Sermons on Desiring God: showing 466-480 of 213,786

Is God Just?

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 21, 2002

There is a difference between how the world responds to life’s darker moments and how God’s best servants react. It is the difference between desiring and deserving.

OPENING: A magician working a cruise ship had recently purchased a parrot to be part of his act. However, the bird was not only clever but also annoying. It was constantly telling the audience how the magician accomplished each trick. For example, the bird would say to the audience, "He has the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"God's Plan For Your Success”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 4, 2009

God desires your success. He has given us the formula for success.

“God’s Plan for Your Success” May 10, 2009 "Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them. Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6-9

Denomination: Holiness

God Will Take Care Of You Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 27, 2014

David's Delemma a) Darkness b) Distress c) Desire d) Delight

Last week it was Joshua learning to trust - The Hymn "Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus" • By Louisa M. R. Stead. Learn To Trust 1. Believe 2. Decide 3. Rejoice 4. Depend - Now you are put to the test Hymn "God Will Take Care Of You" - Civilla Martin (1869-1948) wrote this hymn when she ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pleading For God’s Presence

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 17, 2009

With longing in his heart, Isaiah remembers the time in Israel’s history when God dwelt among His people, and expresses his strong desire for its return, as well as the remedy for its absence.

PLEADING FOR GOD’S PRESENCE Text: Isaiah 64 Intro: Isaiah the prophet was a highly esteemed citizen of Jerusalem, who enjoyed access to the royal court; and who later became the trusted advisor to king Hezekiah. His ministry basically involved the preaching of judgment against Judah. This was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God's Undying Love For His People Series

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Sep 1, 2002

God’s greates desire was to reconcile His people back to Himself. He used the prophet Hosea to illustrate His love and desire to have His people restored.

God’s Love Hosea 3 Review Hosea Chapter three is an illustration of God’s love toward His people. Oh the depth and richness of God’s love toward us. Jeremiah 31:3 The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-5, Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Baptist

Developing A Dream Of Distinction Series

Contributed by Greg Powell on Mar 5, 2013

You must remember four things about your dream of usefulness for God.

INTRO: After last week’s message on the background of Joseph’s family life, today we will dive right into the story as it unfolds here in Genesis 37. The opening lines of Joseph’s story reveal that he was a dreamer of dreams. Verse 5 says, “Joseph dreamed a dream;” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

We Can Make It

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Oct 21, 2011

This message was developed from a message by Joel Stockstill. When God sets the plan in place, it is then a matter of us staying committed & faithful. We must be focused on what the mission is & how God wants it to be carried out.

We Can Make It! Jonah 3:1-2 NLT In the governing scripture of Destiny we see a very important word that we must stay aware of as we travel this journey God has set before us. Habakkuk 2:3 NLT This vision is for a future time. It describes the end, and it will be fulfilled. If it seems slow in ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"May My Words And Works Please You"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 14, 2018

David desired so much to please God because of God's awesomeness.

“May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your site, O Lord My Rock, and My Redeemer” Psalm 19 1. David was a Greatest King of Israel ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

How To See Jesus

Contributed by Mark Stegall on Jul 6, 2001

GODS DESIRE,DESIGN AND DEMAND IS THAT WE SEE JESUS

JOHN 12:20-21 MANY PEOPLE WANT TO SEE JESUS FOR MANY DIFFERENT REASONS.SOME HAVE NO DESIRE TO SEE HIM UNTIL LIFE HITS THEM WITH TRAGEDY,THEN THEY DESIRE A MIRACLE. OTHERS ARE LOOKING FOR JESUS OUT OF CURIOSITY. STILL OTHERS ARE SEEKING SPIRITUAL THINGS AND ARE NOT LOOKING IN THE RIGHT PLACE. ALL ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowship Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 7, 2003

This is the 1st sermon in the series "God’s Desire".

Series: “God’s Desire” (#1) FELLOWSHIP Psalm 121 Introduction: 1. We often talk about what we want as Christians, at church, work, home, etc…; but what does God desire? 2. Today we will begin a series on God’s desires. 3. Why did God create us? In God’s foreknowledge He knew what was going to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Followership Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 7, 2003

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "God’s Desire".

Series: ¡§God¡¦s Desire¡¨ (#2) FOLLOWERSHIP 1 Samuel 8 Introduction: 1. Last Sunday we began a series titled ¡§God¡¦s Desire¡¨. We often are concerned about our desires, but what does God want from us? 2. Last week we learned that God desires fellowship with us. We saw how man broke fellowship ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22, Luke 9:23

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience Is Better Than Judgment Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 28, 2007

God desires judment to result in repetence leading to deliverance.

Joel 2:14-27 “Obedience Is Better Than Judgment” I. The Repentance of the People (14-17) Vs. 14 • It was the repentance of the people that would restore the blessings back to the land. o God was waiting and ready to once again pour out His riches upon His people, once they turned from evil and ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:14-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Sense Of Presence

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

understanding the desire we should have for the presnese of God

Title: A Sense of Absence Introduction: How did it feel to wake up this morning knowing that you lost a million dollars yesterday? How did you feel when your favorite hockey team lost last night? --Someone tell of their childhood and the things you had for a moment. --The Alabama song “Song ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Repentence In Realtion To God Series

Contributed by Aaron Householder on Sep 30, 2004

Third in a series of five from Amos; God loves me and desires a relationship with me--calling me to repentence.

Repentance in Relation to God Amos 5 & 6 Repentance is a change of heart, mind, & direction.–Ken Freeman 1. God desires a relationship with me (5:1-6) • John 1:12 Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. • John 3:16 For God so ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Forgive As God Forgives Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 25, 2021

God desires that our hearts become a soft soil where the seed of forgiveness might germinate and take root.

February 24, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matt. 6:7-15; Matt. 18:23-35 Forgive as God Forgives Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We all need role models. Our first role models are our parents. Children are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-15, Matthew 18:23-35

Denomination: Lutheran