Sermons on desiring god:

Thanksgiving At The Gate Of Jerusalem

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 17, 2016

Pilgrim feasts, triumphant entry, and the sacrifice of praise.

THANKSGIVING AT THE GATE OF JERUSALEM. Psalm 118:19-29. As the crowd approaches Jerusalem for the great annual feast, the mood is one of thanksgiving (Psalm 118:1-2). The leader of the pilgrims cries out to the gateman of the Temple: “Open to me the gates of righteousness…” (Psalm 118:19). ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:19-29, Psalm 118:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Compassion Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 24, 2015

A sermonette that ties in with OWSOMS, One week's salary on missionary service.

In The Salvation Army at this time of the year we are asked to respond to the work of the kingdom of God by giving sacrificially. Now this is a challenge, it started through one or two individuals giving of their time and resources so that others might be able to be fed and sheltered. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Salvation Army

Resurrection Faith

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 11, 2017

3 reactions to Jesus' resurrection

Intro What is your reaction to the resurrection? Goal Let’s learn about some typical reactions to the resurrection. Plan We will look at John 20:1-18 and three reactions to Jesus’ resurrection. John 20:1-5 They Have Taken Away the Lord Mary Magdalene was from Magdala a wealthy town on Lake ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"From The Stable To The Table"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 30, 2015

As we gather here tonight I want to invite each of you who are believers in Christ and have place your faith in Him to save you…I want to invite you to His table for communion. This message was preached a our annual Christmas Eve service.

As we gather here tonight I want to invite each of you who are believers in Christ and have place your faith in Him to save you…I want to invite you to His table for communion. Communion at Christmas by David Henderson Isaiah 9:6 For me it is always such a meaningful time when we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation, Baptism, And The Lord’s Supper

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017

Salvation, Baptism, and the Lord's Supper are all closely related and part of a Christians confession of our Lord.

Romans 10:9-10 Romans 6:1-11 Matthew 26:26-30 Intro: Illustration “Kings Baptism” I. Salvation (Romans 10:9-17) A. A genuine faith (Romans 4:13-25) B. An example of genuine faith - (Job 2:9-10) - (Luke 23:42 Then he said to Jesus, “Lord, remember me when you come into your kingdom.) - Story of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-10, Romans 6:1-11, Matthew 26:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

When The Dove Kills The Rooster

Contributed by J Richison on Oct 19, 2019

A brand new day

“When the Dove kills the Rooster” St. Luke 22: 31-34 & 54-62 The term rooster is a Puritan term that was birthed in the United States during the nations Genesis. It was created due to the vulgar connotation associated with the biblical term “cock” or the term of the times “cockerel” The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34, Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Work Of The Comforter

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 20, 2018

Precious Holy Spirit came to convict the world of sin, righteousness and judgement

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE WORK OF THE COMFORTER John 16:5-11 King James Version (KJV) 5 But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou? 6 But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-11

Denomination: Charismatic

Angel Feathers Or Horse Feathers

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 19, 2019

Do angels leave feathers as souvenirs or is something else going on?

Dear Roger, Do angels leave feathers when they visit? Some people are telling me this and I don’t know what to believe. Sincerely, Genebeth Dear Genebeth, I do not believe that angels leave feathers to let people know that they have been there. There's nothing in the Bible about this, so I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:2-3, Revelation 9:7-8, Hebrews 13:2, Colossians 2:18, Galatians 1:8, 2 Corinthians 11:14, Matthew 24:24, Matthew 7:21-23, Zechariah 5:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

"Because Of A Lack Of Faith”

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 7, 2018

Is it really a result of faith miricals are done?

Because of a Lack of Faith” Mark 6:1-13 1. Marks Gospel gives us some amazing miracles • Jesus calms the Storm (4:35-41; cf. Matthew 8:23-27; Luke 8:22-25) • Jesus Walks on the Water (6:47-56; cf. Matthew 14:24-36; John 6:16-21) • Restoring Jairus' little daughter to life and health (5:21-43). • ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Servant Leadership Series

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 27, 2018

They learned to match their “I.Q. with their “I do;” if anybody wants to be first (a leader) the person has to be willing to serve all.

25B The apostles get a little seminar on servant leadership from Jesus in our Gospel today. They learned match their “I.Q. with their “I do;” if anybody wants to be first (a leader) the person has to be willing to serve all. In reality everyone is acknowledged as a leader because everyone has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Catholic

We Three Kings

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jan 1, 2018

We all know the hymn, 'We three kings of orient are..' but do we know the gospel facts underpinning this hymn and the significance of that visit to the child Jesus?

We 3 kings Matt 2:1-12 When you think of Christmas carols that are appropriate with Epiphany I’m sure you will come up with: “We Three Kings of Orient are. ...” But ironically in just that 1st line of 5 words there are 3 very slight errors but that does NOT subtract from the importance of this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Your Smile Makes A Difference

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Jan 14, 2018

When we share the good news with a smile it brings life,  It brings joy,  it brings happiness and good health to others. A smile can  spread happiness, start a friendship and dissolve an argument.

Your smile makes a difference! The book of  Proverbs 15:30 says : "A cheerful look brings joy to the heart; good news makes for good health." An online dictionary describes cheerful as an  act of smiling and laughing. From the above verse it is very obvious that smiling has an important role ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gospel Of Mercy And Compassion Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 13, 2018

Luke’s writings show the mercy and compassion of Jesus.

Feast of St. Luke 2018 St. Paul had a long and fruitful ministry. He is certainly one of the patron saints of the new evangelization, but St. Luke, our day’s patron, is not far behind. Luke was a gentile who joined Paul on the missionary journey in which for the first time he crossed from Asia ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-9, 2 Timothy 4:10-17

Denomination: Catholic

The Holy Spirit Of Witness And Division Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 21, 2018

The Spirit empowers, but the Spirit also divides. Because the Holy Spirit causes us to change our lives, and to summon our family and friends to the Christian way of life, conflict often emerges in relationships.

Thursday of the 29th Week in Course 2018 The phrase, “fire that Our Lord came to cast down upon the earth” is reminiscent of an encounter Jesus had in his earthly life with James and John, sons of Zebedee. Some town had refused hospitality to Jesus and the disciples, so those two asked Jesus for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21, Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Catholic

"It Is Finished"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 13, 2018

Jesus's last words on the cross are words that make me thankful for His death, Burial, and Resurrection.

“Thankful for Jesus’s Words “It is finished." (John 19:30) • I am so thankful for three words that Jesus said and those three words are “It Is Finished” To bring to an end to complete Greek word tetelestai (To Tell Les Tie) 1. "It is finished" meant all the world can be forgiven if we ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Methodist