Sermons on overcoming the wilderness:

The Seven Temptations Of The Wilderness

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Jul 14, 2018

The seven things we are most tempted by in a wilderness season.

Matthew 4:1 1 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. Because Jesus was led into the wilderness to be tempted, we can be sure we will as well. The wilderness is a terrifying place – hot, barren and wearisome. There is no comfort there, and no ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Finding God In The Wilderness

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 2, 2019

Have you ever wanted to experience God fresh and new? God shows up up at times you don't expect so you have to be prepared and ready to be sensitive to identifying God doing a new thing

Finding God in the wilderness Exodus chapter 3 Introduction- Last week as I came to this pulpit, there was a medical emergency and Norma almost lost her life. She was one step from CPR and I believe is a miracle to be here this morning. The lesson of last week service was God still does miracles ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Finding God In The Wilderness

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 2, 2019

Have you ever wanted to experience God fresh and new? God shows up up at times you don't expect so you have to be prepared and ready to be sensitive to identifying God doing a new thing

Finding God in the wilderness Exodus chapter 3 Introduction- Last week as I came to this pulpit, there was a medical emergency and Norma almost lost her life. She was one step from CPR and I believe is a miracle to be here this morning. The lesson of last week service was God still does miracles ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

When The Wilderness Calls Series

Contributed by Cameron Conway on May 29, 2019

Everyone wants to remain in their own proverbial Eden and wait for God to bring them blessings on a silver platter. It’s no wonder why we look down upon seasons of difficulties or even the idea of having to go through a wilderness to arrive at the place God has called us to.

For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com Everyone wants to remain in their own proverbial Eden and wait for God to bring them blessings on a silver platter. It’s no wonder why we look down upon seasons of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:9-10, Matthew 6:25-27, Psalm 55:6-7

Denomination: Foursquare

Wilderness Of Sin And Manna Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 20, 2023

The exodus community was facing shortage of food while they were in the wilderness and the Lord met their needs miraculously. Its interesting to note that God does greater things in their life. The miracle worker is with us.

Exodus 16 - The Wilderness of Sin and Manna INTRODUCTION: ‘And they journeyed from Elim, and all the congregation of the children of Israel came to the Wilderness of Sin, which is between Elim and Sinai, on the fifteenth day of the second month after they departed from the land of Egypt.’ The ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

God In The Wilderness With Me

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 18, 2023

From your stating point to the promised land, there is a midway in the journey that we all have to endure and pass through. This is the most arduous stage of the journey.

God in the wilderness with me! Numbers 1:1 "And the LORD spake unto Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, in the tabernacle of the congregation, on the first day of the second month, in the second year after they were come out of the land of Egypt, saying," This is the sermon that I shared ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 1:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ultimate Wilderness Guide

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on May 15, 2023

Lack of belief is a sin because if you don't understand that reunion with God is the purpose of life, you will wind up lost. Literally.

I was 8 years old when my family moved to Brazil. Everything changed: language, food, customs, weather. And one of the things that I at least did not expect was the absence of school buses. If Dad couldn’t take us we had to take public transportation: a taxi, a tram, a bus. We usually took a city ...read more

Scripture: John 16:4-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God With Us In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 4, 2021

Part 2 of 4 - God is with us in the wilderness times.

God With Us - Wilderness December 5, 2021 Matthew 1:23 We’re in part two of a series that's called God With Us. We’re looking at the different ways that we can experience the presence of God in our lives. We’re using one main text for this series and building off that text. Our verse comes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Finding God In The Wilderness

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 4, 2021

When we are going through hard times is not the time to start looking for the Lord. It is before so that He can help us through the tough times and walk us through with His Presence.

Finding God in the wilderness Exodus chapter 3 Welcome to Rosedale! Good Morning! Almost two years to the day as I began to preach, there was a medical emergency and one of our people was taken by ambulance and almost died. We had to stop the service for her to get the care she needed. She was ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Joshua’s Wilderness

Contributed by Samuel M on Oct 16, 2023

Moses' wilderness was near Mount Sinai for 40 years, whereas Joshua's wilderness was near the tent of meeting for many years. God was speaking directly face to face with Moses, but God was not speaking directly face to face with Joshua.

Moses' wilderness was near Mount Sinai for 40 years, whereas Joshua's wilderness was near the tent of meeting for many years. God was speaking directly face to face with Moses, but God was not speaking directly face to face with Joshua. Joshua's wilderness was that “Being in a close ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:11

The Promised Land Wilderness.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 19, 2023

A profound message that helped many! Sounds like an oxymoron doesn’t it? But it’s not. The wilderness is part of Gods plan. The Israelites wandered for 40 years in a wilderness to get to the promised land. They should have entered in 12-14 days.

The Promised Land Wilderness. Isaiah 35:1-10NKJV Sounds like an oxymoron doesn’t it? But it’s not. The wilderness is part of Gods plan. The Israelites wandered for 40 years in a wilderness to get to the promised land. They should have entered in 12-14 days. One can only imagine their relief ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10, Isaiah 61:1, Isaiah 40:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trusting God In The Wilderness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2023

To teach us how to handle discouragement by learning from Moses' experience in the wilderness, emphasizing the importance of prayer and finding comfort in God's presence.

Good morning, beloved family! Today we are going to journey together into the story of the Israelites wandering in the wilderness and learn from Moses how to tackle discouragement, power up with prayer, and bask in the comfort of God's presence. In the words of the renowned Christian author, A.W. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-15

Topics: Death, Depression

A Voice From The Wilderness

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 5, 2022

A sermon for the second Sunday in Advent, Year A

December 4, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Isaiah 11:1-10; Matthew 3:1-12 A Voice from the Wilderness Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Once again we encounter our old Advent friend, John the Baptist. Every year ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12, Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Into The Wilderness: Tempted But Not Alone

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Mar 8, 2025

This message is about the temptation of Jesus and how in our lives we are tempted but never alone. It helps show that the wilderness isn't about punishment but about testing and growth. It also helps us realize that when we are under attack God's word is our defense.

Into the Wilderness: Tested, but Not Alone You never really know if you’re ready until you’re tested. I remember the first Certified Volunteer Firefighter class that I ever taught. We spent months training … running drills, studying techniques, learning how to handle the heat and smoke, how to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Luke 4:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Into The Wilderness: Strengthened For The Journey Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Apr 21, 2025

This is the follow up to "The Wilderness Test" It helps us understand where our strength comes from and how it helps us when we are on a journey through the wilderness

The wilderness is not just a place of testing; it’s also a place of provision. God doesn't leave us empty in our struggles; He strengthens us for the journey ahead. Introduction: We have already talked about how the wilderness is a place of testing, a place where God refines us, shapes us, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-4, Exodus 16:13-25, 1 Kings 19:1-8, Luke 4:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational