Sermons on Rivers In The Desert:

Are You The One Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 19, 2006

If you have ever been confused, discouraged or disillusioned with God, Jesus’ encounter with John the Baptist will make a huge difference in your life.

“Are You The One?” Jesus, His Encounters (5) I Am Jesus – Message 33 To a people who didn’t know why things were going so bad in their nation. To a people who wondered why everything seemed to be falling a part all around them. To a people who were not experiencing the life they had expected. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Conquering The Giants

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 27, 2018

A study in the book of Deuteronomy 2: 1 – 37

Deuteronomy 2: 1 – 37 Conquering the giants in your life 2 “Then we turned and journeyed into the wilderness of the Way of the Red Sea, as the LORD spoke to me, and we skirted Mount Seir for many days. 2 “And the LORD spoke to me, saying: 3 ‘You have skirted this mountain long enough; turn ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Marah Is Not The End Of Life's Journey. Series

Contributed by Peter Silway on Nov 5, 2014

At one time or the other we all come to a place of Marah (bitter).but then bitter or better, is really our choice. We cannot choose what comes to us, but we can choose how we respond to it, and that is what determines whether we become bitter or better.

MARAH IS NOT THE END OF LIFE’S JOURNEY. “And when they came to Marah, they could not drink of the waters of Marah, for they [were] bitter: therefore the name of it was called Marah. And the people murmured against Moses, saying, What shall we drink? And he cried unto the LORD; and the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Embarassment Or Witness? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 1, 2003

First-person account of Peter, at the time of the cockcrow denial, remembering the times he had embarassed himself and Jesus when he could have made a witness.

This knife, this bloody knife! Why did I keep it, why did I not throw it into the Brook Kidron while I had a chance? It could become evidence. They will have the assault weapon and they will tie me to it. Great God, I am going to be arrested! I am going to be taken prisoner. Who knows what ...read more

Scripture: John 18:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Power Of Communion Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 20, 2001

Where the power of communion comes from

August 19, 2001 The Power of Communion Some of the most dangerous things in life are things that don’t look dangerous. Take for instance a cigarette lighter. When my brother was young, he was enamored by the orange glow that it would make when it was pushed in. So one day, while my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-28

Denomination: Lutheran

The Gift Of Giving Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 1, 2003

In order to experience the joy of giving: 1. We must recognize God’s ownership of everything. 2. We must live a life of stewardship. 3. We must want to bless more than we want to be blessed.

The church service ended at the Lutheran Church in New Sweden, Maine as everyone “passed the peace.” It was the first Sunday after Easter, and the 50 people in attendance headed to the fellowship hour to have some coffee. Some of the people complained that the coffee was bitter, but people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-39

Denomination: Methodist

The Message Of John The Baptist

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 21, 2004

An overview of the message of John the Baptist in Matthew 3:1-12

The Message of John the Baptist Matthew 3:1-12 January 22, 2004 Introduction Last week we began our look at the message of John the Baptist, by spending time discussing the word ¡§repent,¡¨ and how that should impact our lives. We¡¦re going to review that some as we go through the message this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Barriers And Antidotes To Healthy Relationships

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 15, 2005

Our goal as a congregation is to build healthy relationships so together we can make a greater impact upon our surrounding community.

Barriers and Antidotes to Healthy Relationships Philippians 2:5-11 Romans 12:5 “Christ makes us one body and individuals who are connected to each other.” (God’s Word Translation) For the past month we have been involved in “40 Days of Community.” The goal of our study has been to build healthy ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Dealing With The Devil

Contributed by Richard Harsell on Jun 2, 2005

Jesus serves as our example when it comes to dealing with the temptations of Satan in every day life

Dealing With the Devil Text: Matthew 4: 1 - 11 Richard F. Harsell friendshippastor@yahoo.com The pages of Scripture are strangely silent concerning the nearly 20 - year period of Jesus’ life prior to the beginning of His’ earthly ministry, but Matthew picks up the story beginning somewhere ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

These Walls Shall Come Down

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 3, 2014

The Promises of God give us everything we need for victory. IT’S YOURS! But hell will erect some Jericho walls around it to keep you from having it. We must cooperate with God to see those walls come down!

THESE WALLS SHALL COME DOWN Josh. 5:15-6:20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Many golfers are notorious for stretching the truth: 1. At a golf course, four men approached the sixteenth tee. The straight fairway ran along a road and bike path fenced off on the left. 2. The first golfer teed off and hooked ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

These Walls Shall Come Down

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 5, 2014

The Promises of God give us everything we need for victory. IT’S YOURS! But hell will erect some Jericho walls around it to keep you from having it. Those Walls shall come down in Jesus' Name!

THESE WALLS SHALL COME DOWN Josh. 5:15-6:20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Many golfers are notorious for stretching the truth: 1. At a golf course, four men approached the sixteenth tee. The straight fairway ran along a road and bike path fenced off on the left. 2. The first golfer teed off and hooked ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Am I Here? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 16, 2014

Sarah, the wife of William Winchester, lived a bizarre life - an illustration of building without a purpose.

“Getting A Clue: Why Am I Here?” Eph. 2:1-10 & Is. 43:1-7 Talk about bizarre! Sarah was the wife of William Winchester, the only son of Oliver Winchester, the founder and owner of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. Sarah and William had a daughter who died shortly after birth in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where Was God? [sandy Hook School Shooting]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 15, 2012

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Where Was God? Psalm 46 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/wherewasgod.html Psalm 46:1-11 1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; 3 Though the waters ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Baptist

Questioning Jesus Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Mar 10, 2008

The ups and downs in life.

Questioning Jesus - The Tempter Matthew 3:16-4:4 February 10, 2008 Not long after Jesus gives an inspiring - revolutionary - spell-bounding speech on what it is that he represents -what it is he is about. -what he is for. A teacher of the law - a man with a good mind - a man who thinks well - a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Servants Authority Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 14, 2011

The Authority of Jesus

Reading: Mark chapter 1 verses 12-28. Ill: The British PM David Cameron took his cabinet out for a meal; • The waiter asked him; “Sir, what would you like to eat?” • David Cameron replied; “I’ll have the roast beef please”, • The waiter then said; “And what about the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-28

Denomination: Brethren