Sermons on Rivers In The Desert:

Living In A Desert, Promised A Mountain

Contributed by Ronald Wofford on Feb 8, 2003

At times we have to hold onto the promise when we can’t see the promise.

Living In A Desert: Promised A Mountain Joshua 14: 10-13 II Peter 2:1-4 I. Intro A. Proverbs 13:12 “Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.” B. In other words the heart is sickened when a promise is made and the fulfillment is delayed II. Caleb’s ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:10-13, 2 Peter 2:1-4

The Gospel Of Jesus: Swordfight In The Desert Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 23, 2006

Jesus didn’t just defeat sin for us on the cross...it started early in His ministry when He was tempted. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

The Gospel of Jesus – Swordfight in the Desert Matthew 4:1-11 A three-year-old entered the kitchen when his mother was busy elsewhere in the house. She had told him not to get into the cookies. But in her absence he pulled a kitchen chair over to the counter and climbed up on it. Then he took the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get Out Of The Desert

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This sermon gives three steps to getting out of a spiritual desert.

I. Introduction a. In 874 BC Ahab became King over Israel. i. Ahab was evil. He allowed Baal Worship. b. There was a drought in the land. i. Showed that Yahweh was God and Not Baal ii. Elijah means Yahweh is my God c. Elijah was living by the brook of Cherith living on food brought by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

When I Am Deserted!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 23, 2010

Despite feeling alone, the child of God is never deserted. David enables us to explore the comfort of God’s presence with His people, even in the day of battle.

“Hear, O Lord, when I cry aloud; be gracious to me and answer me! You have said, ‘Seek my face.’ My heart says to you, ‘Your face, Lord, do I seek.’ Hide not your face from me. Turn not your servant away in anger, O you who have been my help. Cast me not off; forsake me not, O God of my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Just Another Day In The Desert Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 18, 2016

Moses is about to find out what we all need to find out, God uses broken things!!

Intro: Exodus chapter 3 is the continuing journey of God to set His people Israel free. Moses failed in his own power to set his people free. He fled to the desert and seems to be leading a normal life. Remember failure does not disqualify you for being used of God. Only men determine that you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Went To The Desert By Ship

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 13, 2015

To show that JESUS our Model, Author, Finisher of our faith gives place to wrath and will let GOD take vengeance on his enemies.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you give place to wrath? Yes. GOD takes vengeance not me. Romans 12:19 Romans 12:19 (Amplified Bible) Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave the way open for [God’s] wrath; for it is written, Vengeance is Mine, I will repay (requite), says the Lord. II. AUDIENCE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Deserts And The Dark Valleys Are Temporary

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Oct 17, 2019

The level of safety and satisfaction we get from our new position as servants of God cannot be measured with money or certificates.

If you haven't been through a dark time lately, you're about to! Though we dread the idea of it, we still can't forget the innermost joyous celebration we got to taste the last time we made it through one of those challenging times. Both the amount and the intensity of our praises were ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:29, Leviticus 17:11, Hebrews 9:22, Hebrews 9:14

The Battle In The Desert (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 28, 2021

There have been some famous battles fought in desert regions. A recent example was Operation Desert Storm. There was another desert battle took place long before-the one between Jesus and Satan in Matthew 4.

THE BATTLE IN THE DESERT (part one) Matthew 4:1-7 There have been some famous battles fought in desert regions. One was the Western Desert campaign (Desert War) of WWII that took place in the deserts of Egypt and Libya in June, 1940. A more recent example was Operation Desert Storm that took place ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-7, Deuteronomy 8:1-3, Matthew 6:21, Psalm 91:11-12, 2 Peter 3:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Battle In The Desert (Part Two)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 7, 2021

Last week we looked at the first two temptations of Jesus in Matt. 4:1-7. Today we finish by getting into vss. 8-11.

THE BATTLE IN THE DESERT (part two) Matthew 4:8-11 Last week we started looking into the temptation of Jesus in Matt. 4. We learned in vs. 1 that Jesus was led into the desert by the Holy Spirit to be tempted. Although that seems odd, we see it was for a purpose. Jesus was about to embark on his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:8-11, Mark 8:36, 1 Peter 2:11, James 4:7, 1 Kings 19:3-8, Luke 22:41-44, Hebrews 1:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Glorious Battle Begins In The Desert

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 27, 2020

Jesus is led into the desert to conquer Satan's temptations.

3.1.20 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: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

One-On-One In The Desert

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 27, 2025

Philip meets the Ethiopian man and introduces him to Christ

One-on-One in the Desert Acts 8:26-40 Good Morning Dr. Tony Beam said in a Christian Post Column, “Sports are considered to be 'team sports', but at times sports come down to a one-on-one matchup. When a quarterback drops back to pass, looking for the open receiver, football becomes a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Desert Happenings And Other News Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 19, 2025

Transitioning to chapter 20, it would seem that nearly the entire 40 years of wandering have passed without comment. Most of the old generation had died off and a new generation had taken its place.

June 21, 2025 Last week was not a good week. There was lots of whining and complaining and rebellion. What we learned is that even though Yahweh judged the people, his judgments did not curb their rebellion. No matter what he did, for their benefit or in discipline, complaining and rebellion ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:13-14, Psalm 106:32-33, John 3:14-16

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Water, Water, Everywhere Series

Contributed by Tim White on Feb 26, 2009

As the Jews celebrated the memory of water in the desert, the Water of Life was ignored in their presence. He promised they could be a river of life.

Water, Water, Everywhere John 7:32-37 1. There is a Compulsion. (Need). (thirsts) * When one is thirsty, that becomes his focus. Illustration: * Thirst is the most painful thing. * Eudipsia is normal thirst. Hyperdipsia is temporary intense thirst, * Polydipsia is sustained excessive thirst. ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

Over The River And Through The Wood Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Dec 22, 2004

The theme is final preparations. This worship experience will focus on the excitement and stress of the final week before the big event. Mary and Joseph had to make a long journey to Bethlehem. We have last-minute shopping and dinner plans to make. And in

The Crandles are not as bad as we thought. They have decided to have a Merry Christmas by putting forth the effort to get along and enjoy each other. What about you? How are your Christmas plans coming? Are you getting excited? Or, is worry and fear getting a grip on you? As you travel “Over the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Seven Dips In A Dirty River

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jul 16, 2004

IN THIS SERMON WE SEE THE MANY CONDITONS OF NAAMAN, THE MISTAKEN CONCEPTION OF NAAMAN, AND THE MARVELOUS CURE OF NAAMAN.

SEVEN DIPS IN A DIRTY RIVER 2 KINGS 5:1-15 In the 1780s, Ben Franklin and the Duke of Orleans sent up a hot air balloon over France. As it descended into a farmer’s field, people rushed at it with sticks, pitch-forks and clubs. They attacked it in a frenzy and beat it, certain it was the moon, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist