Sermons on Rivers In The Desert:

The Temptation Of Jesus Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 2, 2007

In this sermon we look at the temptations of Jesus and learn how to overcome our own.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a minister who parked his car in a no-parking zone in a large city because he was short of time and couldn’t find a space with a meter. 1. So he put a note under the windshield wiper that read: “I have circled the block 100 times. If I don’t park here, I’ll ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

John The Baptist And The Messiah

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 10, 2007

John the Baptist had doubts as to Jesus being the Messiah so asked for evidence, receiving details of His Mission and Identity and a Commendation.

JOHN THE BAPTIST AND THE MESSIAH John the Baptist was a great personality, very much in the mould of the Old Testament prophets. In fact he was the last in their line. As a young man he’d had an inner urge to serve God. No doubt his parents had told him of the special circumstances surrounding ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

It’s A New Season

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 14, 2010

This message is a prophetic word to shift you into your new season

Three Kings not to mention all their armies, and animals found themselves in a desperate situation (they had went seven days in the wilderness and they had no water). This is a dilemma: water is a necessity of life, it’s not an extra or luxury it’s necessary to sustain life. Without it you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:1-20, 2 Kings 3:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Home That Gave Moses To Us Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 1, 2016

Moses 1 The first of expository messages that take us scene by scene through the Life of Moses found in in Exodus through Deuteronomy

Moses 1 THE HOME THAT GAVE US MOSES Exodus 1:1- 2:10 “By faith Moses’ parents hid him for three months after he was born, because they saw he was no ordinary child, and they were not afraid of the king’s edict.” (Heb. 11:23. See also Acts 7:20) Part 1: From Egypt to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Bible Say About Divorce? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

Self-centeredness is the main problem for marriages. If you’re married, it’s the main problem in your marriage. If you’re not married, it will be the main problem if you ever get married. If you’re divorced, it probably was the main problem in the marriage you left.

Have you heard the one about Adam and his “spare rib”? As you know, in the beginning God made Adam and put him in paradise. Adam was allowed to enjoy all the many wonders of the Garden of Eden and was given the job of naming all the animals. But after he had named them-rather a long task – there ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:1-12, 1 Corinthians 7:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Frog Spa Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 30, 2020

The end result if we stay in the world is death. Spiritual death. Separation from God. In this passage, John the Baptist came as a witness to the True Light and showed people the way to Jesus. He was a witness for Jesus. Jesus is salvation.

THE FROG SPA John 1:6-9 #John1 READ John 1:6-9 There came a man who was sent from God; his name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all men might believe. 8 He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. 9 The True ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Raising Heroes For Christ

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 29, 2013

Jesus Christ can turn our children into heroes, but we can help. Here’s what to do: 1. Sacrifice for them. 2. See their potential. 3. Steer them to Jesus.

Raising Heroes for Christ John 6:1-35 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 10, 2012 (Adapted from sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church - Feb. 25, 2007) *George Washington is called the “Father” of our country, and rightly so. What a hero he was. Historian ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Begin With The Beginning

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Aug 19, 2013

As Mark's Gospel opens, we find that the stage is almost set for Jesus' ministry to begin. John the Baptist is on the scene. He was there to prepare the way so that the people would be ready to receive the King.

Mark 1:1-8 "The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, 'Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, who will prepare Your way; the voice of one crying in the wilderness, "Make ready the way of the Lord, make His paths ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Similarities All The Way!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Feb 9, 2019

In this message of sub-headings beginning with the alphabet “D” Yours Truly endeavours to bring similarities between the “Church of the bygone Covenant” (Acts 7:38 KJV) and the Church of the existing Covenant!!!

SIMILARITIES ALL THE WAY!!! All these things happened to them as examples—as object lessons to us—to warn us against doing the same things; they were written down so that we could read about them and learn from them in these last days as the world nears its end-I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:38, 1 Corinthians 10:11

Denomination: *other

The Reluctant, Rebellious, Pouting Prophet: Jonah Chapter 4 Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Feb 16, 2014

One would think that when an evangelist comes to a large city and practically the entire city repents and comes to faith, that the evangelist would be jumping up and down with joy to God. Not this prophet...

The Reluctant, Rebellious, Pouting Prophet: Jonah Chapter 4 Today's message is the final in a four part series on the book of Jonah. Turn to page 1325 in your pew Bibles to Jonah chapter 4. If you have your own Bible, it is after Obadiah and before Micah in the Old Testament. So far, we've ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

Ain't No Rock

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 15, 2024

David calls the LORD his Rock

Ain’t No Rock Psalm 61 Good morning, In 2000, we hired a contractor to pour the foundation for our new home on the five acres we had purchased. This contractor we hired said he was qualified, licensed, and had experience building homes. We dug the footings, added the necessary rebar and the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Will Change Your Life

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 10, 2024

God is with us today to show us and to encourage us to be strong in our faith because faith can change our lives.

Do you remember the day that you surrendered your life to Jesus and accepted him as Lord of your life? Can you remember how strong your faith was at that moment? Is your faith as strong now as it was then, or is it maybe even stronger? The Bible defines faith as “the certainty of things hoped ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Acts 8:26-40, John 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Angels Angels Angels

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 24, 2008

Angels - what the bible says about them as opposed to the world. Long list of Scriptures about angels included.

An angel appeared at a faculty meeting and told the dean that in return for his unselfish service, he will be rewarded with his choice of wealth, wisdom, or beauty. Without hesitating, the dean selects wisdom. "It is done!" the angel said, and then disappeared into a cloud of smoke. All of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeds Left Behind

Contributed by James May on Aug 9, 2005

Have we left behind, hidden in the dark corners of our hearts, some seed of sin that will come back to test us? God told Israel to kill all their enemies, but they didn’t, and those enemies came back to be the tool that God used against them to prove the

Seeds Left Behind By Pastor Jim May Judges 3:1-9, "Now these are the nations which the LORD left, to prove Israel by them, even as many of Israel as had not known all the wars of Canaan; Only that the generations of the children of Israel might know, to teach them war, at the least such as before ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Great Adventure: "Sound The Battle Cry!" Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jul 24, 2006

Just as God called Joshua to lead the nation of Israel into battle, Christians are called into a spiritual battle, not against the people of the world, but the spiritual forces of evil which control the world. Cf. Eph. 6

Children sing—“I’m in the Lord’s Army!” Our children keep things exciting around here! We’re continuing what I hope is an exciting Bible study series, “The Great Adventure!” The Christian life ought to be a great adventure! • If you’re bored in your Christian walk… its NOT God’s fault! I ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ