Sermons on Desire To See Christ:

Pressing On

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 24, 2008

Learn from Paul and keep on pressing on. Develop a dissatisfaction for spiritual things, and be devoted to the heavenly cause.

Do you have a dream, or some form of a goal in life? • You know, when we are young, people usually like to ask: “What would you want to be when you grow up?” • Obama lived in Jakarta during his primary school years. His teacher said, “It is the common task of class to write an essay on ‘My dream: ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Holy - 1 Peter 1:14-16 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 29, 2024

You are either being conformed to evil desires or changed into the image of a holy God. This message will show you how to change bad desires.

1 Peter 1:13 Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. 14 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15 But just as he who called you is holy, so be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-16

Unrestrained Pursuit Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Jan 30, 2014

When God brings us into His kingdom through faith in Christ we become His son or daughter. As such, God calls us to make every effort to live in peace and to be holy. But how can we do this. Join Pastor Danny as he teaches on how to have peace

(ME) Good morning Odessa First! I am Pastor Danny – I am the Senior Pastor. I am thankful you have chosen to be with us this morning to worship our risen savior Jesus Christ. Over the last few weeks we have been studying the Book of Hebrews chapter 12 and learning about an UNSHAKEABLE ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Healthy Hunger Series

Contributed by Thomas Mccracken on Jan 14, 2015

Fourth in my Being the Believing series through the Beatitudes

A Healthy Hunger! Matthew 5:6 Introduction: "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied." There are a few issues we need to address with this text, the first being the language in the words hunger and thirst. An interpretation that more accurately ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

Lame In Both Our Feet

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Aug 30, 2009

Using the story of Mephibosheth, this is a sermon about desiring and doing God’s good pleasure.

Lame in Both Our Feet 2 Samuel 9 I have been your pastor long enough now for you to know that sometimes my mind works a little weird. That is the case today as we look at a couple of scriptures. I actually started out to preach a sermon on Philippians 2:13 “For it is God who worketh in you both ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Observe The Birth Of Christ

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 15, 2020

Today we will examine the Scriptures and see how the first Christmas was observed and I hope we will walk away with six principals we can apply in our lives as we seek to celebrate the birth of the Savior this year.

How do you celebrate Christmas? How did you observe this holiday last year? Did you purchase presents for your loved-ones? Did you serve dinner in your home or were invited to a friend or family member’s home for dinner? Did you attend a church service? Now someone at this point may be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Common Qualities Of An Uncommon People

Contributed by Mark Roper on Jan 18, 2012

The bottom line is this: Our church will only grow in relation to God's ability to bless and work among us.

Common Qualities of an Uncommon people Topic: We need to remain devoted in our spiritual walk In Acts 2 the church was born and it had a collective spiritual experience. The Spirit came upon them; they were a united, devoted, worshiping community of believers. • 3000 Saved - 40 With many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Church Of God

Desiring God: Part 1 Of A 4 Part Series On Spiritual Formation Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 2, 2014

This message looks at the basics of spiritual formation, including where our desire for God actually comes from

Spiritual Formation Series: Sermon 1: Desiring God - November 2, 2014 In the next few weeks we’re going to be looking at a subject that we’ve never addressed in depth, to my recollection. We’re going to explore the Scriptures and look at spiritual formation. The topic today is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If God Is With Me Then Why Doesn't He Fix My Problems? Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 12, 2012

Before you can get your life fixed you must decide that you actually want it fixed. While this may sound oddd. Look at v. 6. “When Jesus saw him lying there and knew that he had already been in that condition a long time He said to him, ‘Do you want to

“If God is with me, then why doesn’t He fix my problems?” John 5:1-15 Jesus has now come up from the city of Cana to the city of Jerusalem to celebrate one of the religious feasts. In Jerusalem there were different gates to enter and they were used for a variety of purposes. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Buck Fever Or Soul Fever

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 27, 2013

Hunters have buck fever I think Christians should have Soul fever.

Buck Fever or Soul Fever Romans 10 :1 After searching through the store to buy camo I soon learned why I don’t hunt or fish a shirt silky felt so good $78. A pair of Camo pants $85 I thought well, maybe I will see what one of those nice lookin little ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1

Denomination: Methodist

Tempted By Whom? Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 2, 2016

This message look at the process of temptation from the onset of desire to the culmination as sin, as well as motivation for not sinning.

TEMPTED BY WHOM? James 1:13-17 When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14  but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. 15  Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Glory Of The Church

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 2, 2022

Each time we approach a national presidential election we hear much about the electoral college.

Each time we approach a national presidential election we hear much about the electoral college. Many do not understand why we have the electoral college when The President of the United States is elected by the populace. We have the electoral college because our forefathers saw a danger and they ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 8:3-16

Denomination: Baptist

My Heart Christ's Home Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 11, 2003

This morning I want us to compare our hearts to the rooms in our houses and see how Jesus would view each room. (Idea and portions adapted from Robert Boyd Munger’s My Heart Christ’s Home)

Sermon for 8/11/2003 My Heart, Christ’s Home Idea and portions adapted from Robert Boyd Munger’s My Heart Christ’s Home Introduction: A. Wanted: Fishers of Men. You catch them and the Lord cleans them. B. Cleaning fish or getting them ready to eat is a disgusting job. C. Took the boys fishing ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Hungry? (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 13, 2013

What are you hunger and thirst for? (Hix)

Matthew 5:6-Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled. Jesus’ first miracle was turning water into wine (Wine is what we drink at the Lord’s supper to represent His blood) Jesus’ first temptation is hunger, which the devil tells Him to turn the stones ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Divine Mysteries Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 5, 2021

We find the answer in understanding the proper allocations of morality; the teachings of how life ought to be lived. We see in Jesus the perfect union of contrasts between mercy, justice, love, truth, judgment and grace.

The Divine Mysteries of Jesus Christ Introduction "Many people—particularly the young—have been persuaded that such a search is futile. They have been told from their preschool days on that one person’s opinion is as good as anothers, that each person can pick his or her own truth from a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35, John 8:12, John 1:1-5

Denomination: Salvation Army