Sermons on They Died In The Wilderness:

The Greatest Love Story Ever Told Series

Contributed by Andian Adams on Apr 6, 2023

For Jesus was sent into the world, died on the cross and prepared the way for mankind to be forgiven by God. And how did it all start? It started with a love story. Perhaps the greatest love story ever told.

Good Friday Based on Matthew 21:14-15 After reading of the events that unfolded during the crucifixion of Jesus, there are a lot of emotions that tore through my soul. Even after hearing the story of the crucifixion many times in the past there is still sadness caused by the events that transpired ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:14-15

God Is Building A Church

Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 7, 2008

What is the Church? Many see it as a social club. Others only know it as a place to practice their religion. But the Church is much more than that. It is a living organism. It is Jesus Christ Himself, who loves it, builds it, and died for it.

Title: God Is Building A Church Text: Matthew 16:18 Introduction What is the Church? Many see it as a social club. Others only know it as a place to practice their religion. But the Church is much more than that. It is a living organism. It is Jesus Christ Himself, who loves it, builds it, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

Is Baptism Necessary For Salvation?

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Jul 21, 2023

Baptism to be fully immersed in water. As the Israelites escaped Egypt through the Red Sea, our old man dies, and we are raised into newness of Life in Christ Jesus. Our old man is buried, and we live in resurrection life.

How many of us remember when we were Baptized, fully emersed in water? I remember the day I was baptized. At that time in my life, I had grown up in a church that christened Children. My parents had me christened as a child. Our church practiced infant baptism called Christening due to their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-4, Mark 16:15-16, Galatians 3:13, Romans 5:12-17, 1 Corinthians 10:1-11, Colossians 2:11-13, 1 Peter 3:19-21  (view more)  (view less)

Luke 4:1-13 - The Temptation Of Jesus Part 1 Series

Contributed by Harry J. Colegrove on Sep 10, 2012

This is part 1 of a 3 part message on the 3 temptations Jesus faced in the wilderness. This message is on the temptation of turning stone into bread. The focus is that if we feed our flesh, we will starve our spirit. The only way to make sure our spiri

Gospel of Luke 4:1-13 We are in a message series on the Gospel of Luke The word “gospel” literally means “good news” So, you could say that this series is about “The good news of Luke” What exactly is this good news? Simply put, it’s the life story of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Tempted! Series

Contributed by David Smith on Mar 3, 2010

"And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness for forty days, being tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing during those days. And when they were ended, he was hungry. The devil said to him,

And the devil took him up and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time, and said to him, "To you I will give all this authority and their glory, for it has been delivered to me, and I give it to whom I will. If you, then, will worship me, it will all be yours." And Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"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 Full Corn In The Ear Series

Contributed by Rev.v.p Isaac on May 13, 2016

THE GRAPES DID NOT FALL FROM HEAVEN LIKE MANNA DID IN THE WILDERNESS. THE 12 SPIES HAD TO LEARN TO GO AND GET THEM. THEY HAD TO HARVEST THEM AND BRING THEM BACK SAFELY IN ORDER TO PRESENT THEM BEFORE MOSES AND ALL ISRAEL

One of the great Jewish Patriarchs in the Book of Genesis named Isaac acted out his faith and God blessed him regardless of having done it when a famine was stalking the land in which he lived in “Isaac planted crops in that land and the same year reaped a hundredfold, because the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Charismatic

Encouragement In The Desert Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 10, 2022

In spiritual deserts, we wonder if God is with us or if He is simply a mirage. Yet Scripture shows us that no matter where God’s people find themselves—in battle or prison, in valley or wilderness—one thing is true: God is faithful.

Sermon: Encouragement In the Desert Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10 (21st Century King James Version) ”The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose.2 It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing. The glory of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10, 1 Samuel 30:6

Denomination: Methodist

Exodus Part 7

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 5, 2025

Everything has spiritual significance; putting God's laws into action. This section is about the Tabernacle, the priesthood, which took place in the wilderness, over 10 months (per Marilyn Hickey Ministries). NASB, notes from biblegateway.com

The Skilled Craftsmen 31 Now the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “See, I have called by name Bezalel, the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. 3 I have filled him with the Spirit of God in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all kinds of [a]craftsmanship, 4 to [b]make ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

It Is Well With My Soul Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 8, 2020

Among all the conquering heroes of Hebrews 11, God introduces us to those who suffered, struggled and died for their faith. Why would God tell us the stories of those who didn't "succeed"?

OPEN: I love a good action movie - the kind they used to make. Movies where good overcomes evil; the boy gets the girl; righteousness triumphs and the hero rides off into the sunset. Those are “feel good” movies because everything works out the way it should. One website talked about the movies ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-4, Hebrews 11:35-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Forerunner And The Final Trumpet: Preparing For The Coming King (Parts 1 & 2) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 17, 2025

Two thousand years ago, God broke four hundred years of prophetic silence by raising a man named John the Baptist—a forerunner crying in the wilderness, “Prepare the way of the Lord.” Today, the same Spirit is stirring the remnant Church to take up that mantle again.

The Forerunner and the Final Trumpet: Preparing for the Coming King (Parts 1 & 2) October 18, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 1:67-80 Somewhere in the halls of our universities, in our capitol buildings, on the glow of our screens, and even inside our sanctuaries, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Brethren

I Thirst Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Apr 6, 2021

Jesus said, “I thirst,” from the cross because He wanted His lips and throat moistened to utter one final victorious shout before He died. The death of Jesus Christ finished His work of redemption, atonement, and reconciliation.

I Thirst John 19:28-29 During the approximately six hours Jesus Christ hung on the cross, our Lord spoke seven final statements. One of those statements is recorded in John 19:28: “Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, ‘I ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keep God's Word Close At Hand

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Aug 1, 2002

Sermon on the importance of Christian education

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, How many of you have a cell phone that you usually take with you wherever you go? Let’s see a show of hands. How many of you know someone who hardly ever goes anywhere without their cell phone? Especially now that cell phones have become smaller, cheaper, and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:9-14, Deuteronomy 30:1-33

Denomination: Lutheran

"Fear Not" Series

Contributed by Nick Panico on Apr 28, 2008

God’s ultimate intention for all believers is to conform us to the image of Jesus. Part of the process includes going through times when you can’t feel His presence. Walking Through the Wilderness series deals with temptations you face during these trying

“Wilderness – Pt. 1” “Fear Not” by Pastor Nick S. Panico (Rom 8:28-29 NKJV) "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. {29} For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Murder One Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 30, 2004

#4 in Romans 8 series. This explores how positionally Christians have already died, and how we are to live practically - putting to death the deeds of our sinful nature. Blatantly Wesleyan-Arminian.

Romans 8:12-14 – Murder One Several years ago, I watched a documentary on TV about sharks. I love sharks. I find them fascinating. They taste good as steak, too. Now, I learned an interesting characteristic about sharks that day that I’ve never forgotten. Most varieties of sharks never stop ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-14

Denomination: Baptist