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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
We become aware that our real strength (God) becomes apparent in our weakest times. The desert proves to be a friend to bring this about.
1. Know where you are There was once an absent-minded professor who became so absorbed in his work that he forgot the simplest details. One morning his wife said, "Now Henry, remember, we are moving today. Here, I’m putting this note in your pocket. Don’t forget." The day passed by and ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 63:1-8
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
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
With Yahweh's mighty acts still fresh in their minds, the Children of Israel started out from the edge of the Red Sea and into the unknown.............
August 13, 2022 In spectacular fashion, Yahweh had shown up and revealed Himself as DELIVERER to the Children of Israel and the ultimate CLEANER OF CLOCKS to the Egyptians. Egypt had been left in tatters, but it was only after 10 plagues that Pharaoh had finally released his grip – but only ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 19:7-8, Exodus 14:19-28, Exodus 15:23-24, Exodus 16:2-3
Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist
10th in the series "Conversations With Jesus." As Jesus predicts Peter’s denials, the contrasts point out what’s really important.
In my office I have a painting of a nightime scene (I showed a photo of the actual painting). What is striking about this painting is the contrast in values. It is the contrast that draws your attention to what’s important in the scene. Proposition: In today’s conversation with Jesus there are a ...read more
Denomination: Assembly Of God
It is an opportunity to rediscover our absolute dependence on God, acknowledging that our hearts are restless until they find rest in Him.
In the poignant narrative of today's gospel, we find ourselves in the presence of John the Baptist, standing resolute in the vast expanse of the desert. His impassioned plea echoes across the arid landscape, reaching the ears of the people of Judea. With unwavering conviction, he implores them ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:1-8
Denomination: Other
This sermon emphasizes the importance of preparing one's heart as fertile soil, so the seed of the Gospel can take root and grow, urging individuals to consciously adjust their lifestyles to foster a growing relationship with God.
As the congregation arrives, offer them each a seed of some sort to take and keep in their hands during the worship experience. Consider the size of the seed that you want. Choose one that is large enough to not drop and lose. Begin your message by giving a personal story about a time you planted a ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 13:18-23
Topics: Gospel Seed, Heart Condition, Spiritual Growth
Sermon Series: Rooted
Recognize the condition of our hearts as the soil in which the seed of the Gospel is planted, and to make conscious choices to create an environment where our relationship with God can grow.
Today we're going to talk about our hearts and how they're like soil for the good news of Jesus. We're going to look at a story Jesus told in the Bible, called the Parable of the Sower. You can find it in Matthew 13:1-9 and 18-23. So, let's start with a cool object lesson. I want you all to grab a ...read more
Topics: Spiritual Growth, Fertile Heart, Parables, Biblical Teachings
Someone once said that you and I might be the only Bible someone ever reads, so we need to be something worth reading. Are you available to be that shelter for a non-believing friend?
An Oasis in the Desert by Otis McMillan The word “oasis” has a refreshing sound to it, does it? It means a retreat, a haven, or a sanctuary. Read and meditate on these verses from Isaiah 32. "And a man shall be as a hiding place from the wind, and a shelter from the tempest, like streams of ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 32:1-3
Denomination: Methodist
Moses' burning bush experience is a pattern for God's work in our lives. He catches our attention in a variety of ways and watches to see how interested we are. The deeper our interest, the deeper he takes us.
1. Exodus 3.1-10 2. "Earth's crammed with heaven and every common bush afire with God. And only he who sees takes off his shoes, the rest sit round and pluck blackberries." -- Elizabeth Barrett Browning 3. God uses a variety of ways to catch our attention and interest us in him 4. The Question is, ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10
The desert is one of the best places for faith to grow.
Title: Why They Call It the Desert Text: Numbers 11:4-23 Thesis: The “desert” is one of the best places for faith to grow. Series: The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge We are continuing our The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge Series this morning. We began the journey last week ...read more
Scripture: Numbers 11:4-23
How good are you at sharing your faith? We want to share Christ with others because we know what the benefits are but more often than not we convince ourselves that it isn’t the right moment or I can’t talk about that again because they are fed up with me
WATER IN THE DESERT Acts 4 How good are you at sharing your faith? How often does your conversation include discussion about Jesus Christ? For some of us it’s really easy and speaking up is very natural. But for others, we find it very difficult. We get tongue-tied and ...read more
Scripture: Acts 4:1-20
3rd Sunday in Advent, Year A; The world is looking for the kind of joy God has promised us in Christ, but it is a deeper joy than just saying, "Don’t worry, be happy!"
"The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; they will see the glory of the LORD, the ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10, Matthew 11:2-6
Denomination: Lutheran
This message offers insight into How God, in the midst of hardships and seemingly impoosible circumstances, manifest the awesomeness of His power to transform lives and legacies.
“Swift to its close ebbs out life’s little day, Earth’s joys grow dim, its glories pass away; Change and decay in all around I see -- O Thou who changest not, abide with me!” As Servants of the Sovereign Savior, Huggers of Hope and Members of the Household of Faith, it is the easiest thing to ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 43:19
Denomination: Baptist
God’s command to remember the Passover Feast has significant applications for observing the Lord’s supper today.
STRENTH FOR THE DESERT Today we begin the first sermon from the fourth book of the Bible—Numbers. Numbers has 36 chapters and is divided into six major sections. We plan to develop one message from each section. The first section of Numbers (1-10:10) is filled with the ...read more
Scripture: Numbers 9:1-14, 1 Corinthians 11:23-32
Denomination: Brethren
Sometimes desert experiences are for three different reasons.
Introduction A. Feel the need to offer a different sermon today. To express a word of comfort and support today. B. (If possible, have Crystal Lewis’ song, “Seasons Change” played over sound system.) Why this sermon? A. Fall is a time of change – we often notice the passing of time in the fall. ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 3:1, Matthew 4:1
Denomination: Church Of God
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