Sermons on Spiritual Desert:

Living In A Desert, Promised A Mountain

Contributed by Ronald Wofford on Feb 8, 2003

At times we have to hold onto the promise when we can’t see the promise.

Living In A Desert: Promised A Mountain Joshua 14: 10-13 II Peter 2:1-4 I. Intro A. Proverbs 13:12 “Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.” B. In other words the heart is sickened when a promise is made and the fulfillment is delayed II. Caleb’s ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:10-13, 2 Peter 2:1-4

Learning In God's School Of The Desert Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 13, 2001

How we can learn from our "wilderness" experiences in life.

A Study of the Life of Moses Sermon # 3 “Learning in the School of the Desert” Exodus 2:15–25 Dr. John R. Hamby You will remember that when Moses stepped out on his own to become the deliverer of Israel it was an ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

When I Am Deserted!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 23, 2010

Despite feeling alone, the child of God is never deserted. David enables us to explore the comfort of God’s presence with His people, even in the day of battle.

“Hear, O Lord, when I cry aloud; be gracious to me and answer me! You have said, ‘Seek my face.’ My heart says to you, ‘Your face, Lord, do I seek.’ Hide not your face from me. Turn not your servant away in anger, O you who have been my help. Cast me not off; forsake me not, O God of my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Went To The Desert By Ship

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 13, 2015

To show that JESUS our Model, Author, Finisher of our faith gives place to wrath and will let GOD take vengeance on his enemies.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you give place to wrath? Yes. GOD takes vengeance not me. Romans 12:19 Romans 12:19 (Amplified Bible) Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave the way open for [God’s] wrath; for it is written, Vengeance is Mine, I will repay (requite), says the Lord. II. AUDIENCE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Deserts And The Dark Valleys Are Temporary

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Oct 17, 2019

The level of safety and satisfaction we get from our new position as servants of God cannot be measured with money or certificates.

If you haven't been through a dark time lately, you're about to! Though we dread the idea of it, we still can't forget the innermost joyous celebration we got to taste the last time we made it through one of those challenging times. Both the amount and the intensity of our praises were ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:29, Leviticus 17:11, Hebrews 9:22, Hebrews 9:14

The Glorious Battle Begins In The Desert

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 27, 2020

Jesus is led into the desert to conquer Satan's temptations.

3.1.20 Matthew 4:1-11 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” 4 Jesus answered, “It is written: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Just Another Day In The Desert Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 18, 2016

Moses is about to find out what we all need to find out, God uses broken things!!

Intro: Exodus chapter 3 is the continuing journey of God to set His people Israel free. Moses failed in his own power to set his people free. He fled to the desert and seems to be leading a normal life. Remember failure does not disqualify you for being used of God. Only men determine that you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Desert Happenings And Other News Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 19, 2025

Transitioning to chapter 20, it would seem that nearly the entire 40 years of wandering have passed without comment. Most of the old generation had died off and a new generation had taken its place.

June 21, 2025 Last week was not a good week. There was lots of whining and complaining and rebellion. What we learned is that even though Yahweh judged the people, his judgments did not curb their rebellion. No matter what he did, for their benefit or in discipline, complaining and rebellion ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:13-14, Psalm 106:32-33, John 3:14-16

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Jesus Tempted

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 24, 2017

attention to our character with Christ

Lent1A Robert Louis Stevenson once wrote an unforgettable story about a Dr. Jekyll and a Mr. Hyde. Most of you know the story well. Dr. Henry Jekyll was respected in his community–a gentleman in every respect. But he had some secret vices which he kept carefully hidden from public view. Desiring ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Matthew 2:7-9

Denomination: Catholic

Spirituality Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 7, 2024

Spirituality is where fear and faith collide. Escaping the trap of spirituality means admitting our limitations, recognizing the call and walking in obedience in spite of our fear.

We continue our series of “Escape” by looking at another area that keeps us from experiencing the freedom Jesus’ coming and rising offer us. The last few weeks we have spoken about escaping bad decisions, the shame/guilt that accompanies them and even trading religion for relationships. This week ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33, Hebrews 11:32-40, John 16:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Scriptural Ways To Handle Temptation

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 12, 2019

First Sunday of Lent, Year C

The sign outside Immanuel Lutheran Church in Burnside, Iowa, “Lent is not the fuzz in your navel.”  “Led by the Spirit into the desert for forty days,…” The desert experience can be the place of mature repentance and conversion.. Basically, the desert represents a stripping away so as to make ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:4-10, Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

Encontrar A Dios En Nosotros

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 4, 2020

El segundo domingo de Adviento.

Encontrar a Dios en nosotros Sagrada Escritura: Isaías 40: 1-5, Isaías 40: 9-11, 2 Pedro 3: 8-15, Marcos 1: 1-8. Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas, Comencemos nuestra reflexión escuchando el Evangelio según Marcos (Marcos 1: 1-18): “ El principio del ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, Isaiah 40:1-5, Isaiah 40:9-11, 2 Peter 3:8-15

Denomination: Other

Paghanap Ng Diyos Sa Amin

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 4, 2020

Ang Pangalawang Linggo ng Adbiyento.

Paghanap ng Diyos sa Amin Banal na kasulatan: Isaias 40: 1-5, Isaias 40: 9-11, 2 Pedro 3: 8-15, Marcos 1: 1-8. Pagninilay Minamahal na mga kapatid na babae, Simulan natin ang ating pagsasalamin sa pakikinig sa Ebanghelyo ayon kay Marcos (Marcos1: 1-18): “ Ang pasimula ng ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, Isaiah 40:1-5, Isaiah 40:9-11, 2 Peter 3:8-15

Denomination: Other

Letter Paul Wrote To Titus Lesson 49 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018

Letter Paul wrote to Titus

A. INTRODUCTION 1. What were the conditions of Paul’s first imprisonment in Rome? a. Hired house. b. Visitors. c. Limited freedom. d. No apparent needs. 2. What were the conditions of Paul’s second imprisonment in Rome? a. Damp prison. b. Expected death. c. Deserted by friends. “For Demas has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:15

Denomination: Baptist

God Wants To Trade Your Desert For His Oaisis

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

Trade junk for real treasure

God Wants to Trade Your Desert for His Oasis (Isa.41: 8-20) Text-Isa.41: 8 "But you, O Israel, my servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, you descendants of Abraham my friend, 9 I took you from the ends of the earth, from its farthest corners I called you. I said, 'You are my servant'; I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:8-20

Denomination: Pentecostal