Sermons on Desire:

Too Heavenly Minded

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 2, 2012

What reward are we to look toward to be able to choose to suffer the reproach of Christ? Background to passage: Paul is exalting in the salvation that we share in Christ, mentions the reward.. “The strength to endure present suffering is the fruit of me

Text: Eph 2:4-7, Col 3:1-4, Title: Too Heavenly Minded, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/1/12 A. Opening illustration: “The strength to endure present suffering is the fruit of meditating on future satisfaction.” B. Background to passage: Paul is exalting in the salvation that we share in Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

That Ye May Grow

Contributed by John D Jones on Jul 20, 2011

God has created life in such a way that all things living naturally grow and develop. From that moment of conception to the close of our earthly days, we grow. This is the pattern of life. We grow. This is true in our physical life and it ought to be equa

That Ye May Grow 1 Peter 1:22 - 2:3 God has created life in such a way that all things living naturally grow and develop. From that moment of conception to the close of our earthly days, we grow. This is the pattern of life. We grow. This is true in our physical life and it ought to be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To A Satisfied Life

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 28, 2010

True satisfaction comes from a deep and abiding hunger and thirst for the things of God.

Keys to a Satisfied Life Matthew 5:6 INTRODUCTION For untold years, hunger and starvation have been a chronic problem for many people in various countries. In 436 B. C., famine came to Rome and caused thousands of people to throw themselves into the Tiber River to end their lives. In 1005, famine ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Do With Conflict?

Contributed by Gregg Rustulka on Jun 7, 2008

Conflict in our lives enslave us and prevent us from staying focused on God’s plan for us daily ... so when it comes God shows us what to do with conflict.

What Do You Do With Conflict? Scripture: Matt. 20:20-25a. Conflict is a matter of fact. It is something all people have experience in. Conflict is a reflexive response that occurs when someone says or does something that is not considered acceptable by another person’s standard. There are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20-25

Denomination: Nazarene

In Hot Pursuit - What Are You Running After?

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 6, 2021

You can tell a lot about a person by what they are running after and what they are running from. Christians have a godly assignment even in a pandemic. .

Paul, who is the writer of our text, provides instructions for the Philippian Church as they move forward to become the best that they could be for Christ. Rather than be complacent with where they were, they needed to set their sights higher. The Apostle Paul gives this church his personal ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Selfish Or Selfless

Contributed by Greg Burcham on Oct 5, 2016

This sermon deals with being selfless as apposed to selfish in our personal lives.

Selfish or Selfless Back in 2013, the word of the year was “selfie”. It seems with the advent of the smart phone and even some of the latest flip phones, we have fallen in love with taking our own picture. The word selfie makes me think of the character from Greek mythology named ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:26

Denomination: Baptist

Marvels Of Mercy

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Apr 28, 2024

Mercy is marvelous. God showed His great mercy to us as He sent Jesus to come and die for our sins. How can we then show mercy to those around us? This is our charge as believers. To uncover the marvels of mercy for those who do not yet believe.

In Matthew 9:9-13, Jesus has just called Matthew to follow him. He is then seen reclining at a table with many tax collectors and sinners along with his disciples (Matthew 9:10). In verse 11, the Pharisees question Jesus to his disciples, asking “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22, Matthew 9:9-13, Matthew 12:7, Hebrews 10:3, Job 41:11, John 12:49, John 5:19, Jude 1:22-23, Proverbs 9:10, Galatians 5:13  (view more)  (view less)

The Joy Of The Lord Is Our Strength SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 11, 2023

Help the congregation experience the joy of the Lord

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We are gathered here today, not just as individuals, but as a family, a community, a congregation united by our shared faith and love for our Lord Almighty. Today, we are going to embark on a journey, a spiritual expedition, not into the unknown, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Topics: Outside Looking In At Joy

Knowing God

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 30, 2020

All of our problems would be solved, if we knew who God is, and who we are.

In years past, I have often made this statement, “all of our problems would be solved, if we knew who God is, and who we are.” Although, I have made the statement many times, and I believe it to be a true biblical principle, I have never taught or preached on this subject, “knowing God.” 1. Is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

A Sanctified Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to answer God's call to holiness, surrendering their will to Him, trusting Him in all circumstances, and striving for a sanctified life.

Welcome, beloved in Christ! What a joy it is to gather together today, united by our shared faith, our shared love of the Lord, and the shared desire to deepen our understanding of His Word. We stand here, not as individuals, but as a family, bound by the love of Christ and the fellowship of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-16

Topics: Sanctified, Christ

A Double Portion PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 9, 2024

This sermon explores Elisha's passionate pursuit of God's Spirit, encouraging us to live out our faith actively and be transformed by engaging with God's Word.

Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering where we seek to draw nearer to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we gather here today, let us acknowledge the divine presence that binds us together, the Holy Spirit that stirs within us, and the Word of God that guides us on our path. We stand ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:9-15

Topics: Heart After God, Greater Than Anything

Christian, You Are Heaven Bound, Meanwhile Make A Difference - Philippians 1: 20-26 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Feb 11, 2022

The main thing that helps Paul be emotionally, spiritually, and mentally healthy. If you're looking for those things in your life, the solution really is found here in the Bible

Well today we come to verse 20 in Philippians, verses 20-26 in our passage today. As we do, we're going to see Paul's secret ingredient. The main thing that helps Paul be emotionally, spiritually, and mentally healthy. If you're looking for those things in your life, the solution really ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Conflict Of The Mind

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Mar 13, 2007

Lust and pornography are enemies that want to destroy men and women of God. This sermon aims to give the listener some weapons to use in the battle.

Conlict of the mind The challenge to keep your mind pure is a battle that many Christian men and women struggle with. This is particularly in the area of lust and pornography. This is an area that has caused many great men and women of God to fall. Only recently, Ted Haggard, the founder and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Blessing Of Unfulfilled Dreams

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 1, 2008

Sometimes when dreams don’t come to pass, it is for your own good.

THE BLESSING OF UNFULFILLED DREAMS TEXT: 2 Chronicles 6:7-8 2 Chronicles 6:7-8 -- Now it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel But the LORD said to David my father, Forasmuch as it was in thine heart to build an house for my name, thou didst ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 6:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Truth Changes Us Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 21, 2010

God saves our lives by conforming us to his Word by his Spirit.

Scripture Introduction “The only way to keep a broken vessel full is by keeping the faucet turned on.” We are broken people. We may dress nicely to be seen by others, but the cracks remain even when plastered over. So Jesus asks God the Father to continue to sanctify us in the truth. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed