Sermons on Wilderness Seasons:

The Separational Season

Contributed by Maria Saunders on Dec 14, 2007

God isn’t a God of normalcy. He doesn’t perform according to the standards of the world. Therefore, we at times will endure the Separational Season (a season of the wilderness).

The Separational Season (Matthew 1:18-25) At a Friday Night Prayer Service, I received confirmation that the message this morning is truly not only for me, but also for the House of Transformation. This year we’ve experienced some wonderful times and some low times. There’s some stuff that many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Wilderness Of Temptation Series

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Mar 6, 2025

We often find ourselves in spiritual wilderness, a season of testing that shape our faith. Even Jesus, the Son of God, was tempted. His victory in the wilderness over Satan provides us with a model how to resist sin and standing firm in our faith.

The Wilderness of Temptation A Sermon on Matthew 4:1-11 Life is a journey. This journey is filled with trials, challenges, and temptations. Followers of Christ are not exempted. We often find ourselves in spiritual wildernesses—times of testing that shape our faith. Even Jesus, the Son of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Coming Out Of The Wilderness

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Apr 22, 2013

This sermon talks about transitions. When God saved Israel and led them into the wilderness it was to transition them, or prepare them for the next step in their journey with God. This sermon has many seeds on lessons to be learnt to position ourselves to

COMING OUT OF THE WILDERNESS Deuteronomy 32:10 “He found him in a desert land And in the wasteland, a howling wilderness; He encircled him, He instructed him, He kept him as the apple of His eye. Desert = “to speak” Location, Vocation and Education. Deuteronomy 8:2,3 “And ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wilderness

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Sep 13, 2021

Introduction: Many find themselves in the wildness of temptation. I believe there are many other kinds of wilderness. Wildernesses of fear, loneliness, anxiety. Etc. We can learn from Jesus' experiences, no matter what kind of Wilderness we are in.

The Wilderness Matthew 4:1-11 Introduction: 0ur Sunday School lesson got me thinking about the Wilderness. Many find themselves in the wildness of temptation. I believe there are many other kinds of wilderness' we can experience. People have expressed being in the Wilderness of spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Seasoning The Season Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 11, 2005

The opeing message that kicks off a six part series on making Christ more central in our Christmas celebrations.

Seasoning the Season TEXT: Luke 2: 9-14; Hebrews 9: 1-10 Sunday, November 24,2002 I’m always confused about this service because there are two things that need to be accomplished at the same time. Advent begins next Sunday and if we are to get the most out of our Advent season, it is important ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Wilderness.

Contributed by W. Leon Morrow on Feb 27, 2009

A Communion Meditation for the first Sunday in Lent. After Baptism, Jesus was compelled to deal with a wilderness situation. What is our wilderness? Jesus was helped by angels. Can we help others in their wilderness times?

Background: I read about Boy Scouts preparing for a backpacking trip to a wilderness area—I think it was Alaska. The scout leader told them to pare down their packs as much as possible. Then he told them to open their sleeping bags, and lay everything out and remove any other extra items. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Wilderness

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 25, 2014

We are able to understand the bigger picture of God’s plans only after we come out of the wilderness.

He speaks to you in the wilderness… The Bible says, “In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea” (Matthew 3:1). Everything seemed to be hunky dory for a young man who had a great job, great time in a great city. His world came crashing down when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wilderness

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 23, 2014

The truth is God wants to offer all of us the promise land!

Deut. 1:19-28-“So we departed from Horeb, and went through all that great and terrible wilderness which you saw on the way to the mountains of the Amorites, as the Lord our God had commanded us. Then we came to Kadesh Barnea. And I said to you, ‘You have come to the mountains of the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:19-28

Denomination: Baptist

In The Wilderness

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 1, 2015

In man's heart and in his mind, there is the love of God that gives us the strength to resist all temptation campaigns launched by Satan to draw us further and further away from God, our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus.

IN THE WILDERNESS by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 29, 2015) "The Lord knowest how to deliver the godly out of temptations and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished (2 Peter 2:9 King James Version [Temptation]). Greetings In The Holy Name of Jesus, My ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Friends

Into The Wilderness

Contributed by Jeremy Dunn on Aug 25, 2015

A sermon from Hosea 2:14-23. God had led Israel into a wilderness to get her attention. American may very well be heading for a wilderness. But the God who created the garden also created the wilderness. He's there. Waiting.

Has there ever been a time in your life where determination has taken over? Where you tried to do something on your own that it didn’t matter who you hurt? I have felt for some time that we very much live in a society of get on the train or get off the tracks. We touched on a similar issue in ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:14-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Into The Wilderness 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, with full of application to my life! Learn how to make it through the "wilderness" of this life suc

Into the Wilderness Series: A Biblical Guide to Wilderness Survival August 14, 2010 I have to admit to you this morning that I’m scared to death about what I’m about to do! Today, I’m starting a new message series, but let me tell you what I’m really scared ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 1:1

Denomination: Wesleyan

Don’t Die In Your Wilderness

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 14, 2025

The wilderness is a temporary phase, not your final destination. It is a bridge between where you were and where God wants you to be. Many have died there because they lost focus, but God’s will is for you to endure, learn, grow, and cross over.

DON’T DIE IN YOUR WILDERNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Numbers 14:26-30 Key Verse: “Surely none of you will enter the land I swore with uplifted hand to make your home, except Caleb son of Jephunneh and Joshua son of Nun.” (Numbers 14:30, NIV) Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 8:2-4, 1 ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:26-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In Season And Out Of Season PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

Encourages believers to uphold and preach God's truth, stand against false teachings, and honor God in all aspects of life.

Greetings, beloved family of God. It is indeed another wonderful day that the Lord has made, and as we gather together in His name, we are reminded of the unending grace and love that our Heavenly Father showers upon us. We are here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment, to partake in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-4

Topics: Living For The Lord, No Matter What

Wilderness Experiences-Wilderness Voices

Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 17, 2022

The Wilderness Experience can make us feel all alone, under pressure, lost, and even wondering if GOD has abandoned us. But that's not the case. HE leads us in the wilderness, if we would only quiet ourselves amid the distractions and tune in to hear HIS voice.

Wilderness Voices/Wilderness Experiences Sermon notes 2022.08.14 William Akehurst, HSWC The Wilderness Experience can make us feel all alone, under pressure, lost, and even wondering if GOD has abandoned us. But that's not the case. HE leads us in the wilderness, if we would only quiet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Isaiah 55:11, James 4:7, Psalm 46:10, 1 Kings 19:11-12, John 10:27-29, Psalm 29:8, Isaiah 51:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Wilderness Calls Series

Contributed by Cameron Conway on May 29, 2019

Everyone wants to remain in their own proverbial Eden and wait for God to bring them blessings on a silver platter. It’s no wonder why we look down upon seasons of difficulties or even the idea of having to go through a wilderness to arrive at the place God has called us to.

For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com Everyone wants to remain in their own proverbial Eden and wait for God to bring them blessings on a silver platter. It’s no wonder why we look down upon seasons of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:9-10, Matthew 6:25-27, Psalm 55:6-7

Denomination: Foursquare