In Sermons: "wilderness" showing 1-30 of 65

The Jesus Fixation Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 12, 2002

"Fix your thoughts on Jesus" the writer of Hebrews tells us. Why? The answer is powerful and life changing.

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-3:14

Tags: Moses, Wilderness, Rebellion, Focus, Turn Your Eyes, Turn, Fix, Rest, Humanity Of Christ, Eyes  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Caught Between The Mountains And Opportunity Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Feb 9, 2011

Just because you see no exit does not mean that there’s no way out. Go makes openings when there seems to be nowhere to go...

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-12

Tags: Obedience, Missions, Wilderness, Wait, Follow, Trials And Difficulties  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Table In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 8, 2011

From a biblical perspective, the wilderness is where a lot of people die, but it is also the place where a lot of people have accelerated spiritual growth, because of the high spiritual protein foods God serves in the wilderness.

Scripture: Luke 7:24

Tags: Hardship, Growth, Wilderness, Learning, Trial, Trials And Difficulties  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wonder Of Jesus’ Baptism Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 3, 2013

Why did John baptize Jesus? And why so quickly? Granted Jesus said it was to "fulfill all righteousness", but what exactly could that mean?

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Tags: Death, Sacrifice, Wrath, Baptism, Ministry, Forgiveness, Beginning, Isaiah, Communion, Moses, Holy Spirit, Resurrection, Temple, Dove, Salvation, Missions, Conversation, Islam, Muslim, Sacred, Aaron, Priest, Repent, Ceremony, Wilderness, Judgment, Burial, Confess, Soldier, Priesthood, Gentile, Pharisees, Fulfillment, High Priest, Philip, Ethiopian, Eunuch, Prepare, Sinner, Baptize, Sadducees, Soap, Tax Collector, Baptist, Ritual, Approval, Voice, Hindu, Brown, India, Urgent, Chariot, John The Baptist, Accepted Time, Ax, New Born Child, Initiated, Formality, Immediate, Swema, Call To Salvation  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Born To Be Wild Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 5, 2013

What can ferrets and hamsters teach us about our freedom in Christ?

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34, Philippians 4:4-13

Tags: World, Thanksgiving, Belong, Transform, Freedom, Israel, Bird, Free, Promised Land, Worry, Wilderness, Rebellion, Slavery, Home, Rejoice, Possession, Warning, Wild, Manna, Content, Conform, Pattern, Loser, Different, Animals, Domesticate, Alien, Possess, Shackles, Strangers, Cage, Lilies, Abraham Lincoln, Counterculture, Chain, Enslave, Homesick, Secret, Ledger, Balance Sheet  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Judgment And Hope In The Preaching Of John Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 28, 2013

The need for true repentance, and amendment of life.

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Tags: Wilderness, Judgment, Repentance, John's Baptism, Kingdom Preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Temptation Is Only A Question - Your Response Is The Answer

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 21, 2014

When we meet the allurements of sin do not test God, trust God. Trust God and His word! Let God rather than your feelings lead you. Trust God not your Feelings Temptation is Only a Question, your response is the answer.

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, 1 Peter 5:8, Romans 12:21, 1 Peter 1:7, Hebrews 4:15, 1 John 2:16, Psalms 119:11, 1 John 4:4, James 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Sin, Temptation, Wilderness, Trial, Divine Favour, Temptation General  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Follow The Leader / Who Am I Really Following?

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 17, 2015

Follow the Leader is an old familiar child's game from which we can learn some spiritual truths. Who are you really following?

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15, Joshua 24:15, Philippians 3:4-14

Tags: Leader, Temptation, Repent, Wilderness, Transformation, Following Jesus, Lent, Human Nature  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Why The Wilderness

Contributed by John A. Peck on Nov 3, 2009

Often the wilderness is a dangerous place, frought with danger, anxiety, vulnerability. Out there, we are usually the prey or the victim, but it is also the place where we encounter God.

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Tags: Fear, Wilderness, Encounter, Danger, Hardship Of Life, Trials And Difficulties  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Orthodox

The Gospel Of Jesus: Swordfight In The Desert Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 27, 2006

Jesus didn’t just defeat sin for us on the cross...it started early in His ministry when He was tempted. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Tags: Devil, Temptation, Wilderness, Victorious, Temptation Of Christ, Baptism Of Jesus  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Journeying With Jesus Through Lent #1: ‘into The Wilderness' Series

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Mar 1, 2009

A SERMON FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT 2009. We accompany Jesus into the wilderness and an encounter with the Tempter

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15, Mark 1:9

Tags: Wilderness, Lent, Temptation Power, Temptation Resisting

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lessons From The Wilderness

Contributed by Brian Barrett on Jun 23, 2011

This is a outline of a message that will minister to anyone who feels that they are stuck in a wilderness. It answers the question, "why am I going through this?". It will teach the congregation 4 lessons from the wilderness that they need to know so that

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Tags: Lesson, Wilderness, Encouragement

Denomination: Pentecostal

Running With A Limp

Contributed by Ty Tamasaka on Sep 9, 2011

4 Points on learning how to deal with the "Wilderness Seasons" of our lives. 1. GOD WANTS TO DEVELOP A STEADFAST HEART WITHIN ME. 2. God leads us into seasons of growth and not gratification. 3. GOD WANTS TO DEVELOP THE COURAGE OF A WARRIOR. 4

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-18

Tags: Pain, Suffering, Wilderness, Struggles, Hardship Of Life, Suffering Joy In  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

When You Find Yourself In Marah

Contributed by Enarenren Jolly Erhunwmunse on Aug 22, 2008

Marah is bitterness and Marah situation only happen when someone find his/her self in wilderness that was what happen to the children of Israel in the wilderness.

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-23

Tags: Joy, Suffering, Wilderness, Encouragement, Bitterness  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Provision In The Wilderness

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jun 8, 2001

GOD WILL MAKE SUPERNATURAL PROVISION IN OUR LIVES TO ENSURE WE SURVIVE IN THE WILDERNESS

Scripture: Psalms 23:1-6

Tags: Endurance, Wilderness, Feast, God Prepared

Denomination: Church Of God

Sue Your Own Mother! Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 12, 2009

Our relationship with God can require a strained relationship with others when we take sin seriously and need to avoid it.

Scripture: Hosea 2:2-23

Tags: Sin, Wilderness, Judgment, Holiness

Denomination: *other

The Wilderness.

Contributed by W. Leon Morrow on Mar 1, 2009

A Communion Meditation for the first Sunday in Lent. After Baptism, Jesus was compelled to deal with a wilderness situation. What is our wilderness? Jesus was helped by angels. Can we help others in their wilderness times?

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Tags: Hunger, Overcome, Wilderness, Action, Jesus Temptation  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Welcome To The Wilderness [population: You] Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Mar 4, 2009

Part 1 of 4 in our Lenten teaching series, "Survivorman." For more info, please visit www.newsongs.org

Scripture: Luke 4:1-2

Tags: Holy Spirit, Wilderness, Survive, Lent, Jesus Temptation, Knowing God's Will  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: *other

Purpose In Pain - Hearing In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Payne on Jun 5, 2017

The fourth message in our "Hearing God" series

Tags: Wilderness

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Swordfight In The Desert Series

Contributed by Tom Papez on Sep 6, 2009

Goes over the 3 specific temptations felt by Jesus after the wilderness. Touches a bit on how to avoid temptation.

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Tags: Devil, Temptation, Wilderness, Flee, Temptation Of Christ, Temptation Resisting  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

We Have Found The Messiah

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 19, 2017

Don’t stop pointing others to the Savior. Be like John the Baptist. A little out there, bold and loud but sincerely pleading that people get right with God and discover that God has provided the Lamb.

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Tags: Repent, Wilderness, Point To Jesus, Witness Christ, Repent And Believe  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Desiring The Wilderness

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 23, 2017

A sermon looking at the topic of having the courage to leave the wilderness and move into the promises of God. This message looks at the areas of compromise, contentment, and God's purpose verses His promise, and stepping out by faith and risking it all.

Scripture: Joshua 1:10-18

Tags: Wilderness, Contentment, Courage, Compromise

Denomination: Foursquare

"The Baptist's Faith And Message"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 28, 2009

The condition of hearts in the wilderness determines their readiness to receive

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Tags: Baptism, Wilderness, Repentance, John The Baptist

Denomination: Orthodox

In The Wilderness

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Dec 3, 2009

Even as we hear John the Baptist’s message to prepare ourselves for the coming of the Lord, we are to follow his example in ministry.

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Tags: Wilderness, Preparation, Repentance, Proclamation

Denomination: United Methodist

Do Not Be Ignorant About The Past

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 17, 2009

Lent 3(C) - Do not be ignorant about the past: We learn that God’s examples warn us and God’s strength saves us.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Tags: Moses, Salvation, Wilderness, Disobedience, God Brings Hope, God In The Hardships  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

Lent - A Time Of Preparation In The Wilderness

Contributed by Colin Thornby on Nov 8, 2010

Jesus' time of preparation in the wilderness is a model for our lives

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Tags: Wilderness, Preparation, Lent

Denomination: *other

Moments Of Temptation

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Nov 24, 2010

After every great victory comes a test.

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-4:11

Tags: Temptation, Wilderness, Temptation Of Christ

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Potent Start Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 20, 2013

Jesus was led by the Spirit, and so we should seek to be Spirit-led.

Scripture: Mark 1:12-15

Tags: Strength, Wilderness, Courage, Bravery, Holy Spirit General, Temptation Resisting  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mountain Of Waiting Series

Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Nov 9, 2011

It is in the wilderness that God meets us.

Scripture: Exodus 3:1

Tags: Faith, Doubt, Moses, Wilderness, Wait, Patience  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worship According To God's Will Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 18, 2010

We must worship God as he wishes, not as we wish.

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:27-28

Tags: Obedience, Wilderness, God's Will, Worship Purpose, God's Sovereign Will  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic