Sermons on Wilderness Wanderings:

How To Miss The Will Of God

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 1, 2005

Four common mistakes people make in trying to determine the will of God

July 31, 2005 Dakota Community Church Understanding God’s Will Week One: Common Misconceptions Introduction: Friday night we went as a family to see “Kingdom of Heaven” and several times the will of God was a major theme. - When the magistrate wanted to flee on the fastest horses. - When they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Mennonite

Meeting God Down A Rabbit Trail Series

Contributed by Mark Winter on Jan 17, 2003

God stands at the end of our rabbit trails when we have exhausted all human options

You’ve probably heard the phrase, “going down a rabbit trail.” Wild rabbits don’t like to saunter down Main Street; they prefer bolting down trails leading deep into the woods. (By the way, jackrabbits are capable of speeds up to 40 mph to evade predators). To go down a “rabbit trail,” then, means ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:2-10, Psalm 139:7-10

Denomination: Methodist

Counting The Cost (Part 1)

Contributed by David Derry on Jan 20, 2003

Have we really counted the cost of following Christ? He requires us to surrender everything to be His follower.

Counting the Cost – Part 1 January 12, 2003 Today we will be talking about being a disciple or follower of Christ. Do we fully understand what that means? The following are actual responses from comment cards given to staff members of a wilderness recreation area… 1. trails need to be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

When The Tempter Comes Series

Contributed by John Gaines on Jan 30, 2006

Jesus resists the devil’s temptation and shows us the way to deal with Satan.

WHEN THE TEMPTER COMES INTRODUCTION 1. Matthew 4:1-10 (NKJV) Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. {2} And when He had fasted forty days and forty nights, afterward He was hungry. {3} Now when the tempter came to Him, he said, "If You are the Son ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In The Desert Series

Contributed by David Asch on Oct 5, 2004

A look at 3 different scenes from desert living. Three scenes that show us how God uses the desert to form his people, to call his people to himself. By the time we’re done, maybe you will want to go out to the desert too…

LIVING IN THE DESERT Mark 1:1-13 INTRO: Have you spent much time in the desert? I have. For over 30 years I lived in Southern California, which is basically one big desert – with lots of sprinklers! We traveled, camped, and explored the desert. As a youth pastor, we took kids on desert motorcycle ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Serving God's Purpose In Your Generation

Contributed by Chew Chew on Jan 24, 2008

God has call us to serve God’s purpose in our Generation.

Title: Serving God’s purpose in your Generation Text: Acts 13:36 “For David, after he had served the purpose of God in his own generation, fell asleep, and was laid among his fathers and underwent decay; Introduction God has a purpose for every generation. For Martin Luther, God’s purpose for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:36

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Love The Commercialism Of Christmas--No Joke!

Contributed by Don Hawks on Dec 9, 2007

I don’t think any of us are really ready to give up the traditions of this holiday season. So why not think about what we love about this time of the year? (Based on an article by Rev. Thomas Shepherd) ________________________________________

How do you like this time of the year? Shopping center parking lots clogged with car headlights like a starry night sky in the country. Mindless, but welcoming music drifting over hordes of harried, hopeful, hesitantly happy holiday hunters. Shop ’til you’re top-heavy, arms full of packages, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Law, Grace

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 4, 2006

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Advent John the Baptist Preaching Repentance

2nd Sunday in Advent Luke 3:1-6 "Law, Grace" 3:1 ¶ In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Victory Is A Shout Away Series

Contributed by Michael West on Oct 2, 2008

When you declare war on your sin and unbelief that will be the time when you will see powerful revelation from the Lord.

May 25th, 2008 River of Life Ministries Pastor Michael West Series: His Majesty, His Name Part 7— Jehovah Tsebaioth; Lord of Hosts Sermon: Victory is a shout away Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17 “Yet, I will rejoice in the Lord!” Let me ask you something; "What can the Devil do to a Christian ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Here Is Our Awesome God!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 3, 2008

Some of what it means to prepare the way for the Lord.

Isaiah 40:1-11, Mark 1:1-8 “Here Is Our Awesome God!” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org I want all of us to think about something this morning and throughout the coming months. “Are there any unconverted corners of our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Manna Live! Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 25, 2008

What is it? The symbolism of Jesus Christ, the Bread of Life. It’s how we live. Man alive! Many practical applications to daily Christian living. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

Manna Live! Exodus 16 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MannaLive.html [read vv. 1-21; 31] It’s a beautiful symbol of Jesus, come down from above. Christ is the bread of life. It’s how we live. Man alive! The following passage drives it all home... John 6:32-35 32 Then Jesus said unto them, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism And The Battleground

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 5, 2003

We can only win over and against temptation by putting our faith in Jesus Christ who can help us to resist temptation.

BAPTISM AND THE BATTLEGROUND Text: Mark 1:9-15 "It is said that Ignatius of Loyola once had a hole dug for the novices [rookies] of his order a grave, having them buried except for their heads, asking, "Are you dead?" To those who answered yes, he would reply, "Rise then, and begin ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: United Methodist

From Desperation To Destination Part 1

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Mar 25, 2011

How God take us from one place to another, and guiding our path.

FROM DESPERATION TO DESTINATION EXODUS 14:10-15 Exod 14:10-15 10 And when Pharaoh drew near, the children of Israel lifted their eyes, and behold, the Egyptians marched after them. So they were very afraid, and the children of Israel cried out to the LORD. 11 Then they said to Moses, "Because ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ministry Of Preaching And Pastoring

Contributed by William Wyne on Apr 20, 2012

Preaching is God's method to proclaim and persuade men to Christ.

Jeremiah 1:4-8 Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, 5Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. 6Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, I cannot speak: for I am a child. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Coming Exodus: As Told By Moses And Elijah

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 27, 2014

What is the Kingdom of God going to be like?

Jesus’ Coming Exodus as Told by Moses and Elijah Luke 9:28-36 Introduction The Transfiguration account occurs in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and here in Luke. In each of these gospels it comes at the end of a sequence of events starting with the feeding of the 5,000, then the trip to Caesarea ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36, Mark 9:2-9, Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible