Sermons on Rivers In The Desert:

Mere Stones/Reminders-10 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 6, 2017

10 of 11. Joshua had twelve stones removed from the Jordan River as a memorial to the crossing. Memorials or Spiritual Reminders hold a great deal of significance to God’s people. But what is significant about them? Mere Stones can transport us to...

MERE STONES/Reminders-X—Joshua 4:1-24(:15-24) Reminder/Recall/Memorial/Symbol/Post-it notes/String on finger Attention: ‘The Revelation Song’— Anytime I hear it, I am immediately transported back to a time in our lives when we were between churches. We were attending Hickory Grove North Campus ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Precious Promise To Persona Non Grata God's Mercy To The Unworthy Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

God’s promises to Jacob in the desert are types of the promises made to us. Like Jacob God has promised us his PRESENCE, A Permanant PLACE and PROTECTION. We Perfect his promise when we trust him.

You remember the circumstances, Jacob had deceived his father stolen the blessing which was itself a testimony that he had no faith that God would bring about what He had promised: since Jacob (and his mother) didn’t believe God’s word they took things into their own hands and created heartbreak ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In A World Where Jesus Said Yes To The Devil Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 8, 2014

A journey in our imagination into what would happen if "The Wizard of Gallilee" had said "yes" to the Serpent's temptations in the desert, and what happens if we say "yes".

When the Devil tempted Jesus - did Jesus say "yes" without even thinking about it? That doesn't sound like real temptation and the bible says he was "tempted like us in every way yet without sin" (Hebrews 4:15). This story sermon pictures a vision that might have gone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Deuteronomy 30:19, Hebrews 4:15

Denomination: Anglican

How To Deal With An Impossible Situation Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Feb 15, 2021

Jesus and His disciples faced an absolutely impossible situation--10,000 people to feed in a deserted place, little food and too little money. How should we respond when we face the same kind of situation?

“Life is difficult.” So says the first three words of a best-selling book by Dr. M. Scott Peck, an author and Psychiatrist, who wrote “The Road Less Traveled.” And He goes on to say that the key to dealing with the difficulty of life is just simply realizing and accepting the fact that life is ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15, Proverbs 17:3, 1 Peter 5:12, Deuteronomy 34:10-12, Deuteronomy 18:15-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

Privacy Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 27, 2021

In Mark 6:32 Jesus departed into a desert place privately. He thought by going to a remote place He could be alone, but the people ran around the lake on foot, and when Jesus landed the crowd was there already waiting for Him.

Jean Paul Sartre in No Exit has three characters in the play who are one by one ushered into hell. To their surprise it is not a place of punishment. There are no demons torturing and inflicting pain. They are left in a moderate size room with a few articles. There are no widows or mirrors, but ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-21

Jesus On Trial Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 20, 2023

This sermon covers Mark's sequence of events from the Judas' betrayal through Pilate's handing over of Jesus for crucifixion. Jesus is so strong and amazing in the midst of injustice, abuse, and the desertion of the apostles.

Introduction A. I’m sure you are aware that jury trials can be conducted with great precision and the highest ethical standards or they can be conducted otherwise. 1. For instance, in one Massachusetts trial, and lawyer was cross examining the medical examiner with this line of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Following Jesus, My Decision For Baptism Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 14, 2022

Philip was doing a great work in Samaria when the Holy Spirit sent him on what seemed a strange mission: go to Gaza, a desert region, and then get into a chariot. He obeyed, an Ethiopian official believed, and followed the Lord in baptism.

Foreword: Full disclosure, I am a Southern Baptist and present this message from that perspective. Water baptism is part of the Great Commission (Matthew 28, Mark 16, e.g.) and is mentioned in connection with belief and with becoming a disciple. It is readily admitted there are others who hold ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Who Heals You Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 19, 2022

God heals. He is Jehovah-Rapha. That is the name that God revealed in this passage, the Lord our healer. We see the miracle in the desert where bitter water becomes sweet. Our need is to be healed from spiritual sickness of sin.

Have you ever heard someone say something like this? I faced a situation in my life where all seemed hopeless from a medical standpoint. But God, in response to prayers of His people, worked a miracle in my life. God healed me! You have likely heard something like that multiple times. What do we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Part 2: The Test Hidden In The Wilderness. Series

Contributed by Rev Emmanuel O. Adejugbe on Feb 20, 2026

Rest is easy when life is secure, but the real "Trust Crisis" happens in the desert. In the Sinai wilderness, God gave a command that felt like a death sentence: gather manna for six days, but on the seventhstop. This was a survival test.

THE PATTERN INTERRUPT: Refugee Scarcity vs. Modern Accumulation Most of us think we can't rest because our calendars are full. Our inboxes are bursting. Our to-do lists are endless. Our notifications are relentless. We think the problem is too much information, too many demands, too many people ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:23-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prophecy: Were Are The Holy Spirit Fire Starters?

Contributed by Richard Francis on May 26, 2009

I beleive we need the gift of prohecy above all others in these times, for worshiping in spirit and trurth, for building the church up, fro bringing the holy fire to burn away the dross and to unleash rivers of living waters to our dying nations too peopl

So what is a prophet? To many people the term prophets conjures up a vision of an weathered haggard person with a more than slightly, no very wild look in their eyes. Someone who is weird sitting at the back of the church with a crazy look? Even perhaps an old lady sitting in a with a crystal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cost Of Serving Christ Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 5, 2010

Sermon 4 in series. As Jesus’ ministry became increasingly popular with those desiring to shed the bondage of the Pharisees, many desired to follow Him. Yet Jesus is not interested in crowds. Rather, Jesus desires commitment!

Series: Things That Accompany Salvation Hebrews 6:9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. Message 4: The Cost of Serving Christ Luke 14:25-35 REVIEW: Message #1: An Argument in Eternity. Mt. 7:21-23 Many who say ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Tempted

Contributed by James Jerpseth on Mar 3, 2001

Having grown up in hte desert, I know how harsh the place is and how tempting the options presented by hte devil really are. On the surface the temptations seem harmless and perhaps even good in the right hands but they all take our attention off God.

I grew up going to the desert, and thought that I knew what the desert lands are all about. I’ve been camping many times in the Anza Berrego wilderness and understand that the desert is a harsh and foreboding place. I know to stay on the trails, look for snakes and take lots of extra water. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Where Is The God Of Elijah?

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Apr 10, 2011

Elisha returned alone after Elijah was caught up to heaven. As he approached the Jordan River he cried out "Where is the God of Elijah?" As we face challenges and obstructions today we may ask the same question.

Where is the God of Elijah? Elisha was called by Elijah from what appears to have been a fairly affluent home 1Ki 19:19. He followed Elijah faithfully and humbly to the last. He had a firsthand view of Elijah’s later miracles and no doubt he heard graphic descriptions of the earlier ones. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Erecting Those Memorial Stones Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Sep 20, 2015

This study is about the significance of God's command for Joshua to erect memorial stones taken from the River Jordan as a monument of God's faithfulness for generations to come. In the same manner, we must never forget the things He has done.

SCRIPTURE READING: Joshua 4: 1-7 (NIV) 4 When the whole nation had finished crossing the Jordan, the Lord said to Joshua, 2 “Choose twelve men from among the people, one from each tribe,3 and tell them to take up twelve stones from the middle of the Jordan, from right where the priests are ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

"What God Showed John"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 2, 2016

The sermon shares what God showed John. He showed him he could carry him, He showed John a mountain, He showed John what's coming down, and he showed John a River of Life.

What God Showed John? Revelation 21:10, 22 22:5 1. God showed John he could carry him, John was carried away to great High Mountain and was showed • 10And in the spirit he carried me away to a great, high mountain and showed me the holy city Jerusalem ...read more

Denomination: Methodist