Sermons on Desiring God:

The Miracle Of Easter SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

A sermon on the miraculous resurrection of Christ

Sermon on the Resurrection of Christ What happened to Jesus before the cross. During the Last Supper, Jesus went with his disciples to the Garden of Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives. He prayed all night because he knew the suffering that awaited him. This intense psychological stress caused him to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-7

Topics: Easter, Resurrection

The Trust App Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on May 16, 2013

What can you do, what can you do to break that cycle of mistrust between you and that other person?

[For the video elements associated with this sermon, please visit http://store.northpoint.org/life-apps-starter-kit.html.] We are in the middle of a series called Life Apps, and to kind of get our heads around where we’re going with this, especially if you haven’t been here during the series, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, 1 Corinthians 13:4-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Caught In The Act

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

All of us have been caught in the act. Jesus extends us mercy and grace.

Caught In The Act John 8:1-11 Today we are going to look at the account of the woman caught in adultery. Like many of us, she was caught in the act. No excuses, no lies, caught red-handed. To begin with let’s take a look at the background of this account. First of all Jesus was teaching. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Touch Of The Master's Hand

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

There is no greater touch than the touch of the Master’s hand.

The Touch of the Master’s Hand Matthew 8:1-4 Sometimes we only think of Jesus as healing our physical or spiritual needs, but did you ever think about the fact that Jesus cares for your emotional needs as well. Today we will look at Jesus healing of a leper as recorded in Matthew 8:1-4. To ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Paradoxes Series

Contributed by George Durham on Feb 15, 2002

The radical call of Christ is to live with a counter-culture world view based on the paradoxes of Christianity.

CHRISTIAN PARADOXES A paradox is a statement that doesn’t seem to make sense; but when understood, makes a lot of sense. In fact, a paradox says something that couldn’t be said as well any other way. Jesus made some paradoxical statements. He did so to draw the attention of His listeners, who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-13, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Methodist

Ephesus: A First Love Lost

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: A healthy church is one that never leaves its first love.

Thesis: A healthy church is one that never leaves its first love. Intro.: 1. What one first century church do we know more about than any other in NT? 2. Ephesus! a. Acts 19-20--establishment of church by Paul. b. Ephesians--letter written to correct some developing problems. c. 1 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Guess Who Walked With Me!

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Luke 24:13-35 tells of Jesus meeting with the Emmaus disciples.

Luke 24:13-35 tells of Jesus meeting with the Emmaus disciples. It is a blessing to know that the risen, resurrected Christ shows up in some of the most unexpected times in our lives. Those disciples needed this appearance of Jesus after He arose, because their hopes were dashed. Due to what verse ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Jet Tour Through 3 John Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 31, 2000

Introduction to 3 John

3rd John - Hospitality INTRODUCTION: 3rd John, like 2nd John, was probably written as a note to a friend attached to the circulatory Letter of 1st John. Where 2nd John warned against receiving false teachers, 3rd John warns against refusing to show proper hospitality and respect to true servants ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Tribulation Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 28, 2001

an exposition on Matt ch 24

DURING THE TRIBULATION Matthew 24 v. 15 - 44 - Matthew 24 & 25 Dealing with the Jews and not the church The tribulation itself v. 15 - 28 1.The Desecration of the temple (a) The Sacrifices will be stopped (b) The Temple will be polluted, and the (c) Image will be worshipped Revelation 13 v. 8 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:15-44

Denomination: Holiness

Encourage One Another Series

Contributed by David Beirne on May 1, 2004

Derek Kidner wrote: "What is done to you is not as important as what is done in you." Sticks and stones are not as powerful as words and attitudes.

Family Security Encourage One Another Various Scriptures We come to our final message in this series. We based this on an acrostic I came across. John Maxwell described a study in which they were looking for qualities of a good, strong family, and they came up with these six Characterisitics of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Baptist

The Tongue

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 5, 2003

The power of the tongue can destroy ministries

The Tongue James 3: 1-12 The Power of the Tongue : 1-2, 5-6 The Problem of Control of the Tongue 3-4, 7-8 The Positive and Negative Actions of the Tongue 9-12 a)The Power of the Tongue : Jas. 1-2, 5-6 It can destroy ministry 1 Tim 3:2 - the elder 1 Tim 3:12 - the elder’s wife. A woman’s ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

It's Time To Come Home

Contributed by Tommy Strickland on May 2, 2003

A story of Rebellion, Reality, and Repentance

IT’S TIME TO COME HOME Luke 15:11-24 1) HE CAME TO THE POINT OF REBELLION A) Change In Attitude: (12-16) The phrase “give me” or like reference is used some 13 times. When we become rebellious, our attitude becomes self-centered. “Do your own thing” hurts more than just yourself! B) Change In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

We Were Soilders

Contributed by Lowell Hochhalter on May 14, 2003

Student Leadership lessons using the selfishness of General Custer and his last stand.

We Were Soldiers June 26, 1876 is a day that will stand in history as one of the bloodiest ever recorded. It was that day that General Custer gave the order to attack his enemy General Custer was a very brave man. He had won many a battle and killed many a man. In fact history tells us that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, Romans 12:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Focusing On Unity

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 2, 2006

The difference between disagreement & harmony

Philip 4:2 " I exhort Euodias, and I exhort Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord." - Examples of Unity - Ecc. 4:9-12 I. Women’s Impact 1. Women were first preached too at Philippi. (Acts 16.12-15) - They became the first believers in Europe. 2. Lydia was gracious to Paul’s needs ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

Deal With Your Issue!

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 27, 2006

Dealing with issues? Go to the source.

Many people, even Christians have issues in their life that if left unattended will lead them to a mediocre life or to certain catastrophe. Sometimes we think that God is to busy to involve himself with our issues (Verse 25 says; " this woman had an issue for twelve years") #1). Say issues. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational