Sermons on Water In The Desert:

From Deserted To Disciple Series

Contributed by Tim Spear on Sep 6, 2011

The man born blind has experienced Jesus' physical power to heal but now He will discover His spiritual power to heal as well.

Jesus, the God Man: The Gospel of John “From Deserted to Disciple” John 9:35-41 Introduction: One of the hottest movies this summer is Transformers: Dark of the Moon. This sequel is based on the toys that transform themselves from one thing into another. Cars and trucks and other ...read more

Scripture: John 9:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Confidence In The Desert

Contributed by Wayne Cordeiro on May 16, 2013

For one and a half years, David went to live with the Philistines. It is during this time that we can learn valuable lessons about confidence in the desert. We can also gain understanding in the ways God deals with us and changes our hearts to bring us ba

Saul was jealous of David and all his successes, so he pursued him relentlessly for a long period of time. David had his chances to kill Saul and claim the throne that God had promised him, but he refused. He remained a faithful servant of God and waited upon the Lord to rescue him, except for a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Another Feast In The Desert Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 8, 2017

It is easy to see the Lord work in a mighty way and yet forget as soon as a similar situation comes along. The disciples witnessed Jesus feed a multitude, and yet when facing another multitude that needed fed, they doubted. We must walk by faith,

Another Feast in the Desert Mark 8: 1-9 In our text today we read of the second time our Lord miraculously fed thousands of people with a meager supply of food. Like the previous encounter, a multitude had followed Jesus and were in desperate need of a meal. They were in an isolated area, outside ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

So Quickly Deserting Series

Contributed by Bruce Blythe on Jan 27, 2020

Nominal 25 minute sermon on Galatians chapter one. Includes some background, additional references, advice on the preaching of the sermon and a little Greek. Hope you find it a blessing. Bruce

Sometimes, us Christians can be so silly. pause Sometimes us Christians are so selective. pause Sometimes us Christians can be so blind. long pause We just don’t want to know some things, Regardless of just how clear the Bible is! pause & explain Not talking about people who’ve been Christians ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Out Of The Desert

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 16, 2021

God's plan for your life and mine, is to make us useable. When things happen in our life, we need to understand God is making us usable.

Notice how God made Moses usable: 1. First thing God must do to make us usable is to get us out of the desert. 2. Moses was on the backside of the desert. It is a long way from the Palace to the backside of the desert. 3. A great many Christians are living in the backside of the desert. Why? ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Warned Of Denial And Desertion Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 24, 2018

Have you ever been cautioned - never say never? Peter and the disciples were told they would deny and desert the Lord, but they vehemently denied they would ever commit such an act. We must seek the Lord and His strength to endure.

Warned of Denial and Desertion Mark 14: 27-31 Our text reveals a critical moment in the lives of the disciples. They had just enjoyed the Last Supper with Jesus in the Upper Room. Having departed, they are making their way to the Garden of Gethsemane. While they are completely unaware, Jesus will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus Into The Desert Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jan 21, 2021

What tempts you? How do you resist? We often find it difficult to not give in. Let's follow Jesus into the desert as he experiences the same temptations as we do.

You can listen to the podcast of this sermon here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/7412800 Following Jesus Into the Desert Intro: • [video - the marshmallow test] We’re not so very different than these amazingly cute kids. First conducted at Stanford U. in 1972. • We sneak up on the edge of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, 1 Corinthians 10:12-13, 1 Peter 5:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Young And In A Deserted Place Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 9, 2019

If you don’t sharpen a blade from time to time, it gets dull.

Saturday of the 4th Week in Course Young and in a Desert Place This prayer from the author of the Letter to the Hebrews fits so well with our psalm and Gospel today that I would like to share the links. The prayer is “Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34, Psalm 23:1-6, Hebrews 13:20

Denomination: Catholic

Water For Drowning, Water For Thirst

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 4, 2010

After Christmas it is easy to feel overwhelmed with the return to reality, responsibility, and even depressing weather. The psalmist also felt overwhelmed until he remembered what God had done in and for him and that God was still present, even when unfe

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC January 6, 1985 Well, Christmas is over, isn't it? Christmas is over and done with, except for a few remaining lights and poinsettias … over, done with, finished. It was great while it lasted, but Christmas is over. How do you know that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Waters Of Refreshing

Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Jun 13, 2016

This sermon will encourage you if you are going through a season of dryness or a bitter experience. Allow the Lord to lead you to His 'Waters of Refreshing'. 'God has already planned His provision for your trials'.

Waters of Refreshing (Exodus 15:22-27) I’m sure you have heard or read of harrowing stories of people who had to survive in desert-like conditions with either a limited supply or no supply of water. It’s a deadly place to be in when one has to literally live off the land, till help ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Near The Waters

Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 13, 2004

A look at the long journey we take as Christians once we find Jesus as our Savior...the great battles and the great victories we experience.

“Near the Waters” Exodus 15:22-27 EX 15:22 Then Moses led Israel from the Red Sea and they went into the Desert of Shur. For three days they traveled in the desert without finding water. 23 When they came to Marah, they could not drink its water because it was bitter. (That is why the place is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bitter Water

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Oct 20, 2001

Originally titled "Is the Lord With Us Or Not?," this sermon is looking at our doubt of God’s presence. The invitation is to deeper Christian discipleship to strengthen our assurance.

Originally, I intended to look at this Bible story two weeks ago. At the time, the name of the sermon was “Is The Lord With Us Or Not?” Certainly it is a question many Americans have asked in recent days. One approach to developing timely and appropriate sermons is to hold the Bible in one hand ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Methodist

The Waters Of Maribah Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Aug 12, 2008

We can take events and opportunities to serve God, these things that are about God, and we can make them about us. When we do, the power of God, the holiness of God is lost on the very people we are attempting to serve in the name of God.

I have been building a deck in my backyard this summer, right now I am placing the finishing touches on it. Before I built my deck, I looked through different deck plans, and compared the different kinds of deck materials and figured out pretty much what I needed. Then I went to three different ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Water Wars Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 4, 2011

Exploring the reason for Baptist insistence on immersion of believers as baptism.

“An angel of the Lord said to Philip, ‘Rise and go toward the south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.’ This is a desert place. And he rose and went. And there was an Ethiopian, a eunuch, a court official of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, who was in charge of all her treasure. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

No Substitute For Water

Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Mar 4, 2011

The Living Water Jesus offers

Water is absolutely essential to the human body’s survival. A person can live for about a month without food, but only about a week without water. Water dissolves more substances than any other liquid. Wherever it travels, water carries chemicals, minerals, and nutrients with it. 1. Water ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-30

Denomination: *other