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  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    A Day Of Good Tidings…and We Hold Our Peace

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 19, 2012
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     | 17,076 views

    The 4 starving lepers who stumble into the Syrians' deserted camp is the setting for this missions-evangelism sermon

    A Day of Good Tidings…and We Hold Our Peace Missions Emphasis Series Chuck Sligh February 19, 2012 A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available by mailing a request to me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: 2 Kings 7:3-9 – “And there were four leprous men at the entering ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Drawing From Our Roots Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 27, 2015
     | 4,356 views

    Jesus' baptism was high point of His life - but it led Him straight to the desert of testing and temptation.

    “Jesus 101: Drawing From Our Roots” Luke 4:1-13 & 6:46-49 The night of my Ordination – the time at which I officially became a Minister of the Word – is still vivid in my mind. The joy, the solemnity, the anointing through laying on of hands – when the night was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Go! And Be Refreshed: Stuck, Stagnant Or Spiritually Dry? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 1, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 630 views

    Have you experienced dryness in your soul — like you’re in a spiritual desert with no refreshment?

    Go! And Be Refreshed: Stuck, Stagnant or Spiritually Dry? Introduction: Are You Stuck, Stagnant or Spiritually Dry? It is a joy and privilege to bring God’s Word to you today. Let me begin by asking you something very personal: Have you ever felt spiritually stuck? Ever felt like you’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go! And… Prepare The Way Of The Lord - Isaiah 40:3 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 10, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 907 views

    In a world filled with moral deserts and spiritual wastelands, the call remains the same: “Prepare the way for the Lord.”

    Go! And… Prepare the Way of the Lord - Isaiah 40:3 By Dean Courtier Isaiah 40:3 (NLT): “Listen! It’s the voice of someone shouting, ‘Clear the way through the wilderness for the Lord! Make a straight highway through the wasteland for our God!’” Introduction: The Voice That Still Calls Today In ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fruit: Tbd Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 5, 2013
     | 5,841 views

    Trees in the desert display what they are. Some are deceptive, some are genuine. Likewise we can be bear good or bad fruit depending on our relationship with God.

    1. Manchineel tree There is a tree in Chile that shades unknowing passersby from the intense tropical sun. However, the sap of the tree is poisonous. People who do not know better leave the shade with swollen faces, and hands – even death. 2. Jeremiah 17.5-8 3. Two trees – two choices ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Three Reasons To Celebrate Christmas

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Dec 14, 2021
     | 4,700 views

    Your father and mother may have abandoned you, your spouse may have deserted you, but your God will never desert you. Your future is secure in Christ no matter what hurt, pain, or temptation comes your way.

    It’s Christmas Eve, and we are grateful you are with us tonight to celebrate. I am grateful for our string quartet leading us tonight. Where would we be without the music of Christmas? Christmas is the biggest holiday in American culture. The average American is expected to spend more than $1,000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Shady Character Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 10, 2013
     | 6,490 views

    In our desert journey we need shade from time to time. The Broom Tree is an interesting symbol for the shade of God in the difficult journey.

    1. Making the most of a difficult situation Maxwell tells a story that illustrates the importance of a positive attitude. A newly married woman insisted on going to the California desert so she could be near her military husband. The only place the couple could find to live was a rundown shack near ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lion Attack Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 8, 2015
     | 6,535 views

    Responding as godly people when Satan attacks.

    “You are aware that all who are in Asia turned away from me, among whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes.” [1] Asics has produced an amusing ad. Two Xhosa men are walking and talking. “I’m no longer interested in Sandra Bullock,” says one. “It’s like in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Compassion: The Healing Touch

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 10, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,733 views

    It is never a fruitless exercise when we bring others to Christ.

    COMPASSION: THE HEALING TOUCH. Mark 6:30-34; Mark 6:53-56. It was with some measure of excitement that the twelve apostles returned from their first outreach. They had fulfilled their commission, and were keen to report to Jesus on all that they had said and done (Mark 6:30). If ever there was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    First Sunday Of Lent, Year A- Tempting Thoughts

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 21, 2026
     | 68 views

    The tempter, who is always a better sophist than we are.

    First question in the Bible we heard was, “Did God really tell you not to eat from any of the trees in the garden?” This is an ideological overstatement by the serpent. It distorts God's command to not eat from one specific tree into a total ban on all trees, thus framing God as ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Devil Has A Diabolical Design For Disaster

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 1, 2001
    based on 194 ratings
     | 13,937 views

    Looking behind the temptations of Jesus in the desert and how the Devil uses the same design of temptations on us today.

    March 4, 2001 Luke 4:1-13 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the desert, 2 where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry. 3 The devil said to him, “If you are the Son ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Mule Kept Running

    Contributed by J Richison on Aug 11, 2017
     | 5,960 views

    When the thing propelling you in your flight through life deserts you; where will you be?

    The Mule Kept Running 2 Samuel 18: 1-17 Absolam-the son of David. His father and maternal grandfather were both Kings. 5--Ishbosheth the son of Saul killed and beheaded 8--The Ark of the Covenant Returns 10--Mephibosheth is brought to his home 18--David commits adultery with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Avoiding Another 40 Years

    Contributed by Rev. Dwayne Kight on Jun 1, 2016
     | 6,220 views

    The teaching of how the word of God can help us not make the same mistakes the Hebrews made in the desert.

    I INTRODUCTION A The human condition without God’s Grace is dim at best B Without God’s Grace human hearts become: 1 Rebellious 2 Wayward 3 Ignorant 4 Undiscerning 5 Evil 6 Faithless 7 Hardened 8 Deceived ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Word Of God Comes

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jan 13, 2013
     | 3,986 views

    John the Baptist received the word of God in the desert, and prepared the people for the coming of Christ by calling them to repentance.

    We are in the season of Advent. We prepare now for the coming of Christ at Christmas, and we recall that He will come again with power and great glory on the last day. The Incarnation was long foretold by the prophets and looked for by God’s faithful people. The secular world prepares for ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Isaiah's Christmas Story Is Happier Than That Of Dr. Seuss

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 10, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,708 views

    Isaiah describes how the desert will bloom at the coming of divine retribution. A picturesque text with a wonderful message for us this Advent.

    December 12, 2004 Isaiah 35:1-7 1 The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, 2 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran