Sermons on Desert Places:

Right God, Wrong Place Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 14, 2014

For years I thought the only reason the Wisemen came to Jerusalem was to get directions. But I was wrong. What other possible reason could the Wisemen have had for going there?

My home church met in a huge building. The main sanctuary had four sections of pews that ran back 12 rows or so and the back section had another 2 sets of pews. Then there were two balconies that ran along the sides of the main area. They said they could seat over 600 people in that building. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Resting Place For The Ark Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 7, 2015

True prayer is based in the covenant and promises of God, which He has given us in Christ Jesus.

A RESTING PLACE FOR THE ARK OF GOD. Psalm 132. King David, ‘the man after God’s own heart’ (Acts 13:22), wanted to bring the ark-of-the-covenant up to Jerusalem. ‘We consulted it not in the days of Saul,’ he reasonably reasoned (1 Chronicles 13:3). However, even our best intentions fall short ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 132:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding My Place In The Body Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Sep 11, 2005

A challenge to find and exercise the God given Spiritual gifts for the building up of the church.

Stewardship Series #1 - Finding My Place in the Body (spiritual gifts) Pastor Glenn Newton Sept. 11, 2005 1CO 12:1 Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. 2 You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you were influenced and led astray to mute idols. 3 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Creation: Your Place In The Universe

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 20, 2010

❶ PLIGHT OF DISORDER ❷ THE WORK OF THE SPIRIT ❸ THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD ❹ God’s Work ❺ Bring Forth Fruit ❻ The Love of God

- Abraham Lincoln the great emancipator of slaves - Charles Darwin supposed to be the great emancipator of the human mind - Both born on the same day in the same year February 12 1809 Charles Darwin - Darwin studied medicine @ U. of Edinburgh - 2 years later went to Christ’s College, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Finding And Naming Places Of Joy Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 16, 2009

We experience times of joy when we know God is with us.

Intro: Joy. Can you think of a time of joy? In preparation for this morning, our third week of Advent, as we spend this season in expectancy and preparation and waiting, I wonder what we recognize as joy. So I took a few moments to reflect on my own life, to find and name the places of joy. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:28-35

Denomination: Baptist

Dwelling In God's Secret Place

Contributed by James May on Jan 24, 2010

If we desire to have God's best then we need to dwell in His Secret Place - that place nearest to God's heart, where His glory shines brightest.

Dwelling in God’s Secret Place Sunday, January 24, 2010 A.M. By Pastor James May Have you ever had your own little secret place; a place where you could go to get away from it all; a place where you could be alone with your thoughts? Little children often find such a place where they can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16, Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

There's No Place Like Home Series

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 13, 2010

Message on the hope of heaven for a believer who received Christ in the last months of his life.

There’s No Place Like Home John 14:1-3 - Jesus said, “Don’t be troubled. You trust God, now trust in me. There are many rooms in my Father’s home, and I am going to prepare a place for you. If this were not so, I would tell you plainly. When everything is ready, I will ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Jesus Took His Place

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 6, 2009

Jesus took his place just like He did ours!

Matthew 27:15-26 An overly-ambitious American attorney who telephoned the governor just after midnight, insisting that he talk to him about being a judge at the state capitol. An aide eventually agreed to wake up the governor. “So, what is it?” grumbled the governor. “Judge Garber has just died,” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

Finding My Place In The Field Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 13, 2009

How do I find my place in the field?

Dakota Community Church August 16, 2009 The Field & the Force 5 Finding my Place in the Field So far we have looked at: 1. When the Church is the field When the church is the field it is seen as the place people come to do the work of God. 2. When the Church is the (labor) force When the church ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-21

Denomination: Mennonite

Jabbok A Place Of Total Surrender

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

There is a great spiritual lesson in this because God wants us to seek our safety in complete surrender to His power and love. It is when we reach one hand to Him, while we keep holding on to the things of the world with the other, that we are in danger.

JABBOK A PLACE OF TOTAL SURRENDER GENESIS 32:22 30 Last night I was sitting on my porch, on my new porch swing, and I was watching several birds sitting on the wire that carries the electrical power to my house. They were perched there without a care in the world. But I knew that if I would ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-30

The Places You'll Go Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 9, 2009

The businessmen in James 4 don’t seem to be boastful and proud to me... and yet God says they were. What makes a person proud?

OPEN: Dr. Seuss once wrote a poem entitled: “The Places You’ll Go” And part of it goes like this: “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the guy who’ll decide where to ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

View From The High Place

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 30, 2009

We often talk about Mountain top experiences, this message looks at what it takes to get there

Have you ever been high? I mean really high? I have and I have discovered that it adds a certain clarity to your vision, there is very little like the experience of standing high above the crowd and being able to see for miles. What did you think I meant? I was an army brat and we lived for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:30-36

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Place Of Possessions (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 6, 2008

Part 2, mainly discussing how possessions and the pursuit of them can keep a person from finding and following Christ.

The Place of Possessions (Part 2) Matthew 19:16-30 March 2, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." We: I think most people grow up with dreams of making a ton of money and being rich. Whether it’s through an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Secrets Of The Secret Place #2 Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 13, 2011

As we spend time in the secret place of prayer – in solitude, silence, soaking and Scripture meditation, we are transformed into the image of Jesus.

TRANSFORMATION #3: THE SECRETS OF THE SECRET PLACE #2 INTRO TO TOPIC: I believe the Lord is calling us to go deeper in the secret place. “Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: *other

The Right Place At The Right Time Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 27, 2011

When God provided His Son on Christmas and throughout his earthly life, God did it right. No surprises, no failures, no forgotten details.

The Right Place at the Right Time (Galatians 4:4-5) 1. We noticed in previous weeks that the Messiah was born in Bethlehem to fulfill prophecy. He was born in the right place. 2. A Sunday School was putting on a Christmas pageant which included the story of Mary and Joseph coming to the inn. One ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible