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  • Rev. Dr. John Varughese avatar

    Wilderness Season Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. John Varughese on May 10, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 429 views

    Psalms 13:1-2 " How long, O Lord, will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart all the day? How long will my enemy be exalted over me?

    Psalm 13 captures David’s deep despondency and his struggle with God’s silence during a challenging period in the wilderness. This heartfelt lament reflects a profound sense of abandonment and a desperate plea for God’s intervention. David openly questions how long God will hide His face and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Patience In The Wilderness Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 809 views

    Patience gives us a better perspective on our situation, requires perseverance, and allows us to see God's best for our lives.

    Have you ever had to wait for something you really wanted? Like, you've ordered the latest iPhone, and it's taking forever to arrive. Or you're waiting for your favorite band's new album to drop. It's tough, right? Let's play a little game. I have here a bag of marshmallows. I'm going to give each ...read more

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    Listen In The Wilderness Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 644 views

    God often speaks to us in a still small voice, especially in our most vulnerable moments. We need to learn to quiet our minds and hearts to hear Him.

    Today, we're diving into the story of Elijah, a dude who knew a thing or two about tough times. So, picture this: Elijah, fresh off a major win against the prophets of Baal, is now hiding in a cave. He's scared, feeling alone, and probably wondering what's next. God shows up and asks him, 'What are ...read more

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    Pain In The Wilderness Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,904 views

    Our pain in the wilderness is not wasted; God can use it for His glory and to bless others.

    Let's talk about something we all know a bit about - pain. Not just the "I stubbed my toe" kind of pain, but the deep, heart-wrenching stuff. The kind of pain that comes when life doesn't go as planned. You know, Joseph from the Bible knew a thing or two about pain. His brothers were so jealous of ...read more

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    Jesus In The Wilderness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 12, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 686 views

    This sermon explores drawing closer to God through repentance, personal growth during trials, and recognizing God's presence in our lives, using the baptism of Jesus as a guide.

    Welcome, dear friends, to another treasured time together in the presence of our Lord. We gather here today, united in spirit, ready to receive the divine wisdom that is so generously poured out from the pages of our beloved Scriptures. I am reminded of the words of the great Charles Spurgeon who ...read more

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  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "What We Can Learn In The Wilderness" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 9, 2005
    based on 215 ratings
     | 46,243 views

    In what ways can we learn to identify things that seek to devour us when we are in our wilderness experiences? How can we overcome these temptations that try to drag us down?

    Iliff and Saltillo Churches February 13, 2005 “What We Can Learn in the Wilderness” Mark 1:9-15 INTRODUCTION: Today is the first Sunday of Lent. Jesus is almost ready to begin his public ministry, but first He must go through some things as final preparation. He had to identify ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Gospel Of Jesus: Swordfight In The Desert Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 23, 2006
    based on 236 ratings
     | 111,943 views

    Jesus didn’t just defeat sin for us on the cross...it started early in His ministry when He was tempted. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    The Gospel of Jesus – Swordfight in the Desert Matthew 4:1-11 A three-year-old entered the kitchen when his mother was busy elsewhere in the house. She had told him not to get into the cookies. But in her absence he pulled a kitchen chair over to the counter and climbed up on it. Then he took the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Will It Take?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,532 views

    Looking at the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness, we can ask ourselves, "what will it take to lead me into temptation?"

    What Will It Take? – Mt 4: 1 - 11 Intro: Drew Anderson from Tucson, Arizona wrote of his experience in Readers’ Digest. He was shopping in the mall with his wife when a shapely young woman in a short, form fitting dress walked by. He said as she walked by his eyes followed her. Without looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Beginning Of Jesus' Ministry.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 7, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,344 views

    The Baptism, Temptation, and Preaching of Jesus.

    THE BEGINNING OF JESUS’ MINISTRY. Mark 1:9-15. MARK 1:9-11. The Baptism of Jesus. Jesus came to John to be baptised in the River Jordan. Jesus did not have any personal sin to repent of, but His washing with water may have signified the ritual washing of a priest when he is first ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If You Are...

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Mar 26, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,365 views

    God uses times of wilderness in our lives so we might discover true identities as children of God.

    Luke 4:1-13 If You Are… Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church March 26, 2006 Introduction Read Luke 4:1-13 Who are you? If I were to go around the room this morning and ask each of you that question, how would you answer it? Do you know who you are? In last week’s message we looked at the baptism ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Led By The Spirit ... To Be Tempted?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 22, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,715 views

    Jesus was led into the wilderness to be tempted. The Word is precise in stating that He was led by the Spirit. Why does the Spirit of God lead anyone to be tempted?

    “Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. And the tempter came and said to him, ‘If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.’ But he answered, ‘It is written, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Harry J. Colegrove avatar

    Luke 4:1-13 - The Temptation Of Jesus Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Harry J. Colegrove on Sep 18, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,606 views

    This is the second message about the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness dealing with the devil offering Jesus the kingdoms of the world if He fell down and worshiped the devil. The focus of the message is on the dangers of shortcuts.

    This message was inspired by a couple of sermons that I read here on Sermon Central. I do not remember who wrote those sermons, sorry! As is often the case with my sermons I did not write out the closing of this message. After reading the message the Holy Spirit should be able to give you an ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Baptism And The Battleground ( January 11, 2015)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 2, 2021
     | 2,119 views

    Being sealed by God's Holy Spirit does not make us exempt from temptation. We can only win over and against temptation by putting our faith in Jesus Christ who can help us to resist temptation.

    BAPTISM AND THE BATTLEGROUND Text: Mark 1:9-15 Mark 1:9-15  "In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.  (10)  And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What Is Your Wilderness? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 29, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 799 views

    This sermon explores the power, purpose, and promise of God's Good News, emphasizing the essential role of the Holy Spirit in transforming hearts.

    Good morning, beloved in Christ. There's a certain kind of warmth that fills this room every time we gather together in fellowship, a warmth that can only be attributed to the love of God that binds us together as a family. I am always grateful for these moments we share, moments where we open our ...read more

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    Base Ten Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Dec 2, 2000
    based on 93 ratings
     | 5,815 views

    Introduction to Sermon Series on the 10 Commandments: Why God gave them, what they say about God, what they say about people.

    How many of you like murder mysteries? It’s one of the most popular genres around. I myself have been a major fan of murder mysteries for years. I excuse the habit because Dorothy Sayers approved of them (She not only wrote the Lord Peter Wimsey mystery stores but was also a rather brilliant ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed