Sermons on Desire Holiness:

Habakkuk: When God Seems Unfair Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

Habakkuk is told by God they were also coming to punish Judah for their wickedness, and this news greatly disturbed him. So Habakkuk has a back and forth conversation with God about his concerns.

A. If you could have a sit-down with God and converse with Him one-on-one, what would you talk about it? 1. Would you talk to Him about your FAMILY, your JOB, your HEALTH PROBLEMS, your NEIGHBOR down the street who has WILD PARTIES every Saturday night? 2. It could be that you’re hoping ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Laodicea: The Lukewarm Church Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

The apostle John is asked by the resurrected and victorious Christ to write to the seven churches of Asia, a message that, although directed to specific churches, applies to the church universal.

A. Revelation 3:14 (READ) 1. Of the seven churches of Asia Minor, the church of Laodicea was the only one that Christ has NOTHING good to say about it whatsoever. a. Sardis was a DEAD church, but Jesus said “some of them were still alive and had not been polluted by their ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Make Up Your Mind Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 13, 2023

A study from the book of James. This study is inspired by Rick Warren's book: Developing a Faith that Works, Book of James Volumes 1 & 2.

A. Have you experienced the FRUSTRATION of trying to LIVE in two WORLDS? 1. You are a Christian on Sunday morning, but then during the week at WORK or at SCHOOL when with your Non-Christian friends you ACT like them. Christ certainly doesn’t SHINE through. ILLUSTRATION: I shared ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fans Or Followers Of Jesus? Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 14, 2023

Using the book from Kyle Idelman as a basis for this series.

Fan or Follower? January 8, 2023 We’re going to jump right into it. Today and for the next 4-5 weeks, we’re going to look at a book which has intrigued me. It’s not a book of the Bible. This series comes from a book by Kyle Idleman called - not a fan. Basically, we’re gonna talk about whether ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Calling - What We Do For Christ Will Last! Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 26, 2023

Even though believers are called and sent to advance the kingdom of God in a sick, hostile world, they will have good success with the right equipment and the right attitude. Whatever believers do for Christ and His kingdom will be rewarded.

Sermon: The Kingdom Calling - What We Do For Christ will Last! Scripture: Mt 10:1 “And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.” Mt 10:16 “Behold, I send you forth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1, Matthew 10:16, Matthew 10:40-42, Galatians 6:6-10, 1 Timothy 5:17-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

A Foundational Confidence

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 23, 2022

We have been talking about what we can be sure of. When we are sure of something we can have confidence in that. This message is about having the confidence to do what god asks us to do.

For the past 6 weeks we have been talking about what we can be sure of. When we are sure of something we can have confidence in that. It feels so good to be sure of our relationship with God, our salvation in Him, the truth of His word, the assurance of His forgiveness, the victory that we have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"Releasing Your Destiny” Pt.8 Series

Contributed by Sean Dees on Mar 3, 2022

We have to share and write the vision in clear and simple ways so that the believers can see it and run with it. We have to get them to see what we are seeing from the Lord.

This message marks the end of the Vision series. I know that it has felt like the eternal series, but I pray that you have been inspired and blessed by this series. For several weeks now I have been writing out the vision of this house so that when you read it and hear it you may run with it. The ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-3, Mark 16:15-18

Honor From God Himself Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Mar 5, 2022

There are times when we too may have to face the malice of people, who turn against us and speak ill of us. Don’t lose heart, because the Lord who watches is aware of everything and He is a God of justice.

Psalm 91:15, “He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honor him.” (AFV) In continuation with this series of Psalm 91, let us study the life of another man whom God honored, though it seemed that everything was against him. We read in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:15

Denomination: Other

Commitment … The Missing Ingredient

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 5, 2022

From time to time, most of us, have begun to eat something that was set before us, and before we took our first bite, not the second or third, we noticed something was missing, and we said, “Someone forgot to add the salt!”

As we begin to read the first chapter of the book of Acts, not the second or third, but the first chapter, and we compare the New Testament church to the modern church, we are aware that something is missing. We cannot help but ask, “Where is the evidence of those things that so characterized the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Having Confidence When We Are Fearful

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 7, 2022

What do we do when the ugly little head of fear begins to creep into our lives? What is it that causes you fear? An example of Abram's life shows us what we should do and what we shouldn't do.

Fear. Whether we want to admit it or not, fear is something that we have to wrestle with. The fear of standing on the ladder that's two stories high. Fear of a spider crawling on your skin. The fear of snakes. The fear of standing on a stage with the spotlight beaming on you. The fear of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20, Genesis 13:1-4, Romans 8:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Grace From Galatians (12 Of 19)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 8, 2022

This is Paul’s fourth appeal to try to get them to come to their senses.

As we have seen, Paul does not understand why these backsliding Galatian Christians wanted to return to the bondage of the law. In this appeal, he seems to appeal to their common sense, something that many in this country seem to have lost. Illus: I saw this sad announcement and thought about ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"what Is The Father's Will?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 8, 2022

A sermon about repentance and redirection for Lent.

“What is the Will of the Father?” Matthew 7:21-23 Last Sunday I had a very humbling experience. I had heard about the Ministry we have with the Community Kitchen and wanted to take part. It’s one of our best kept secrets. I was told to meet Kathy Stanfield, Jack and Debra Pitkin, Mike ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: United Methodist

"Peter, Feed My Sheep” (13 Of 21)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022

Now I am not a chef, but I would imagine that if you were going to feed a group of chefs, you had better know something about cooking.

Our Lord told Peter to, "feed My sheep.” In this particular passage of scripture, he is feeding the “Spiritual Chefs”, the ministers of the gospel. Notice that he speaks of: I. THE ELDER Verse 1. "The elders which are among you...” From this verse we see who he is addressing and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Love Without Limits (January 30, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 11, 2022

Now if love is supposed to be the greatest, and it is, then why did Jesus’s preaching about love in Luke 4:21 -30 provoke those in the congregation so badly? It provoked them so badly, that they wanted to throw Him off a cliff!

LOVE WITHOUT LIMITS Text: I Corinthians 13:1- 13 1 Corinthians 13:1-13  If I speak in the tongues of mortals and of angels, but do not have love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.  (2)  And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Loving Our Enemies (February 20, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 11, 2022

Is it harder to turn the other cheek, to offer something else when someone has taken something from us, to be generous, to be merciful and to go the extra mile?

LOVING OUR ENEMIES Text: Luke 6: 26-38 Luk 6:27-38  "But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,  (28)  bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.  (29)  If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:26-38

Denomination: United Methodist