the world." The words are by English hymn writer Isaac Watts, based on Psalm 98 in the Bible. The song was first published in 1719 and as of the late 20th ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5, Isaiah 40:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons Learned From A Failure Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Aug 15, 2005

Moses’ great failure actually led to a greater salvation.

Lessons Learned from a Failure Exodus 2: 11-25 Ever considered starting life as a failure? Of course not, who would? But did you realize that many successful people began as failures. The great Polish pianist, Paderewski, was told by his music teacher that his hands were much too small to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-25

Denomination: Methodist

Let God Be Your Strength Series

Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Dec 5, 2002

In order to be an effective Christian, we allow God to be our strength.

“How To Become An Effective Christian” LET GOD BE YOUR STRENGTH! II Timothy 4:9-22 Introduction This past summer during the baseball season, Ken Caminiti, a former All Star and National League MVP, came out publicly to admit that he used steroids during his playing career. Steroid use has been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Enemies Of Ourselves Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

Paul is absolutely astonished that men can voluntarily decide to be enemies of that which is most precious and beneficial to them.

Saint-Exupery was a French aviator who wrote a number of books that have been an inspiration to many. He was recalled to military service in World War II. On July 31, 1944 he was flying an observation mission in a plane with no guns. He was shot down that day by a young man from Germany who was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Manna - Waking Up To Reality Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 5, 2008

Getting through dry times, is not done by the use of your wits, your education, your determination, or the power of positive thinking. Getting through dry times requires a supernatural solution.

So, I get a call late one night, it is the sister of a good friend of mine – she never calls. There is a long pause after I answer. Then a little chit chat, then quickly comes the news: A childhood friend of mine, her sister, has just died of lung failure, she was only 38. I’m floored. I’m not sure ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Activities Of John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Jaeyoun Chang on Jan 11, 2026

The ministry of Jesus Christ with John the Baptist testifying about Jesus Christ.

Introduction The coming of the Son of God to this world in human form is a decisive event in saving sinners. Anyone who believes in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, will be saved and will go to heaven, but if anyone rejects and does not believe in Jesus Christ, he or she will be eternally destroyed. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Scapegoat: A Communion Celebratioin

Contributed by John Harvey on Sep 29, 2005

The Israelites celebrated the forgiveness of sin by using goats, one to be a sacrifice and one to be sent away carrying the sins of the nation.

“THE SCAPEGOAT: A COMMUNION CELEBRATION” OCTOBER 2, 2005 Intro: Today, we are going to celebrate the communion of our Lord. We are going to look at the way the Israelites celebrated the forgiveness of sin as we prepare ourselves for the celebration. The Day of Atonement was the High Holy Day ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:3-34

Denomination: Baptist