Sermons on Being Where God Wants Us:

2. He Wants Servants Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Dec 19, 2005

What Jesus really wants for Christmas is servants who will serve each other and those outside the church.

1. Jesus wants disciples who will serve each other. John 13:1-5 ¶ It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now showed them the full extent of his love. 2 The evening ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who I Want To Be In 2003

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 24, 2002

Here are seven attitudes to resolve to have in the new year.

Colossians 3:12-14 WHO I WANT TO BE IN 2003 I think it’s true that people are getting more and more mean and aggressive as time goes on. For example, today, everyone knows what “road rage” means. More and more people are driving aggressively, pushing people on the road who aren’t going as fast ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Where Does It Hurt? Children Series

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 29, 2008

This lesson continues the series "Where Does it Hurt?" discussing the relationship between parents and children.

WHERE DOES IT HURT? Ephesians 5:22-6:4 Text: Matthew 18:1-6 INTRODUCTION: 1. Children are a great joy given by God to lucky parents. a. Some people have asked me if I thought four was too many and if I would have as many if I had the chance to do it all again. b. I said, "Which one would I give ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baptism Is Where It All Begins

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 14, 2023

Jesus walks into the waters of baptism, and salvation begins.

1.15.23 Matthew 3:13–17 13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14 But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” 15 Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

What Do You Want?

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 18, 2009

We have all done it, (Got what we wanted, and didn’t want what we got ) This message will show you how to be sure you’ll want what you get when you get it.

How to get what you want, and want what you get. Thats really the full title to this message At first glance that may sound crazy, of course I’ll want what i get, but if the truth be known every single person who reads or hears this message will be able to identify at least one time and probably ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Dry Rot

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 19, 2018

We must prevent spiritual dry rot in our lives in order to remain useful to God and His Kingdom.

Dry Rot August 19, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must prevent spiritual dry rot in our lives in order to remain useful to God and His Kingdom. Focus Passage: Luke 13:6-9 Supplemental Passage: Again He said to me, "Prophesy over these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Question Of The Magi: Where Is He? Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 7, 2001

A call to self-examination

The Questions of Christmas (4) The Question of the Magi Where Is He? Scripture Reading: Matthew 2:1-12 They had traveled over miles and miles of desert, leading a caravan of camels loaded with servants and supplies in their wake. They were wealthy noblemen, astrologers, sages ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Matthew 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Wants To Test Me Before He Bless Me

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jan 14, 2006

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHY GOD WOULD ALLOW YOU TO GO THROUGH SOME THINGS IN LIFE AS IF HE IS TESTING YOU? GUESS WHAT, HE IS, BUT DON’T WORRY THERE IS A PURPOSE TO YOUR TEST. GOD WANTS TO BLESS YOU THROUGH YOUR TEST. LET’S LOOK AT ABRAHAM.

GOD WANTS TO TEST ME BEFORE HE BLESS ME GENESIS 22:1-18 (1, 18) HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT YOU HAD SURVIVED THE WORST THAT LIFE COULD THROW YOUR WAY ONLY TO BE SURPRISED BY A NEW BATTERY OF TESTS? SUCH HAD TO BE THE THOUGHT OF ABRAHAM. CHAPTER 22 (NKJV) “AFTER THESE THINGS GOD TESTED ABRAHAM.” THESE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Will Never Use It All

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jan 15, 2011

What God has for his children

YOU WILL NEVER USE IT ALL James 4:6But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. Gods grace, love Locality, glory, forgiveness ,gifts 1. God’s grace never runs low John 1:14And the Word was made flesh, and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6

Denomination: Baptist

Where The Spirit Of The Lord Is, There Is Freedom Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 27, 2025

Let's explore biblical examples that illustrate the liberating work of God's Spirit.

The Bible teaches that true freedom is found in the presence of God's Spirit. In 2 Corinthians 3:17, the apostle Paul writes, "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." This profound statement underscores the transformative power of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17, Exodus 3:7-10

Walking Blindfolded? Problems Defining You?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 24, 2015

How many people are walking by faith with their eyes closed to the promise of God? Are we well able to overcome this obstacles, or will we go to our tents and cry?

SHALL WE WALK BLIND FOLDED? DO WE ALLOW PROBLEMS TO DEFINE US? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Ephesians 3:20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"And Where Are You From?"

Contributed by Bobby Touchton on May 26, 2004

As Christians we often feel out of place, but we are reminded of Jesus’ words that our real home is eternal life with Him.

Submitted by Dr. Bobby J. Touchton Ashland, Kentucky “‘Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Where There Is No Altar The Church Will Falter

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 26, 2015

Not only will the altar less church be weak and spiritually impotent, but ultimately the church without an altar will falter.

1 King 18:14-30 Ahab the king of Israel meets Elijah with these words: Art thou he that troubeleth Israel? Trouble=) stir up, disturb To agitate; 2. To afflict with pain or discomfort. 3. To cause mental agitation or distress This shows you how far Israel had fallen from Gods divine presence and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:14-30, 1 Kings 18:31-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Want My Stuff

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 8, 2008

TAKING BACK WHAT THE ENEMY HAS EVER STOLEN FROM YOU

I WANT MY STUFF 7/1/07 Eph 6:11-14 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"I Want To See Jesus!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 28, 2004

Have we dined with Jesus?

Luke 18:9-14 “I want to see Jesus!” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Zacchaeus was a chief among tax collectors, and I’m sure his parents never would have dreamed that he would turn out the way he did. You know ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: United Methodist