Sermons on Desert Lessons:

What Do You Say?

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 22, 2003

This coming thursday is Thanksgiving Day, and to prepare our hearts and our minds for this traditional day of thanks, Today, we are going discuss several incidents in the book of Numbers and through our study we will learn, how we can really show God that

"WHADDAYA SAY?" TEXT: NUMBERS INTRODUCTION I remember growing and being taught by my parents a very important lesson. And that lesson was to say thank you when someone did something for me or gave me something. They would say to me if I forget, or If I was slow in saying thank you, "whaddaya ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do We Want To Be Massah (The Place Of Testing), Meribah (The Place Of Arguing)?

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Mar 2, 2024

This sermon explores the difference between testing and arguing with God, and trusting and obeying Him, based on the examples of the Israelites and Jesus.

Do we want to be Massah (The Place of Testing), Meribah (The Place of Arguing)? Introduction Hello, everyone. Thank you for joining us today for this worship service. I hope you are all doing well and feeling God's love and grace in your lives. Today, I want to talk to you about a topic that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:7, Exodus 17:3, Exodus 17:1-6, Psalm 95:7-11, Hebrews 3:7-19, Judges 6:36-40, Numbers 20:1-13, Isaiah 59:1-2, 1 John 1:9, Jonah 1:1-3, John 17:20-26, Matthew 26:36-46, John 14:23-24, John 15:9-11, Matthew 3:17, Matthew 17:5, Philippians 2:9-11, John 10:10, Matthew 28:20, John 14:16-17, John 16:13, Hebrews 11:8-10, Genesis 22:15-18, Psalm 51:17, Ezekiel 36:26-27, Galatians 3:6-9, Galatians 3:16, John 3:16-17, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dying In The Dungeon Of Discouragement Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 14, 2000

Discouragement is one of the greatest challenges that the church faces

Dying in the Dungeon of Discouragement Numbers 13:26 - 14 (Selected verses) June 25, 2000 INTRODUCTION I. Down but not out A. People who seemed hopeless: Cripple him – Sir Walter Scott, Deafen him – Ludwig Van Beethoven, Bury him in snow and give him a seemingly hopeless war – George Washington, ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Ring Tone

Contributed by Mari Larson on Jan 18, 2015

Like Samuel and Eli, we don't always initially recognize God's Ring Tone, but God is calling to us, and our job is to listen.

As most of you know, I had planned to be at Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center, completing an intense Mini-MBA course this past week. But last Sunday afternoon, I had a strong sense that I wasn’t supposed to go. As I told that to (my husband) Gary and then to Wanda (our congregational ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Tools For Teamwork On Prayer

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 15, 2020

Prayer has great power. If we come together in unity and purpose our prayers can be more effective. Let us look at 10 rules to apply to our prayer life. There is no magic about prayer. Often when all is said about prayer, more is said than actual prayers prayed?

TOOLS FOR THE TEAM WORK OF PRAYER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Thank you Doctor Joe Girdler for the fodder for this lesson. TEAM== T-E-A-M, T-ogther E-ach A-ccomplishes M-ore Moses’ arms were tired, his hands were heavy. Moses had a good brother named AARON. History tells ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:12, Matthew 18:19, Psalm 100:4, Exodus 17:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God As Shepherd

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 26, 2001

Year C Fourth Sunday of Easter May 6th, 2001 Psalm 23

Psalm 23 This has been called the “pearl” of the Psalter, one of just about everyone’s favorites. The beauty of its imagery has survived many translations down through the ages. Ironically, it is the translation of a verb in the last verse which makes it difficult to classify this psalm. In verse ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Joy In Suffering: Only The Redeemed Will Walk There

Contributed by Stephen Becker on Dec 22, 2007

A Christmas sermon of longsuffering and trust in God, through good times and in bad. A look at Christian suffering and how our walk with Christ changes our perspective, especially in light of Jesus’ suffering for us.

Joy In Suffering “Only the redeemed will walk there” Isaiah 35 Stephen H. Becker, M.Div. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church—Elk Grove, CA 3rd Sunday in Advent December 16, 2007—Evening Contemporary Worship In my secular job—my job outside of the church—I train people how to use some very ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Celebrating The Faithfulness Of God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 8, 2005

We know that God is faithful because the Bible tells us so, and we see His faithful track record.

Introduction A. Well, a lot has happened in each of our lives in the last three weeks, and even more so in the world. 1. Last Sunday when we met together, a major hurricane named Katrina was aiming its furry at New Orleans and the neighboring cities and states. 2. As you know so well, it came ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Foundations Shake Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 22, 2008

When Christians get serious about their faith and venture beyond their comfort zones, they have a much deeper appreciation for the support God gives them.

When Foundations Shake (Acts 4:23-31) 1. In his book Fuzzy Memories, Jack Handey writes: "There used to be this bully who would demand my lunch money every day. Since I was smaller, I would give it to him. Then I decided to fight back. I started taking karate lessons. But then the karate lesson ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Both A Slave And Free

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Aug 5, 2025

We all want freedom, but in reality, we all serve a master. We are either God's servants or slaves to our sin. Join us this morning as we dig into Romans 6, and Paul's call to serve the Lord.

Both a Slave and Free GOOD MORNING. Words can be a problem. They don’t always convey exactly what you are thinking, and that’s one reason Jesus uses parables to teach concepts and ideas rather than just saying words. Not only does it stick better, but it conveys feeling that goes beyond the words ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:18-23

Denomination: Anglican

Genesis 15 - 21: Sibling Rivalry

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 22, 2007

A sermon explaining the covenant of land to Isaac and his descendants, and how that caused a sibling rivalry that is responsible for the problems in the Middle East today.

We are continuing our trip through the book of GENESIS. We have previously covered from the creation of the world, on down to where a man named Abram obeyed God by stepping out into the unknown as God had requested – without knowing where he was going or what he was supposed to do when he got ...read more

Denomination: *other

Final Instructions Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 25, 2022

2 Timothy 4:9-22 gives us the final instructions of a man facing death.

Introduction Commentator David Helm notes the following: Final words are often meant to communicate things of first importance. Parents remind children of something important just before walking out the door—“Now, remember what I told you. Don’t forget!” Bosses give their employees final ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Running From A Problem

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 15, 2006

You cannot run from God. Elijah tried too but finally he had to come back to the same spot where he left and face the problem with God’s help.

Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com ----------------- RUNNING FROM A PROBLEM 1 KINGS 19 You cannot read first & second Kings without realizing the impact of two prophets during that period. Elijah and Elisha. A. It is just assumed that Elijah and Elisha are kind of spiritual twins. Their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Be Still! He Really Cares!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Sep 3, 2011

We can have peace in the midst of the storms because He said we are going over and not under and because He is there watching over His word to perform it.

Mar 4:35-41 And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. (36) And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships. (37) And there arose a great storm of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Beloved Son - Sermon On Mark 1:10-20

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 6, 2023

We should appreciate the Father’s love for the Son because that’s the love we get if we repent and believe enough forsake everything and follow him.

Mark 1:9 At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. 11 And a voice came from heaven: "You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:10-20