Sermons on Wilderness Wanderings:

"From Religion To Relationship"

Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 12, 2011

We come this morning to one of the most familiar passages of scripture in the Bible. Certainly most of us have memorized John 3:16 than any other verse ion the Bible. Preschoolers can recite it. Football fans paint it on signs and sit in the end zone.

“From Religion to Relationship” John 3:1-16 Billy Graham tells the story of the time early in His ministry when he arrived in a small town to preach a revival meeting. He had arrived a bit early so he decided to finish a letter he was writing and get it in the mail. He finished the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Part Ii Of The Book Of James Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jul 18, 2007

Part Two of James Study this is the first part of the series

James 1:5-18 A Heart that Wants to Believe (vv. 5-8)—“Let him ask of God who giveth liberally” a. “Asking” is 90% of praying, but what are we to ask for? The answer is “wisdom.” b. James has a lot to say about “wisdom” (1:5; 3:13-18). Knowledge is the ability to take things apart, while wisdom ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

When All The Bridges Are Down Series

Contributed by Sherry Brooks Martin on Sep 24, 2025

Theme: When life seems to come apart for us, God still comes to us to help us but more often than not, not in dramatic, earthshaking fashion.

Sometimes, life just seems to blow up right before us. Several years ago, an amazingly effective church developer was sent by his bishop to a recently planted church in a Midwestern state that was struggling. This young pastor had developed quite a reputation for being able to help newly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

How To Live Set-Apart And Pure In Jesus

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

Today we’re talking about how we can learn to follow Jesus Christ our glorious savior. And we’re considering the book of Hebrews, chapter 12.

Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy;without holiness no one will see the Lord. 15 See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. 16 See that no one is sexually immoral, or is godless like Esau, who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-29

Denomination: Salvation Army

Today Is Super Sunday (No, Not That One!)

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Feb 18, 2023

A real 'super Sunday' is one where the Lord is worshipped.

You might not have noticed it, but there was a football game last weekend. • Although how it could escape your notice I don’t really know. • I am a big football fan. • Most Sunday afternoons during football season I find myself watching the games alone in the den, while those two are watching ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Claiming Our Inheritance

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 18, 2024

A Christian must know what out inheritance in Christ is. We need to learn to claim the promises of God.

Title: Our Inheritance Theme: To show that as a child of God we have been given freedom and promises that we need to hold onto. Text: Romans 8:17, Note: This message was inspired from Unshakable Hope by Max Lucado. Where quotations are the book is quoted. Great message from the book I wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:16-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Preparing The Way For God’s Visitation-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 27, 2011

1 of 2. John the Baptist was instrumental in preparing the way for the Lord’s visitation. God’s visitation received adequate preparation. How has God’s visitation received adequate preparation? For God’s visitation We must lose the...

PREPARING The WAY For GOD’s VISITATION-I—Luke 3:1-10 Need: Do you feel as if you don’t experience God’s power? You see Him work in others but not in or thru you? John the Baptist was instrumental in preparing the way for the Lord’s visitation. God’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Very Jewish Messiah

Contributed by Jeffrey Wildrick on Nov 8, 2006

In a predominantly Gentile church, it’s easy to forget how important Jesus’ jewishness is to his mission as savior and Lord. This message explores his Jewish roots and shows how God’s purposes are fulfilled by our very Jewish messiah. Special emphasis on

The Jesus I Never Knew: A Very Jewish Messiah Text: Matthew 26:17-30; Romans 11:17-24 November 5, 2006 Jeffrey Hayes Wildrick Today, we’re beginning a new series of messages inspired by the book, The Jesus I Never Knew, by Philip Yancy. Christians usually think they know a lot about Jesus. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Through Giving Thanks! Sermon 12 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 24, 2019

This message explores how God's love is expressed to us in the context of our troubles in the journey of life and how those experiences should birth a heart of thanks and praise.

Transition: Video Testimonies from SOKM - Giving thanks through testimony for God’s faithfulness! Series: Finding Joy in The Journey Sermon 12: Finding Joy in the journey through Giving Thanks! Thesis: This message explores how God's love is expressed to us in the context of our troubles ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 55 Title: When Sorrows Like Sea Billows Roll Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 21, 2021

If we have been tempted to give up, to run away from our problems, then this is the psalm for us. Most of us have been where David was in this psalm—hard pressed by circumstances that are partly our own making but which have gotten beyond our control.

Home Lessons October 9, 2015 Tom Lowe PSALM 55 Title: When Sorrows Like Sea Billows Roll (To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maskil, a Psalm of David.) Theme: A Cry of Faith in the Time of Antichrist Psalm 55 (KJV) 1 Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

God's Battle Plan

Contributed by James May on Feb 22, 2004

God told Joshua that he was standing on Holy Ground and would have to take off his shoes as a sign that he had surrendered his will to God’s will. That’s how we are going to be over comers too.

GOD’S BATTLE PLAN Joshua 5:13-15 During World War II the United States and Great Britain achieved a great deal of success in cryptography. The German army and the Luftwaffe were wreaking havoc on allied forces and nations in Europe while the Japanese were doing the same thing in the Pacific. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15, Zechariah 4:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gratitude For God's Provision Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Nov 18, 2024

God is our faithful provider, and gratitude for His provision is rooted in recognizing His care, faithfulness, and the sufficiency of His resources in our lives.

### Introduction Video Ill.: God’s Provision by James Grocho Transcript: In every season, God provides. His grace meets our every need. He always provides our daily bread. He knows what we need before we ask, guiding us with a plan for our future, overflowing blessings in abundance. His provision ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-33, Mark 12:41-44, 2 Corinthians 9:6-8, Philippians 4:10-13, Philippians 4:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joy In The Desert

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Dec 15, 2001

3rd Sunday in Advent, Year A; The world is looking for the kind of joy God has promised us in Christ, but it is a deeper joy than just saying, "Don’t worry, be happy!"

"The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; they will see the glory of the LORD, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10, Matthew 11:2-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus - His Ascension

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 23, 2001

The ascension of Jesus is just a continuation of His resurrection, & one is lacking without the other.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Very few of us ever enjoy the luxury of coming to the end of even our most productive day & saying, "It is finished. I’m through. I’ve accomplished everything I set out to do today." Instead, most of us have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Camping With The Snakes Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Jul 27, 2009

(PowerPoint slides are freely available by emailing emile@wolfaardt.com) Discovering God’s provision to overcome the snakes.

Journeying with John - It’s a Blast (JWJ-14) Camping with the Snakes John 3:9-21 The people of Israel are on the brink of victory. They are about to start defeating the nation of Canaan after spending 40 years wandering around the wilderness. They are about to enter the Promised Land that God ...read more

Scripture: John 3:9-21

Denomination: *other