Sermons on The Wilderness:

Practicing God's Presence Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jul 5, 2012

What I at first thought was a dry and boring book with no relevance to my life, turned out to be one of the most profound and exciting books in the bible, full of application to my life! Learn how to make it successfully through the 'wilderness' of this

Practicing God’s Presence Series: Biblical Guide to Wilderness Survival Sept. 4, 2011 Read Numbers 3:1-20 You know, most people don’t have jobs that can mean life or death if you make a simple mistake. If you’re a teacher or work on a computer, you might get mixed up on a ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 3:1-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Lord Save Me

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 4, 2010

The crowds followed Jesus into the wilderness without a second thought. Almost like children, they seemed to respond to Jesus in a manner that they truly believed that Wherever Jesus is; He will care for us. Do we feel that way about Jesus?

Remember the back country trip that we read about last week, when Jesus sought solitude after He received word of John the Baptist's arrest. The crowds followed Jesus into the wilderness without a second thought. Almost like children, they seemed to respond to Jesus in a manner that they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:18-25, Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Anglican

A Grateful Heart

Contributed by Pastor Thomas Samuel on Jan 11, 2010

In spite of having enjoyed the goodness of the Lord in the past on many occasions,sometimes we feel that we are abandoned by the Lord. But if we spend a few moments to recollect the miraculous ways the Lord had led us in the spiritual wilderness in the pa

“Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand”. (Psalm 73: 23) Many saints who enjoyed the goodness of the Heavenly Father in their personal life have experienced that He is such a loving Lord and takes care of his children each and every moment in our life. However, some times, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Digital Cloud? The Divine Cloud? In Which Do You Place Your Trust?

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 27, 2013

We trust that our data is safely stored in a "Cloud". Where is it? What is it? Yet we trust it. Why not trust the Divine Cloud.... includes a review of how the early Israelites learned to trust the "cloud" in the wilderness.

In Jesus Holy Name August 18, 2013 Text: Hebrews 12:12a Redeemer “The Digital Cloud? The Divine Cloud?” In Which do you Place Your Trust? Some say that when Steve Jobs created Apple, he changed our world. First the MAC, then iPads, iPhones, and now we all can have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12

Denomination: Lutheran

Take A Step Of Faith Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 27, 2022

We find The Children of Israel on the edge of the promise land. They had been wandering in the wilderness the past forty years. But to possess the Promised Land they must cross the Jordan River at flood stage. Everything was about to change with this step of faith.

I was eight years old and very surprised that my parents were telling me I would be staying up past my bedtime, but even more surprising is why I will miss my bedtime. The reason was to watch TV. I remember what I saw on TV that night. It was July 20, 1969 and I was watching Neil Armstrong live ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Build Me In Patience Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021

Be patient. That’s easier said than done isn’t it? Our first instinct is to complain along the way, isn’t it? That’s what happened when Moses led the Israelites into the wilderness.

7 “Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. 8 You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. 9 Don’t grumble against one another, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12, James 5:1-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

God Abides In Small Places

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 21, 2022

When trying to start a new church, we often think we should send church planters to the largest populated areas. However, both John the Baptist and Jesus preached in the wilderness, and people came to them where they were!

I have entitled our message for this evening, “God Abides in Small Places.” Abide means, to dwell and to continue in a place. The Lord can be found abiding – and alive and well – in small places; and it is very important for us to be reminded of this fact because of America’s belief that “bigger ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-6, Matthew 4:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 26 - Be Grateful - Don't Grumble Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 15, 2024

Jonah’s disobedience and rebellion stemmed from an ungrateful heart. The Israelites too had to wander in the wilderness because of their constant grumbling and lack of thankfulness. Let’s learn to set aside all grumbling and replace it with a thankful heart.

We read in Jonah 3:1-3, “Then the LORD spoke his word to Jonah a second time. He said, "Leave at once for the important city, Nineveh. Announce to the people the message I have given you." Jonah immediately went to Nineveh as the LORD told him. Nineveh was a very large city. It took three ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-3, Numbers 11:1, Psalm 103:1-2, Numbers 11:5-6, Exodus 2:23, Numbers 32:13, 1 Corinthians 10:6, Jonah 3:3, John 1:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Fill Your Valley With Full Of Hopes!

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 6, 2023

The Israelites travelled through the wilderness of Edom to attack the King of Moab. The Israelites marched for seven days on this roundabout route, with no water for army and animals. During this time of trouble, the Lord said to the Prophet Elisha, “Make the valley full of ditches.”

And Elisha said, “Thus says the Lord: ‘Make this valley full of ditches.’ 2 Kings 3:16 The Israelites travelled through the wilderness of Edom to attack the King of Moab. The Israelites marched for seven days on this roundabout route, with no water for army and animals. During this time of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:16

Rephidim And Massah-Meribah Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 20, 2023

The journey in the wilderness had given the Israelites to meet constant challenges. Either they went without water or food. They were in need of always the intervention of God. The Lord met them on every step of their lives. They had water, food, and meat.

Exodus 17:1–7 Rephidim & Smitten Rock Rephidim: Now, Exodus 17:1-7 explains the problems of scarcity of water or the issue is water. The Rephidim and Smitten Rock show the ‘un-excusableness on Man’s part and the infinite mercy on God’s part’ (Dr Pink). The word Rephidim means the resting ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

"Wild Things"

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Feb 27, 2009

This sermon is based on Mark 1:13, the story of Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness with Satan and the wild beasts. It examines the wild beasts of temptation in our lives and how Jesus gives us the power to overcome them. (The First Sunday in Lent-Year

"Wild Things" Sermon on Mark 1:9-15 Lent 1-B March 1, 2009 The Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. 9In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: United Methodist

The Fellowship Of His Suffering - Part 1

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jun 12, 2006

By Todd Bentley. The wilderness is the last place most believers want to be. That’s understandable, since the notion of “biblical” suffering sets most people on edge. But it doesn’t have to. Not if you know of the joy set before you!

THE FELLOWSHIP OF HIS SUFFERING - PART 1 - BY TODD BENTLEY Date: 2006-05-16 This is a two-part testimony teaching entitled, The Fellowship of His Suffering, by Todd Bentley. The wilderness is the last place most believers want to be. That’s understandable, since the notion of “biblical” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Charismatic

The Three Places

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 1, 2025

In this journey of faith there are three places that we can find ourselves in – a place of bondage, a place of wandering or a place of promise. Each of us can introspect to see where we are and move forward in faith to reach the place of promise, to fulfill God’s purposes

Today’s meditation is based on Joshua 21:43, “So the LORD gave all of the land to Israel that he had promised to give their ancestors, and they took possession and settled there in it.” (ERV) The Lord gave the people of Israel the land that he had promised to their ancestors, and they duly took ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 21:43, Exodus 1:13-14, Deuteronomy 29:5-6, Exodus 14:10-11, Joshua 3:14-16, Matthew 11:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Pillars Of Cloud And Fire Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 17, 2023

God shows through this lesson that he does not hide his will from us but God is for us, God is in us, and God is with us as he was with the Israelites in the wilderness. He personally provides direction, and guidance, where to go, and when to go there.

Text: Exodus 13:21-22 Theme: The Pillar of Cloud & Fire Introduction: The Pillar of Cloud and Fire was a miracle. It was the sign of the tender care of the Lord God. God was their deliverer while they were captives, he was a guide while they were pilgrims. The Persians and Greeks used fire ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:21-22

Denomination: Methodist

Don’t Miss God’s Best Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 16, 2022

Moses was told to go and explore the land. It was two men who became famous for their faith in God. Joshua and Caleb believed with God they would take the land.

Israel missed Gods best when 12 spies returned, and the majority said it was too difficult to take the promised land. Any task can feel giant when you look to the size of the task and not to God. When you look at the giant impossible task compared to your own abilities you feel like a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:19-32

Denomination: Baptist