Sermons on Streams In The Desert:

"Becoming Resurrected People"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 12, 2017

A sermon for Easter.

“Becoming Resurrected People” John 20:1-18 “Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb…” “It was still dark.” Why does John decide to make sure that little tidbit of information is in the story? Is ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

"Jesus Heals The Hurt, Helpless, And Hopeless Part 2" (Mark 7:31-37) Series

Contributed by Pastor Ricky A. Rohrig Sr. on Apr 20, 2017

A sermon series in the book of Mark

The Ministry, Message, and Messiah in the Book of Mark Week 19: "Jesus Heals the Hurt, Helpless, and Hopeless Part 2" (Mark 7:31-37) Crossroads Community Church Rev. Ricky A. Rohrig Sr., Founding Pastor Where does it hurt? On a scale of 1- 10 how much does it hurt? These are questions a nurse or a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah 41 Nothing To Fear Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

Exposition of Isaiah 41

Isaiah 41 Nothing to Fear Who’s in Control? Vs. 1-7 I Am With You vs. 8-20 Empty Promises vs. 21-29 Intro: Australian X Factor Pray for Nico Parra Youth Purity seminar Isaiah 40-44 is a really special section not only in Isaiah but in the whole Bible It is God’s message comfort and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Righteous Shall Flourish

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 2, 2016

The promise of God is upon every righteous believer to prosper in all areas of life. This prosperity is being likened to the flourishing of the palm tree.

THE RIGHTEOUS SHALL FLOURISH Study Text: Psalm 92:12 - 15 Introduction: - A righteous person is the one who has willfully and sincerely repented of his or her sins and has accepted the Lord Jesus as his or her Lord and personal Saviour (The Imputed Righteousness). - As a result of the imputed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building The Hose Of The Lord: A New Beginning

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2012

Let us dedicate ourselves to building the Hose of the Lord, this new year

New Beginnings – Building the House of God This is the last Sunday of January. Many of us have forgotten the New Year promise card, though Pastor tries to remind us every week. Most of us would have already forgotten about our New Year resolutions. But the fact is that we are still in the ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prayer That Stops The Sun

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 9, 2012

Dare to make God-sized prayers. Cling on to His Word. Don't just stand in hope, walk in faith. Do what is necessary to bring about God's will.

JOSHUA was a remarkable man. He grew up to experience firsthand his nation Israel’s deliverance from Egypt. He saw the miracles of God and trusted Him. • He spied on the land, and with Caleb, came back with a message of faith - that God would surely help them seize the Promised ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:7-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Mothering God

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 8, 2012

That is the kind of relationship we have with God, who compared Himself to a mother: “As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you” (Isaiah 66: 13).

Opening illustration: When I stuck my camera into the bush to take a picture of the baby robins, they opened their mouths without opening their eyes. They were so used to having mama robin feed them whenever the branches moved that they didn’t even look to see who (or what) was causing the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Decisions Today Determine Your Destiny Tommorrow!

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Jun 29, 2012

Have you ever made a decision you later regretted? Have you ever put off a decision you later wished you would have made? Do you recall a decision you made that looking back you are so thrilled you made that choice? Have

YOUR DECISION TODAY DETERMINES YOUR DESTINY TOMMORROW! 1 Kings 18:21 Elijah went before the people and said, "How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow him; but if Baal is God, follow him." Joshua 24:15 But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Christian Church

Fruit Is Success Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

Fruit is what we give back to God for the gift of salvation. Salvation is what we accept from God, but fruit is what we achieve for God. Salvation is a gift from God, but fruit is a goal we reach for God.

Two young brothers, Nathaniel and John Chapman, entered the Black Bear Tavern, the largest building in Pittsburgh back in 1788. They were looking for a place to sleep in this little village on the Western Frontier. All of the rooms were filled, so they had to sleep on the floor in the corner of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:8

He Is My Shepherd

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Mar 18, 2021

Having insight of this Psalm

This was a psalm of David. David is someone whom most of us can associate with. As we look at his life, He knew what it was like to be a lowly servant - as he served as a shepherd of actual sheep. He knew what it was like to be on the top of the social ladder - being the king and shepherd of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Is Success Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

Fruit is one of the key themes of the Bible. God is a God of fruit, and all that is in harmony with His will is fruitful.

Two young brothers, Nathaniel and John Chapman, entered the Black Bear Tavern, the largest building in Pittsburgh back in 1788. They were looking for a place to sleep in this little village on the Western Frontier. All of the rooms were filled, so they had to sleep on the floor in the corner of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:8

Quinceanera - Caterpillar To Butterfly

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 17, 2022

What does it mean to be transformed into the image of Christ? This Quinceanera message addresses more than just a coming of age celebration. It focuses on the butterfly-like change that can take place in God's people.

(I was honored to preach the sermon at the Quinceanera - pronounced “kin-sin-yarra” - of one of our Hispanic members. I wanted to do this right, so I studied a lot about this event means. I discovered that a Quinceanera is a celebration of the 15th birthday (Quinceanera literally means “15th year). ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tables Are Turning

Contributed by Charles Jones on Jul 21, 2022

God has written the synopsis of your story and even though the narrative is not looking good right now. The tables are about to be turned!

"THE TABLES ARE TURNING" TEXT 2 CHRONICLES 20:22 Many people have been in circumstances where it has felt like the enemy is controlling the scenario of your story. If you can relate to this in one or more areas, I’m here to tell you to take heart! Because the tables are about to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pandora's Box

Contributed by Dennis Fox on May 14, 2023

Hope is a gift from God. It effects our outlook and how we interact with others. Hope can keep us alive and help us reach our goals.

Pandora’s Box Saint Augustine said: "Let those who dread be allowed to hope," But what exactly is hope? I’ll start with Greek Mythology because I’m reminded of the story of Pandora. Mythology stated that Zeus first created only men. Prometheus first stole fire for man then tricked ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:24, Romans 15:13, Romans 15:4, Psalm 39:7

Denomination: Other

The Book Of Judges - (1 Of 5) The History

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

This is the first in a series on the Judges of the Old Testament.

The list of Judges that we will be looking at includes: • Othniel – Judges 3:7-11– he served for 40 years • Ehudin – Judges 3:12-30 – he served for 80 years • Shamgar – Judges 3:31 • Deborah – Judges 4:1-5:31 – she served for 40 years • Gideon – Judges 6:1-9:57 – he served for 40 years • Tola – ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:16-19

Denomination: Baptist