Sermons on Wilderness Wanderings:

Don't Look Back

Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 30, 2025

A sermon about considering how God has blessed us even during out dark time

“Don’t Look Back” December 28, 2025, CCCAG Scriptures Psalm 77:11–14; Deuteronomy 8:2; Lamentations 3:21–23 ________________________________________ INTRODUCTION: For me, 2025 was the epitome of an old Chinese saying- “May you live in interesting times” What sounds like a blessing to our ears is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:11-14, Deuteronomy 8:2, Lamentations 3:21-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prepare The Way Of The Lord

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 20, 2016

The way in which we prepare demonstrates the importance of the One who comes

While attending a convention in Indianapolis on mass evangelism, D.L. Moody asked his song leader Ira Sankey to meet him at 6 o'clock one evening at a certain street corner. When Sankey arrived, Mr. Moody asked him to stand on a box and sing. Once a crowd had gathered, Moody spoke briefly and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Other

He Never Grows Weary

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 1, 2025

God strengthens the weary, comforts the discouraged, and renews His people when they place their confidence in His everlasting, unfailing presence.

There are chapters in Scripture that stand like mountains—ancient, immense, unshakable. Isaiah 40 is one of them. You don’t so much climb this chapter as it climbs into you. It rises out of Isaiah’s prophecy like the first clear horizon after a long, dark night. For thirty-nine chapters, Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-2, Matthew 11:28-30, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Don’t Miss The New Thing: Following Jesus Into God’s Future – Isaiah 43:18–19 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 1, 2026

We are a people who love our memories. But discipleship is never about camping in yesterday. Discipleship is about following Jesus—and Jesus always walks forwards.

Don’t Miss the New Thing: Following Jesus into God’s Future – Isaiah 43:18–19 Introduction: Standing at the Crossroads of Memory and Movement Church, we are a people who love our memories. We frame them, revisit them, and sometimes—if we are honest—we live in them. Past victories. Past failures. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 5:39-40, John 14:6, Romans 6:4, John 7:37-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Pointing Beyond Ourselves"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 5, 2002

In John the Baptist we have an example of humble living, speaking truth, and always pointing beyond ourselves to Christ.

“POINTING BEYOND OURSELVES” Mark 1:1-8 Isaiah 40:1-11 By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Approximately three-hundred years before John the Baptist came on the scene... ...God had promised through the prophet Isaiah that a person would come and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Mark's Gospel Begins With A Freak

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 16, 2005

A sermon for the Second Sunday of Advent, series "B"

2nd Sunday in Advent December 4, 2005 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, during this season of Advent, open our hearts and minds by the power of your Holy Spirit, that we might hear your word ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Tabernacle Series Series

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Oct 3, 2017

The tabernacle series was taught on Wed evening at our church. 2 Cor.5:19 reads, "God was in Christ reconciling the world to him." From the Tabernacle God reached out to sinful man. We should not be surprised to see Jesus in the Tabernacle.

The Tabernacle in the Wilderness Introduction: I. WHY STUDY ABOUT A SKIN-COVERED TENT THAT COVERED APPROXIMATELY 3/8 ACRE ANYWAY? 1. It Is A Type. (A type is a divinely purposed illustration of some truth.) A type may be: a. A person (Rom. 5:14) b. An event (I Cor. 10:11) c. A ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Live A Great Life Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 30, 2019

This New Years Sermon is the 2nd sermon in the Light And Life series from the Gospel of John.

Series: Light And Life [#2] HOW TO LIVE A GREAT LIFE John 1:19-34 Introduction: As we approach another New Year, I want you to learn how to live a great life. How you live as a Christian will influence how others live and it will also lead them to Jesus or push them away from Him. John 1:6-7, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing The Way For Christ

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 1, 2022

Is believing without repenting valid? Why did both Jesus and John the Baptist preach repent? Let’s learn why in Matthew 3:1-12.

Is believing without repenting valid? Why did both Jesus and John the Baptist preach repent? Let’s learn why in Matthew 3:1-12. Preaching & Teaching (vs 1) In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea (Matthew 3:1) In the Bible the word "preach" means ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Heavens Hero Rehab Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 25, 2008

Where this only faith there are walls to overcome you can listen www.preaching.co.nr

Heaven’s Heroes, Rahab & the People of God Heaven’s heroes are people who see a way where there seems to be no way, because faith sees a way through the wilderness of doubt, a way through the waters of despair and a way through the walls of hopelessness. WHEN THERE IS ONLY FAITH The people of God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Specializes In Making A Way

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 31, 2025

Today’s message is to inspire hope and renew faith in the God who still makes a way. No matter what obstacle stands before you, believe that God is already working behind the scenes to create a path for your breakthrough.

THE GOD WHO SPECIALIZES IN MAKING A WAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:16-19 Supporting Texts: Exodus 14:21-22, John 14:6, Romans 8:28, Psalm 77:19 INTRODUCTION: Life often presents us with what seem to be impossible situations—moments when there appears to be no solution, no ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Continual Prayer (1 Samuel 23)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 18, 2025

How often should we pray and what about? Let's begin in 1 Samuel 23)

Did David continually ask God for guidance? As a result did he escape several potentially deadly situations? Are we people of continual prayer? Let’s look at 1 Samuel 23. Did David save the city of Keilah? Did he ask God first? Now they told David, “Behold, the Philistines are fighting against ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lost But Not Least

Contributed by John Beehler on Sep 14, 2001

The lost are important to God

Lost but not Least Suppose for a moment that you were at a bus stop, and a friend came by and gave you a small bag and said, "I no longer need this, it’s yours." You take the bag and get on the bus. When you get off at your next stop, as the bus pulls away you, realize that you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Fulfilling Your Destiny" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

We can know and do God’s will in spite of many things that try to hinder us.

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches September 22, 2002 “Fulfilling Your Destiny” Numbers 20:1-13 INTRODUCTION: Will you fulfill the destiny God has for your life? Perhaps you have never thought about it. God had a perfect plan for Moses to lead the people out of Egypt and into the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Receiving Mercy For Making Messes

Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 2, 2003

God’s justice brings punishment, but God’s mercy brings forgiveness, to the point of repaying our sins for blessings. What a God!

Joel 2:18-27 – Receiving Mercy for Making Messes Once there was a pastor who was such a golf addict that one Sunday he called in sick and went golfing instead. Two angels were above him on the golf course, discussing the situation. One angel said, “You just wait. I’m gonna punish him good for ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist