Sermons on Wilderness Experience:

Waiting For The Messiah

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 27, 2010

Waiting is one of the hardest things we are called to do. And sometimes our expectations get skewed in the meantime.

Passage: Matthew 11:1-6 Intro: There are few things in the human experience as intense as waiting for something. 1. It seems like we spend our whole lives waiting to grow up, for our birthdays, our graduation, our marriage, our kids and our grandkids. 2. and of course, we wait in incredible ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How To Keep The Fire Burning Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 11, 2010

As the priest were every morning to put wood on the altar, that the fire might never go out; so we, who are called to be kings and priests unto God, should daily kindle the flame of in our hearts. How do we keep our hearts burning for God?

I. KEEP THE FIRES BURNING WITH A HEART CONVERSING WITH THE SAVIOUR (32) A. Prayer is a SHEER Necessity B. Prayer is a SERIOUS Activity II. KEEP THE FIRES BURNING WITH A HEART COMMITTED TO THE SCRIPTURES (32) A. Let us EXALT THE NATURE of the Word of God (I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:32

Denomination: Baptist

Victims Of Unrisen Expectations

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 14, 2010

We fail to experience a vital faith because we do not expect anything new, we operate out of preconceived notions, or we wait for authority figures to validate us.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, March 5, 1989 Anyone who works in an office or who has had to do either writing or typing knows that you do not proofread your own work. You just do not proofread your own work. Why not? Because the tendency is to see what we want to see, and what we ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-52

Denomination: Baptist

In His Risen Presence

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Apr 8, 2010

The resurrection bings his Risen presence, peace, purpose and faith into our lives.

THE RESURRECTED LORD – TO BE IN HIS PRESENCE. The 1st day of the week it all started normally with the disciples locked away in a house in Jerusalem in despair of their long expected Messiah dead & the subsequent fear of reprisals from their fellow countrymen who sought to crucify ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Simon Of Cyrene - The Unexpected Cross

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Mar 12, 2012

This is a narrative sermon that shares a story about Simon of Cyrene. Several points of observation are at the end of the message. Rightfully utilized, the "story telling" methodology is an effective format for communication.

THE UNEXPECTED CROSS (Sermons2012: Simon of Cyrene Narrative) 3/11/2012 a.m. Mark 15:21 A theologian said the cross of Jesus is like a diamond because the more angles you can look at it the greater your appreciation. Over the next two weeks we are going to look at the cross from different ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21

Denomination: Baptist

Col.3:1-17 Our Changing State And Our Settled Standing

Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 1, 2011

Christians need to know the difference between our standing and our state; that is between his standing in Christ as God see him and his physical state as we’re still in the world.

Col.3:1-17~OUR CHANGING STATE AND OUR SETTLED STANDING~ 9-24-11 How many of us that are saved ever did some thing and then wish we had not done it? I dare say all of us have done things and then had second thoughts about what we did, we then start thinking about what a negative testimony we ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

I’ve Got A Secret Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Oct 31, 2011

One of the most powerful truths in the Bible is found in verse 20 of Galatians chapter two.

One of the most powerful truths in the Bible is found in verse 20 of Galatians chapter two. Hudson Taylor called this ‘his spiritual secret’. Years ago I heard Charles Stanley preach about how God changed his life in a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Glory Experienced

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 26, 2013

God's glory is expressed through our transformed lives.

2 Cor 3:7-4:6 7 The old way, with laws etched in stone, led to death, though it began with such glory that the people of Israel could not bear to look at Moses’ face. For his face shone with the glory of God, even though the brightness was already fading away. 8 Shouldn’t we expect far ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Knows

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 24, 2012

As we go through life’s hardships and difficulties and we are to be turning to Jesus but you might wonder, can Jesus really relate to what I’m going through? Let’s see what Jesus knows about the various things we go through in our lives.

JESUS KNOWS INTRODUCTION: Back in the late 80’s and early 90’s there was a baseball/football player named Bo Jackson. In 1989/1990 he had a series of commercials where the slogan was Bo knows. They depicted Bo knowing how to do other sports, activities and so on. Today, I switch Bo ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Day Of Prosperity And Adversity

Contributed by Joe W. Theus on Aug 5, 2011

To encourage beliver's in spiritual prosperity

Text: Ecclesiastes 7:14 The writer intends to instruct us regarding understanding prosperity and adversity in the light of spirituality. Prosperity is no indication of spiritual accomplishments, neither is adversity a sure sign of spiritual failure in life. Beware of teachings of prosperity and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Baby Talk

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 31, 2011

Spiritual growth

“Baby Talk” “1 Corinthians 2:14, 3:1-3” “And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ.” You know, there are several places that are a good place for the Bible. The home is a good place for the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Join Him

Contributed by Matthew Sutman on Mar 17, 2010

Based on "Experiencing God", this shows how to prepare to join God in His work.

Let’s Join Him! We learned that God is always at work doing something. We also learned that He loves us completely and wants us to love Him just as much. Now, if we DO love Him and we see Him doing something, we should want to join Him. He really wants us to join Him and invites us to do ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Code Blue

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 21, 2010

Code Blue: Means (Emergency) This is a word from God to somebody who is experiencing an emergency in your life.

Mk 5:25-34 Code Blue Those two words may not mean anything to you, but if you happen to be in a hospital and hear those words, the whole atmosphere changes. Nurses and Doctors go on high alert, and their pace quickens, Because somebody has an emergency, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Neh 3:13 - While In The Valley

Contributed by John Crisp on Jun 7, 2014

This sermon is for those who are experiencing the valley, a need of encouragement.

Neh3:13 - In the valley Hanun=”gracious”, repair = to strengthen, prevail, harden, be strong, become strong, be courageous, be firm, grow firm, be resolute, be sore. Zanoah = "cast off" 1 We still build (ba-na) • Building us to His Glory. o Step by step, in His time (matt ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Fire

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 27, 2016

JESUS CAME TO BRING FIRE - A FIRE THAT IS 1. Finely FOCUSED 2. Divinely IGNITED from Heaven 3. Purifies us towards a life of RIGHTEOUSNESS and 4. It to be EXPERIENTIAL

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56 Theme: Jesus' Fire Proposition: Jesus came to bring fire - A fire that is: 1. Focused 2. Divinely Ignited 3. Righteous 4. Experiential INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from His Son Jesus Christ who came to take away the sins of the world. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Nazarene