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Alone

Contributed by David Timothy Holdsworth on Dec 22, 2019

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A short message.

Though the phrase alone gives images of a lonely saviour on a tree, being alone can also be good. Jesus often was alone in prayer: “At once the Spirit sent [Jesus] out into the desert, and he was in the desert forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and angels attended ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From The Wilderness

Contributed by Brian Barrett on Jun 23, 2011

based on 14 ratings

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This is a outline of a message that will minister to anyone who feels that they are stuck in a wilderness. It answers the question, "why am I going through this?". It will teach the congregation 4 lessons from the wilderness that they need to know so that

Text: Luke 4:1-13 Definition of WILDERNESS- lonesome, waste desert, desolate, solitary Definition of LED by the Spirit- bring, drive, carry Examples: Ezekiel 37:1, Mark 6:31, John 6:5,6 The Lord WILL at times lead you into a solitary place. Why? To allow you to be proved (tested), so that you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joy Born At Christmas

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 11, 2019

based on 3 ratings

| 6,339 views

The prophet Isaiah teaches us about joy born at Christmas: to encourage joy in others, to receive joy's healing, and to pursue joy in community. Joy to the world, the Lord is come!"

Isaiah 35:1-10 Joy Born at Christmas We concluded last week’s service with the great carol, “Joy to the World.” Joy is a distinctly Christian trait. It goes beyond happiness. Someone once said, “Happiness comes from happenings, but joy comes from Jesus.” Your happiness may fluctuate up and down, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10, Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

From Eden's Fall To The Wilderness Of Grace (Trusting God's Plan)

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on May 25, 2024

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Today, we'll explore how sin disrupts our relationship with God, His unwavering provision in our wilderness journeys, and the promise of restoration and grace through Christ, guiding us from Eden's fall to divine redemption.

From Eden's Fall to the Wilderness of Grace (Trusting God's Plan) Introduction: Deuteronomy 8:15-18; Genesis 3:9-10 Dear brothers and sisters, today we will make a long journey through the Scriptures to perceive our relationship with God, the effect of sin, and how transforming His grace ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9-10, Isaiah 59:2, Romans 3:23, Psalm 51:11, Deuteronomy 8:15-18, Exodus 16:14-15, Exodus 17:6, Matthew 6:31-33, Genesis 3:15, Romans 5:8, 2 Corinthians 5:17-18, Revelation 21:4, 1 Kings 19:11-12, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Hosea 2:14-15 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love, Leadership And Last Words Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 22, 2003

based on 54 ratings

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In Hebrews 13 we have a final list of exhortations reminding us of many basics of keeping the faith.

Love, Leadership and Last words. Do you remember as a youngster, leaving home and getting the list on the way out the door? Don’t forget to do this, be sure and do that, remember to take care of the other thing, be careful, watch out for the other guy, call when you get there, don’t take any ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

3 Voices Of Isaiah 40

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Dec 4, 2003

based on 164 ratings

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There are many voices clammoring for our attention during the holidays. It is so loud that we might miss the important voices of Isaiah 40. 1. Repent & Prepare 2. "Cry Out" 3. "here is your God"

November 30, 2003 Title: 3 Voices of Isaiah 40 Text: Isaiah 40:1-9 Introduction 1. There are many voices clamoring for our attention this holiday season! I have already been receiving many donation requests in the mail Many that I’m sure are important and legitimate. different ministries and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Bitter Water

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Oct 20, 2001

based on 36 ratings

| 9,563 views

Originally titled "Is the Lord With Us Or Not?," this sermon is looking at our doubt of God’s presence. The invitation is to deeper Christian discipleship to strengthen our assurance.

Originally, I intended to look at this Bible story two weeks ago. At the time, the name of the sermon was “Is The Lord With Us Or Not?” Certainly it is a question many Americans have asked in recent days. One approach to developing timely and appropriate sermons is to hold the Bible in one hand ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Methodist

40 Days Of Prayer - Kicking Off Lent

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

based on 1 rating

| 9,631 views

This sermon kicked off our season of Lent by ushering in 40 days of prayer.

Matthew 4:1-11 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 The tempter came to him and said, "If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread." 4 Jesus answered, "It is written: ’Man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, 3 John 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good Enough Is Not Good Enough Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 13, 2005

based on 8 ratings

| 7,531 views

The promise of this beatitude is that those whose lives are marked by a refusal to want anything second best or second rate, are the ones whose strivings are satisfied.

Good Enough is Not Good Enough Ezekiel 47:1-12 June 5, 2005 Today we are continuing the sermon series on the beatitudes and have come to the fourth: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled” (Matthew 5:6). Eugene Peterson’s paraphrase in “The ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Getting Away

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 9, 2011

based on 1 rating

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solitude because solitude strips us of our dependence on the world. When that dependence is stripped, we collapse and that collapse brings us in tune with God;

“Getting away” Mark 1:35 The phrase is one of the sweetest sounding expressions ever to leave our lips – “I’m getting away.” Any life-battered and weary person can experience the release in just saying the words: “Getting away”. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35

Denomination: Salvation Army

Life

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 5,865 views

Problems and provisions

INTRO: Long ago, in the days of sailing ships, a terrible storm arose and a ship was lost in a deserted area. Only one crewman survived, washed up on a small uninhabited island. The castaway’s prayer was to be rescued (deliverance from this lonely place). Each day he looked out over the ocean but ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When You Lose Your Way

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

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Keeping our Focus on God

Psalm 107 ? If you were driving somewhere and you got lost - or at least weren’t sure where you were, would you • stop and ask someone for directions • keep driving in hopes that you find your destination • phone someone for directions • panic! This is a Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There’s Always More

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 15, 2023

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Even when we feel drained physically and financially, we still need to offer what resources we do have - and in so doing, find that we can do more than we thought.

I have a lot of fellow feeling for the disciples in today’s story. I expect all of us who have put so much time and effort into VBS do, too. It’s done! We can put our feet up and have something to eat, talk about how everything went, see how well we did, maybe get a stroke or two for the old ego. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Never Enough Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

| 2,001 views

Can we recognize God's gifts for what they are?

Have you ever made a bargain with God? Have you ever said, “God, just get me out of this and I’ll never ask for anything again!” Or “God, if you help me pass this test I’ll come to church every Sunday for a year!” Or “God, if you get me this job I’ll never call in sick again!” If you have, you’re ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Is It Right To Pronounce A Curse Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 12, 2005

based on 4 ratings

| 2,730 views

Paul pronounced a curse on false doctrine and guides us to know when that action is correct. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you will have to open, and keep open, your Bible to get

WHEN IS IT RIGHT TO PRONOUNCE A CURSE? Gal 1:6-9 6 I am amazed that you are so quickly deserting Him who called you by the grace of Christ, for a different gospel; 7 which is {really} not another; only there are some who are disturbing you, and want to distort the gospel of Christ. 8 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

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