Sermons on Wilderness Times:

The Wilderness Journey Of Life Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Apr 5, 2016

Sermon 16 is an introduction to the wilderness years comparing them to our life for God as we face the enticements of sin and the infliction of sorrows on our way to the heavenly Canaan

The Life of Moses Sermon 15 Num. 1:1; Ex. 13:17-18; I Cor. 10:5-6 Bob Marcaurelle THE CHURCH IN THE WILDERNESS Numbers 1:1, 1 Corinthians 10:5-6 The land of Canaan was a two weeks’ journey from Egypt, 150 miles up the coastal King’s Highway, where armies and merchant traders had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Wilderness

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 6, 2009

The lessons from the wilderness are summarized in Mark 1:15. Jesus is the Son of God; the kingdom of God is at hand, repent and believe in the gospel.

Lessons From The Wilderness 02/13/05 AM Text: Mark 1:1-15 [This lesson is adapted from several sources including The Teacher’s Commentary By Lawrence O. Richards, and The New Commentary on the Whole Bible: New Testament Volume, based on the work of Jamieson, Fausset, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From The Wilderness

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 30, 2009

The lessons from the wilderness are summarized in Mark 1:15. Jesus is the Son of God; the kingdom of God is at hand, repent and believe in the gospel.

Lessons From The Wilderness 02/13/05 AM Text: Mark 1:1-15 [This lesson is adapted from several sources including The Teacher’s Commentary By Lawrence O. Richards, and The New Commentary on the Whole Bible: New Testament Volume, based on the work of Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown.] INTRODUCTION ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Wilderness Experience"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 10, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that God draws believers and non-believers out to the WILDERNESS in order to spiritually toughen/strengthen them.

6 December 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: God draws both believers and non-believers, out to the WILDERNESS, in order to spiritually toughen/strengthen them. REFERENCES: Second Sunday of Advent; Isaiah 40:1-11 (ESV); Psalm 85:1-2, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons From The Wilderness

Contributed by Brian Barrett on Jun 23, 2011

This is a outline of a message that will minister to anyone who feels that they are stuck in a wilderness. It answers the question, "why am I going through this?". It will teach the congregation 4 lessons from the wilderness that they need to know so that

Text: Luke 4:1-13 Definition of WILDERNESS- lonesome, waste desert, desolate, solitary Definition of LED by the Spirit- bring, drive, carry Examples: Ezekiel 37:1, Mark 6:31, John 6:5,6 The Lord WILL at times lead you into a solitary place. Why? To allow you to be proved (tested), so that you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Water And War In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 26, 2008

The once smitten ROCK at Horeb & the ROD of God in Moses hands held high at Amalek. Hollyweird, CA can’t touch this kind of drama! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

Water and War in the Wilderness Exodus 17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WaterWar.html The leader is responsible for the followers to some degree. True, each one has personal responsibility, but ultimately someone must be held responsible and accountable. Also, he is responsible for their care ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Temptations Of The Wilderness

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Jul 14, 2018

The seven things we are most tempted by in a wilderness season.

Matthew 4:1 1 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. Because Jesus was led into the wilderness to be tempted, we can be sure we will as well. The wilderness is a terrifying place – hot, barren and wearisome. There is no comfort there, and no ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

The Promised Land Wilderness.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 19, 2023

A profound message that helped many! Sounds like an oxymoron doesn’t it? But it’s not. The wilderness is part of Gods plan. The Israelites wandered for 40 years in a wilderness to get to the promised land. They should have entered in 12-14 days.

The Promised Land Wilderness. Isaiah 35:1-10NKJV Sounds like an oxymoron doesn’t it? But it’s not. The wilderness is part of Gods plan. The Israelites wandered for 40 years in a wilderness to get to the promised land. They should have entered in 12-14 days. One can only imagine their relief ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10, Isaiah 61:1, Isaiah 40:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Baptism And Communion In The Wilderness

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013

The exodus is a type of our salvation, and the wilderness wanderings serve to warn us against presumptuousness.

BAPTISM AND COMMUNION IN THE WILDERNESS. 1 Corinthians 10:1-13. 1. The continuity of Israel and the Church. The Apostle Paul, a ‘Hebrew of the Hebrews’ (Philippians 3:5), refers to the Gentile and Jewish Christians at Corinth as “brethren” (1 Corinthians 10:1) - thereby indicating the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Provision In The Wilderness

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jun 7, 2001

GOD WILL MAKE SUPERNATURAL PROVISION IN OUR LIVES TO ENSURE WE SURVIVE IN THE WILDERNESS

GOD’S PROVISION IN THE WILDERNESS PSALM 23:1-6 (5) I. PALM 23 A. David seems to be drawing from various experiences in life and reflecting on God’s faithfulness B. This psalm recognizes the fact that sheep weren’t always in fenced areas of safety and protection C. Sheep spent much of their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Wilderness Of Sin And Manna Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 20, 2023

The exodus community was facing shortage of food while they were in the wilderness and the Lord met their needs miraculously. Its interesting to note that God does greater things in their life. The miracle worker is with us.

Exodus 16 - The Wilderness of Sin and Manna INTRODUCTION: ‘And they journeyed from Elim, and all the congregation of the children of Israel came to the Wilderness of Sin, which is between Elim and Sinai, on the fifteenth day of the second month after they departed from the land of Egypt.’ The ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Overcoming Your Wilderness

Contributed by Akanji Solomon on Sep 11, 2018

christian faith and expectation

SERMON: OVERCOMING YOUR WILDERNESS THEME SCRIPTURES: DEUTERONOMY 8:15-16 He led you through the vast and dreadful wilderness, that thirsty and water-less land, with its venomous snakes and scorpions. He brought you water out of hard rock. He gave you manna to eat in the wilderness, something ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 9:15-22, Deuteronomy 8:2-3, Deuteronomy 8:15-16

Into The Wilderness: Strengthened For The Journey Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Apr 21, 2025

This is the follow up to "The Wilderness Test" It helps us understand where our strength comes from and how it helps us when we are on a journey through the wilderness

The wilderness is not just a place of testing; it’s also a place of provision. God doesn't leave us empty in our struggles; He strengthens us for the journey ahead. Introduction: We have already talked about how the wilderness is a place of testing, a place where God refines us, shapes us, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-4, Exodus 16:13-25, 1 Kings 19:1-8, Luke 4:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Witnessing And Wisdom In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 2, 2008

Moses shares w/ his father in law Jethro, who shares right back. Principles of priority, personnel, planning, and pride. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

Witnessing and Wisdom in the Wilderness Exodus 18:1-27 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WitnessWisdom.html It’s a family reunion as Moses is reunited w/ his wife and sons, and his father in law, Jethro. The last time Jethro had been in Moses’ presence he heard him tell about his talk w/ some ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

From The River To The Wilderness

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 30, 2003

Satan’s intention in the temptation was to make Jesus sin and frustrate God’s plan for the redemption of mankind.

From the River to the Wilderness Matthew 4:1-2 Satan’s intention in the temptation was to make Jesus sin and frustrate God’s plan for the redemption of mankind. God’s purpose in the temptation was to prove Jesus is His Son, sinless and a worthy Savior. Immediately after the heavens were open Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-2

Denomination: Holiness