Sermons on wilderness wanderings: showing 1,351-1,365 of 27,641

God Delivers

Contributed by William Lock on Mar 4, 2009

When God makes a promise we can believe it.

GENESIS 21:1-21 The Birth of a Newborn God Finally Delivered (21:1-2) “Then the LORD took note of Sarah as He had said, and the LORD did for Sarah as He had promised. So Sarah conceived and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the appointed time of which God had spoken to him.” When God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fighting The Enemy From Far Off Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Mar 6, 2010

A tactical preview of how we have to change our strategy for fighting our battles.

Fighting the Enemy from Far off Part II The battle of Elah: -- While the Philistines were posted on the stony hills covered with brushwood which bounded the valley on the south, Saul and his army were posted on a similar stony ridge on its northern side. The valley, one of the most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:11-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chosen To Soar Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 7, 2014

The Lord chooses Israel to be a Holy Nation. This is not a position of privilege, but one of responsibility.

Exodus 19:3-7, 20:1-17 “Chosen to Soar” INTRODUCTION They were an unremarkable people descended from a man and wife who have no other distinction than we know their names. The people had no notable culture and no great art work. They were broken and poor. Yet, they were chosen ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Caleb Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 28, 2022

Caleb was an Israelite leader known for following God wholeheartedly. After leading the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt, God told Moses to send a leader from each tribe into Canaan to explore the Promised Land.

Caleb Who was Caleb in the Bible? Caleb was an Israelite leader known for following God wholeheartedly. After leading the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt, God told Moses to send a leader from each tribe into Canaan to explore the Promised Land. Caleb, age forty at the time, was chosen as the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:27

Denomination: Baptist

Rise Up! It’s Time To Move!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 30, 2021

After a year off for Covid, God is signaling the Church that it's time to get moving again; we've been camped in one spot too long. The trumpet is sounding, "Rise up! It's time to move!"

RISE UP! IT’S TIME TO MOVE! Numb. 10:5-6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. An Ohio businessman abandoned his broken-down car during a torrential downpour in Louisiana. He stood in the pouring rain; most cars had pulled over. It rained harder. 2. Suddenly he saw a slow-moving car creeping, ghostlike, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 10:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

1st Sunday In Lent, Year C. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 3, 2022

March 9, 2025.

Deuteronomy 26:1-11, Psalm 91:1-2, Psalm 91:9-16, Romans 10:8-13, Luke 4:1-13. A). PRESENT PROVISION AND PAST DELIVERANCE. Deuteronomy 26:1-11. 1. The One Whom We Worship. It was the LORD their God who was going to bring Israel into the land of their inheritance (Deuteronomy 26:1). It was ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11, Psalm 91:1-2, Psalm 91:9-16, Romans 10:8-13, Luke 4:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Lost?

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 12, 2007

This sermon compares being physically lost in the darkness to being spiritually lost.

Introduction: I look forward to this time of the year for a couple of reasons. First of all, I really enjoy deer hunting, which my father and I were able to do for a little while yesterday. But something I enjoy as much as hunting is just being out in the woods with my father, which is something ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving In A Desert Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 14, 2009

The desert is one of the best places for faith to grow.

Title: Why They Call It the Desert Text: Numbers 11:4-23 Thesis: The “desert” is one of the best places for faith to grow. Series: The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge We are continuing our The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge Series this morning. We began the journey last week ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shaped Through Trials

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

It’s the journey, not just the destination, that’s important. Let your trials be a blessing to you.

Opening illustration: If there is any such thing as a universal question, it may be this: Why are all these trials in my life? This is not a new question; generations of children have asked it. They have then grown into adults who must answer the same question when their children ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Valley Of Trouble As The Door Of Hope

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 29, 2013

From our many backslidings, to "you shall know the LORD."

THE VALLEY OF TROUBLE AS THE DOOR OF HOPE. Hosea 2:14-20. Hosea’s own rocky marriage stands as a metaphor for the troubled relationship between the LORD and Israel. Just as Gomer was unfaithful to Hosea, so Israel broke covenant with the LORD (Hosea 1:2). One harbinger of hope is discovered - ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Present Provision And Past Deliverance

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 13, 2013

The presentation of the first of the first-fruits as an occasion of Thanksgiving.

PRESENT PROVISION AND PAST DELIVERANCE. Deuteronomy 26:1-11. 1. The One Whom We Worship. It was the LORD their God who was going to bring Israel into the land of their inheritance (Deuteronomy 26:1). It was the LORD their God, not the Canaanites’ Baal, who would give them bountiful harvests ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Doing A New Thing.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 4, 2022

From past mercies to present help and future salvation.

GOD IS DOING A NEW THING. Isaiah 43:16-21. Isaiah reminds us of how the Sovereign LORD had opened the Red Sea, and made a path through the Jordan (Isaiah 43:16-17). Yet the Prophet is only looking back in order to look forward: “remember not” the former things - don’t yearn for what we might ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Mightier Than I - Part Two

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Mar 10, 2017

Statistics of today’s church (and Christianity) says 85% claim to have a Christian faith/religion, while only 5% actually attend church regularly.

ONE MIGHTIER THAN I Part Two Review of last week – 1. JTB is a model for us as we walk through our “wilderness” 2. Bible says each of us have gone astray from the path that God had designed (in the beginning ) for Adam and Eve. 3. The wilderness we walk in is a result of the sin a)that we were ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Crossing Over

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 15, 2004

This is a sermon that challenges the hearers to prepare for the New Year.

“CROSSING OVER” Josh. 3:1-8 INTRO – Here we are, 3 days from the year 2003. Time for new beginnings, new resolutions, new commitments. Folks will start dieting again, exercising again, trying to be disciplined again. I’m reminded of a fellow named Ralph who, after thoroughly enjoying his ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Discover Love Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 5, 2006

The Psalmist God’s steadfast love in our lives. The truth of God’s steadfast love empowers us, and provides us comfort and hope

Psalm 136:1-26 “Discover Love” INTRODUCTION Thanksgiving will soon be upon us. This day, which has become encased in over eating and college football, has giving thanks for God’s blessings at its core. I want to take the month of November and examine the great blessings that God has poured ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 136:1-26

Denomination: Lutheran