Sermons on Corrupt Desires:

Prayer And Friendship

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 3, 2004

God desires our company and wishes to have intimacy in our relationship with Him.

MANY OF US GREW UP WITH AND HAVE BECOME VERY FAMILIAR WITH THE MANY STORIES FROM AESOP’S FABLES. ONE SUCH FABLE IS ENTITLED “THE BEAR AND THE TRAVELERS.” IN THIS FABLE, IT IS SAID THAT TWO TRAVELERS WERE ON THE ROAD TOGETHER, WHEN A BEAR SUDDENLY APPEARED ON THE SCENE. BEFORE HE OBSERVED THEM, ONE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Free Methodist

"God's Plan For Your Success”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 4, 2009

God desires your success. He has given us the formula for success.

“God’s Plan for Your Success” May 10, 2009 "Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them. Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6-9

Denomination: Holiness

God Will Take Care Of You Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 27, 2014

David's Delemma a) Darkness b) Distress c) Desire d) Delight

Last week it was Joshua learning to trust - The Hymn "Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus" • By Louisa M. R. Stead. Learn To Trust 1. Believe 2. Decide 3. Rejoice 4. Depend - Now you are put to the test Hymn "God Will Take Care Of You" - Civilla Martin (1869-1948) wrote this hymn when she ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Opportunities"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Sep 19, 2011

How to determine if the opportunity before you is what God desires for you to take."

Last week was a very interesting week. About a year ago when our finances started to dwindle I sent my resume out to an Executive Search Group (Headhunter). Now that’s a unique name! Last week I got a call that there was a possibility of an awesome opportunity in the golf world with one of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

The Miracle Is In Your Mouth Series

Contributed by Sesan Banjo on Jan 10, 2012

Discover how to use your mouth to provoke the miracles you greatly desire

SUCCESS DIGEST WITH PASTOR SESAN BANJO E-mail:pastorsesanbanjo@gmail.com Phone:+254-701519052 THE MIRACLE IS IN YOUR MOUTH! Your life is at the mercy of your mouth. Your mouth is the rudder of your life. Your mouth organizes and directs your life. Life opens in the direction of your ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Will Build It

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 27, 2009

A look at God’s desire to build a church, not of stone or wood, but of flesh and blood.

Concordia Lutheran Church First Sunday of Christmas - December 27, 2009 HE Shall Build a House for My Name! 1 Samuel 7:1-16 † IN JESUS NAME † May we take the time, to receive the blessings that come from realizing that God has appointed us a place, and planted us here, that we may dwell and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Sacrifices - Revenge After Kindness Is Repaid With Evil Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 26, 2009

This messages focuses on our desire to have revenge when we suffer a wrong.

Sacrifices: When Making Sacrifices Grows Old Part II: Revenge After Kindness Is Repaid With Evil Scriptures: Psalm 109; Jeremiah 17:10; Proverbs 23:7; Matthew 15:18-20 Introduction: I shared with you previously from Psalms 73 focusing on the writer’s frustration with the wicked prospering. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 109:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Chooses Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 23, 2012

God has chosen, is still choosing and His desire is for us to choose Him...

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 20, 2012 Date Preached: July 22, 2012 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Series Title: A Journey thru Romans Sermon Title: God Chooses Sermon Text: Romans 11:1-10 [NLT] Introduction: Have you ever stopped to think about God and what He has dealt with since ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Till Death Do Us Part Series

Contributed by Benjamin Mcphaull on Dec 19, 2004

This describes God’s desire that marriage is for life. Marriage is not something that is entered into lightly.

TILL’ DEATH DO US PART Introduction: The farmer and the divorce case story. I. The Creation of Marriage A. God brings Adam and Eve together B. God places His stamp of approval on marriage- It is good II. The Insitution of The Law of Moses Concerning Divorce Deut 24:1-4 A. What sin has done to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 24:1-4

Denomination: Adventist

The Honor God Seeks

Contributed by Dillon Burroughs on Apr 6, 2009

A look at Luke 9:57-62 at the characteristics God desires of his followers.

THE HONOR GOD SEEKS Luke 9:57-62 Dillon Burroughs TTU Honor Society 4.02.09 The Honor God Seeks Includes… 1. Desire: “I will follow You wherever You go” (v. 57) 2. Sacrifice: “The foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head” (v. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

Jealous Of The Sparrows

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 13, 2008

The psalmist expresses the comparison of the sparrow to his own desire to dwell close to God

Introduction: Psalm 84 is one of the most sweet of the Psalms of peace. In verse 3, the Psalmist was Jealous of the Sparrows that were allowed to live there all the time. I. The Beauty of God’s Dwelling - Vs. 1-2, John 1:14, 1Co 3:16 A. We See A Lovely Place 1. Lovely in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Your Resurrection Day!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 4, 2010

The greatest Day, a Holy day, and Christ desires to share His resurrection with us.

It’s Your Resurrection Day! Matthew 28:1-6 It’s said that Winston Churchill planned his own funeral in St. Paul’s Cathedral. He included great hymns of the church. After the benediction a bugle player was positioned high in the dome played “Taps,” the universal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Many Does God Want To See Saved? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 17, 2014

A look at God desire for everyone to be saved and the human freedom that keeps that from happening.

A CONTRADICTION? The Bible says it’s God’s will for all people to be saved, but it also says that the road is narrow. - Matthew 7:13-14; 1 Timothy 2:3-4. - Look at both passages. - Unpack each idea and its implications. THE ANSWER: Human freedom. - It is God’s desire that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Priorities

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 11, 2018

God and His Kingdom must come before our own selfish desires.

Priorities November 11, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God and His Kingdom must come before our own selfish desires. Focus Passage: Haggai 1:1-7 (Pew Bible page 1089) Introduction: A little boy, who loved his grandfather dearly, wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

It's A Small World...after All! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

Our job as parents and grandparents is to create a desire in our kids for the things of God.

INTRODUCTION One of the things I love about the Bible is that it is so full of variety. Last week’s passage we were talking about God’s definition of marriage, a pretty deep subject. And in the very next passage before us today, we see Jesus loving on little children. If you’ve ever been to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist