Sermons on Wilderness Seasons:

The Gift Of Christmas

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 12, 2001

This is a Christmas season devotional done for the local senior center. The gift of Christmas is one that we cannot afford to pass up

The Gift of Christmas John 1:12 Senior Center Devotional December 12, 2001 In the fourth year of his layoff from his job, Dad gave Mom a dishwasher for Christmas. You have to understand the magnitude of the gift: Our old house had its original wiring and plumbing, and neither could handle the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12

Denomination: Church Of God

"Emmanuel"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 25, 2005

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others, during this HOLY SEASON AND TIME OF WAR, the importance of calling JESUS to be with us.

25 December 2005 – Christmas Day U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: GOD IS WITH US. REFERENCES: Luke 15:1-7; Matthew 1:18-23; Isaiah 7:14 - KJV ( Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Really Matters?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 21, 2004

Sermon for those seasoned with time saints. Most notes are from John Faust, minister of seniors at Southeast Christian Church

Evening Service for 10/17/2004 What Really Matters? Seasoned with Time Series Introduction: The first day of school our professor introduced himself and challenged us to get to know someone we didn’t already know. I stood up to look around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder. I turned around ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You A Joshua Or Moses Generation?

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004

We’ll we see how the characteristic of the Joshua generation who were able to walk in faith in a SEASON OF TRANSITION.

Are you a Joshua or Moses generation? Joshua 1:1-18 Dr. Fernando Cabrera 1. In transition, you must be courageous (1:9) a. Boldness is the full manifestation of faith b. Fear is tormenting (I John 4:18) c. Be aggressive and conquering in the Spirit d. Demoralize=to throw things into ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Truth About Rest Series

Contributed by Paul Kuzma on Jan 2, 2002

By accepting the truth about rest we can find the peace and joy that God intends to bring through the seasons of life.

STRESS-FREE HOLIDAYS: THE TRUTH ABOUT REST Matthew 11:28-30 & various I. INTRODUCTION A. Stress-Free Holidays — I believe they can happen! 1. The desire of my heart is that you receive everything the Lord has for you in this holiday season, for each individual and each family. 2. I believe the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Foursquare

Advent I: Hope Is Coming Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 29, 2008

The Old and the New Testaments confirm that God’s love knows no boundaries as proven by the Incarnation we celebrate this Advent season.

November 29, 2008 – Advent 1 – “Hope is Coming” Isaiah 9:6-7; Luke 1:26-38 Christmas holds a place in each of our hearts. In our culture it’s a time when family, or family and faith converge. Even those for whom the season we’re approaching holds mixed feelings or painful feelings, it’s rare that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lent And Traditions

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 14, 2013

Is the Lenten season Biblical or does it spring from church tradition? Is it good, neutral or harmful? Just trying to answer these questions ....

Traditions... Body Bags: Israel's major airline, El Al, recently rejected a plea by ultra-orthodox Jews with a priestly heritage to fly inside body bags. Why would someone want to do this? Ritual law states that a priest who enters a cemetery becomes religiously "unclean." A ruling by a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Developing An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 18, 2007

Four tips that can help you take advantage of the Thanksgiving Season and develop an "Attitude of Gratitude" for the remainder of your life.

Developing an Attitude of Gratitude Luke 17:11-19 Pre-Sermon Icebreaker: Today is Thanksgiving Sunday. This time next week we’ll all have a new determination.... a determination to lose the 10 pounds we put on in one week! I have a "Top Ten List" of ways you can know you overdid Thanksgiving. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Nazarene

"Rule Of Thumb: No Work, No Food" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 18, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers, during this Thanksgiving Season, to remember the blessings which come from working their fingers to the bones.

18 November 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Chapel Seaside CA BIG IDEA: During this Thanksgiving Season, Christians (everywhere) should recall the blessings which stem from working diligently. REFERENCES: Genesis 2:15; (Proverbs 20:11 KJV (Even a child is known by his ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cupped And Committed

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 6, 2008

A sermon for duck-hunting season when we had several hunters visiting us, most Christian, some not.

Cupped & Committed April 9, 2006 Scripture: Mark 8:34 He called the crowd and his disciples to himself and said to them, ‘If anyone wants to follow me, let them deny themselves, and take up their cross, and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34

Denomination: Wesleyan

Prince Of Peace Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007

This is the fourth in a Christmas series designed to spotlight Jesus as the hope and comfort needed during a scary, post 911 Christmas season.

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Trust And Possessions Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 30, 2007

As seasoned Christians we are to live a life of radical obedience to God; including how we approach and utilize our possessions.

Trustbusters: Guarding Against Choices that Ruin Relationships Sermon #3 - Trust and Possessions Mark 10:17-27 Sermon Objective: As seasoned Christians we are to live a life of radical obedience to God; including how we approach and utilize our possessions. Some people are just waiting to see ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Follow Me

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Feb 4, 2011

Regardless of what season of life we are in, and regardless of our walk of life, we are always called to follow Jesus.

Scripture Reading: John 21:1-11 Opening Prayer John 21:14-17 14 His disciples after He was raised from the dead. 15 So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?" He said to Him, "Yes, Lord; You know that I love You." He said to ...read more

Scripture: John 21:14-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Immanuel: The Right Choice Series

Contributed by John Phillip R. Pesebre on Dec 5, 2012

As Isaiah reminds Ahaz to believe in God’s security we are also reminded by the Christmas season to trust in the Immanuel.

Introduction Around the year 720BC, God’s chosen nation was already a divided nation: there was the Northern Kingdom, called Israel ruled by a king named Pekah; and there was the Southern Kingdom, now called Judah, ruled by an able but misdirected leader named Ahaz. There were small tribal ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Is The Will Of God!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 23, 2018

A short messing on Thanksgiving. Here are four things that I believe God wants us to keep at the forefront this holiday season:

Thanksgiving is the Will of God! Here are four things that I believe God wants us to keep at the forefront this holiday season: I. It is the will of God to give thanks. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV) “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” II. Thanks is an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19, 1 Peter 5:12, 1 Thessalonians 5:18