Sermons on Desires Of God:

Overcoming Gluttony

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 19, 2008

Gluttony is more that just eating more than your fill. The true face of the sin of gluttony is that we can desire something more than we desire God.

An unknown predator has entered our lives; one that starts as soon as we are born. Most of us would never recognize it if we saw it because “it” is the norm of the society we live in. We sometimes feel that it is almost a right because we live in such a land of abundance. America has so many ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Master Motive Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

This is the secret of Paul’s constant drive, for even with all of his trials and frustrations, he could rejoice in the Lord always because his master motive was to please God

How should a Christian defend himself when his character and motives are attacked in an effort to belittle the Gospel which he proclaims? Paul had to face this question everywhere he went, for the Judaisers were hot on his trail trying to destroy the fruit of his labors. From the defensive nature ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:3-4

A Place For God To Dwell

Contributed by Ricky Taylor on Dec 13, 2014

From the beginning, God has desired to dwell with man.

A PLACE FOR GOD TO DWELL Gen.2: 7 And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. 1 Cor. 3:16 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? From the earliest of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transformed By Truth: Delighting In The Lord’s Desires Psalm 37:4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 19, 2024

Psalm 37:4 is a verse that speaks to the core of our relationship with God.

Transformed by Truth: Delighting in the Lord’s Desires Introduction: The Promise of Psalm 37:4 Today, I want to dive deep into a verse that many of us have heard, perhaps even memorised, but maybe haven’t fully grasped. It’s a verse that speaks to the core of our relationship with God—Psalm 37:4 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4, Matthew 6:33, Romans 12:2, Psalm 37:5, John 10:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don’t Settle For Less When More Is Available

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 26, 2024

Caleb was not complacent, neither was he willing to compromise. One visit to the Promised Land changed Caleb forever. One of the most amazing character traits in Caleb’s life is that He never settled for less when more was on the table.

Sermon: Don’t Settle for Less When More is Available Scripture: Joshua 15:13-19 “ The Lord commanded Joshua to assign some of Judah’s territory to Caleb son of Jephunneh. So Caleb was given the town of Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), which had been named after Anak’s ancestor. Caleb drove out the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 15:13-19, 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Methodist

Thirsting For God

Contributed by David Carter on Jan 13, 2007

THIRSTING FOR GOD

THIRSTING FOR GOD (NLT)Psalm 42: 1-2 - As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God. I thirst for God, the living God. When can I go and stand before him? (NLT) Psalm 63: 1-5 - O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Until We Pray-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 12, 2014

3 of 5. Jesus presented a model to guide His disciple's praying. We are neither praying nor truly free until we seek God's face. We are not praying & we are not free until we embrace...

UNTIL WE PRAY-III—Matthew 6:5-15 Attention: We have discovered that our independence as a nation is tied to prayer. We also realize that our ministries as a church are bound to prayer as well. We cannot celebrate our ministry efforts unless we celebrate independence from sin, self, & the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

Warning Against Those Who Serve Their Own Desires Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 22, 2019

This is as severe a condemnation as you can find of those who confess to be Christians. They claim to be Christians, yet they contradict their profession by their lives.

Date: 3/17/19 Lesson #26 Title: A Warning Against Those Who Serve Their Own Desires • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” are shown as endnotes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture (Philippians 3:18-19, NIV) 18For, as I have often told you before and now ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Settle For Less When More Is Available

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 4, 2022

Without desire few if any accomplishments will be seen in our life. It is one of those indefinable items of life that’s hard to define but easy to recognize. Caleb was hungry for more! God has so much more for us.

Sermon: Don’t Settle for Less When More is Available Scripture: Joshua 15:13-19 “The Lord commanded Joshua to assign some of Judah’s territory to Caleb son of Jephunneh. So Caleb was given the town of Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), which had been named after Anak’s ancestor. 14 Caleb drove out the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 15:13-19, Mark 10:46-52, Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Methodist

Seeking God’s Face, Not Just His Hand Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 5, 2025

Seeking God’s face means pursuing a deeper relationship with Him, desiring His presence, and understanding His character rather than merely asking for His blessings.

SEEKING GOD’S FACE, NOT JUST HIS HAND By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 27:8 “When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, Lord, will I seek." (KJV) Supporting Texts: Exodus 33:14-15 Matthew 6:33 James 4:8 1 Chronicles 16:11 Jeremiah 29:13 Philippians ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:8, Exodus 33:14-15, 1 Chronicles 16:11, Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Am My Beloved's & His Desire Is Toward Me

Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003

Taken from S. of S. 7:10, we examine one of the most wonderful verses of Scripture in the Word of God.

“I Am My Beloved’s, and His Desire Is Toward Me” Song of Solomon 7:10 By Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. One of the most intimate books in the Word of God is the Song of Solomon. B. In this book, we learn something of the love of Christ for His Bride, the Church which is vividly portrayed by ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 7:10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Undeceive A Desire James 1:15-17 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 13, 2021

The reason you sin is not desire. Jesus desired food but didn’t fall when tempted with food. The problem is not desire; it’s deceived desire. It’s a desire that is deceived about sin, about life and good days, and about God. This passage exposes those deceptions and the way to correct them.

How to Undeceive a Desire Suffering, Tests, and Temptation Part 9 James 1:15-17 12-7-2014 The reason you sin is not desire. Jesus desired food but didn’t fall when tempted with food. The problem is not desire; it’s deceived desire. It’s a desire that is deceived about sin, about life and good ...read more

Scripture: James 1:15-17

God Of Fruitfulness Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 10, 2025

God is not glorified when we are stagnant, barren, or unproductive. He desires that we bear fruit and that our fruit remains.

GOD OF FRUITFULNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 1:28 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 7:13-14, John 15:1-8, Psalm 92:12-14, Galatians 5:22-23, Isaiah 54:1-3 INTRODUCTION: Fruitfulness is the express will and desire of God for His children. From the dawn of creation, God’s command to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Loving God, Not The World - 1 John 2:15-16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 11, 2024

The Apostle John calls us to examine our hearts and be careful about what holds our affections - our love and devotion must be set on God and not on the things of this world.

Loving God, Not the World 1 John 2:15-16 Introduction Today, we’re going to look at a passage from 1 John that challenges us in a powerful way. This message is titled “Loving God, Not the World” because it reminds us that our love and devotion must be set on God and not on the things of this ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-16, James 4:4, Galatians 5:16, Proverbs 16:18, Matthew 6:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Love Of God-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 16, 2021

4 of 5. Paul highlighted the necessity of self-giving love to the proper outworking of Christian living. Self-giving love is essential to true Christianity, but How or in What ways is it essential? As A Christian, the Love of God must Humble my...

The LOVE Of GOD-IV—1Corinthians 13:1-13 Need: To know & apply God’s self-giving(‘agape’) love, so as to prevent anything less from taking it’s place in our lives. Paul highlighted the necessity of self-giving, sacrificial love to the proper outworking of Christian living. Self-giving, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist