Sermons on Wilderness Wanderings:

Satisfied People Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 5, 2004

Message 4 of 5 on John 5 & 6. Let’s talk about Jesus today… Let’s see him today the way he described himself. Jesus said, “I am the bread that gives life.”

There is something about bread and its ability to satisfy you. It’s not just a full belly! It’s that sense of security and comfort that comes from the smell of warm bread and the fullness of the soul. There is something about a piece of warm bread that satisfies the heart of a person. Maybe ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Esther: Courage Tested Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jul 17, 2004

Will you answer God’s call to live courageously?

Esther 3:1-15 Courage Tested Woodlawn Baptist Church July 18, 2004 Introduction Over the course of the past several months, as I have been studying the Scriptures, I have seen over and over the providential hand of God at work. We have been watching God at work in Genesis, leading and guiding, ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Life Will Cease To Be A Struggle Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 19, 2004

Second in a series on popular illusions; and for Independence Day. Life will not cease to be a struggle if justice is not fully realized, feelings are not fully expressed, and wrong decisions are not fully reversed.

What kind of a retirement party was this? He had worked so long, he had struggled with so many things, and now, here, at the end, it seemed there was still unfinished business. His worries were not behind him, nor were all the issues settled. And why not? Had he no right to expect that now life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Shine Your Light For Christ Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 3, 2003

Sometimes we need a lesson in Christian conduct. Paul knows that when he writes the Philippians. He wants to give them guidance in their Christian conduct. That is what Paul does and he tells them about living the Christian life.

There was a family who, as many times happens, had trouble getting along with their neighbors. They argued back and forth and finally one of the neighbors was about to go on vacation. They hoped that this might reduce the tension between the two. After one family left on vacation the one still at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 2, 2004

The Lord is concerned even with the most basic needs of man, and we can trust Him to provide.

Matt 6:11 Give Us Our Daily Bread Finally, we come to the part in the Lord’s Prayer that talks about us – · The next 3 concerns are all about SELF - Give us... Forgive us... Lead us... o Provision - “Give us today our daily bread…” - provision takes care of our present. Pardon – “Forgive our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The High Octane Life

Contributed by W F on Oct 5, 2004

Peter describes the kind of "High Octane" life that can influence the world.

1 Peter 3:8-4:11 "The High Octane Life of Influence" INTRODUCTION Most people want to change something. Hairstyle; car; address; Family situation; job; world events (poor and needy) At the very least many people would like to influence their world to make it a better place. But what kind of life ...read more

Denomination: *other

Praying In The Spirit

Contributed by James Tetley on Jul 3, 2006

Praying in the Spirit is about trusting and relying and speaking to the Spirit in all the situations and people you face

Praying in the Spirit I had the good fortune of watching the Narnia film , and one of my favourite moments is when the children are all playing hide and seek and you see them running around the house, and Lucy enters through the wardrobe. You see her pushing aside all those fur coats and enters ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Walking On Water (Or Taking Other Steps Of Faith) Series

Contributed by Steven Kellett on Oct 27, 2002

Lessons we can learn about Walking by Faith from Peter’s experience of walking on the Water.

Immediately He made the disciples get into the boat and go ahead of Him to the other side, while He sent the crowds away. 23After He had sent the crowds away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray; and when it was evening, He was there alone. 24But the boat was already „Ta long distance ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

You Must Be Born Again Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Apr 28, 2003

You must be born again. Don’t be bitten by the ways of man who look to natural remedies for our separation from God. Don’t come and tell God you’ll do better. Simply look to Jesus with belief and receive him as Lord.

You Must Be Born Again John 3:1-21 Pastor Jim Luthy Not long after I became a believer, I sat down in a Denny’s restaurant and told a friend of mine about Jesus. He grew up in a Catholic home and was a bit familiar with the things I shared with him. He was a decent man and listened respectfully. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Drive Back Down Memory Lane

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on May 28, 2003

There is specific memorial I draw your attention to found in the text that was established for the purpose of remembering the God who facilitated their deliverance to the promise land.

A DRIVE BACK DOWN MEMORY LANE Scripture Reference: Joshua 4:1 – 9; 19 –24 Introduction Webster’s defines memorial as… 1. Anything intended to preserve the memory of a person or event; something, which serves to keep something else in remembrance; a monument. –Macaulay 2. Something, such as a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bless Them

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Jan 29, 2005

Focuses on Jesus addressing the Disciples, not the crowd

A recent survey has compiled all the qualities that people expect from the perfect pastor: Results of a computerized survey indicated that the perfect pastor preaches exactly 12 minutes. He frequently condemns sin but never upsets anyone. She works from 8 a.m. until midnight and is also a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transfiguration

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Feb 18, 2007

When we recognize, internalize, and externalize Jesus Christ in our lives, we too become transfigured.

Additional Scripture: Exodus 34:29-35 and 1 Corinthians 12:27-13:13 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) When I saw our Bible ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-43

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007

Bad things can happen for a variety of reasons. This message examines those reasons and how we can respond. Part 2 of a series inspired by Philip Yancey’s book "Disappointment with God."

I found these letters to God on a website this week. They are supposedly real letters written by real kids to God: Dear God, I didn’t think orange went with purple until I saw the sunset you made on Tuesday. That was cool! Signed, Eugene Dear God, Thank you for my baby brother, but what I ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Do These Stones Mean? Series

Contributed by Art Good on Aug 14, 2007

These stones speak to me of God’s grace. They are my pile of stones that remind me that God has worked powerfully in my life in times past, and He will do so again. These stones remind me of the thousands of stones God has moved in my life, of the thousan

How many early risers do we have here today? When you wake up you are ready to go! Wide awake! People who aren’t early risers can’t stand to be around you. When travel, I like to leave early! Excited to get where I’m going. Well, imagine dreaming and planning to go someplace your entire life. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Devil Didn't Make Him Do It Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

A look at Jesus’ temptation and the fact that Jesus didn’t succumb to temptation

Luke 4:1- 13 – The Devil Didn’t Make Him Do it! “The Devil Made me do it!!!” How many of us have ever used this excuse, even in jest, when we are caught doing something we know we shouldn’t. It is a nice convenient excuse isn’t it, but there is one problem!!! The Devil can’t make you or I do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist