Sermons on Desire Gods Word:

Listen To My Voice Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Apr 25, 2021

The real question for us today is not, “Will God speak to me, to us today?” Instead, will we listen for that voice that is speaking? Jesus doesn’t say, “Listen and maybe I’ll have something to say.”

On this Fourth Sunday of Easter as you look at the lectionary the gospel lesson shifts from historical recounting of the events following to resurrection to Christological reflection. The goal is to assist us as we, like Mary and the disciples, seek to understand what happened and is happening to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: United Methodist

The Voice Speaks

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 1, 2020

The Voice of God cries out to humanity I forgive, I love you, I give you Hope, I offer Peace to all, and I give joy to all humanity.

“The Voice Speaks” Isaiah 40:1-11 1. Today is the second Sunday of Advent (Second Coming) today there is a Voice that Cries out • The Voice we hear is God. God voice says, “Speak tenderly to Jerusalem “Tell her I forgive her of her wrongs, her sins, her forgiveness has freed her she ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

"speak Lord, We Are Listening"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 11, 2024

A sermon about the importance of being immersed in the Word of God.

“Speak, Lord, We are Listening” 1 Samuel 3:1-4a The passage begins in darkness, not just the kind of darkness we experience at night, although it is nighttime. We are told that “the lamp of God had not yet gone out.” The lamp of God, according to Exodus 27, was supposed to burn from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Living A Godly Legacy Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jul 15, 2025

What would you like for future generations to say about you after you die? What if you knew the truths about living a legacy instead of leaving a legacy? We invite you to reflect on the example of Nehemiah and learn key components of legacy-building!

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Living a Godly Legacy Nehemiah 1-8 This is the last Sunday of 2012. When it was October 11, 2012, my kids said, "This is the last 10/11/12." Then one daughter ...read more

Denomination: *other

Christianity Is A Book Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 6, 2025

Christianity is book that records God’s revelation of Himself in successive ages.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Christianity is book that records God’s revelation of Himself in successive ages. “God spoke many times and in many ways to our ancestors through the prophets. But now in these final days, he has spoken to us through his Son” (Heb. 1:1-2, NLT). a. It came from God. b. It is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2, 2 Peter 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

Famous Last Words On Witnessing Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 3, 2024

1). We are to witness from God's Word. 2). Witness through hard suffering. 3). Witness with great urgency. (Material adapted from Matt Proctor's book called "Victorious", chapter 8 "Bear Witness Boldly")

HoHum: We are uncomfortable with the word witness- mainly because there is another group out there who has overtaken the word. They are the same group who claim to be the 144,000 talked about in chapter 7 of Revelation. Much of that group’s theology comes from misunderstandings of the end times, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:9-11, Revelation 11:3-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

‘five Blessing The Word Gives Us’

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 16, 2018

The blessing of hearing, reading and living the Word of God!

‘FIVE BLESSING THE WORD GIVES US’ The blessing of hearing, reading and living the Word of God! I. HELPS KEEP US FROM SINNING. Psalms 119:11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. II. WE CAN BE BLESSED IN ALL WE DO. Luke 11:28 But he said, Yea rather, blessed are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-11

How To Handle Criticism Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 23, 2008

Exposition of Ps 7 about the words of Cush against David and his pleas for God to execute justice

Text: Psalm 7:1-17, Title: How to Handle Criticism, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/28/08, AM A. Opening illustration: The church in Jacksonville and media criticism, Rick Warren and Ann Curry B. Background to passage: Concerning the works of Cush the Benjamite—Shimei and Sheba of Benjamin, 2 Sam 16:7-8, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Weakest Word In The English Language

Contributed by Robert Nixon on Feb 6, 2006

The weakest word in the English lanquage is "if". If only.....If only keeps us living in the past. The strongest word in the English language is "If". If you believe you will see the glory of God.

THE WEAKEST WORD IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE INTRODUCTION: TEXT: John 11:17-35. What is the weakest word in the English language in the context of helping people? It is the word “if”. “If only......” (V.21 and 22). “If only....” is the weakest word in the English language because it hinders or ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-35

Denomination: Methodist

A Godly Word For Ungodly Times

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Aug 6, 2005

With all that’s going wrong around us, it’s clear and obvious that we are living in the last days, but as a Child of God, we need not fear. Find out why . . .

JUDE 1-4, 17-25 A GODLY WORD FOR UNGODLY TIMES THE MORE I PASTOR – MORE APPRECIATION – EARLY CHURCH PIONEERS: PETER, JAMES, JOHN, BARNABAS, SILAS, PAUL, AND EVEN JUDE. THE EARLY CHURCH PIONEERS HAD A PASSION FOR KINGDOM LIVING, KINGDOM BUILDING, AND KINGDOM EXPANSION. THEY DIDN’T HAVE TIME TO DEAL ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Listen To The Words Of Isaiah's Vineyard Song

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 2, 2005

Isaiah preaches the law to the Israelites who had abused God’s gifts to them in the vineyard.

October 2, 2005 Isaiah 5:1-7 I will sing for the one I love a song about his vineyard: My loved one had a vineyard on a fertile hillside. He dug it up and cleared it of stones and planted it with the choicest vines. He built a watchtower in it and cut out a winepress as well. Then he looked ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Lesson 14: Preach On A Single Word Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 21, 2018

How to preach on a single word

Lesson Goal To preach a sermon expounding a single word of Scripture Lesson Intro If a picture is worth a thousand words, can a single word be worth a thousand pictures? Lesson Plan We will examine how to choose a word for a sermon, how to research its meaning and create points which apply to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Believe In Holy Living

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 20, 2014

Because God is Holy, we must hold onto His gift of holiness which he gave us through His Son Jesus Christ. We must perceive it and understand what it is then believe on it and receive it! Once we have it we need to make sure that we hold onto it.

Illustration: Give out the gifts to the staff before preaching. Make a big deal about then 5-10 minutes into sermon have them come back to the front at different times and say they don’t want my gift and throw it at me. This illustration is what some people do with the gift of holiness that ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bullfrog

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jun 30, 2014

To share a lesson of how we are somewhat alike and somewhat different than the bullfrog as Christians.

I have great news for each of you today. As many of you know, I made a pond at the parsonage shortly after our arrival to Leon 4 years ago. I have given several sermons and illustrations over the years about our little pond. It has really turned into a neat fun hobby of mine. One thing that has ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 15:16

Denomination: Other

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 26 – Proclaim God’s Message - Move Away From Deception And Amend Your Ways Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 21, 2024

This message examines the importance of God’s word; then the challenge given to Jeremiah to preach faithfully at the door to the temple. The burning message from God was that the people needed to repent and amend their ways. Sin is contained in “deceptive words”.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 26 – PROCLAIM GOD’S MESSAGE - MOVE AWAY FROM DECEPTION AND AMEND YOUR WAYS PART 26 - Jeremiah 7:1-4 CHAPTER 7 {{Jeremiah 7:1 The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, Jeremiah 7:2 “Stand in the gate of the LORD’s house and proclaim there this word, and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:1-2, 1 Corinthians 5:7, 1 Peter 2:2, Psalm 100:4, Psalm 118:19-20, Psalm 24:7-10, Jeremiah 7:3-7, Hosea 4:17, Hosea 5:14, Colossians 3:25, Micah 3:11, 2 Kings 23:4, 2 Kings 23:7, Isaiah 57:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational