First Presbyterian Somerville, TN
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August 2, 2026
Lessons from The Wilderness.
Sermon I. Stopping to Listen for God Exodus 3:4
At the burning bush when God called Moses,
Moses was not so sure and God had answers for of Moses’ excuses
August 16, 2026
Lessons from The Wilderness.
Sermon II. Turning the Bitter to the Sweet Exodus 5:22-26
Wilderness is not a place where we can be in charge.
It is where we learn to encounter whatever life dishes up.
It is where God turns the bitter to the sweet
August 30, 2026
Lessons from The Wilderness
Sermon III. Lessons from The Wilderness: Depending Totally on God
Ex. 16: 19-21
Israel learns that God will provide for their daily needs,
and no more as He provides for them as He brings manna.
We need to remember all that we have is also a gift from God.
September 6, 2026
Lessons from The Wilderness
Sermon IV. Lessons from The Wilderness: Trusting that God Knows Best
Ex 16.6-12
They chose to grumble and not rejoice. We have the same choice.
Why is it that we, like the Israelites, have so much trouble believing God and Trusting Him?
September 20, 2026
Lessons from The Wilderness
Sermon V. Lessons from The Wilderness: Becoming God’s People
Exodus 19: 1-8
God claims Israel as His very own people when he brings them out of Egypt and leads them in the desert. To make sure they learn and remember he gives them the written law to teach them how to be blessed and be his people. God is always teaching us how to be His people.
October 4, 2026
Lessons from The Wilderness
Sermon VI. Lessons from The Wilderness: Believing God’s Word
Num. 13:17-33
Fear has a way of blinding us to the blessings God as for us. Joshua and Caleb trusted God’s promise when other saw obstacles and missed the opportunities
October 18, 2026
Sermon VII. Lessons from The Wilderness: Commitment
Joshua 24:15
Someone has said if you want to see what people actually think is important look at their calendar and checkbook. Joshua challenges the Israelites to examines what is really important to them. He will say who do you serve?