Sermons on Desert Lessons:

Lesson Ii.b.6.c: Paul’s Methods Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 16, 2018

Christian ministers, and to a smaller degree Christians in general, are workers or laborers; their ministry is a work, and a very labor intensive one, but none of them, of themselves, have strength equal to the task.

July 2, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.B.6.c: Paul’s Methods. (6:1-10) 2nd Corinthians 6:1-10 (NKJV) 1 We then, as workers together with Him also plead with you not to receive the grace of God in vain. 2 For He says: "In an acceptable ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Samson: The High Cost Of Low Living

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 9, 2010

He dishonored his parents, deserted his promise, distorted his purpose, defiled his purity, and deluded his power. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

The High Cost of Low Living Judges 13-16 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HighCostLowLiving.html Some are born to privilege, w/ many advantages, and can't seem to succeed, and then others are the opposite, born to nothing, and rise above it all to great success. Samson was an example of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Lip Synching Christians Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 16, 2025

This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. This lesson is about Christians speaking the Word of God that they thgemselves do not believe fully. We all have areas where we lip synch and this lesson addresses that.

“Lip-Syncing” Christian? Rev. Rodney Johnson and Rev. Barry Johnson NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, Acts 19:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Famous Last Words Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 8, 2009

Final words and lessons from David’s life.

Introduction: A. The story is told of an old man named Fred who had been a faithful Christian and was in the hospital, near death. 1. The family called their preacher to come stand with them. 2. As the preacher stood next to the bed, Ol’ Fred’s condition appeared to deteriorate and he motioned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leadership In Exodus

Contributed by Andy Payne on Jul 25, 2010

The church is to be catalyst for God continued work in the world. Are we willing to leave the comfort of home – for the Promised Land? As we head for the unknown [the uncomfortable desert] – are ready to risk all to grow the Kingdom?

Leadership in Exodus In Exodus 1-15 INTRO: Brian McLaren Conference: World-Church-Me 1. Leading the individual Moses: Born to a Hebrew Family Adopted by the Egyptian princess Despised by the Hebrew labourers Murders an Egyptian and flees the area Finds his wife – has children and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare To Repent

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 8, 2015

God will lead us through the deserts and wilderness of life. He will reveal his glory to us during the journey. His power will be felt where we are most vulnerable.

It was the day after Christmas. A church minister was looking at the nativity scene outside of his church when he noticed that the baby Jesus was missing from the figures. He turned toward the church to call the police when he saw a little boy with a red wagon, and in the wagon was the figure of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

A Man In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 12, 2014

Jesus wasn’t not only led into the desert to have communion with the Father, according to Matt.4.1, He was brought to this dry place to be “tempted.”

A Man in the Wilderness (Lenten Season Series: 1 of 7) Matt. 4.1-11 March 16, 2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, speaker Introduction: A Matt. 4.1-11 (Have the congregation read this text as a responsive reading here or at an earlier time in the service.) B Jesus wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Tree Planted By Water

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Aug 27, 2021

God wants us as believers to be fruit bearing as a tree planted by water. To bear fruit while we are going through our desert experience, and to not be anxious in a year of drought.

A Tree Planted by Water Jeremiah chapter 17:5-8 talks about two different people. A man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength, and a man who trusts in the Lord. In our lives, all of us have experienced a desert, either you are in a desert now or have experienced one before. When we speak ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Their Age Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 5, 2022

The air of Egypt, and, even more, that of the desert, was favorable to longevity. The Egyptian monuments show many cases of officials actively employed after they were a hundred years old.

THEIR AGE. EXODUS 7:7 7. Moses was eighty years old and Aaron eighty-three when they spoke to Pharaoh. Moses was four score years old (80).—Moses was fourscore years old—This advanced age was a pledge that they had not been readily betrayed into a rash or hazardous enterprise and that under its ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:2

Denomination: Baptist

#5 The Temptation Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 19, 2020

The temptation of Jesus was a monumental battle in the desert between Jesus and Satan upon which the rest of Jesus’ ministry rested. This sermon examines Mark’s version of Jesus’ temptation.

#5 The Temptation of Jesus Series: Mark Chuck Sligh January 19, 2020 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Mark 1:9-13 – And it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jul 15, 2007

Three lessons the children of Israel teach us about complaining

Shiloh Bible Church Hebrews 3:7-11 An Attitude of Gratitude Introduction A man dreamed of joining a monastery. His life’s goal was to become a monk. So one day he went to a monastery and talked to the head monk. The man asked, “What do I need to do to join?” The abbot told him that being a monk ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fighting The Wrong Enemy Mk 9: 38-41

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 21, 2013

Jesus had just taught a lesson on ambition and service. Now He teaches a lesson on tolerance and tolerance is often misunderstood.

Jesus had just taught a lesson on ambition and service. Now He teaches a lesson on tolerance. Tolerance is often misunderstood. Some believe that every person should be received and accepted' no matter their beliefs or behavior. Others are convinced that beliefs and behavior matter; In other ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-41

Denomination: Baptist

Reading The Signs Of The Times?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 2, 2019

This is start of a series on the second coming, I have placed a lesson of the summary of 60 signs of the second coming to prepare for these lessons.

**READING THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Matthew 24:40 Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. 41 Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left. 42 Watch therefore: for ye know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:40-44, Matthew 25:12, Luke 21:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Moses, Prophet Without Peer

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 13, 2003

A brief study of the life of Moses and lessons drawn from it.

Moses, Prophet Without Peer Deut. 34:10 INTRO.: Moses was unique among the prophets of God. He was privileged to deliver Israel its first code of law. He inaugurated the covenant relationship between God and Israel. He led Israel out of slavery and welded together a nation to bring glory to God. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Raise A Godly Family

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jun 25, 2004

Gaining lessons from John the Baptist’s Parents

HOW TO HAVE A GODLY FAMILY! By Ivan G. Casteel Matthew 11:11; Luke 1:5-16 Mt 11:11 Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. (KJV) Lu 1:5 There was in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-16

Denomination: Baptist