Sermons on Desiring God:

Neither Give Place To The Devil

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 31, 2022

Someone has said, "Any man who has to ask for advice probably is not married."

Actually, when it comes to advice, someone made this wise statement, "Advice is never appreciated. If it turns out well, the recipient thinks it was his own idea; and if it turns out badly, he eternally blames you." Still, we should never be afraid of receiving good advice. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:27, 2 Samuel 11:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Not What I Expected

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 31, 2023

Are we demanding signs? Do we allow fleshly, carnal desires to define our expectations. Do I focus on external materialism to define what I am expecting? Do we desire spiritual healthy expectations?

NOT WHAT I EXPECTED? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) EXPECT: eager anticipation, probable to occur, to wait on something, think or believe that something is going to happen, anticipate, look forward, to hope, requires faith. WANT: to desire, wish ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:22, Mark 8:11-12, 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where Is Your Tent Pitched?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022

Life is made up of many decisions. Some BIG and some SMALL and sometimes very unpopular.

For example: (1) SOMETIMES WE HAVE TO MAKE PROFESSIONAL DECISIONS Consider the many decisions an umpire has to make calling “balls” or “strikes” in a baseball game. He can almost rest assured that by the time the game is over he does not have a friend in the stadium. These fellows have a hard ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Goals & Dreams

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 11, 2022

Goals are defined as the object of a person’s ambition or effort.

Robert Edward Turner III, otherwise known as Ted Turner, an American entrepreneur, television producer, media proprietor, and philanthropist once remarked: “You should set goals beyond your reach so you always have something to live for.” Philippians 3:13-14 reminds us: “Brothers, I do not consider ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25, Jeremiah 29:11, Acts 2:17, Ecclesiastes 5:7

Sermon On Lust

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 25, 2021

Lust probably stems right back to the original story of Adam and Eve

Anne Fortier, the Danish-Canadian writer once remarked: “There is lust and then there is love. They are related, but still very different things. To indulge in one requires little but honeyed speech and a change of clothes; to obtain the other, by contrast, a man must give up his rib. In return, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12, Proverbs 6:25, James 1:14-15

What God Wants Most Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2006

An effort to get the congregation to give more thought and understanding to what God desires in worship and to align their desires with His.

1. Title: What God Wants Most 2. Text: John 4, et al 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, October 17, 2006, 3rd in the series “Stand In Awe” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand that God’s desires are to be at the center of our worship; to understand some of the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Hunger For More Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 23, 2025

There is a divine blessing reserved for those who are hungry and thirsty for more of God. Jesus declared in Matthew 5:6, “Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.”

A HUNGER FOR MORE OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 5:6 Supporting Texts: Psalm 42:1-2, Isaiah 55:1-3, Philippians 3:10, Exodus 33:13-18, John 6:35 INTRODUCTION: There is a divine blessing reserved for those who are hungry and thirsty for more of God. Jesus declared in Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6, Psalm 42:1-2, Isaiah 55:1-3, Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Delighting In The Lord: Finding Fulfillment In Him Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 6, 2024

In Psalm 37:4 the psalmist, David, invites us to find our greatest joy and satisfaction in the Lord. This delight is not a superficial happiness but a deep, abiding joy in God's presence and character.

Delighting in the Lord: Finding Fulfillment in Him Psalm 37:4 Theme: Understanding what it means to delight in the Lord and how it transforms our desires and lives. Psalm 37:4 (NLT) - "Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires." Introduction: Today, I want to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4, Psalm 1:2, Romans 12:2, Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

"How To Please God"

Contributed by Blake Carroll on Aug 26, 2001

Christians should have a great desire to please God.

Title: “How To Please God” Scripture: Hebrews 13:20-21 Introduction: Living to please God should be the desire of every Christian individual. His Word challenges us to live lives that are pleasing unto Him. In order to do this; we must first understand “how to please God?” ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

God Loves Them To

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 3, 2006

God’s Loving desire to save all people

God Loves Them To Jn 3:16-21 INTRO: A. Who has dressed up in school colors, painted face, or yelled at a sporting event. Is it exciting listening to announcer call the game, shouts through the microphone, ‘He shoots He Scores!’ or “10, 5, Touchdown!” or “Its over the fence! Homerun!” We get ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

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

Quench That Thirst Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 10, 2018

Jesus is the answer for every thirst and desire that we have

Quench That Thirst CCCAG June 10th, 2018 Scripture- Highlighting John 7:32-39 Gatorade Thirst Quencher commercials Anyone remember that commercial? Here is some of the history of that drink How many people here have been to the deep south, like Alabama or Florida in August or September? It’s ...read more

Scripture: John 7:32-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Depending On God Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 1, 2004

God desires that we depend on Him rather than on our own skills and strength.

Sue and I had a relaxing time at the Pastor/Spouse Retreat last week. We heard an excellent speaker, experienced fine fellowship, and ate good food. In a get-acquainted exercise we were asked to answer the question, “What is one thing about you that your congregation back home doesn’t know about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:1-25

Denomination: Brethren

The Ellipses Of God

Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on Aug 26, 2002

This sermon deals with God’s power and with His desire to create us in His image.

The Ellipses of God Text: Genesis 1:1: In the beginning God created the Heaven’s and the earth. In the English language there is a device called an ellipses. This grammatical tool is used when the author has layed out all the facts and feels that the reader can make the conclusion without ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

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