Sermons on Desert Place:

Jesus And The Jews Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 23, 2004

A brief, simple, look at the place of the Jewish people in God’s plans

Jesus and the Jews. Matthew 8:1-13. WBC 1 Feb 2004 pm Looking at ‘the Words of Jesus’. Tonight- Jesus’ words about His people, the Jews, and their place in God’s plan 1. SPECIAL PEOPLE OT- seen as special and chosen people. Chosen and beloved on behalf of Abraham and because, of all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Homesick - For Heaven!

Contributed by Jon Earls on May 28, 2004

For all of those who are homesick for a better place, homecoming day is coming!

Scripture Reading: John 14:1-12 Introduction: Every once in a while I get homesick. Does anyone here know anything about being homesick? The past few weeks I’ve got to admit I have been just a little homesick for Momma. This doesn’t happen very often – not that I don’t love my Momma, but I am just ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

The Portion Of The Unsaved

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 31, 2003

But the unsaved will consciously live eternally in a place prepared for the devil and his angels.

THE PORTION OF THE UNSAVED Revelation 21:8 Even while God describes the future home of the saved, and all the blessings we are to enjoy. He, with a painful heart, describes those who will not be there. Think about it. The saved will eternally in a place prepared for them by Jesus. But the unsaved ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Star

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 30, 2004

There is great significance to each of us in the star that was above Jesus’ birth place.

The Christmas Star Cornwall/Montreal December 20, 2003 Perhaps the best known symbol of this season is the star of Bethlehem. It is common for trees to be crowned with a star on the top, and with lights which shine as the stars in the sky under the special star of Bethlehem. I remember, growing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-10, Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing God

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 18, 2004

Knowing God is the most important thing that can take place in life.

INTRO.- ILL.- A Sunday School teacher at Calvary Temple in Compton, CA, once asked her students this question. WHAT DO YOU THINK GOD LOOKS LIKE? Here are the answers the children gave. - A human being with a heart, feet, eyes like fire, and He shampoos his hair everyday. - He’s tall, gray ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-20, Romans 1:16-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Confidence Of Peter And John"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 14, 2004

Confidence can be well-placed, or misplaced. The difference in consequences can be eternal.

On the next day, their rulers and elders and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem; and Annas the high priest was there, and Caiaphas and John and Alexander, and all who were of high-priestly descent. When they had placed them in the center, they began to inquire, "By what power, or in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Orthodox

"R.e.m"

Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Sep 21, 2003

Dreams. How to see them come to take place in your life

“R.E.M” Tonight, the title is actually a hint to what the message is actually going to be about. We’re going to be talking about dreams. What kind of dreams people have definitely vary. Take a look at this video, to see what kind of dreams youth your age have. Tonight, we’re going to be ...read more

Scripture: John 10:46-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

Choosing Chairs

Contributed by Tom Burkholder on Sep 26, 2005

As faith is passed down from generation to generation entropy takes place.

Choosing Chairs Text: Joshua 24:14-15 Introduction: We are going to look at 3 generations and 3 chairs. As faith is passed down from generation to generation entropy takes place. Entropy says “Everything is naturally deteriorating.” Everything is becoming “sameness.” “For example, a warm mug of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building A Team Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 28, 2005

The church must play as a team if effective ministry is to take place in the world.

Football is big in these here parts. From late Friday evening through Sunday night, it is not hard to find a conversation concerning football. From the Benton High Tigers, to the LSU Tigers, to the La. Tech Bulldogs, to the New Orleans/San Antonio/Baton Rouge Saints, football is a language we all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-16

Denomination: Methodist

Doers Of The Word

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on May 10, 2006

The Gospel places real demands on how we are to conduct our lives.

Doers of the Word Text: James 1:19-27 Theme: The Gospel places specific demands on how we are to live. Opening: A schoolteacher lost her life’s savings in a business scheme that had been elaborately explained by a swindler. When her money disappeared and her dream was shattered, she went to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Heaven And Hell

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 2, 2006

Everyone will be a one of two places when they finish life’s journey.

Heaven & Hell Matthew 8:11-12 April 23, 2006 FBC, Chester, Illinois Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A When England closed it’s Libyan Embassy Muammar Qaddafi became so angry that he ordered England to be removed from all maps in Libya. If you buy a map in that country today, that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Making The Most Of Every Opportunity

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 30, 2002

Encouragement to recognize and take advantage of opportunities God places in front of us.

Making the Most of Every Opportunity Ephesians 5:15-16 June 2, 2002 Introduction Have you ever walked away from a situation frustrated because you realize you just missed an opportunity? Maybe it was to make a sale, or make an improvement, or maybe even make a point. Maybe it was an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Heads Up, Hold On, Hide Out

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 30, 2002

The church and the individual have mutual responsibility in finding a place for new believers.

August 25, 2002 Morning Service Text: Mark 8:22-26 Subject: Receiving From God Title: Heads Up, Hold On, and Hide Out Do you like tee shirts? I used to have a large collection of tee shirts. Some of them were eye-catchers for the world to look at. One of them said, "I am not opinionated, I’m just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Revival Kings #3 Joash Series

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 4, 2002

Third part of a five part series on the Revivals that took place in Judah

THE REVIVAL KINGS #3 JOASH II CHRON. 23,24 THE KING WHO WAS INFLUENCED BY A GODLY MAN. Background As I mentioned previously in this series, after the reign of King Solomon the nation of Israel was divided into two kingdoms. Israel - the northern kingdom - ten of the twelve tribes Judah - the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Psalm That The Devil Can Quote

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 22, 2002

Sermon on Psalm 91 emphasizing the blessings of dwelling is the secret place of the Almighty

THE PSALM THAT THE DEVIL CAN QUOTE TEXT - Psalm 91 INTRO. - Surveys have proved this is one of the favorite Psalms of the people of God. It was found to be one of the 50 favorite passages of many Christians. It is the Psalm that carried many of the missionaries in China through the turmoil of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Baptist