Sermons on Corrupt Desires:

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

Are You Ready For Some Football

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 13, 2023

if one is ready for the game of live one needs, desire, commitment, disciplined, and finish.

Are You Ready for Some football Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8 1. Are you ready for some Real Christian Faith? Paul tells Timothy tells Timothy if you’re ready or some real Christian Faith you must have Desire, a want to, a burn inside, Holy Fire of God in your bone s • Vince Lombardy said, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Only Living God Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 25, 2024

As humans, we have an inherent desire to believe in something greater than ourselves,

As humans, we have an inherent desire to believe in something greater than ourselves. However, the danger lies in putting our faith in multiple false gods. When we believe in many false gods, we risk fragmenting our beliefs and values, leading to confusion and spiritual emptiness. In polytheistic ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Acts 14:15, 1 Thessalonians 1:9

Never Steal God's Credit. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 19, 2024

As humans, we often struggle with the desire to take credit for our accomplishments and successes.

1 Corinthians 4:7, Psalm 100:5 As humans, we often struggle with the desire to take credit for our accomplishments and successes. However, as Christians, we must remember that everything we have and everything we achieve is a gift from God. When we take credit for what God has done, we risk ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:7, Psalm 100:5, Proverbs 25:27

Giving God The First Part Of The Day

Contributed by Gary Holt on Apr 6, 2024

God desires a relationship with us. Do we intend to move toward God?

“Giving God the first part of the day.” Luke 5:16 HOW LONG IS MY LIFE SOURCE: “New Years - NOW IS THE HOUR!” by Melvin Newland, Minister, Central Christian Church, Brownsville, TX A few years ago People Magazine: ? published an article entitled “Dead Ahead” ? telling about a new clock that keeps ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Priority Of True Worship Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 8, 2021

Though is necessary that nothing hinders true worship, the solemn lesson is that God desires pure worship in the inner most man.

LUKE 19: 45-48 [JESUS’ LAST WEEK SERIES] THE PRIORITY OF TRUE WORSHIP [Malachi 3:1-6] The expelling of the traffickers from the Temple was on the day after Jesus’ triumphal entry. Jesus comes into the temple, the ultimate place of religious significance in all Jerusalem, and finds worship ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:45-48, John 2:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Conception By Deception - James 1:13-15 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 22, 2021

Why do some temptations strike a chord in our desires while others don’t?

James 1:13 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14 but each one is tempted when, by his own desire, he is dragged away and enticed. 15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Lord, Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 11, 2015

Prayer is the most powerful weapon for combat against our corrupt, secular world. We can't survive without prayer. The best way to honour God is to pay attention and be careful how we live our lives.

A priest, a minister and a guru were discussing the best positions for prayer while a telephone repairman worked nearby. "Kneeling is definitely the best way to pray," the priest said. "No," the minister said, "I get the best results standing with my hands outstretched to Heaven." "You're both ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

True Discipleship

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 29, 2002

True discipleship requires us to: 1. Be intentional. 2. Be Passionate. 3. Desire to be used by God.

James Armour, my friend from England who preached here several months ago recently wrote me about a problem. One of his closest friends in the church was also the one who handled the church’s money. He was a trusted friend. They had vacationed together as families. But he embezzled the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 22 – It Is Tragic When A Nation Finally Reaps The Sin It Has Sown – Sin Has Consequences Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 6, 2024

Numbed by the wickedness around, we can become ignorant of the hurting and suffering people in our world. Jerusalem was grossly corrupt and injustice thrived. The world must learn from this but it is not going so. Injustice and violence are everywhere. Wrath is coming.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 22 – IT IS TRAGIC WHEN A NATION FINALLY REAPS THE SIN IT HAS SOWN – SIN HAS CONSEQUENCES PART 22 - Jeremiah 6:6-12 CHAPTER 6 [A]. A CALL TO THE INVADERS, BUT A PLEA FOR JUDAH TO REPENT OF ITS WICKEDNESS {{Jeremiah 6:6 Thus says the LORD of hosts, “Cut down her ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:6-8, Genesis 6:5, Genesis 6:13, Isaiah 1:4-6, Luke 13:2-5, Jeremiah 6:9-12, 2 Chronicles 36:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Got Jesus?

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on May 7, 2002

This sermon ends a series that has explored the ’corrupt generation’ we find ourselves living in. When realizing they had crucified the Messiah, faithful Jews at Pentecost asked, "What shall we do?" The response is, "Got Jesus?"

Bibliography: Culture Shifts, Lesson 10 Over the last several months, we have looked at the modern culture we find ourselves living in. I personally have found the exploration of the world we face most intriguing. There are some aspects of our society which have really hit home. Let me briefly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-40

Denomination: Methodist

Courage And Conviction

Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 2, 2020

Why do you think our society is falling apart around us? Why do you think we have reached the present state of moral corruption and violence in America? Why are the foundation of our homes falling apart?

Why do you think our society is falling apart around us? Why do you think we have reached the present state of moral corruption and violence in America? Why are the foundation of our homes falling apart? Why are so many people struggling with their very existence, having no real purpose for living? ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Deeper Look: Verses 3-4 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 11, 2014

Jude told the believers in this letter that his desire was to write to them about their 'common' salvation, which is in Christ, but that there was a MUCH more pressing matter that he felt compelled to address! A heresy was 'afoot' that he desired to quell

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 08, 2014 Date Preached: July 09, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed - PM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Deeper Look: Key Verses Sermon Title: Verse 3-4 Sermon Text: Jude 1:3-4 [ESV] Introduction: 3 Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer That Works Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 26, 2016

This message flows out of a personal desire to be more effective in prayer and a desire to help others along that journey as well. How do we move into greater spiritual authority so that our prayers get answered?

15/11/22 www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org My message this morning flows out of a personal quest for more effectiveness in prayer. Anybody here like to be more effective in your prayer life? By effective I mean “answered prayer.” I’m ok with answers that say to me, “Richard, you are asking amiss on ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:13-15, Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Charismatic