Sermons on Deer Feet:

The Blessed Hunger

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018

TODAY WE EXAMINE THE FOURTH OF THE STATEMENTS, CONCERNING HUNGER AND THIRST. THESE ARE VERY DESPERATE STATES IN A PERSON’S LIFE. THIS TAKES US IN A DIFFERENT DIRECTION FROM THE OTHER THREE AS IT ASSUMES A CHANGE IN THE PERSONS SPIRITUAL LIFE.

THE BLESSED HUNGER WE ARE CONTINUING OUR THOUGHTS ON JESUS’ TEACHING IN THE BEATITUDES. THE FIRST THREE, THE POOR IN SPIRIT, THOSE WHO MOURN, AND THOSE WHO ARE MEEK, ARE DEALING WITH THE RECOGNITION OF OUR OWN SPIRITUAL CONDITION AND HOW IT SHOULD MAKE US FEEL. IT SHOULD ALWAYS BE NOTED THAT WE ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Devil's Design

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 6, 2015

A sermon describing five things Satan uses to influence Christians.

"The Devil's Design" 2Co 2:11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. Introduction: We are always talking about the plan that God has for our lives but would it surprise you to know that the Devil also has a plan for your life? The word that Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting

Contributed by Gary Holt on Jan 14, 2020

an introduction to fasting

Credit: I edited some of Tom Fullers introduction for my sermon. https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/how-to-be-invisible-tom-fuller-sermon-on-jesus-teachings-139102?ref=SermonSerps FASTING Matthew 6:16-18 Here are some pictures of my new truck: Talk about the new truck: Searched, features, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Desires.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 30, 2024

A widespread cry is growing in the hearts of believers for a real, tangible encounter with God. They want, like Moses, to see Him face to face...

Desires. Psalm 42.1-3MSG A widespread cry is growing in the hearts of believers for a real, tangible encounter with God. They want, like Moses, to see Him face to face. They don't want only to read about Him, have head knowledge of Him, talk about Him, and pay homage to Him on Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's A Hard Knock Life Series

Contributed by Ian Whitmore on Aug 1, 2024

Whenever doubt creeps into your life remind yourself. Every time you begin to question remind yourself. Every time others may question remind yourself. Remind yourself that God has promised victory.

Text: Psalm 42-43 There is a movie that came out in the 80s called Annie. Has anyone seen this movie before or heard of it? Well if not the premise of this movie was following this little redhead girl named Annie who lived in an awful orphanage. I mean it was terrible. But one of the most famous ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hunt Is On

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Mar 23, 2006

An Easter devotion that can be used before your children’s egg hunt.

The Hunt is On Luke 24:1-7 One of the things that I enjoyed about Easter as a child was the hunting of eggs. While my parents made me wear those ridculous easter sunday clothes, I couldn’t wait to get out of them and into my play clothes because I knew then we were about to hunt easter eggs. And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 3, 2006

This sermon examines the basics of prayer.

In Luke 11:1-13 Jesus teaches us the basics of prayer. These can be broken down into three categories. I. Prayer involves a right Attitude.(vs. 1)In verse 1 we read "And it came to pass, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, ’Lord, teach us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Overwhelming Preciousness Of Knowing Christ

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 3, 2006

TONIGHT I want to talk to you about the overwhelming preciousness of knowing Christ. The Christian life isn’t just about being good or following the rules – it’s about knowing Him personally.

THE OVERWHELMING PRECIOUSNESS OF KNOWING CHRIST KEY TEXT: “Yes, furthermore, I count everything as loss compared to the possession of the priceless privilege (the overwhelming preciousness, the surpassing worth, and supreme advantage) of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord and of progressively becoming ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-10

Denomination: *other

The Living Water

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 3, 2012

He issues the call, “Are you thirsty? Come and drink!” Do you desire satisfaction? Come and Drink! Are you burdened by the bad things you’ve done? Come and Drink! Are you weighed down by the struggles of life? Come and Drink!

The Call of Jesus John 7:37-39-On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” But this He spoke ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Christ's Thirst SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

"I thirst" is a statement from the cross that was only recorded by John in his gospel. I believe there were at least three reasons why God inspired John to record that statement. This sermon explores those three reasons.

Last week, we explored the fourth statement from the cross, where Jesus cried out, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" This cry revealed the spiritual agony Jesus experienced as He took on the sins of the world. Today, we will focus on the fifth statement, recorded only by John in his ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Topics: Jesus Christ

Leading Others Upwards Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003

Leaders have an obligation to instruct others and not cause people to stumble. This is only possible when we stand in awe of God’s name.

Leading Others Upward There are some things that only a mom can teach… My mother taught me about anticipation: “Just wait until your father gets home!” My mother taught me about medical science: “If you don’t stop crossing your eyes, they’re going to stay that way.” My mother taught me about ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Sheep Lovers

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 29, 2001

First in a series on shepherding.

The Shepherd Sermon for 4/29/2001 Series on shepherding Introduction: When Joseph brought his father Jacob’s whole family down to Egypt during the famine, Pharaoh wanted to show kindness to them because of what Joseph had done for Egypt. When Pharaoh asked Israel and his family what they did for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Enough Is Not Good Enough Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 13, 2005

The promise of this beatitude is that those whose lives are marked by a refusal to want anything second best or second rate, are the ones whose strivings are satisfied.

Good Enough is Not Good Enough Ezekiel 47:1-12 June 5, 2005 Today we are continuing the sermon series on the beatitudes and have come to the fourth: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled” (Matthew 5:6). Eugene Peterson’s paraphrase in “The ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Annoint My Head Series

Contributed by Carl Kelleher on Jun 4, 2003

Analysis of Psalm 23

Title: “You Anoint My Head With Oil” Psalms 23: 5 “You prepare a Table before me in the presence of my Enemies; You anoint my Head with Oil; My Cup runs over.” Last Sunday Morning we talked about God’s Table of Grace. We said that God’s Table Provides many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Honoring God Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Nov 15, 2006

The recasting of the vision of our church of honoring God, connecting people, growing, believers, and sharing hope.

Seeing the BIG Picture October 1, 2006 HONORING God Intro: (Pictures) It has been said that a picture is word a 1000 words b/c pictures capture time, share a story, stir our memories – some pictures even capture our hearts. If a picture is worth a 1000 words, then a vision is priceless. A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist