Sermons on Desert Lessons:

We Have Found The Messiah

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 17, 2017

Don’t stop pointing others to the Savior. Be like John the Baptist. A little out there, bold and loud but sincerely pleading that people get right with God and discover that God has provided the Lamb.

We have found the Messiah John 1:29-42 Today we come together to worship in our church because we are people who have found the Messiah. While this may seem like an obvious statement, there is much more to it. Looking to today’s scripture passage we discover some very interesting things. Andrew ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Leading Of Christ Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Mar 7, 2017

Our scriptures are unique in that Christ chose 3 of the 12 disciples to follow Him “into an high mountain apart.” One can only wonder why Jesus chose only 3…

THE LEADING OF CHRIST Being a disciple of Christ is very important to the Plan of God. Trying to navigate on your own (without God) can be a mistake. When my wife and I travel we usually take our Garmen Navigation and sit it on the dash of our car. We try not to get lost, but it happens… and it’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Wrong End Of The Sword Series

Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 12, 2017

Dealing with the hurts of life and responding correctly when we cause hurt in others

Matthew 26:47-54 (NIV2011) 47 While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived. With him was a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and the elders of the people. 48 Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The one I kiss is the man; arrest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-54, Luke 22:49-51, John 18:10-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Life Is Better At The Beach - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jul 7, 2017

Today we will talk about how God has designed each of us in our own unique way. We will discover that sometimes we have to search for purpose before we can live it and we will talk about “Playing in the Sand”.

¥ I use everyday life illustrations because I want us to understand that God is trying to communicate with us everyday! There is a message from God in almost everything that we see, touch, taste, smell or feel. God is everywhere just waiting for His creation to cry out for its Creator! Psalms 19:1 ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9, Psalm 5:12, Isaiah 43:19, Psalm 8:1-9, Isaiah 55:6-9, Isaiah 45:9, Isaiah 29:16, Romans 9:20-21, John 15:16, 1 Corinthians 3:9, Psalm 19:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Final Thoughts

Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 21, 2016

It’s important for us to look above what’s here on earth and to know where our treasures are. It’s also important for us to be true witnesses for God by showing others that we serve someone greater than us.

hat would you say to someone if you knew you were speaking to them for the last time? What advice would you give? These same questions were likely on Paul’s mind when he wrote his second letter to Timothy. Paul wrote this letter from a prison cell in Rome, and he knew that he would soon be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:6-18

Denomination: Anglican

When God Moves Our Cheese

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 10, 2016

If we prayerfully look at our own lives, and especially at the times when somebody “moved our cheese” and inconvenienced ourselves, I think we can almost always see the finger of God at work amid the ruins of our plans.

“Der mentsh trakht un Got lakht.” The stark Yiddish proverb is true: man plans; God laughs. Now there’s many ways to interpret the saying. A politician might work for years on a piece of legislation that looked like the smartest thing for the greatest number of people, only to see it shot down in ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Elisha Goes Solo Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 9, 2017

It can be difficult to represent God to others, but if we have a heart to serve and the empowerment of the Spirit, we can faithfully serve God.

Elisha Goes Solo (2 Kings 2) 1. Some people with important jobs end up doing a lot of things that are quite trite. 2. Take police officers, some real calls via Reader’s Digest: From the police blotter, ?or, what a beat cop deals with ?every day: • A deputy responded to a report ?of a vehicle ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Patriarchs Making Choices Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 23, 2016

The Patriarchs Making Choices Genesis 13 David Taylor March 20, 2016

The Patriarchs Making Choices Genesis 13 David Taylor March 20, 2016 The African impala can jump to a height of over 10 feet and cover a distance of greater than 30 feet. Yet these magnificent creatures can be kept in an enclosure in any zoo with a 3-foot wall. The animals will not jump if they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Swerve Or Not To Swerve? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2016

The Jews and Jewish believers so cherished Moses, they were tempted to exalt him above Jesus, or to make them equals. Jesus demands to be our primary loyalty.

To Swerve or Not to Swerve? (Hebrews 3:1-14) 1. Doug Anderson recently shared a joke with me that illustrates the distinction between cause and correlation. Here goes. An Amish man and his son are at the shopping mall for the first time. They see two shiny doors open (an elevator) and an elderly ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Baby Jesus In Jerusalem

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 14, 2019

The Savior’s entire life built up toward His crucifixion and resurrection. He had to be the sinless Lamb of God and endorsed by the Spirit so He could redeem us because He loves us!

Baby Jesus in Jerusalem (Luke 2:21-38) 1. Things don’t always work the way we think they should. 2. There was a man in the Persian empire that looked just like the king. When the real king was quietly assassinated, he pretended to be him and ruled for a time (Smerdis/Pseudo Smerdis). 3. Likewise, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus The Great I Am

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

Many people have claimed that Jesus never claimed to be God. Those people are dead wrong. Jesus actually claimed to be God and He did so repeatedly. In fact that is why the Jewish religious leaders were so angry with Jesus. He wouldn’t stop doing it.

Jesus the Great I Am Exodus 3:14 John 18:1-8 Philippians 2:6-11 Revelation 1:8 Today I want to show you how you can prove that Jesus claimed to be God by using His own words from the Gospel of John. Using a highlighter you can become a witness for the Lord. This is the easiest witnessing you ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-8, Philippians 2:6-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Cleansing The Temple

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 11, 2018

Convenience and compromise can devastate the Church, disqualifying us from the work Christ has for us.

Parishioners at Brentwood Baptist Church in Houston are singing the Lord's praises right along with the world-famous McDonald's slogan, "We love to see you smile." The church is the first in the nation to have a McDonald's hamburger franchise on its grounds. The franchise is located inside the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Other

A Natural Revelation Of God Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 15, 2018

Here we have the answer to the question “Why do men need the gospel?” The answer is that they are lost without it, and that the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against the wickedness of men who suppress the truth in an unrighteous manner and by . . .

A Natural Revelation of God Romans 1:18-20 18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, For the wrath of God is revealed. Here we have the answer to the question “Why do men need the gospel?” The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Growing In Submission

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 5, 2014

Our walk with God is revealed in our willingness to continually submit to Him.

Growing in Submission Numbers Series: Growing a Healthy Attitude July 15, 2012 Morning Service Note: this message is adapted from the book Lord Change My Attitude Before It's Too Late by James MacDonald This was how Susannah Wesley defined "sin" to her young son, John Wesley: "If you would judge ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Run At All Cost

Contributed by Marvin Del Rios on Oct 20, 2015

we will look at how the faith of others can encourage us to run this race of our faith with the endurance of Jesus!

I. Introduction II. “Run at all cost” Hebrews 11:32-12:3 we will look at how the faith of others can encourage us to run this race of our faith with the endurance of Jesus! III. First let’s look at verses 32-35 from Hebrews 11. It mentions people by name who had faith to be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist