Sermons on Wilderness Travels:

Will You Deny Him? Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 17, 2022

We have traveled through John’s Gospel now … starting with the encouragement to ‘come and see’ Jesus … then noticing so many reasons we love Him … and now what will we do with Him?

What Will You Do With Jesus? Deny Him? John 18:12-27 Introduction We have traveled through John’s Gospel now … starting with the encouragement to ‘come and see’ Jesus … then noticing so many reasons we love Him … and now what will we do with Him? Albert Benjamin Simpson was a Presbyterian ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nehemiah Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 20, 2022

The book of Nehemiah opens in the Persian city of Susa in the year 444 BC. Later that year, Nehemiah traveled to Israel, leading the third of three returns by the Jewish people following their seventy years of exile in Babylon.

Nehemiah Nehemiah is the central figure of the Book of Nehemiah, which describes his work in rebuilding Jerusalem during the Second Temple period. He was governor of Persian Judea under Artaxerxes I of Persia. Born: 473 BC, Babylon Nationality: Israeli Parents: Hachaliah Most scholars believe ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Ascension Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 8, 2021

It was reported by official Soviet channels upon their entry into space in 1961 that the Russian Cosmonaut who first traveled into space said these words: “I went up to space, but I didn’t encounter God.”

Jesus stayed on the earth for forty days after His resurrection. Now, forty days is a long time. If Jesus rose on March 27, this would place His ascension from earth on May 5 (Cinco de Mayo). America has holidays that mark the birth of Jesus (Christmas), the death of Jesus (Good Friday), and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:35-53

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Throne On The Chariot Of Living Creatures!

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 20, 2024

In Ezekiel's vision, God is described as sitting on a throne placed on a chariot of living creatures(with wheels). Each living creature travels faster than the speed of light in the direction that God desires.

In Ezekiel's vision, God is described as sitting on a throne placed on a chariot of living creatures(with wheels). Each living creature travels faster than the speed of light in the direction that God desires. The chariot's wheels or the living creatures never intersect each other. The ...read more

God's Fingerprint On Reality: Emotions Of Life, Freedom, & The Golden Ratio

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

Great trails extend between cities, connecting people, and we drive from here to there traveling the roads. We go from here to there, day in and day out. Trees roll across the horizon.

Great trails extend between cities, connecting people, and we drive from here to there traveling the roads. We go from here to there, day in and day out. Trees roll across the horizon. Massive metal cities rise up from the fog of daily life. We move from here to there, wondering at our lives. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Digital Cloud? The Divine Cloud? In Which Do You Place Your Trust?

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 27, 2013

We trust that our data is safely stored in a "Cloud". Where is it? What is it? Yet we trust it. Why not trust the Divine Cloud.... includes a review of how the early Israelites learned to trust the "cloud" in the wilderness.

In Jesus Holy Name August 18, 2013 Text: Hebrews 12:12a Redeemer “The Digital Cloud? The Divine Cloud?” In Which do you Place Your Trust? Some say that when Steve Jobs created Apple, he changed our world. First the MAC, then iPads, iPhones, and now we all can have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12

Denomination: Lutheran

Israel: The Next Generation

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Feb 1, 2025

Every generation crosses a river into a new land, taking with them lessons from their ancestors. Your ancestors may not have given you what you needed to travel the desert in safety, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late.

Should respect and courtesy be taught in elementary, middle, and high school classes along with writing and arithmetic? At the end of the last century ten states mandated that character education be included in the school curriculum and legislation; the issue was pending in many more states. A ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Cave Time

Contributed by Larry Semore on Feb 9, 2017

There are times of seclusion and introspection necessary before the next chapter can be written

Cave Time Word of Life – January 29th, 2012 Intro: About 10 years ago, I was attending a meeting where a highly anointed Prophet was ministering. At the conclusion of the service he called me out and began to prophecy over me. In this Word from the Lord, several things were said to me that were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:8-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Encouragement In The Desert Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 10, 2022

In spiritual deserts, we wonder if God is with us or if He is simply a mirage. Yet Scripture shows us that no matter where God’s people find themselves—in battle or prison, in valley or wilderness—one thing is true: God is faithful.

Sermon: Encouragement In the Desert Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10 (21st Century King James Version) ”The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose.2 It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing. The glory of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10, 1 Samuel 30:6

Denomination: Methodist

"Return To The Garden"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jul 12, 2005

God did not create Eve until Adam had learned to be the "Keeper of the Garden." If our sons are not taught to be "keepers of the garden," there is no hope for the future of America. America’s gardens (homes) will become a wilderness!

Title: "Return to the Garden" Introduction: God Made a Garden. Have you ever wondered why God made man in the first place? As you study the creation story, it is very evident that God was very pleased with his beautiful garden. But there was no man to till the garden soil. He made man to be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

#14 Proper Attire Required For Entrance Series

Contributed by James May on Apr 26, 2006

#14 in the Series on the Tabernacle in the Wilderness dealing with the Garments of the High Priest. Before we can go into the presence of God beyond the veil we must make sure that we are clothed in the right garments.

#14 Proper Attire Required for Entrance The Tabernacle in the Wilderness Series Garments of the High Priest By Pastor Jim May Exodus 28:4-43 Before the first High Priest of Israel, who was Moses’ brother Aaron, was ever allowed to step beyond the second veil before the Holy of Holies, he had ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 28:4-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Twice Baptized

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 8, 2009

As God lead the Israelites through the wilderness and the waters of the Red Sea to the promised land; so, God can lead us through the waters of baptism into life lived under the power of the Holy Spirit.

4 – 11 / Twice Baptized Intro: When I get my friendly little reminder from Betsy Cooper that it is time to do my article for the newsletter, I sometimes sit in front of the computer thinking, “What the heck am I going to write about this month?” --- Getting that first sentence typed is always ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wait - Don't Run - Temptation To Forsake Series

Contributed by Nick Panico on Apr 28, 2008

This is the final message in a four part series on Walking Through the Wilderness. This message deals with the temptation to forsake the Lord when life just doesn’t turn out the way you thought it would.

“Wait, Don’t Run” Wilderness Pt. 4 “Forsaking” By Pastor Nick S. Panico (Exo 32:1-4 NKJV) Now when the people saw that Moses delayed coming down from the mountain, the people gathered together to Aaron, and said to him, “Come, make us gods that shall go before us; for as for this Moses, the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Eyes Of Yahweh Are Upon You

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 28, 2015

We were wandering in the wilderness of sin, but God led us into the promised land of salvation. There is an enemy to drive out before we can take possession The enemy is indwelling sin or the old nature

The Eyes of Yahweh Are Upon You Deuteronomy 11:1-28 Key Verse “The eyes of the Lord thy God are always upon it, from the beginning of the year unto the end of the year.” Verse 12 This verse is referring to Canaan... the promised land... “ a land that God careth for.” For ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

When We Forget God

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 3, 2018

God warns against forgetting Who He is and what He has done. The example provided is Israel during the wilderness wanderings. The message explores this concept, especially in relationship to the prayer life of Christians.

“[Israel] soon forgot his works; they did not wait for his counsel. But they had a wanton craving in the wilderness, and put God to the test in the desert; he gave them what they asked, but sent a wasting disease among them.” “We want what we want; and we want it when we want it.” This ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:13-15

Denomination: Baptist