Sermons on Desire For God:

What God Most Desires

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 12, 2023

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

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Benefits Of Desiring God’s Word Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Oct 22, 2019

The word of god is a powerful tool given by God with amazing benefits. Read this blog to understand the physical, spiritual, and eternal benefits of the word of God.

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Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Desire Than Gold Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 15, 2022

The word of God is more desirable than Gold, Sweeter than Honey, and more profitable than any rewards. It is perfect, holy, righteous, and good. The word of God was inspired by the holy spirit and spoken to us for our enlightenment.

Desired than Gold, Honey - Psalm 19:10-11 Greetings: “The Lord is good and his love endures forever.” The story is told by a college professor who visited the Fiji Islands. He critically remarked to an elderly chief, "You're a great leader, but it's a pity you've been taken in by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:10-11

Denomination: Methodist

Will Of God? Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 6, 2023

Does Fate and Will of God are the same. There is a Will of Decree, and a Will of Commandment. God takes control of everything. We need to discern his Will in every act of our lives. Word of God leads and guides.

Romans 12:1-2, Will of God? Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever! Illustration Read the Bible: The Message Bible: “So here’s what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Path Breakers!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 12, 2014

This message is for those who would love to hear the heart-beat of God! This message is for those who are passionate to leave the ‘norm’ zone and get into the ‘dare’ zone!

Path breakers! Exodus 33:18” Moses said, "Please show me your glory." The mere mention of the name Moses is enough to draw gasps of admiration! He was the man with whom God spoke face to face! He was the man chosen and selected by God Himself to lead a crowd of around 6 lakh people, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope For A New Presence Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2009

BELIEVING IN THE HOPE THAT THERE IS MORE IS CRITICAL IF WE ARE TO CRAVE MORE PRESENCE.

Hope for a New Presence Luke 2:21-38 12/6 INTRODUCTION As Americans, we pride ourselves in "doing Christmas up right." Tons of gifts, big holiday feasts, huge trees, Lights on the houses. USA! Here are some of the other ways people prepare for the celebration of Christmas. * In Italy they have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God's Desire To Be Close And Intimate With Us Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Jul 5, 2007

A sermon that considers God’s desire to be intimate with us and how to respond

The character of God. The sovereignty of God The compassion of God The justice of God The eternity of God The intimacy of God. The Apostles Creed. - James 4:8, “Draw close to God, and God will draw close to you.”This morning I want to highlight the fact that God is knowable. - This morning I ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Desperately Desired...grudgingly Given

Contributed by Ron Laeger on Nov 14, 2000

FORGIVENESS: Why Satan wants to boil you in your own juices and what to do about it.

In his book Capital of the World, Ernest Hemingway, tells about a father in Spain that becomes angry with his son and is soon estranged. The son's name is a common spanish name: Paco. Years of brokenness and bitterness take its toll and the man is beset with the greatest of grief from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, 1 John 2:12

Denomination: Baptist

Thirst For God (Psalm 42)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 22, 2026

Are we thirsty for God?

How could we describe our desire for God? Let’s look at Psalm 42. Do we have a thirst for God? Do we sing and shout God’s praise in our churches? As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Preference: Fight Desire With Desire - Psalm 63:3 Pt.2

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 21, 2025

God never intended for you to live life saying no to your strongest desires.

Dear Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, When you asked the man in Mark 9 if he believed You could heal his son, he said, “Lord I believe – help my unbelief.” Lord that is so often how I feel about loving You. We love You Lord; help our lack of love. We desire Your presence Lord; help our lack of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:3

The Desire To Destroy Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 5, 2011

We need to be very careful when we start to speak evil of another! Our speech will reveal a lot about us.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As we have been embarking on our journey through James, we have seen a lot of stuff that the church was dealing with. • As we have examined the various subjects, it seems clear that over time not a lot has changes. • People will always have things ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Desire To Serve Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 1, 2010

In these statements, Paul gave to Timothy, Titus, and now to us, principles which are true and dependable, truths upon which we can build our faith and our lives in Christ.

Desire to Serve A Trustworthy Statement 09/21/08 PM Text: 1 Timothy 3:1 Introduction In this lesson we draw again from the letters of Paul that we often refer to as the “Pastoral Epistles”, those letters written to Timothy and Titus. In this lesson, as with the others, we focus on a particular ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Desire To Grow

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Aug 31, 2011

Using the idea of desire or crave milk to grow in Christ, then illustrating the idea with Demas and John Mark as one who did not grow and one who did grow in Christ and the results of that

The Apostle Peter talked about milk and its value to us in our spiritual growth. Please turn with me to I Peter 2:1, 2 READ. I am so excited for Mitch, Taylor and Tyler this morning. You have the opportunity to begin your commitment to Christ today. You have your whole life ahead of you and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Desire To Prophesy

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Oct 3, 2024

Too many people misunderstand the act of prophesying defined in 1 Corinthians 14. Too many have been taught it is a mysterious miraculous revelation given to those whose miraculous powers were passed by the ‘Laying on of Hands’. Is this true?

Today too many people misunderstand the act of prophesying as taught by Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 14. Too many have been taught it is a mysterious miraculous revelation given to those whose miraculous powers were passed by the ‘Laying on of Hands’. This is the first mistake concerning the usage ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-25, 2 Peter 1:5-7, 1 Corinthians 12:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Queen's Desire

Contributed by Chuck Cochran on Oct 25, 2000

This sermon examines the Queen of Sheba's desire and what she recived and relates it to the Bride of Christ.

"A Queen's Desire" 2 Chr. 9:1-12 We are the Bride of Christ, and we will rule and reign with Christ in the Mill. Paul said, 2 Corinthians 11:2 For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ. Every ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 9:1-12, 2 Corinthians 11:2

Denomination: Baptist