Sermons on Desert:

Jesus Reveals Our Temptations Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Oct 19, 2009

This week we examine Jesus as a model of emotionally healthy spirituality. We’ll uncover 3 temptations that keep us from growing and then three challenges to fulfill to combat those temptations.

Back to School Jesus Reveals Our Temptations Luke 4:1-13 October 18, 2009 This week I want to lift up to Jesus as a model of healthy emotional spirituality. Turn to the passage read earlier: Luke 4:1-13. How many of you exercise regularly? Yeah, every morning the alarm clock rings, I jump at of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Carrying Christ With You Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 31, 2009

The Holy Spirit is constantly working in our lives. We are always a bridge in someone’s life. Our obedience to God is a big thing. It is always worth it!

Last week we learn about overcoming prejudice. • God has no favourites. Salvation is for all men. • Israelites were chosen as a forerunner. God’s purpose was to save them and through them, the whole world. • The Jews were not intended to be the END of God’s plan, but the MEANS. • Because they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Salvation Has An Object" Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 7, 2009

This sermon pulls together the "bronze serpent" event in Numbers with John 3:14-21. Jesus is the object that is tangable. Other world religions offered in our pluralistic culture Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism offer ladders to God... Jesus is the lad

In Jesus Holy Name March 8, 2009 Lent II John 3:14,15,17 Redeemer “Salvation Has an Object” This morning we have before us one of the most famous bible verses in the bible. It is well known. I would guess that every Christian has even memorized ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Status: Condemned

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 22, 2009

Jesus said "the Son of Man must be lifted up" - but why is that? If people are basically good and almost everyone is going to heaven; why the cross?...

Dakota Community Church March 22, 2009 Status: Condemned! John 3:14-21 Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life. "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Mennonite

The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Mike Parry on Aug 15, 2007

The key question for this sermon is: "What are you hungry for?" and answers with Jesus statement: "I AM the Bread of Life."

“The Bread of Life” The I AM statement of Jesus August 5, 2007 Text: John 6 Introduction: This morning we are beginning a new sermon series, The I AM statements of Jesus from the Gospel of John. Jesus made an incredible statement to the Jews in response to a discussion about the greatness of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-70

Denomination: Baptist

Confidence: Fanning The Flame

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 25, 2012

Build others up by affirming what God has given and assuring what God can do.

The topic today is about showing confidence in people – to encourage them to better themselves. • Paul showed confidence in young Timothy, who was probably in his 20s and leading a ministry. He needed encouragement and Paul gave him just that. • All of us need that. We need ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Millennium

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 22, 2019

WOULDN'T YOU LOVE TO LIVE FOR 1000 YEARS IN PERFECT PEACE WITH THE LORD? THE BEAUTIFUL THING ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM IS THAT IT IS A FORE-SHADOWING OF WHAT ETERNITY WILL BE LIKE.

THE MILLENNIUM REVELATION 20:1-11 THE ENTIRE WORLD HAS BEEN SEARCHING SINCE THE BEGINNING OF TIME, AND I MIGHT ADD UNSUCCESSFULLY, FOR PEACE. WE HAVE COME TO THINK OF PEACE AS THE ABSENCE OF HOSTILITY, AND THE WORLD HAS ONLY KNOWN ABOUT 250 YEARS OF THIS FORM OF PEACE. PEACE ESCAPES US AS ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Call Of A Leader - Moses Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 14, 2018

Message 1 in Israel's faith Journey recorded in Exodus. This message deals with the calling of Moses.

The Journey to Faith Series Introduction There's much to learn through life experiences. The majority of scripture is not a rulebook. God has communicated great true this in the context of relationship swiftness people. One of the greatest lessons on worship was communicated to an encounter with ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"I Am…. The God Who Quenches Thirst”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 15, 2020

“What is John trying to tell us about Jesus? What does John tell about the Holy Spirit #1 he is the "Intelligent Designer of the Universe" #2 He is te replacement for forgiveness of sins. Jesus Quenches Thirst for significance.

In Jesus Holy Name Easter VI 2020 Text: John 7:37-39 Redeemer “I Am…. The God Who Quenches Thirst” Each Sunday morning since Easter my messages have been shaped by the words of Jesus recorded in the Gospel of John. The question I asked ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39, John 14:16

Denomination: Lutheran

Covid19 And Quarantine / Who Truely Wears The Crown

Contributed by Greg Van Heukelom on Jun 30, 2020

Corona beer logo is a picture of the Cathedral of our Lady of Guadalupe in Puerto Vallarta. The question of the day is does the Covid19 wear the crown, or the King of KINGS?

4/19 – Covid19 and Quarantine Hello, I'm pastor Greg of Calvary Reformed Church, Mattawan Michigan and the Wing Chaplain at Battle Creek the Air National Guard. There are some words that we've all heard--- especially in the last few weeks, which for some of us can cause some fear in ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Alone, Yet Not Lonely

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on May 5, 2020

In this time of social distancing, we may be isolated, but we are never alone! Emmanuel is always with us.

ALONE, YET NOT LONELY "Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6. Leadership is a great privilege! But it comes with so much responsibility that can drive ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6, John 16:32, Psalm 102:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Content Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 26, 2020

The World runs after ungodly things and gains, whole life is spent on Chasing the wind without end. Watch out your conversation, be content with what you have for a satisfying life.

Introduction: I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. As per the will of God, we are meditating under the Theme: I will never leave you nor forsake you, ‘Uninterrupted Presence of God' in our lives. Today, we are meditating on the theme 'Be Content'. I am not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Methodist

2 Timothy 3 And 4 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 15, 2021

Be strong

2 Timothy 3: 1 But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come. 2 For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, revilers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy, 3 unloving, irreconcilable, malicious gossips, without self-control, brutal, haters of ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

A Christmas Carol Stave 5, Christmas Eve

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 22, 2018

This finishes up our series by showing how Christmas changes people. In this case that the Magi left Bethelhem changed men.

Here we are it’s Christmas Eve, which brings us to the end of our A Christmas Carol Series at Cornerstone. Through the past four weeks we’ve been using Dickens’ most famous story as a frame work for the Christmas story. If you aren’t familiar with A Christmas Carol, it is divided up into five ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

From Fear To Faith

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 8, 2022

A sermon for the Sundays after Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 19

August 7, 2022 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Genesis 15:1-6; Luke 12:32-40 From Fear to Faith Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Two explorers were on a jungle safari when suddenly a ferocious lion jumped in front of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40, Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran