Sermons on Desert Lessons:

Christmas: The Chilean Miners - You Alone Can Rescue - A Modern Parable

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 16, 2010

God came down - into the darkness of the world, where many people live without hope. God provided a way out and his name is Jesus. When we are ’in’ Jesus we are being saved. The rescue of the Chilean Miners is a modern parable that illustrates this truth.

Jesus told some of the most wonderful stories to help people get to know what God is really like. What a year it’s been! My football team got relegated, we’ve got a coalition government for the first time since the 2nd World War, England flopped out of the World Cup, a volcanic ash cloud disrupted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:4

Denomination: Anglican

God's Forgetful People

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

God's Forgetful People

Psalm 106 : 1 - 18 God's Forgetful People 7 Our fathers understood not thy wonders in Egypt; they remembered not the multitude of thy mercies; but provoked him at the sea, even at the Red sea. They Forgot ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 106:1-18

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus And X-Tra! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Apr 15, 2021

Jesus was/is Extra - Ordinary and 'The Greatest Walker wants us to Walk that extra - mile, but when? Listen!

Jesus walked 1000's of miles for His ministry of love, now He is asking His disciples to walk the extra mile if compelled to go a mile. Why? It comes from the Sermon on the Mount context, "If a soldier demands that you carry his gear for a mile, carry it two miles." (Matthew 5:41) He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pile Of Stones

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 18, 2009

The place where they set up these monuments was called Gilgal and we all need a Gilgal in our lives. It’s a place where we can look back on as our point of personal surrender. It may be a church, a room or whatever. The location isn’t important but t

The pile of stones Joshua 4:1-24 I really like the guy who prayed, “Dear God, so far today, I’ve done alright. I haven’t lost my temper, haven’t been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish or over-indulgent. I’m really glad about that, but in a few minutes, I’m going to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Follwers Are Not Neutral Series

Contributed by Grady Henley on Nov 4, 2011

Follwers are not Neutral

Followers Are Not Neutral Grady Henley Lesson 04 of the Follow Me Series Key Verses: 1 Tim 3:14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly: 1 Tim 3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Samson The Latter Years Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 12, 2024

Let’s remember that one of Samson’s problems was doing what was right within his own eyes too.

Series: Never Seen Before in 2024 Thesis: To see or experience something we have never seen before in 2024 requires us to do something we have never done before – So what is that “One Thing” you need to do that you have not done before? Maybe it is to read and study the Bible in 2024! Maybe study ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Gideon Formed His Attack On The Enemy Camp Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 9, 2019

Gideon’s battle plan appears to have been carefully worked out, but whether it was beholden to his spiritual illumination we cannot say. But what we can say is that his methods were a type of psychological warfare.

Chapter 25 How Gideon Formed His Attack on the Enemy Camp [Judges 7.16-7.20] Scripture 16 And he divided the three hundred men into three companies, and he put a trumpet in every man's hand, with empty pitchers, and lamps within the pitchers. 17 And he said unto them, Look on me, and do ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

After Christmas Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 23, 2021

What happened after the Son of God was born. Events in the household of Joseph and Mary provide a model for us to emulate after Christmas.

“When they had performed everything according to the Law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom. And the favor of God was upon him.” [1] We plan for Christmas. We shop, we decorate, we enjoy the music, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-40

Denomination: Baptist

How Gideon Formed His Attack On The Enemy Camp Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 10, 2019

Gideon’s battle plan appears to have been carefully worked out, but whether it was beholden to his spiritual illumination we cannot say. But what we can say is that his methods were a type of psychological warfare.

Chapter 25 How Gideon Formed His Attack on the Enemy Camp [Judges 7.16-7.20] Scripture 16 And he divided the three hundred men into three companies, and he put a trumpet in every man's hand, with empty pitchers, and lamps within the pitchers. 17 And he said unto them, Look on me, and do ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Ephod's Edge: David's Hidden Advantage In A Chaotic World - 1 Samuel 22:23-23:18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 18, 2025

David's success came from embracing the gift from God that Saul forfeited: divine guidance. Learn how you can embrace it too.

1 Samuel 22:23 Stay with me; don't be afraid; the man who is seeking your life is seeking mine also. You will be safe with me." 23:1 When David was told, "Look, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah and are looting the threshing floors," 2 he inquired of the LORD, saying, ...read more

Living With Loneliness…even In A Crowd

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jan 12, 2003

Few emotions are more painful than the emotion of loneliness. Deep loneliness is often experienced right after the holidays. The gifts have been opened. The parties have been given. All of the friends and family have returned home and the cookies have bee

SERMONIC / WORSHIP THEME Opening Statement: Few emotions are more painful than the emotion of loneliness. Deep loneliness is often experienced right after the holidays. The gifts have been opened. The parties have been given. All of the friends and family have returned home and the cookies have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-23

Holy Ground

Contributed by Christopher Higgins on Jun 7, 2001

God desires that we remain open to His leading, trusting Him to provide the means and the power and the forgiveness to do His will for our lives.

HOLY GROUND Ex 3.1-10 A few weeks ago, in Griffith, a man found a little baby in a garbage dumpster. This isn’t the first time this has happened. It has occurred many times in Chicago and other places. Among all the feelings which flood our minds and hearts when we hear of such things, the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Ready For Jesus? Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 30, 2002

We need to be ready for Jesus.

ARE YOU READY FOR JESUS? John 1:19-34 S: Celebrate Jesus Th: Readiness Pr: We need to be ready for Jesus. ?: What? What do we need to be ready for? KW: Questions (challenges) TS: There are three questions that challenge our readiness for Jesus’ impact on our lives. The _____ question ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah - The Last Day Church Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 23, 2007

An introductory sermon on the Prophet Elijah. The prophet Malachi likens Elijah as one who will come before the Day of the Lord.Here are eight comparisons that we can see in the lives of Elijah and John from which we can draw parallels of the Last Day Chu

THE ELIJAH CHURCH - A LAST DAY CHURCH We are commencing a series on the Prophet Elijah as a type of the Last Day Church. The prophet Malachi likens Elijah as one who will come before the Day of the Lord. Malachi 4:5 Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Silence And Solitude Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 12, 2008

Learning what it means to practice silence and solitude. Part 8 of 13 on Spiritual Disc.

Spiritual Discipline: Silence and Solitude February 17, 2008 Part of our morning routine is for me to drive Joshua and Zachary to school. About two weeks ago I was waiting in the lineup of cars to drop Joshua off at the intermediate school. Now, I have to confess, I don’t like waiting in lines, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-23

Denomination: Baptist