Sermons on Desires:

Praying Women Win PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the power of consistent, daily prayer, accessible to all believers, regardless of status or gender, and its transformative potential in our lives. Key

I want you to imagine with me for a moment. Picture a small, humble home in the heart of Jerusalem. The air is thick with the scent of freshly baked bread, and the sound of children playing in the streets filters through the open window. In this home, a woman kneels with her hands clasped tightly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:1-10

Topics: Prayer, Battles, Victory

No Co-Dependency

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on May 29, 2001

Co-dependency means anything that aids you in self-destructive behavior. The worst self-destructive behavior is not trusting God!

No Co-Dependency!  Many of us have grown up learning to “pull ourselves up by our boot-straps”  We have been taught that, “God helps those… who help themselves.”  “When the going gets tough,… the Tough get going.”  These may sound good, but really are unbiblical and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Jeremiah 7:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Depends On How You Look At It! Series

Contributed by Tim George on Feb 8, 2001

Satan and God have two very different ways they want us to look at trouble and temptation in our life.

"Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. But each one ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Seek Those Things Above Series

Contributed by Chris Sparkman on Oct 22, 2001

Many times it is necessary for us to get back to the basics, we do that here by learning to first of all, seek those things above!

Basic Principles of the Christian Life Part I Seek Those Things Above Colossians 3:1-4 Throughout Chapter 2 of the book of Colossians, Paul talked about different dangers that threaten to pull us away from Christ. These dangers led to believers only demonstrating an outward Christianity. In ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Anointed To Stand

Contributed by Joshua Moran on Feb 1, 2005

Using the anointing of David we look into the power of God’s anointing

Anointed To Stand: Standing For Jesus An elderly woman walked into the local country church. The friendly usher greeted her at the door and helped her up the flight of steps. "Where would you like to sit?" he asked politely. "The front row please." she answered. "You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who's Your God Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 23, 2007

A series of messages based on the 10 Commandments

THE TRUTH ABOUT TRUTH #2 “Who’s Your God?” Exodus 20:2 * There is a phrase which has been used over the last 15+ years which has been in everything from music to movies to TV to sports to the paper. It’s a phrase that keeps on popping up, as the Washington Post wrote, like an insistent prairie ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:2

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Really Need?

Contributed by Paul Johnson on Mar 21, 2008

Encouragement to congregation to examine and realign their wants and needs to the glory of God and the furtherance of His Kingdom.

What do you really need? Sermon Title – What do you really need? Sermonic Text - John 19:28-29 After this, when Jesus knew that all was now finished, he said (in order to fulfil the scripture), ’I am thirsty.’ 29A jar full of sour wine was standing there. So they put a sponge full of the wine on ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Denomination: Methodist

How To Recognize Self-Centered Christianity Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 14, 2008

God’s plan is that His people lead Christ centered lives. How can you tell if you are living a self-entered life instead?

1. Illus. of moving to seminary • Two level seminary apartment. My 10 year old daughter wanted to be downstairs by herself. My wife was afraid she would be injured walking up and down stairs in middle of the night. • Mom had no girls, so she was always especially close to my duaghter. She decided ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Vedic Bridge

Contributed by B. D. B Moses on May 14, 2007

Have you heard of the ancient Hindu Mantra, the Gayatri Mantra? Do you know what it says? I am really excited because I have found what the ancients who wrote this passage were talking about! I have found the “sin-destroying Light!”

Vedic Bridge to Christ Have you heard of the ancient Hindu Mantra, the Gayatri Mantra? Do you know what it says? “Oh God! You are the Giver of Life, Remover of pain and sorrow, The Bestower of happiness, Oh! Creator of the Universe, May we receive your supreme sin-destroying light, May ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Purpose Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 19, 2010

A review of Paul's challenge to the church regarding its purpose and the importance of pressing forward to serve Christ by serving others.

BACKGROUND TO PHILIPPIANS LOVE LETTER WRITTEN TO A CHURCH encouraging them of their purpose. Q: What is the Purpose of the Church? Q: What is Your Purpose to the Church? KEY VERSE: PHILIPPIANS 3:12 READ VERSE 12 1. ‘not that I have already obtained all this’ (3.12) ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12

Denomination: Baptist

A Servant People

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This sermon focuses on Jesus’ challenge for an "Upside Down Kingdom" challenging us to be first by being last. This is a call to except that challenge and become first place in the things God wants us to be excellent in.

Mark 10:35-45 35 Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to him. "Teacher," they said, "we want you to do for us whatever we ask." 36 "What do you want me to do for you?" he asked. 37 They replied, "Let one of us sit at your right and the other at your left in your glory." 38 "You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:35-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Values Mom

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 10, 2014

we used some videos and hymns to honor Mom. The message was adapted from one of Pastor Jeff Strite's messages.

[1Samuel 1:11 NIV] “And she made a vow, saying, "LORD Almighty, if you will only look on your servant's misery and remember me, and not forget your servant but give her a son, then I will give him to the LORD for all the days of his life, and no razor will ever be used on his head.” I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:11

Denomination: Baptist

"Let It Go Today" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 25, 2014

How to live a Spirit FILLED life by letting go of__________________

The Ultimate Decision August 25, 2014 There is a story I have told many times about people who had hunted monkeys in the jungle. The trappers would hollow out a coconut and put a piece elf meat in it. Then they would secure the coconut to a tree with a chain. Once the monkey had the meat inside ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1

The Massacre Of The Innocents

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 9, 2013

The devil seeks to terrorise our own souls, but he will fail. In the end Satan cannot snuff out the anointing within us.

THE MASSACRE OF THE INNOCENTS. Matthew 2:16-18. You might not be surprised if I told you that the devil is pacing up and down in this earth as an adversary, like a lion seeking whom he may devour (1 Peter 5:8). Satan (literally, the Adversary) boasted of the same thing long ago when he appeared ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discover Life

Contributed by Johnny Chase on Aug 27, 2008

I preached this message at the launch of our new church name Discover Life Church.

Discover Life! Intro. - How the name change came about When I was praying about a new name for our church I wanted to find a name that connected to the community so I went to the Chamber of Commerce website. Here is what I found. Chamber of Commerce website There’s something inside you that begs ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God