Sermons on rivers in the desert: showing 496-510 of 34,956

When It Seems That God Is Not Doing Anything, What Are We To Do?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 28, 2023

When we find ourselves in a dry deserted place and time in our walk with the Lord, and things do not seem as if they are getting better, do we just give up?

When It Seems That God Is Not Doing Anything, What Are We to Do? 1 Kings 19:1-18 This is a story about one of two men that did not die. Enoch walked with God and was taken so that he did not see death and Elijah was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind. In the preceding chapter, Elijah has a contest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

#5 The Temptation Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 19, 2020

The temptation of Jesus was a monumental battle in the desert between Jesus and Satan upon which the rest of Jesus’ ministry rested. This sermon examines Mark’s version of Jesus’ temptation.

#5 The Temptation of Jesus Series: Mark Chuck Sligh January 19, 2020 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Mark 1:9-13 – And it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Their Age Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 5, 2022

The air of Egypt, and, even more, that of the desert, was favorable to longevity. The Egyptian monuments show many cases of officials actively employed after they were a hundred years old.

THEIR AGE. EXODUS 7:7 7. Moses was eighty years old and Aaron eighty-three when they spoke to Pharaoh. Moses was four score years old (80).—Moses was fourscore years old—This advanced age was a pledge that they had not been readily betrayed into a rash or hazardous enterprise and that under its ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:2

Denomination: Baptist

the Plague Of Flies. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 24, 2022

Then the LORD said to Moses, “Get up early in the morning and confront Pharaoh as he goes to the river and say to him, ‘This is what the LORD says: Let my people go, so that they may worship me.

The Plague Of Flies. Exodus 8:20-24. Exodus 8:20-24. 20Then the LORD said to Moses,"’ Get up early in the morning and confront Pharaoh as he goes to the river and say to him, ''This is what the LORD says: Let my people go, so that they may worship me.' 21If you do not let my ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

History: Understanding His Story Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 3, 2009

This message is a part of a series that surveys the entire Bible. It is based upon the study guide from an older Chuck Swindoll series.

Route 66 came to life in 1926, when the diagonal route from Chicago to Los Angeles was assigned its number in the federal highway system. By the 1930s, thousands would use the road to escape the Midwest Dust Bowl in search of a better life. In 1939, Route 66 was immortalized in John Steinbeck’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Glory In The Valley Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 9, 2008

The world believes it can produce goodness all by itself. The person listening to the man by the Jordan River hears a very different message. There appears to be two messages: one of self-righteousness and the other of total dependence on God for salvatio

Valley Experience Series # 4 Opening illustration: One of our good friend’s had this unique experience of growing up as the son of a county sheriff. His father who was the sheriff of Marlin County for many years, passed away last year. It was at this time that he told us of an incident which had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is It Flooding In Your Life?

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 16, 2002

Are there problems in your life? How do we overcome obstacles that seem so overwhelming? Look at the example of Joshua and the Israelites as they cross over a flooded Jordan River to accept their inheritance. When it floods in your life Harvest may onl

Is it Flooding in Your Life? Joshua 3 INTRODUCTION The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, deserted island. He prayed for God to rescue him, and every day scanned the horizon to see if help was on the way. He eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Series: Recovering Stolen Identity & Reclaiming Misplaced Destiny: Part 5: The Moses Story: "what Are You Doing In The Backside Of The Desert?"

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020

Moses is in a condition of waste - Example of Stolen Identity & Misplaced Destiny. He's gone from highest to lowest; from cultured prince to rustic shepherd. He appeared content, but is depressed. God will find you in the backside of the desert and put you back on destiny.

SERIES: RECOVERING STOLEN IDENTITY & RECLAIMING MISPLACED DESTINY: PART 5: THE MOSES STORY: WHAT ARE YOU DOING IN THE BACKSIDE OF THE DESERT? 1. Exodus 2:11 Now it came to pass in those days, when Moses was grown, that he went out to his brethren and looked at their burdens. And he saw an ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-25, Exodus 3:1-5

Denomination: Charismatic

Heart Knowledge Turns On The Light

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 13, 2018

Nobody’s relationship with God has to be boring and if it is let me tell you, God’s not the one who’s making your relationship boring, you are!

John 14:26 NKJ But the [a]Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. TBS all the things Jesus did, all the miracles He performed were so numerous there would never be enough pen and paper ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26, Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

See The Glory Of The Coming Lord

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 19, 2007

Advent 2(B) - See the glory of the coming Lord. I. Hear God’s gracious comfort. II. Prepare the desert highway. III. Believe his everlasting word.

SEE THE GLORY OF THE COMING LORD (Outline) December 9, 2007 - ADVENT 2 - Isaiah 40:1-8 INTRO: Another week has quickly passed. We draw ever quicker and closer to the blessed celebration of the baby Jesus born in Bethlehem. In the midst of Jesus’ humble birth we look and see the glory of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Is Exhausted Series

Contributed by David Smith on Aug 7, 2009

Jesus said to them, "Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while." For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat! (Mark 6:31)

We’re in Mark chapter 6 this morning, dealing with a long and rather spectacular reading, where we see Jesus heal the sick, feed 5,000 hungry people with only a few loaves and fish, walk on the water, and preach to the lost - all in a day’s work, or so it seems! I’ve had days like that (indeed, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Adam & Eve: Seeing God's Model Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 13, 2005

Just as rivers always run purest at their source, so does the concept of marriage. (Based on a book by Bob Russell, this series looks at examples Old Testament couples set for marriage.)

Sermon Notes Adam & Eve: Seeing God’s Model Genesis 1 & 2 (First in the series, Marriage by the Book) Introduction: In 2004, the institution of marriage is under attack. In "The Effects of Divorce on America" by Patrick F. Fagan and Robert Rector, we are told that American society may have erased ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Still, Small Voice Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 27, 2013

Elijah is discouraged, but not for the reasons most people offer. It is popular to portray Elijah intimidated by vicious Jezebel and running scared in a cowardly retreat, yet his desert journey is not a sign of weakness.

Elijah enjoyed a triumphant showdown at Mount Carmel. As we consider the aftermath, we’re apt to focus on what appears to be weakness in Elijah. This is largely due to how this passage has been translated and interpreted. The Elijah seems to be a different man in the turn of a page. Is ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Where Is God When I Hurt? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 22, 2012

Does God care when His people suffer? Does He desert them in their sorrow? A message to encourage the suffering saint by redirecting our gaze to the Master in our sorrow.

“As they were stoning Stephen, he called out, ‘Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.’ And falling to his knees he cried out with a loud voice, ‘Lord, do not hold this sin against them.’ And when he had said this, he fell asleep. “And Saul approved of his execution. “And there arose on that day a great ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson # 1: Salutation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 30, 2018

Christianity which began with quiet meetings in the humble Jewish homes, or oratory, by the river-side, had spread in Philippi and has by now settled down into a stable and permanent church organization.

Date: 3/15/18 Lesson # 1 Title: Salutation Text: (Philippians 1:1-2) Scripture: (Philippians 1:1-2, NIV) 1 Paul{P1] and Timothy{P2], servants of Christ Jesus, To all God’s holy people in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons{P3]: 2 Grace and peace to you from God our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist