Sermons on Desired:

Eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time- Speck And Beam

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 11, 2022

Thomas Merton said, “Nothing is more suspicious in a man who seems holy, than an impatient desire to reform other men.”

Many issues have both psychological and spiritual components as we hear today in our Gospel, “How can you say to your brother,‘…let me remove that splinter in your eye,’ when you do not even notice the wooden beam in your own eye? The message is: Be careful of pointing out the shortcomings, moral ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:39-45

Denomination: Catholic

Rose Of Sharon!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 26, 2013

Rose of Sharon is His name but here the prophet Isaiah says that ‘there is no beauty that we should desire Him.”

Rose of Sharon! Isaiah 53:2 “….And when we see Him, There is no beauty that we should desire Him.” Rose of Sharon is His name but here the prophet Isaiah says that ‘there is no beauty that we should desire Him.” On a particular day, back while I was working for a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

#4 Being Transformed Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 8, 2015

This sermon deals with how God wants to transform us. We are to be transformed in our Heads (minds), Hearts (desires), and hands (actions)

Being Transformed Introduction: 1) Americans like to make new year resolutions: #1 resolution: losing weight, more exercise, be a better person 2) Change is difficult, we are creatures of habit, sometimes change is impossible, 3) Good news, God can and wants to help us make great ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

So You Are A King? A King Of What?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 5, 2014

I use a puppet... We desire to be the King? King of what? David's call required patience and learning to rely on the spirit, not the flesh.

KING OF WHAT? THE BATTLE OF THE HEART... THE BATTLE OF THE FLESH VS THE SPIRIT... I WAITED ALL THIS TIME FOR THIS? KING OF THE ROCKS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I take a PUPPET to the pulpit with me...controlled by another... TEXT: Galatians 6:8 For he that soweth to his flesh ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Acceptable Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 23, 2015

If you give out of love for God, you will get what you desire most. You will get God's riches in Christ.

I once missed a great blessing. I was part of a student organization in college, and we were having a clothing drive. Our leader encouraged us to donate an article or two of clothing, but, when he did, he said, “Don’t give away something you won’t miss. Give something you really ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What's Wrong With Me? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 18, 2021

To be spiritually dead means I do not respond to God. I have no desire for Christ and for holy things. God is dead to me.

An assistant principal at an elementary school was recently accused of accessing the school district’s internal system in order to cast fraudulent votes for her daughter. Her 17-year-old daughter was elected homecoming queen at Tate High School in Pensacola, Florida. But school district computer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Our Strategy Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 17, 2025

Based on book of Nehemiah - Challenges hearers to join in God's strategy for being the Church He desires for us to be.

“OUR STRATEGY” Nehemiah FBCF – 2/16/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – “Thank God for Sunday Morning” video Last Sunday was Super Bowl Sunday. It’s the single most important game of the year, the game that every NFL player & team is working for & hoping for. At the end of the game, there’s a winning ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

God's Word

Contributed by Dave Nichols on Aug 19, 2024

My dad was one of those guys that never got rid of clothes. He would keep things that moths no longer desired.

My dad was one of those guys that never got rid of clothes. He would keep things that moths no longer desired. And truth be told I have a few things of his to this day. Somewhere I even have a few of his old ties that are so wide you could use them for a sail on a sailboat. He was one of those ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:8, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

God's Voice Will Lead You To Be Like Jesus

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 8, 2024

If what you hear and read is truly God's voice, you will desire to be more like Jesus in every way.

You have heard similar stories I am sure. This is a true story of a Pastor in Brazil who was loved, respected, and faithful to Christ in every way. But it hadn't always been that way. He came from a generation of alcoholics and was himself addicted to alcohol. He spent so much money on ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Changed From Glory To Glory

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 15, 2025

The Christian journey is not one of stagnation but of continual transformation. God desires that every believer matures daily, being conformed to the image of Christ.

CHANGED FROM GLORY TO GLORY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 3:18 "But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord." Supporting Texts: Romans 8:29, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Emergence

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 15, 2025

The concept of emergence is deeply rooted in God’s desire for His people to step into the fullness of His calling and to manifest His glory.

EMERGENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 60:1 "Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 61:1-3, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 5:8, Romans 8:19, John 1:5 INTRODUCTION: The concept of emergence is deeply ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seeking God's Approval, Not Man's. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 24, 2024

As Christians, we often struggle with seeking approval from others. We desire to be liked, accepted, and praised by those around us.

As , Christians we often struggle with seeking approval from others. We desire to be liked, accepted, and praised by those around us. However, the Bible teaches us that our primary focus should be on seeking God's approval, not man's. Dangers of Seeking Man's Approval Seeking ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:25, 2 Corinthians 5:9

Knowing And Returning To God Jeremiah 24:7 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 11, 2024

Jeremiah 24:7 reveals God's desire for His people to know Him intimately and return to Him wholeheartedly.

Transformed by Truth: Knowing and Returning to God Jeremiah 24:7 Today, we are diving into a powerful verse from the book of Jeremiah that speaks to the heart of our relationship with God. The title of our sermon is "Transformed by Truth: Knowing and Returning to God," based on Jeremiah ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 24:7, Hosea 6:6, 2 Corinthians 6:16, Joel 2:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Realization

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 6, 2025

This sermon confronts our deep-seated desire for control with the liberating truth that our steps are not ours to direct, but God's.

Introduction: The Illusion of Control My brothers and sisters, we live in a world that worships at the altar of self-sufficiency. We are told from a young age to "be the captain of your own ship," to "chart your own course." We make five-year plans, we create vision boards, we ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:23

Denomination: Baptist

God's Creative Power And Healing A Biblical Perspective Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 13, 2025

In the Bible, we find numerous accounts of God's creative power and His desire to heal and deliver His people.

In the Bible, we find numerous accounts of God's creative power and His desire to heal and deliver His people. Scripture assures us that God's Word has the power to transform our lives, including our physical and emotional well-being. Healing in God's Word The Bible declares, "By ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5