Sermons on Hagar In The Wilderness:

Listen In The Wilderness Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

In times of vulnerability and fear, we must quieten ourselves to hear God's voice, just as Elijah did when he fled from Queen Jebezel and found solace in a cave at Mt. Horeb.

Welcome back for week three of our sermon series, “Wilderness.” I hope you have enjoyed it so far. God has something to say to us today from His word once again, and I’m excited to share it with you. We’ve been spending some time hopping around to different stories in scripture, all of which have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-13

Topics: Vulnerability, Divine Guidance, Inner Peace

Sermon Series: Wilderness

Pain In The Wilderness Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the story of Joseph, emphasizing how God can use our painful experiences for His glory and to bless others.

We have finally arrived at our last week of this fantastic series,”Wilderness.” So far, we have looked at different things we experience in the wilderness. In week 1, we opened up speaking about certain testing that takes place in the wilderness. From there, we talked about the art of having ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-27, Genesis 50:15-20

Topics: Overcoming Pain, God's Plan, Forgiveness

Sermon Series: Wilderness

H.a.g.a.r. Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

Hagar is for us a model representing single mothers everywhere, and her story displays both the problems and the solutions in God’s program for single mothers.

Genesis 21:145-21 In a time of great rejoicing, when everyone else would have been having a good time; Sarah looked over in the midst of the celebration and saw that Ishmael was making fun of her new son Isaac. Paul tells us in Galatians that he who was born according to the flesh persecuted him ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon # 42 - Time To Rise Up Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 17, 2025

Jonah was seated in the wrong place waiting for God to pour out His wrath on the city of Nineveh. There were many others in the Bible who were in the wrong place like Jonah. If we are in such a place, God reminds us to rise up and go, to fulfill His purposes for our lives.

We read in Jonah 4:5, “Jonah went out east of the city and sat down. He made a shelter for himself and sat in its shade, waiting to see what would happen to Nineveh.” (GNB) God sent the prophet Jonah to the city of Nineveh with a message. When Jonah preached, the people of Nineveh received the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:5, Genesis 19:1, Genesis 13:7, Genesis 13:9, Genesis 21:16, Genesis 16:13, Genesis 21:17, Genesis 37:25, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Life Of Abraham, Part 7: The Ishmael Project Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 10, 2014

Do we need to help God out in the fulfillment of His promises to us by taking matters into our own hand?

The Life of Abram, Part 7: The Ishmael Project Genesis 16:1-15 Introduction In the last lesson, Abram asked the LORD for a pledge of his promise of the land. The answer he had gotten seems discouraging, especially for one whose worldview does not extend past this life. For someone with a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

There Are No Shortcuts Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 16, 2016

When we try to do things our way instead of relying on God's promises, we only make a mess of things.

My dad was the king of shortcuts. While others stuck to the major roads, he took the back streets to avoid busy intersections throughout Tokyo where we lived. My dad had such a knack for finding these shortcuts that even the Japanese members of his congregation started to ask him the quickest way ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Provision In The Wilderness

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jun 7, 2001

GOD WILL MAKE SUPERNATURAL PROVISION IN OUR LIVES TO ENSURE WE SURVIVE IN THE WILDERNESS

GOD’S PROVISION IN THE WILDERNESS PSALM 23:1-6 (5) I. PALM 23 A. David seems to be drawing from various experiences in life and reflecting on God’s faithfulness B. This psalm recognizes the fact that sheep weren’t always in fenced areas of safety and protection C. Sheep spent much of their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Following Jesus To The Wilderness

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 27, 2004

Matthew shows how we can overcome sin by not making the same mistakes that the Israelites did and by following the example of Jesus in dealing with temptation.

FOLLOWING JESUS TO THE WILDERNESS FOCUS: THE TEXT SHOWS HOW CHRIST DEFEATED SATAN’S TEMPTATIONS IN THE WILDERNESS. FUNCTION: TO SHOWS THE HEARERS HOW JESUS IS THE PERFECT EXAMPLE IN DEFEATING SATAN’S TEMPTATIONS. TEXT: LUKE 4:1-13 Mark Thornton stood 6 feet with his black pin striped ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Wilderness Worship Manual

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 7, 2006

A message on worshipping in the midst of difficulty.

Psalms 63:1-11 KJV <A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.> O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; [2] To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Come Out Of The Wilderness"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 4, 2006

The wilderness is an important place to visit, but not a place to stay.

Mark 1:9-15 “Come Out of the Wilderness” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Jesus’ wilderness time came immediately after His baptism and the powerful affirmation of Who He was: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Following Jesus Into The Wilderness

Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 14, 2006

Lent is one of the earliest observances of the church. Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness is a model for spiritual preparation for future effectiveness and fruitfulness in ministry.

Psalm 25, Genesis 9:8-17, 1 Peter 3:18-22, Mark 1:9-13 For most of the past 500 years, there was an almost infallible way to tell Catholics from Protestants: the Catholics were the ones who had a cross-shaped smudge of ashes on their foreheads on Ash Wednesday. But, those times are changing. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Joy In Your Wilderness

Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Apr 27, 2007

How to have peace in your storm

Joy In your wilderness You must first be tested, before God can place you. When you graduate high school, and are going to college you must first take some placement tests to see what level you go into. If you havent taken enough Spanish courses, then you will basically start at ground zero, or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:23-25

Denomination: Charismatic

Trials And Wilderness Period

Contributed by Karen Buck on Jul 3, 2006

Trials and Wilderness times, either one can be a test. This outline examines the difference between the two.

I. TYPES OF TRIALS A. Physical a. Health; handicaps;physical; addictions B. Emotional a. Our emotions are involved in it. C. Spiritual a. Soul ties; occult activities have not been renounce. b. Legal Right of Satan c. Importance of walking in Authority of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Rick Hope on Aug 27, 2006

We learn from the Children of Israel that it’s in times when we are in our most despair that God wants to teach us something.

It was a great day for the Children of Israel! They affirmed a new covenant with God, recognizing they were embarking on a new life. They were no longer slaves in Egypt. They could be their own nation again. But it would mean some changes. It would mean switching some thinking. It would mean new ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

From The River To The Wilderness

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 30, 2003

Satan’s intention in the temptation was to make Jesus sin and frustrate God’s plan for the redemption of mankind.

From the River to the Wilderness Matthew 4:1-2 Satan’s intention in the temptation was to make Jesus sin and frustrate God’s plan for the redemption of mankind. God’s purpose in the temptation was to prove Jesus is His Son, sinless and a worthy Savior. Immediately after the heavens were open Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-2

Denomination: Holiness