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  • Saji Varghese avatar

    Strong Desire To See God

    Contributed by Saji Varghese on Feb 21, 2019
     | 3,119 views

    I am going to preach about the strong desire of the Greeks to see Jesus when he came to the festival.

    I would like to bring couple of people from the Bible who really wanted to see God. I. Moses (Ex. 33:18) 18 And he said, “Please, show me Your glory.” 19 Then He said, “I will make all My goodness pass before you, and I will proclaim the name of the Lord before you. I will be gracious to whom I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Phillip Smith avatar

    Reasons For Desiring To See Jesus Series

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jan 8, 2022
     | 2,225 views

    Persons desiring to see the Christ were not only at the time of his birth. At and near his death many sought to see Jesus. As we see those around his death, let us examine why they desired to see The Christ.

    REASONS FOR DESIRING TO SEE JESUS A few weeks ago, we had a lesson concerning the desire to see The Christ at the time of his birth. Today, let us examine reasons some desired to see The Christ, Jesus, just before the time of his death. Many desired to see him at the feast of Unleavened Bread ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What God Most Desires

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 12, 2023
     | 1,005 views

    A Sermon for the Season of Pentecost, Year A, Lectionary 10

    June 11, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Romans 4:13-25; Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 What God Most Desires Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Mercy: The story is told of a mother who approached the powerful ruler ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Desire For Better (Funeral Message)

    Contributed by R.p. Ministries on Jan 8, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,549 views

    This message was preached for a funeral, but can be adopted for multiple uses.

    \\\I’D LIKE TO START OFF THIS SERVICE BY FIRST ACKNOWLEDGING THAT: A LOSS, IS THE DISAPPEARANCE OF SOMETHING CHERISHED! BEREAVEMENT, IS THE STATE OF BEING DEPRIVED OF SOMETHING! GRIEF, IS THE NORMAL RESPONSE TO A LOSS! AND THEN OF COURSE MOURNING – REFERS TO THE OUTWARD EXPRESSION OF GRIEF! NOW, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Vince Miller avatar

    Desires, Motive, And The Christian Mind Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Aug 28, 2018
     | 6,604 views

    Our desires are the heart of the mind and can lead us to great things as well as destructive patterns.

    Well, I have to tell you, men, I do believe that us reigning in our desires and guiding our motivation are very important. I just want you to think - just for a moment about 1 area in your life where you lack self-control. Just 1 area. Whether it's - you eat too much. Whether it's you drive like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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     | 735 views

    God values mercy and compassion over religious rituals and rules. As followers of Jesus, we are called to extend mercy to everyone we encounter, regardless of their circumstances.

    Hey guys! Ever wondered what gets God really pumped? What makes Him say, 'Yeah, that's what I'm talking about!'? Well, today we're going to dive into that. Spoiler alert: It's mercy. So, what's mercy? Think about when you're playing a video game, and you're totally crushing your friend. You could ...read more

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    The Two Sides Of Prayer

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 4, 2022
     | 4,721 views

    . Prayer is the soul’s sincere desire, Uttered or unexpressed, The motion of a hidden fire That trembles in the breast. Prayer is the burden of a sigh, The falling of a tear; The upward glancing of an eye, When none but God is near. –Author unknown.

    The Two Sides of Prayer By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Oftentimes prayer is the most neglected area in a person’s life. The lack of prayer has weakened our spiritual body and because of this we often find ourselves spiritually feeble, without strength and even the crumbling of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Jeremy James avatar

    Gimmie Gimmie God Series

    Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,062 views

    Greed, and desire, confused with needs.

    Gimmie Gimmie God In this clip Bruce has been endowed with God’s powers for a little over a week. In that time he has used those powers to serve only one person, Himself. He got revenge on the gang that beat him up, he gave himself a hot new sports car. He has created great news stories that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    The Model Prayer - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Aug 7, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,128 views

    The elements of Christ’s model prayer give us a glimpse into a living, breathing example of form and structure that God desires for effective prayer.

    The Model Prayer – Part 1 Griffith Baptist Church – 7/30/06 P.M. Service Text: Matthew 6:9-13 (verses 9-10) Theme: The elements of Christ’s model prayer give us a glimpse into a living, breathing example of form and structure that God desires for effective prayer. Introduction: During the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Model Prayer - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Aug 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,431 views

    This is a continuation of examining the elements of Jesus’ prayer as it gives us a glimpse in a living, breathing example of form and structure that God desires for effective prayer.

    The Model Prayer – Part 2 Griffith Baptist Church – 8/6/06 P.M. Service Text: Matthew 6:9-13 (verses 11-13) Theme: The elements of Christ’s model prayer give us a glimpse into a living, breathing example of form and structure that God desires for effective prayer. Introduction: Once there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Hays avatar

    Solitary Places

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Mar 11, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 6,922 views

    Satan desires to isolate us to destroy us, but God desires to draw us to solitary places to restore and renew us.

    Solitary Places Luke 8:26-39 In Santee, California a boy turned fifteen just a few weeks ago. While fifteen year old freshmen in high school are supposed to be studying for their math exams and trying out for the freshmen baseball team or getting ready for their next Debate Team competition, Andy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Teach Us To Pray Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 10, 2014
     | 4,274 views

    the first thing to know is how to pray

    We just finished studying the First Letter to the Christians in Thessalonica. Before we study the Second Letter to the Thessalonians, especially as we live out this New Year, let us be challenged with the prayer “Lead us not into temptation!” I normally do not do topical sermons but ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Mansion, Prayer Room Or Pup Tent?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 6, 2016
     | 3,522 views

    Does the Word shape your thoughts about Heaven or old songs and your desires?

    This issue has caused me some grief over the years and it is such a petty issue. Yet, some have made it a massive doctrine to be staunchly defended like the Trinity and Substitutionary Atonement. It came up in a discussion of something else tonight so I figured it was a good time to throw it out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When A Prayer Is Not A Prayer Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Feb 27, 2012
     | 18,735 views

    Prayer is one of the greatest gifts God has given us - but it's also one of the most forsaken by today's Christian. Jesus gives us an example of how to pray and then goes on to show us three attitudes / behaviours that hinder our prayer life. Also inclu

    When a Prayer is Not a Prayer - Matthew 5:5-15 - February 26, 2012 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #19 We’re going to start, this morning, with a deceptively simple question. The question is this: What is prayer? … What is prayer? We know we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Prayer - The Disciples' Prayer

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 14, 2013
     | 7,949 views

    A short talk, second in a series on prayer, in which I look at aspects of the Disciples' Prayer also known as the Lord's Prayer, or the Kingdom Prayer

    Do you ever feel as if life is just too busy? Would you like to be able to slow down, focus on what’s important in life, and consider some of life’s big questions? Upon retirement I don’t think there are many people who say, “If only I’d spent more time at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican