Sermons on Wilderness Wanderings:

Pastor Encouragement - 4 Things God Wants You To Know About The Rest Of Your Life And Ministry

Contributed by Perry Hancock on Jan 20, 2020

This sermon is designed to encourage pastors and other ministers in their work. It is based on the faithful life of Caleb.

Introduction My assignment today is to encourage you in the work of the Lord. Most of your know that I served as a pastor before teaching at the Seminary. Since then, I have had the opportunity to serve in nine churches as Interim Pastor. I know a little bit about what you face every day. Each of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Shepherds Seek A Lamb Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Nov 26, 2018

God's Glory, Salvation, God's Favor, Peace

SEEKING A SAVIOR - Shepherds Seek a Lamb December 2, 2018 Luke 2:8-20 (p. 716) Introduction: Routers reported that a 12 year old boy scout named Michael Aubrey from McGrady North Carolina went missing in the wilderness for 4 days… He wandered away from his campsite because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"do You Not Know? Have You Not Heard?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 29, 2021

A sermon of hope for those of us who have felt exiled during this pandemic.

“Do You Not Know? Have You Not Heard?” Isaiah 40:21-31 For the past year and a half or so, how many times have you heard the phrase: “When will we get back to normal”? It seems that this pandemic just goes on and on and on. Lately I’ve been hearing this phrase “When will we get back to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Beyond This Generation

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Mar 24, 2021

You have an influence on the next generation, and even the generations to come.

"1“Now this is the commandment, and these are the statutes and judgments which the Lord your God has commanded to teach you, that you may observe them in the land which you are crossing over to possess, 2 that you may fear the Lord your God, to keep all His statutes and His commandments which ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-3, 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Is Jesus The True Messiah?”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 9, 2021

A fair question for John to ask. Which Christmas cartoon will tell the true meaning of Christmas? Only Peanuts. John was no shy wallflower. He called people and Herod to repent. Quotes from Rev. Klaus; & The High Calling

In Jesus Holy Name December 12, 2021 Text: Luke 7: 21,18,19 Redeemer “Is Jesus the True Messiah?” Is Jesus the True Messiah? It is a fair question that John had to ask. With Christmas is just around the corner, people should be asking a similar question: “Is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:17-21, Colossians 2:14

Denomination: Lutheran

Call On God For Guidance Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 5, 2023

The Bible tells us in many ways that we need God to make it in this life. So many people try to make it without God's guidance and help, but it usually ends up in a mess when we just try to do things our own way.

Call On God For Guidance Deuteronomy 5:1-21;6:4-9 Introduction The Bible tells us in many ways that we need God to make it in this life. So many people try to make it without God's guidance and help, but it usually ends up in a mess when we just try to do things our own way. There are ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:1-21, Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Fathers Eyes

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Sep 6, 2024

Did someone see Jesus in you this past week?

Raise your hand if you enjoying making things. Making a mess, doesn’t count! Making food. Story of Forever Young. Making things out of wood or metal. Some enjoy making things out of paper, or out of cloth. When was the last time you made something out of thin air? Today’s word is found in: Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

A Syrian Phoenician Woman Comes To Jesus For Help Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 10, 2023

It’s an interesting incident for this Phoenician woman to come and ask Jesus for help. She is a Greek, not a Jew.

How does the gospel of Mark all fit together? It’s all one cohesive message, to answer the question, who is Jesus really? It begins with John in the wilderness proclaiming the entry of the messiah into history. We see God step into the picture at this point. Then, we see Jesus preaching a message ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-26

Denomination: Salvation Army

Take Time To Be Holy - Part 3

Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 14, 2023

Be Holy, for I AM HOLY. When we experience the HOLY GOD, we see our shortcomings. It is only the HOLY LORD GOD that can make us to be HOLY. One Touch and we are made Whole, and Holy, and Ready for HIS Service. But it starts with us, being willing to surrender to HIM.

2023.08.13. SERMON NOTES. Take Time to Be Holy. Pt 3 William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Be Holy, for I AM HOLY. When we experience the HOLY GOD, we see our shortcomings. It is only the HOLY LORD GOD that can make us to be HOLY. One Touch and we are made Whole, and Holy, and Ready for HIS Service. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-9, Colossians 3:1-17, Titus 3:5-7, 1 Peter 1:13-16, Romans 12:1-2, 1 John 2:6, 2 Peter 3:18, Mark 16:15, Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, 1 Peter 3:15, 2 Peter 3:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chew On This (Word Of God)

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 22, 2023

In Nehemiah 8 we see 3 positive responses to God's Word (Material adapted from Warren Wiersbe's book on Nehemiah called "Be Determined")

HoHum: Dwight Moody was preaching one time in a Southern city about the value of the Word of God in a person’s life. Suddenly he was interrupted by a loud voice that said, “Mr. Moody, I do not believe a single word of that collection of old wives’ tales you call the Bible!” Mr. Moody answered, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:48, Romans 3:10-12, Psalm 119:111, Psalm 119:162, 1 John 5:3, Romans 1:5, 1 Peter 2:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Transfiguration Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 25, 2023

Suddenly the heavens opened. As His divinity met the glory coming from above, a Holy radiance surrounded Jesus. Rising from the ground, Jesus stood in godlike majesty. His face shone like the sun and His clothes were as a bolt of lightning.

August 26, 2023 Before we come to our story for today, we need to review 3 important conversations that will set the context for what’s to come. The entire episode occurred at Caesarea Philippi, located 25 miles north of the Sea of Galilee - sitting at the base of Mount Hermon, 9,232 ft. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-18, Matthew 16:13-16, Matthew 17:1-13, Mark 9:2-13, Luke 9:28-36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Pentecost And The Foundation Of The Church

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 4, 2025

We are called to work for God in the spiritual harvest and as a result we have three responsibilities for the success of the operation. 1. We need to hear what God is saying to us and obey him; 2. we need to ask for power to preach the Gospel; and 3. we need to know our Scripture well.

Corby Glen 08-06-2025 Introduction The fifty days between Passover and Pentecost following Jesus’ Crucifixion must have been incredibly strange time for the 11 remaining apostles (Judas having committed suicide) and the other disciples who had not deserted Jesus. The Jewish inhabitants of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, Genesis 11:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Dedicated

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 9, 2023

You don’t take an oath and sign your name on the dotted line without realizing the price and sacrifice.

DEDICATED Text: Matthew 16:24 -27 Matthew 16:24-27  Then Jesus said to his disciples, "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.  (25)  For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: United Methodist

Get A Glimpse

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 30, 2022

In Exodus 33, Moses gets alone with God to be in His presence. His experience with God was special, and yet it’s the same experience which God desires to have with every one of us.

Illustration: Is there someone, maybe a loved one or a close friend, who you enjoy spending time with? When it comes to that special person, talking on the phone is good, or doing Facetime, but nothing beats being with them in their presence. In Exodus 33, Moses gets alone with God to be in His ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Life Of Moses Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 23, 2022

Moses as a Man of God (Joshua 14:6), a Servant of God (Joshua 14:7), and a Prophet of God (Deuteronomy 34:12) which he attained through his prayer life.

Text; Exodus 32:11-14 Theme: Prayer Life of Moses Greetings & Introduction: Date of Exodus and date of birth of Moses: According to I Kings 6:1, the Exodus from Egypt occurred 480 years before Solomon began building the Temple in Jerusalem. It is in the fourth year of Solomon’s reign, about ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:11-14

Denomination: Methodist