Sermons on Desire To Depart:

You Win Either Way Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 10, 2025

You win either way when you live God's way.

You Win Either Way Philippians 1:19-26 Rev. Brian Bill February 1-2, 2025 This week, Tim Challies wrote a provocative post called, “If I Could Change Anything about the Modern Church.” That title got my attention. There is one thing churches used to do that they no longer do, and I often wish ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Fellowship Of His Sufferings

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 6, 2013

Do you know Jesus? I am not asking whether or not you know about Him. Do you know Him? And if you do, do you know Him intimately? Do you have a desire for Christ, to really know Him, to reflect Him, to be like Him?

The Fellowship of His Sufferings Philippians 3:8-11 Do you know Jesus? I am not asking whether or not you know about Him. Do you know Him? And if you do, do you know Him intimately? Do you have a desire for Christ, to really know Him, to reflect Him, to be like Him? Your relationship with Christ ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Protect Yourself From Stumbling

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Feb 10, 2014

A small sin can be the cause of a Christian's stumbling block if not dealt with properly. It is like a cancer that grows and destroys our soul in hell. We will learn three ways to protect ourselves from the spread of sin and live a life of holiness.

Matthew 5:29-30 (NIV) 29 If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. 30 And if your right hand causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:29-30

Denomination: Nazarene

God's Perspective On Sin Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 8, 2025

God's justice requires punishment for sin...

God's Holiness: The Bible emphasizes God's holiness, which demands justice and righteousness (Leviticus 11:44-45, Isaiah 6:1-5). Consequences of Sin: Sin has consequences, as seen in Romans 6:23, which states that the wages of sin is death. God's Justice: God's justice requires ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:10, Matthew 23:1-36

Revelation Study Series 16b - God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Chapter 11) Series

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Mar 7, 2023

Jesus came! He died! He resurrected! He is coming back!

Revelation Study Series 16b - God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Chapter 11) 02.27.22 Message… Matthew 4:1-11 1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted there by the devil. 2 For forty days and forty nights He fasted and became very hungry. 3 During that time the devil ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

First Sunday Of Lent, Year A- The Tactics Of Temptation

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 21, 2023

C.S. Lewis made an astute observation in his masterful Screwtape Letters: the devil cannot manufacture real goods or pleasures; he’s stuck with the ones God has made and for which our natures have an inclination.

I saw this Cartoon of Satan tempting Jesus, saying: “If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become a medium rare ribeye steak with truffle butter.” [Jesus is thinking to himself, “He’s getting better at this.”] Note that Jesus did not say, “Man cannot live by coffee alone, but he will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7-9, Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Catholic

Usable

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 26, 2014

To be used of God is my desire. Is that your desire today? Paul speaking to Timothy about the issue of Christians who were caught up in false teaching and Christians caught up in worldliness, instructs us as believers as to how we can be used of God.

Usable 2 Timothy 2:19-26 Audrey Mieir wrote in her song, "To Be Used of God": "I've a yearning in my heart that cannot be denied, It's a longing that has never yet been satisfied. I want the world to know the One who loves them so. Like a flame it's burning deep inside. To be used of God, to sing, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Folly Of Incomplete Obedience Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 25, 2011

In sermon 3 of the What am I missing here series, we look at another important reason that our joy may have departed. Could it be that we do not find joy and fulfillment because we have not fully obeyed the Lord?

What am I Missing Here? Steps to Recovering Your Joy August 22, 2010 Calvary Baptist Church Ephesians 5:14 SERMON 3: The Folly of Incomplete Obedience NOTE: This sermon is based in part on a sermon by F.B. Meyer entitled, “Where am I Wrong?” This sermon appears as chapter 2 in two of his books, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 36:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Be Practical, Not Legalistic Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021

Jesus taught the Pharisees how He desires sincere love for people over meaningless ritual, and how He desires grace over legalism. Those who adhere to ritual and tradition are often unable to love others or worship God.

In our message today, we will see how Jesus taught the Pharisees that forgiveness and grace toward others is a necessity before worship. The capacity to extend love and mercy is something that must be present in a person’s heart before he or she is able to worship the Lord in spirit and truth, as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Stronghold: Purity Series

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Oct 18, 2000

God desires a pure life, heart and mind in His children.

What do you think of when you think of purity? Purity is probably a word that has lost some of its edge in a society that is so impure. God desires a pure life , heart and mind within in. He desires it to be stronghold to hold us in the midst of the ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Hungry For God Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

The practice of fasting focuses our desire on God and enriches the soul.

True Spirituality Series Fasting: Hungry for God Matthew 6:1, 16-18 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Today we come to the third of three illustrations Jesus uses to teach that motives matter to God. It is possible to do a good thing for the wrong ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Key To Your Dreams Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 15, 2006

Only Christ holds the key to our hearts deepest desires.

Ecclesiastes 2:1-25 The Key To Your Dreams Woodlawn Baptist Church October 8, 2006 Introduction Show slideshow of billboards. What are your dreams? Almost all people have dreams of what they’d like to be or do or own. Last night I heard a lady say that she had dreamed of becoming a great ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Brotherly Love

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2002

A look at the love Christ desires to exist between His followers.

I. Called ’brotherly’ because we are spiritual kin. Ephesians 2:19, "So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God’s household," Romans 8:16, "The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God," 1 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34, 1 John 2:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Don't Have To Be Something Special For God To Want You

Contributed by Mark Witherden on Jun 20, 2003

You are special to God, and His desire for you is to bear fruit.

You don’t have to be something special for God to want you. Hold up a smooth round stone and ask how did this stone become smooth? The story. This stone started its life on the top of a very high mountain where the wind rain and snow slowly moved it into the way of a stream. The melting snow and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Devil Made Me Do It Part I

Contributed by Joe Harding on Jun 24, 2003

THE DEVIL’S DESIRE IS TO SEPARATE US FROM THE LORD GOD!!

THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT PART I: WHERE IT ALL BEGAN GENESIS 2:25 – 3:10 SUNDAY JUNE 20, 2003 INTRODUCTION: THE CORPSE OF SIN When he was arrested in February 2002 for dumping off as many as 200 bodies in nearby woods, 28 year old Ray Brent Marsh, the operator of Tri-State Crematory told authorities ...read more

Denomination: Baptist