Sermons About Wilderness
Boot Camp Basics
The 40 days Jesus spends in the wilderness being tempted by Satan points us back to the 40 years Israel spent in the wilderness. How does Jesus' meditation on scripture and Israel's days in the wilderness prepare him to reject Satan's plan? How can we overcome the temptation to reject God's plan?
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Signs
As we journey through the wilderness of life, there is only one sign that can deliver what it signifies: the cross of Christ Jesus, through which experience the rich, healing grace of God.
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Seeking an Easier Way (#13)
There are times in life where we hit a wall and don't know where to turn. When God directs us to a path we would not choose we must not complain or seek another way. I. Understanding God's Purpose A. God has a perfect will for every believer B. God has a place for every bliever C. God has a project for every believer II. Recognizing the Challenge A. There is an enemy B. There will be battles C. We must move on III.Fearing the Conflict IV. Resulting in Defeat A. What might have been B. Doing the hard thing C. They tasted the fruit, but never possessed it D. Resigned to wandering in the wildernes until they are destroyed
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Economic Temptations
Jesus is tempted by the devil, after 40 days of fasting, to turn the loaf-looking stones of the desert into bread. Jesus is hungry. He is famished. No grocery stores are near him. Food is nowhere to be found. His body needs food to survive. The poor people need food to eat.
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Jesus' Words of Life
Jesus' parables were a way that get past our defenses and straight to our hearts. This parable in Mark 4:1-20 does just that : the parable of the sower. Our response to the Word reveals which "seed" we are in this parable. Listen to learn more practical application for your life.
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Our Desires and Jesus' Control
Mark 3:20-35 Our reaction to the person of Christ requires action of us: either rejecting His claims, or embracing His Lordship. Indifference is not a plausible, logical, or valid response. How have we distorted who Christ is in our own lives? Are we deceived and missing out on the fullness of life in relationship with Christ?
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God Trains His Missionaries In The Wilderness
The wilderness is where God trains His missionary. Embrace the mission. Embrace the wilderness. Will you obey Him and be His missionaries of grace to a grace-less world?
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Mark 3:7-21
Mark 3 details why there was such hope and anticipation built around the person of Christ in His early ministry, not unlike the expectation that currently has been placed on President Obama. James Sutton explains the significance of Christ strategically choosing 12 disciples, and the personalities that accompanied them. Mark 3 illustrates that God always has permanent solutions in mind when we may only desire immediate fixes. Are your desires too small for Jesus' objective sometimes?
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