Sermons on Desired:

Consider Your Ways: An Overview Of The Book Of Haggai

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 12, 2021

This is part of a series on the study of the Minor Prophets.

Consider Your Ways: An Overview of the Book of Haggai Introduction As we continue our study on the Minor Prophets, we come to the Book of Haggai. Haggai was one of three prophets who preached to Israel after Judah had returned from the Babylonian Captivity. His ministry predates that of his ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15, Haggai 2:1-23, Matthew 6:33, 2 Samuel 7:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

My Hearts Longs For Something Greater: Eternity In The Human Heart & The Emptiness Of Gorged Sensuality

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021

All of life is filled with parables and metaphors that point to the meta-narrative of existence. The four seasons are laced with it. Media, movies, books, and stories are filled with expressions of the longings of our hearts. We long for a place we've never been.

All of life is filled with parables and metaphors that point to the meta-narrative of existence. The four seasons are laced with it. Media, movies, books, and stories are filled with expressions of the longings of our hearts. We long for a place we've never been. We desire a home we've ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19, John 6:44

Denomination: Salvation Army

New Things

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 17, 2021

There is a certain excitement that comes with New Things. To some degree in our mind and hearts, we wipe from our mind and heart all the failures of the past year, all the heartaches and disappointments of the past year.

Philippians 3:13-14; it takes a big person to know what to forget and what to remember. This being the first Sunday of the new year, I want to use the subject of the New Year for our message today. There is a certain excitement that comes with New Things. True of material things, car, clothes, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Aloud Or Playing Around?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 27, 2020

When you really get intense in prayer, you will see results. Fervor, not volume is more important.

2 Kings 13:14-19 - Desire 14 Now Elisha was fallen sick of his sickness whereof he died. And Joash the king of Israel came down unto him, and wept over his face, and said, O my father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. 15 And Elisha said unto him, Take bow and arrows. And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-19, Luke 18:1-8, Luke 11:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Dimensions Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 22, 2021

Jesus talked about the dimensions of prayer referring to the Lord's Prayer, Night Prayer, and the desirable prayer in our lives.

Theme: Dimensions of Prayer Text: Luke 11:1-13 Introduction to the Prayer: Jesus was praying in a certain place. Something motivated the disciples to come closer to the Lord. They could have astonished, amazed, and desired to pray like Jesus. Disciples learned many things from the lifestyle of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

How Can We Resist Temptation?

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 4, 2017

Flip Wilson the famous Comedian used to say "The Devil Made me Do it!".....it was funny but not true, The Devil cannot MAKE YOU do anything! (James 4:7)

Our response to Satan's lies (Eph 2:8-9; 1 John 4:1; James 4:7): • We are to submit to God's will (2 Cor. 11:3, 14-15). Satan's ways look good and appealing, but God's way is the way that is best; Satan's way is death. It is better to be poor and honest than rich and dishonest! • We ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Word Stands Forever Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 13, 2016

We are to challenge ourselves in holy living because this cares for our souls. We are to challenge ourselves in loving one another because that cares for the souls of others. We are to challenge ourselves to live imperishable because this is the right per

GOD’S WORD STANDS FOREVER 1 PETER 1:14-25 INTRODUCTION… Inspirational Nature of Scripture (www.carm.org) This morning as we begin, I want to share some interesting truths found in the pages of the Bible. They are interesting in that they describe things that human beings have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Koinonia Of Worship Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 14, 2017

This message is a call to pursue God's presence during a worship service. New Testament Christianity calls for our participation. We must be careful our "worship" service doesn't become a performance with an audience. We want everyone engaging in worship.

2/26/17 In the introduction to his first epistle, the Apostle John talks about his revelation of Jesus and then gives this reason for writing this letter, 1 John 1:3. “that which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you [here is his purpose- that you] also may have fellowship with us; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16-17, Ephesians 5:17-19, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, Exodus 33:14-18

Denomination: Charismatic

Opposition To The Church

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 6, 2021

Society loves the world more than they love God.

OPPOSITION TO THE CHURCH 2nd COR 2: 11Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. 1John 2: 15Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16For all that is in the world, the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

David - A Heart After God Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 17, 2022

This sermon looks at the rise of David and the fall of King Saul and examines some of David's Psalms to see why he was said to have a heart after God.

We are continuing on with The Story. The Story of God as found in the Bible. Last week we looked at the story of a guy named Samuel. Samuel was a guy who was a priest, a prophet, and also technically known as the last judge of Israel. He was faced with the difficult assignment of transferring ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

The Way Into God’s Presence - Psalm 42-43 Part 2 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 10, 2025

How do you increase your soul's thirst for God? This message will help you turn all the hardships and disappointments of life into your allies, and what to do when your observations of life don’t match your theology.

Psalm 42 For the director of music. A maskil of the Sons of Korah. 1 As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. 2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? 3 My tears have been my food day and night, while men say to me all day ...read more

The Cost Of Serving Christ Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 5, 2010

Sermon 4 in series. As Jesus’ ministry became increasingly popular with those desiring to shed the bondage of the Pharisees, many desired to follow Him. Yet Jesus is not interested in crowds. Rather, Jesus desires commitment!

Series: Things That Accompany Salvation Hebrews 6:9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. Message 4: The Cost of Serving Christ Luke 14:25-35 REVIEW: Message #1: An Argument in Eternity. Mt. 7:21-23 Many who say ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Solitary Places

Contributed by Mike Hays on Mar 11, 2001

Satan desires to isolate us to destroy us, but God desires to draw us to solitary places to restore and renew us.

Solitary Places Luke 8:26-39 In Santee, California a boy turned fifteen just a few weeks ago. While fifteen year old freshmen in high school are supposed to be studying for their math exams and trying out for the freshmen baseball team or getting ready for their next Debate Team competition, Andy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Temptation

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 13, 2010

Satan is forever busy, enticing people to yield to their fleshly desires. He gives us all the answers to our desires.

Temptation James 1:12-16 Randall Road Baptist July 13, 1997 Sunday Morning Monte Brown Blessed is the man who endures temptation: for when he is approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to those who love him. Let no one ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

#3 Replacement Therapy Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 14, 2020

The power of Christ in the life of the believer does more than merely restrain the desires of the flesh, it puts new desires within.

Have you placed restrictions on God? It’s been an interesting couple of weeks since I last stood before you. As many of you know, I went to watch my son play a little of championship soccer in SD. Two of the games came down to the wire. In one game we were ahead by one going in to the final ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational