Sermons on Desire The Office:

Being Content

Contributed by Lisa Foy on Feb 1, 2007

We are to learn to abound and abase. Be content yet still desire more.

To be content is to have freedom from anxiety or worry, being satisfied. We should be a contented people, at peace with God, our neighbors and ourselves. We should feel we have enough and all we have is more than enough. This applies to worldly things, material things. 2 Samuel ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passion For Relationship

Contributed by Craig Smee on Feb 19, 2007

Not even Josiahs passion could turn a nation into desiring relationship with God.

Lincoln Memorial – 28 August 1963 Martin Luther King I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal." I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, the sons of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:31-32

Denomination: Christian Church

Narnia: Beyond The Wardrobe Series

Contributed by Christian Breuninger on Dec 12, 2005

We are haunted by a desire for another land, which is our home with God.

Beyond the Wardrobe A sermon by Pastor Christian Breuninger (delivered December 4, 2005) I confess to being a sucker for fantasy, and I am especially fond of Chronicles of Narnia. When I saw the trailers for this upcoming film, I thought: why not explore spiritual wonders woven into timless ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Formed In You Series

Contributed by Darrell Tomasek on Oct 26, 2005

The sermon explores the fact that Christ’s deepest desire is to be "formed" in us.

Christ Formed in You Galatians 4: 12-20 1. Paul’s deepest desire was to see Christ formed in the Galatian believers. A. He reminded them of their past fellowship (12-14). i. He was willing to live like the Galatians live (12). ii. He is not currently upset with ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Thirsty For God

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Feb 3, 2006

Our desire should primarily be for the Holy Spirit Himself, not his gifts.

Are you thirsty? Are you looking forward to your cup of tea after the meeting? When we are physically thirsty, our bodies need one thing – water. All our drinks, our tea, our coffee, our coca-cola, our orange juice, are basically just coloured and flavoured water. It is the water that our bodies ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-2

Denomination: Salvation Army

We Want To See Jesus Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Feb 6, 2006

We want to see Jesus - should be the desire of all out hearts

John 1220-33 We want to see Jesus. What have you always wanted to see? I have always wanted to see the Northern Lights – now I hope I pronounce this right – the Aurora Borealis. Not much chance of it happening though – you have to go somewhere like Alaska to see it. Anyway there may be other ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Declaring War On Sin

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 8, 2003

If we desire to know God, we must declare war on sin.

For the past few weeks, we’ve been talking about seeking God. What it means to pursue God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. And why it’s necessary to do so; why it’s not only desirable and beneficial, but even essential, that we continue striving for God throughout our lives. Last week, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14

Denomination: Baptist

Mighty Men Of The King Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Nov 1, 2003

A beautiful picture of those that come to Jesus, and those he desires to use.

“Mighty Men of the King” Sermon Series A Man after God’s Own Heart Part 3 Date: November 2, 2003 A.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: 1 Samuel 22:1-2 Introduction This morning we will continue in our study of the life of David. David although a sinner; a man who commits two of what we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2, 2 Samuel 23:8-24

Denomination: Baptist

What God Wants From Your Prayer Life Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Oct 22, 2007

Obvious by important things God desires from our prayer life

WHAT GOD IS LOOKING FOR IN YOUR PRAYER LIFE ROMANS 1:7-13 Moody Crusade: Two men came up afterwards with arms around each others shoulders and laughing, ‘Mr. Moody, you won’t believe this. We have worked with one another for 13 years and we didn’t know that we were both Christians until we both ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-13

He’s All The Power You Need Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 15, 2010

God desires that you live and continue His work in HIs power.

October 17, 2010 Morning Worship Text: Colossians 1:11 Subject: What God Wants Title: He’s All the Power You Need Today we move on in our series, “What God Wants”. If you have missed out on any of the sermons you can catch up on our website or God to sermoncentral.com and type in my name and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gethsemane: For His Will Only! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 8, 2013

Jesus in the garden reveals some important aspects of God's desire for us!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We are starting a new series simply called the “Easter Series.” • Nothing catchy, but simply some straightforward issues that Easter should bring to the forefront for all of us. • Today we are going to be in the Garden of Gethsemane with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rally Sunday

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 15, 2011

I dream of us recapturing that deep desire to worship and the pursuit of excellence.

Rally Sunday Sept 11, 2011 Intro: What’s your dream? Do you have one?? I don’t mean the Oh, I’d love to visit Australia kind of dream. Nor the I wish I were beautiful and popular and skinny like celebrity so-and-so kind of dream. Those are either not really that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:10

Denomination: Baptist

Getting To Know God Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 13, 2011

This sermon focuses on how Paul revealed God's heart and desire at Athens

INTRODUCTION * To know God biblically means to know him as the Bible reveals him, not as we imagine him or as someone portrays him * The importance of knowing God biblically: Proverbs 9:10 = knowing God helps us understand life better than if we do not know him biblically * The paradox of knowing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Just One Night In His Presence

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Nov 12, 2011

This is a sermon about truly desiring to be in the presence of the LORD daily in our lives.

Just One Night in His Presence: “Do You Truly Desire the Presence of the LORD?” Scripture Text: Numbers 17:1-10 Do you remember the story of Zacchaeus? If you remember, he was a tax collector of a short stature. He had heard of the teachings and miracles of Jesus, and heard that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 17:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"The Gift Of Life"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 2, 2011

This message is about what God desires to give us for Christmas and that is life.

The Gift of Life Psalm 85 1. God restore us so we might have Life A. The People in today’s reading remember a better past and so they remind God we want our old life back. B. Look at verses 1-3 1You showed favor to your land, O LORD; you restored . 2You forgave the iniquity of your people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13

Denomination: Methodist