Sermons on Desires Of God:

Running Over, Abundant Life, And Warm Hearts Are God's Desire

Contributed by Henry Shellman on Aug 25, 2002

Encourages the Christian to live a life that allows God’s blessing to flow continuosly in their life

Running Over, Abundant Life, And Warm Hearts are God’s Desire Psalm 23:5,John 10:10, Luke 24:32 Psalm 23:5b…….My cup runneth over John 10:10 the thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy; I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5, John 10:10

Denomination: *other

Seeking Divine Intervention SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

A Miracle: It is an event beyond the power of any human being; an event beyond any physical law. it is a supernatural occurrence or a wonderful thing brought about by the power of God.

This sermon is titled "I Need a Miracle" and is based on 2 Chronicles 16:9, which says, "For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him." In this message, we will explore the concept of miracles and why we all need them. A miracle is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9

Topics: Desire, Miracles

The Secret Of Satisfaction Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 13, 2008

A practical application of the 10th commandment, "You shall not covet," encouraging people to replace the wrong desire for their neighbor’s stuff with the right desire for one’s mate and God’s Word.

Secret of Satisfaction (Exodus 20:17) If Danny Simpson had known more about guns, he might not have needed to rob a bank. But in 1990, in Ottawa, Canada, this 24-year-old went to jail, and his gun went to a museum. He was arrested for robbing a bank of $6,000 and then sent to jail for six ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Anyone Thirsty? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2010

Unpacks the concept of "spiritual thirst."

INTRO Ads for Gatorade… thirst is a desire waiting to be quenched. They would tell us, there’s nothing like a good thirst. That is what Jesus speaks to this morning. John 7:37-39 On the last and greatest day of the Feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, "If anyone is thirsty, let ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Your Deepest Need Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 6, 2009

In this message, part 2 in series The Company We Keep, we learn that the biggest need in human life is to learn to live in the love of God.

Your Deepest Need The Company We Keep, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May 9, 2009 1 Jn 4:17-18 (The Message) 17God is love. When we take up permanent residence in a life of love, we live in God and God lives in us. This way, love has the run of the house, becomes at home and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:17-18

Denomination: Free Methodist

Offering Praises To Our Heavenly Father PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2023

Explores God's mighty power, grace, and nearness, encouraging us to manifest His love and faithfulness in our daily lives.

Welcome, dear family of faith, to this gathering of hearts and minds under the all-encompassing umbrella of God's love. We are here today, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are brought together by a common bond – the unchanging and unfathomable love of our Heavenly Father. In the words ...read more

Topics: God's Watchfulness, Fulfilling Desires

How Will Your Will Match God's Will?

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 30, 2013

God's will is not a mystery. Rather it's a battle; his will against our will.

We just read the Apostle’s Creed. It was written in the 4th Century by a Council in Milan as an early statement of Christian belief. It is read regularly in some congregations. However, I found a statement of belief that may fit how we truly believe based on our actions. From Rick ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Foursquare

Four-Ds In Jonah

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Feb 10, 2015

A look at the results of sin in our lives and the desire of God to forgive sin when we repent

INTRODUCTION 1. Where I grew up there were stories about men scuba diving near a dam a. They would come up scared vowing never to return b. They claimed catfish down deep that were large enough to swallow a man c. Most of us listened with doubt to these stories always told second-hand 2. One story ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

David’s Heart For God’s House Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025

David’s longing to build a house for God, though unrealised by him, left an indelible mark in history. His heart became a seed that bore fruits for generations to come.

DAVID’S HEART FOR GOD’S HOUSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 17:1-4 Supporting Texts: Psalm 132:1-5 · 1 Kings 8:17-18 · 2 Samuel 7:1-13 · Haggai 1:4-8 · Exodus 25:8 INTRODUCTION: David was a king after God’s heart, and one of the strongest evidences of this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 17:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Peter's Description Of The Victorious Christian Life. Series

Contributed by Stuart M Guthrie on Aug 9, 2012

Today we talked about living the Victorious Christian life, by showing our desire for the Attitude of Jesus, showing our desire for Gods will and showing our desire for the eternal hope.

1 Peter 4:1-6 (Peter’s description of the victorious Christian Life) August 7, 2012 Introduction: Prayer: Well I hope that you all had a wonderful week and I hope that as we look at this passage this morning that you would be ever the better. We have been studying through 1 Peter now for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

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

Holiness In Every Season: God's Plan For Our Desires

Contributed by Dasol Kang on Jun 28, 2025

God calls us to live with self-control and self-giving love, honoring God’s design, so that our lives reflect Christ’s own love for His church.

INTRODUCTION I am a foodie at heart. There’s nothing quite like a perfectly cooked ribeye steak—those rich, marbled streaks of fat, seared just right, juicy and tender. What is your favorite food? Whatever your favorite food is, we know that food itself is a good gift, isn't it? It sustains ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Drawing Close To God Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 11, 2017

God's desire is for us to desire Him.

Drawing Close To God Text: James 4:1-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: In 1857 there was a 46 year old man named Jeremiah Lamphere who lived in New York City. Jeremiah loved the Lord tremendously, but he didn’t feel that he could do much for the Lord until he began to feel a burden for the lost ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10, James 4:6-8

Denomination: Methodist

God's Gift To An Ambitious World

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jul 21, 2008

What is our place in this world?

God’s Gift To An Ambitious World Psalm 131 June 1, 2008 Spelling Be story, This week on National Public Radio, they told the story of the ever-increasing difficulty graduating seniors are having in getting into the college of their choosing. Despite high grade point averages. Despite involvement ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 131:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational