Sermons on Wildernesses:

The Power Of Purpose

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 5, 2012

Simple Definition for Purpose: The object toward which one strives or for which something exists; an aim or a goal:

The Power of Purpose Text: Romans 8:28NKJ Before you ask for prosperity, ask for purpose. Before you ask for relationships, ask for direction. “A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for.” Everything has purpose, and you were created for purpose. Romans ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

When I Am Lonely Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 29, 2013

Do you ever feel physically or emotionally alone? David knew very well how that felt. Fortunately for us, he wrote down both his feelings and his vision of what to do in these very difficult times.

We don’t really know the occasion for Psalm 63. It could have been written when David was running from Saul, or from his son, Absalom. This psalm is really about who you turn to when it seems like there is nothing in your environment that brings comfort or rest. 1 – 2 David was in ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Ten Commandments Part One

Contributed by Dale Miller on Sep 25, 2012

THIS IS THE FIRST OF A TWO PART SERIES ON THE TEN COMMANDMENTS.

HFL SEPT 12, 2010 DEUT. 8;1-5 1Be careful to follow every command I am giving you today, so that you may live and increase and may enter and possess the land that the LORD promised on oath to your forefathers. 2Remember how the LORD your God led you all the way in the desert these forty years, to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In It To Possess It

Contributed by Tunde Alli on Jan 2, 2012

There are two sets of people making their entry into the New Year 2012. There are those who are in it merely to pass through; and there are other who are in it to possess it. Everyone has to make a determination whether they want to pass through it or pos

You are not in 2012 just to pass through it, you are in it to possess it You are not here to fail, you are here to prevail God didn’t bring you all the way here to disappoint you; He brought you here to promote you If God didn’t want you to succeed in 2012, you would not have made it ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 33:50-56

Denomination: Pentecostal

Western Movies Series

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Jan 8, 2012

Recall those days of the Western Movies when the White Hat guy rode in? Jesus Christ is our Redeemer.

Mark 1:4-11 How do you keep faith when your hopes seem hopeless? Consider when God sent John the Baptist into preaching how that provided their symbol of hope during a time that seemed hopeless. Maybe if you can envision the hope the good people felt in our old Western movies when the white hat ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Satan’s Plan For Your Life

Contributed by Robert Harmon on Mar 5, 2011

Jesus has a plan for us, but so does Satan! Who will we listen to when temptation sneaks into our lives?

INTRODUCTION When we look at the start of Jesus’ earthly ministry, we have a great contrast that starts off with Jesus being immersed in the river by John, and the glory of the Father and the Spirit shining on Him. Immediately afterward, we are taken to the dry, barren wilderness, where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Facing Temptation Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 21, 2011

Jesus' encounter with Satan helps us to understand the power of temptations and ways to overcome it.

Matthew 4:1-11 “Facing Temptation” INTRODUCTION Video: “Temptation—Deep Thoughts By a Shallow Christian This brief video seems to echo the thoughts and actions of many people in our modern society. It is commonly believed that sin has no consequence and the resisting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

A Generation Of Spoiled Children

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

As a church body of believers separated to God we have rejected God’s call to repentance collectively just as Israel as a nation has rejected Jesus as Messiah. We have gotten comfortable with our sin. So much so we don’t even call it sin anymore.

A Generation of Spoiled Children Matthew 11:16-30 Have you ever tried to please a group of children by suggesting they all pick out just one game or one activity to do together? Some of you may be dealing with this as part of your daily life and others may have to go back to your babysitting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Peace Promise Dec 10th 2017?

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 20, 2018

The citizens of Jerusalem clearly have a longing for peace. In fact the Jewish word for Peace – Shalom- comes from the word Jerusalem. It is for that reason that Jews refer to it as the City of Peace”.

The Promise of Peace Isaiah 40:1-11 "Peace on Earth will come to stay when we live Christmas every day." - Helen Steiner Rice Here is another famous quote from King David concerning peace. Psalm 122:6-9 6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you be secure. 7 May there be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11, Psalm 122:6-9, Revelation 21:2-4, Isaiah 40:1-2, Isaiah 40:3-5, John 14:27-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Today Counts Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 19, 2016

When you discover your life purpose, you are playing an important part in lifting up His name, advancing His kingdom and accomplishing His will.

A. WHAT’S YOUR LIFE’S PURPOSE? 1. Salvation. “The Lord is not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance” (I Peter 3:9). 2. To grow spiritually. “For this is the will of God, your sanctification” (I Thess. 4:3, NASB). 3. To ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time For Change

Contributed by Michael L. Brown on Nov 2, 2015

This sermon was preached when a church was installing a new pastor. Membership shoud be reminded that churches evolve over the course of time. Diferent Pastors do things diferently. The method may change but the message of the Gospel remains the same.

Change Gen. 12: 1- 4 Now the aLord had said to Abram: “Get bout of your country, From your family, And from your father’s house, To a land that I will show you. 2I will make you a great nation; I will bless you And make your name great; And you shall be a blessing. 3 I will bless ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revival

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

REVIVAL

Isaiah 64 Boy, "God, we had a great time at church today. Wish you had been there. I. THE DEFINITION OF REVIVAL v.1 Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest come down, (a) The Problem God's Coming Judgement On Sin (Nation Backslidden) (b) The Prayer "Oh" It ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

A Promise Keeping God

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 10, 2015

Revival

Malachi 3:1-12 A Promise Keeping God 1. A Promise Keeping God Promised the . . Messenger. 1 Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

The Bible, Our Foundation, 4.new Testament Writers Confirm Old Testament Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Apr 21, 2015

Here are several New Testament texts that prove the Inspiration of the Old Testament texts. The first Christians truly had a trustworthy Bible!

3. Testimony to Old Testament Inspiration God equated with His Word. Galatians 3:8 And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel to Abraham beforehand, saying, "In you all the nations shall be blessed." See with what holy reverence the apostle ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Yearn For The Food That Endures

Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 1, 2015

“Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For on him God the Father has set his seal”. (John 6:27)

Theme: Yearn for the food that endures Text: Ex. 16:4-15; Eph. 4:1-16; John 6:25-35 One major problem facing the world today is that of climate change. Its effect is not only seen in rising temperatures but also in drought and famine. The worsening food situation is leading to starvation and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed