Sermons on Hagar In The Wilderness:

Prepare To Repent

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 8, 2015

God will lead us through the deserts and wilderness of life. He will reveal his glory to us during the journey. His power will be felt where we are most vulnerable.

It was the day after Christmas. A church minister was looking at the nativity scene outside of his church when he noticed that the baby Jesus was missing from the figures. He turned toward the church to call the police when he saw a little boy with a red wagon, and in the wagon was the figure of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

# 25 ~ Thirty ~ Forty-B Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 21, 2012

THIRTY is the number for THE BLOOD OF CHRIST & DEDICATION: Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus for THIRTY pieces of silver. FORTY YEARS OF PROBATION BY TRIAL as Israel wondered in the Wilderness for FORTY years.

# 25 ~ "THIRTY ~ FORTY" ~ BIBLE NUMBER MEANINGS 4-21-12 THIRTY is the number for THE BLOOD OF CHRIST & DEDICATION: The number thirty is found in our KJ Bible 198 times. Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus for THIRTY pieces of silver. Matthew 26:14-16 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Marks Of A Soul Passionate For God

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on May 26, 2019

This sermon reminds us that nothing should hinder our passion for God. David found himself in a wilderness fleeing from Absolom but he remained passionate about God.

Here are 7 marks of a soul passionate towards God: I. Priority of God (vs 1-2) (Early will I seek Thee) II. Praise to God (vs 3-4) ( My lips shall praise Thee) (I will lift my hands in your Name) III. Pleasure in God (vs 5) (My soul shall be satisfied with marrow and fatness) IV. Preoccupied ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Travelogue Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 3, 2023

The people of Israel after their exodus from Egypt had spent 40 years in the wilderness. They stationed in 42 places. These places and events corresponds to our life journey on the earth.

Numbers 32 42 Stations Chapter 33 of the Book of Numbers contains a comprehensive list of the forty-two places the Israelites visited during the Wandering in the Desert. They stopped and set up camp forty-two times in the forty years they spent in the wilderness. This record encompasses the ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Follow Christ Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 22, 2023

The foremost step to elevation is to Follow Christ. Follow the footsteps of him. The first thing the disciples observed after encountering with Jesus was that he walked into Jordan, then into wilderness for fasting and prayer.

Ash Wednesday 22.02.2023 Text: Mark 10:32-34 Steps to Elevation: Step: 1, Follow Christ Introduction: During this Lent season we would mediate under the theme steps to elevation. These are the Steps to victory, jubilation and joy. Today, we are meditating the first step to elevation, that is, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-34

Denomination: Methodist

A Highway In The Desert

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Jul 27, 2022

In the ‘wilderness’ experience of our lives in this world, God establishes a highway, or a way of hope so that those who cannot see a way out might regain their sight of hope.

Sermon: “A Highway in the Desert” Scripture Reading: Isaiah 40:3-5 A voice of one calling: “In the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low; the rough ground shall become level, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5

Denomination: Other

Supernatural Reset

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 31, 2025

God is not just a God of the past; He is also alive and working in our present and future. Trust Him to guide you out of the wilderness and into His promises for your life.

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19 – “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Introduction • I’m sensing in my spirit that we are in a “Supernatural Reset ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Lamentations 3:22-23, Joel 2:25-26, Philippians 1:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

God Is In The Details PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the themes of the power of God's Word, His precise guidance, and His attention to detail, as demonstrated in Matthew 4:1-11 where Jesus overcomes temptation in the wilderness.

Good morning, family! Today, we're going to be diving deep into the Word, exploring Matthew 4:1-11, and unpacking some really powerful themes: the power of the Word, the Father's guidance, and the importance of detail. In the words of A.W. Tozer, "God never hurries. There are no deadlines against ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Topics: Jesus' Relationship, Father

The Promise And The Problem Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 26, 2023

Abraham was a great man of faith... but not always. Sometimes his struggles with believing God's promises undermined his life and his family. But what did God do when Abraham struggled?

A preacher who was new to town and had dropped off his suit at the dry-cleaners. Later that week, he came back to pick up his suit, and the woman behind the counter said. “That will be $10.50.” “Oh my,” said the preacher. “I only have $9. Would it be alright if I came back later with the rest?” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Reach Your Mountain

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jun 8, 2003

Though 85 years old, and having just come out of the wilderness wanderings, Caleb is not finished. He is not content with taking life easy. He says, "Give Me This Mountain."

“How To Reach Your Mountain” Joshua 14:1-15, 15:13-14 Caleb has every right to be tired....to be weary......to be satisfied with just sitting back and proping his feet up. After all.....he was 85 years old, and had just come out of 40 years spent wandering in the wilderness. But Caleb is ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:1-15, Joshua 15:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Cloud, The Crowd, The Crutch

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Dec 31, 2002

God guided His People by a Cloud during the day throughout their wilderness journey. The Cloud represnts being Holy Spirit led. Find out who is doing the leading in this sermon.

THE CLOUD, THE CROWD, THE CRUTCH 1 Corinthians 10:1 “Moreover brethren, I do not want you to be unaware that all our fathers were under the cloud –” Numbers 9:15-23. The Glory Cloud of the Old Testament typifies the presence of the Holy Spirit in the New Testament. THE CLOUD 1. WAIT FOR THE ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 9:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Journey Gets Too Much

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jul 26, 2005

This sermon is based on Elijah’s wilderness experience from 1 Kings 19 and is for those who are weary in their christian journey, It covers Circumstances or Christ, Christ in the Circumstances and Christ of the Circumstances.

When the Journey Gets too Much 1 Kings 19:1-18 What do we do when the journey gets too much? When we find our faith lacking our spirits weary, when we just can’t go on anymore and want to give up! Why does this happen? How do we return the victorious life? The answers are found in Elijah’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Is The Key Series

Contributed by James May on Apr 18, 2006

#13 in the Tabernacle in the Wilderness Series. Getting ready to beyond the veil requires that we pass by the Golden Altar of Incense in Prayer. God wants us to worship Him in Spirit and in Truth.

Lesson 13 – Prayer is the Key Tabernacle in the Wilderness Series The Altar of Incense By Pastor Jim May There were two altars in the Tabernacle of Moses, the Brazen Altar and the Golden Altar of Incense. The Brazen Altar was for the Burnt Offering and was located in the Outer Court before the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Satan's Nearly Perfect Plan

Contributed by James May on Dec 2, 2007

The temptations that Jesus faced in the wilderness present a pattern that Satan has used since the creation of man. He had a nearly perfect plan to get even with God, but it failed at Calvary.

Satan’s Nearly Perfect Plan By Pastor Jim May There’s an old saying that goes like this: “Even the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” Things just don’t always work out the way we plan them to. Satan’s plan to overcome man was perfect. He knew that if he could just get Adam to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lent 2013 Week 1 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 20, 2013

As we kick off the season of Lent in 2013 we take a look at the 40 days of temptation of Christ in the wilderness and see what this means to us in our lives for Christ today.

There is a saying, “In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity.” This is the first Sunday of the Lenten Season. Lent is a non-essential. Lent is not a Biblical doctrine nor is it a Scripturally mandated activity. On the other hand it is not sinful nor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene