Sermons on Rivers In The Desert:

Meeting God In The Backside Of Your Wilderness

Contributed by Dm Schnur on Mar 20, 2001

God comes near in our desert experiences

Ex 3:1-5, 12; 18:5 verse 1 - “... he led the flock to the backside of the desert, and came to the mountain of God, even to Mt. Horeb.” I) Explain Text – vs 2-5 A) We talk about deserts, wildernesses, valleys, mountains in our experiences. B) Deserts, wilderness, valleys - scarey places (Give ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Farewell Timothy Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Mar 28, 2006

How to deal with desertion, loneliness and imminent death

2 Timothy 4 verses 9-22 Last words are important. In every film where someone is dying there are usually dramatic words of instruction passed on to the living. We hold on to last words as being precious and important. I know the last words my grandfather said to me a few days before he died. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-22

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Merciful, Merciful And Gracious Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 30, 2025

We confess our sins with true repentance and determination not to sin again, and we are forgiven. Freely. That is God’s self-definition. He needs nothing from us, no. His love for us is constantly being thrown back in His Holy Face by us sinners, but He keeps summoning us to be loved.

Fifth Sunday of Lent 2025 On this Fifth Sunday of Lent, which some of us grew up knowing as “Passion Sunday” or the first Sunday of the Passion, the Church is getting really serious about the identity and mission of Jesus as Christ/Messiah. Isaiah speaks for God, declaring “Remember not the former ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 22:24, Isaiah 43:16-21, Psalm 126:1-6, Philippians 3:8-14, John 8:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

The Better Sacrifice

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Apr 4, 2025

At the very heart of both the Jewish and Christian faiths is something that troubles many people today. At the heart of our faiths is blood, rivers and rivers of blood.

The Better Sacrifice Heb 9:23-10:25 At the very heart of both the Jewish and Christian faiths is something that troubles many people today. At the heart of our faiths is blood, rivers and rivers of blood. Now in ancient times, animal sacrifice was a common ingredient in the vast majority of all ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Parched People Dig Deep Into God's Grace

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 19, 2013

When you are in a spiritual desert you dig deep be deciding to discover the grace of God.

Title: Parched People Dig Deep Text: Isaiah 12 Thesis: When you are in a spiritual desert you dig deep by deciding to discover the grace of God. Background Comments: Isaiah is not easy book… Isaiah in the Old Testament is the Apostle Paul of the New Testament. It is heavily prophetic and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Compassion: The Healing Touch

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 10, 2013

It is never a fruitless exercise when we bring others to Christ.

COMPASSION: THE HEALING TOUCH. Mark 6:30-34; Mark 6:53-56. It was with some measure of excitement that the twelve apostles returned from their first outreach. They had fulfilled their commission, and were keen to report to Jesus on all that they had said and done (Mark 6:30). If ever there was a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:53-56, Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Shady Character Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 10, 2013

In our desert journey we need shade from time to time. The Broom Tree is an interesting symbol for the shade of God in the difficult journey.

1. Making the most of a difficult situation Maxwell tells a story that illustrates the importance of a positive attitude. A newly married woman insisted on going to the California desert so she could be near her military husband. The only place the couple could find to live was a rundown shack near ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Ready Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Feb 25, 2012

A yielded heart will take us through the river that leads to the Promised Land.

COURAGEOUS LIVING P.4 Getting Ready Joshua 3 INTRODUCTION For every challenge that God gives us there will always be a corresponding obstacle to challenge our faith. As followers of Jesus it is imperative to identify the challenge, then make a choice. Will we move forward in faith and overcome the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praying To Change

Contributed by David Butcher on Jan 27, 2007

PRAYER:- What are we praying for, personal success or the desert blossoming?

James 5:16b-18 NLT The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and wonderful results. 17 Elijah was as human as we are, and yet when he prayed earnestly that no rain would fall, none fell for the next three and a half years! 18 Then he prayed for rain, and down it poured. The grass ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Can We Learn About Backsliding? Lesson 29 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2017

God uses desert experiences to prepare us for service

A. SETTLING FOR THE GREAT BACKSLIDE: Numbers 13, 14 1. Israel was within sight of the Promised Land. “It truly flows with milk and honey…” (13:27). 2. The people wanted to walk by sight. “Every one of you came near to me and said, “Let us send men before us and let ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

The 12 Stone Memorial Part 1: The 4 Mothers As Types Of The Church Series

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Mar 19, 2009

In part 1 of this series on the 12 stone memorial set up by the children of Israel after crossing Jordan, we look at the mothers of the 12 sons of Jacob and reflect on the type of the church that each represents. Each of the stones is for each of the tri

Background: *These stones were taken out of the midst of the Jordan right where the Ark was present. They represent God’s power and authority and ability to deliver His people. They also represent all that God has brought His people through leading up to this point. *These stones represent the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Enlightened And Then Teach The Word Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 8, 2015

We must understand the biblical text before speaking on it, and must do so with the mind of the Church.

Thursday of 19th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel About sixty years ago, it became popular in certain circles of Catholic scholars to call into doubt the stories of miracles in the Bible. This story in Joshua that relates how Joshua called on God to allow the Israelites to cross the Jordan ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:7-17

Denomination: Catholic

The Spongebob Religion

Contributed by Joseph Bachman on Jan 7, 2006

Don’t just sit in the ocean but jump in the river

The Sponge bob Religion Pastor Joe Bachman 10/16/05 Ps 78:15-16 15 He split the rocks in the wilderness And gave them abundant drink like the ocean depths. 16 He brought forth streams also from the rock And caused waters to run down like rivers. NASU This morning I want to talk to you about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:15-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

That Burning Bush Experiwence

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on May 7, 2017

Sometimes in life we get stuck in a desert;We need a Burning Bush Experience

That Burning Bush Experience Illus #1: The children of Israel were in bondage in Egypt. They were multiplying so fast the Pharaoh made a law that every male child must be thrown in the river and drown Lets go to the Word of God to continue this story Text: Exodus 2 1-10 A man from the Levi tribe ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gospel Finds A New Audience Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 30, 2016

Philip is interrupted by an angel and goes to the desert. An Ethiopian is converted and carries to Gospel home.

SERIES: Adventures in Acts 009 TITLE: The Gospel Finds a New Audience TEXT: Acts 8:26-40 INTRO: Jesus had commanded the Disciples to take the Gospel to the world. (Act 1:8) But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist