Sermons on Desiring Scripture:

The Desire For God To Go Among Us

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Aug 12, 2010

God's children must repent and desire to have God go among us.

I. The Deficiency of Man A. We Face the Broken Law - James 2;9-10 B. We Face an Empty Stone - Ezekial 36:26-27 C. We Face the Mountain (Judgment) 1. Present thyself - Ec 12:14 2. Stand alone - no man cometh with you - Ro 14:10-12 II. The Declaration of God A. The Presence of God - Gal ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

God's Desire For Mankind

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 4, 2022

God does not want anyone to perish but desires that everyone repents and attain salvation. He has done, is doing and will do everything to save mankind from sin. The choice, however, rest with man; either to accept or reject God's plan of salvation.

TEXT: 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. A BURNING DESIRE God's desire is for man to be saved. He does not want any human soul to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9, Isaiah 1:18, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Desire God's Glory Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 16, 2021

David fervently desired to be in God’s temple all the days of his life, so he could behold the glory and the beauty of the Lord. In contrast a majority of people simply wish to receive material blessings and miracles from the Lord, with no desire whatsoever to see the glory of God.

Desire God’s Glory We read in Psalm 91:9-10, “Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.” (KJV) Psalm 91:10 is rendered this way in another version, “So nothing bad ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:9, Psalm 91:10

Denomination: Other

When Desires Rule, Troubles Follow

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 21, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 38: 1 – 30

Genesis 38: 1 – 30 When desires rule, troubles follow 38 It came to pass at that time that Judah departed from his brothers, and visited a certain Adullamite whose name was Hirah. 2 And Judah saw there a daughter of a certain Canaanite whose name was Shua, and he married her and went in to her. 3 ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Is Your Heart’s Desire

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 15, 2018

THIS IS A VALENTINE'S DAY MESSAGE. IT ASKS THE QUESTION "DO WE HAVE A HEART'S DESIRE TO SEE PEOPLE SAVED?"

WHAT IS YOUR HEART’S DESIRE ROMANS 9:1-3, 10:1-4 IF I WERE TO ASK , “WHAT IS YOUR HEART’S DESIRE”, YOU WOULD HAVE MANY ANSWERS. SOME OF YOU MIGHT WANT TO SEE A LOVED ONE YOU HAVEN’T HAD CONTACT WITH IN A LONG TIME. OTHERS MIGHT WANT TO CELEBRATE A SPECIAL DAY, LIKE CHRISTMAS, JUST ONE MORE TIME, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

God Knows Your Desires Of Heart Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 14, 2021

Jesus answers and says, "For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander" (Matthew 15:19).

Jesus answers and says, "For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander" (Matthew 15:19). And then: "What comes out of a man is what makes him 'unclean.' For from within, out of men's hearts, come evil ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:19, Romans 7:18-20, Proverbs 16:30

Sermon # 51 - Obedience God Desires Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 17, 2025

Joseph and Mary are great examples of ones who implicitly obeyed God, and thereby were instrumental in being channels to bring forth and raise Jesus, the Son of God. Are we willing to obey God, despite not having logical reasons to do so and even when it is hard to do so?

For our meditation today we will consider 1 Samuel 15:22, “And Samuel said, “Has the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams.” (ESV) The prophet Samuel spoke these ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22, Matthew 1:18-19, Matthew 1:20-21, Matthew 1:24-25, Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 2:13-14, Matthew 2:22-23, Luke 1:30-31, Luke 1:34-35, Luke 1:38, Matthew 22:39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Scriptural Warnings For Priests, Apostles And Pastors. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 25, 2021

God warns us many times in Scripture to be aware of false teaching. Christians need to be able to recognize false teachers, False prophets, false priests, false pastors, and apostles....

God warns us many times in Scripture to be aware of false teaching. Christians need to be able to recognize false teachers, False prophets, false priests, false pastors and apostles who are motivated by greed or selfish gain because they contradict sound doctrine, turn the grace of our God into ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:13, Hebrews 7:16, Acts 20:28

The Only Question Thomas Asked In Scripture

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 6, 2020

Thomas heard something he didn't understand. He asked Jesus to explain it.

Introduction Many of us think of Thomas as a disciple, or even a doubter, but we sometimes forget that he asked one of the greatest questions in Scripture. My personal opinion is that he was a very analytical type of individual, one who wanted to be sure before he made a decision. Too many people ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God's Word

Contributed by Dan Bauder on Jan 27, 2017

This passage shows us how we can be sure God's Word can be trusted

BACK TO BASICS #2 “God’s Word” Adapted from a message by Phil Martin II Timothy 3:16-17 January 22nd, 2017 Solid Rock Baptist Church Rev Dan Bauder INTRODUCTION This morning we have come to the second message in our “Back to Basics” series. Last time we learned what it means to be a Christian. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Study And Application Of Scripture In The Life Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Daniel Dennison on Jul 22, 2003

This is the 4th in a series of 8 on discipleship.

Last week we talked about sin. We talked about its effects on our life, how it can hinder our walks as disciples, and why we should flee from it and strive for righteousness. Now in order for us to lead pure lives, we must know what sin is and when we are sinning. The only way we can do this is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-14

Denomination: Methodist

Outside Of The Box

Contributed by John Telgren on Feb 11, 2017

The Bible is our standard and is what defines our freedoms and boundaries. It is important to spend generous amounts of time in the word in order to grow in knowing God and how God want us to serve him

In a conversation, someone posed an interesting and much needed question to me. "Is it wise to think outside of the box?" There are many, including myself, who have used this phrase. Wisdom would seem to dictate that this, like many other things, should have a caveat to it. Many things pressed to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

She Left Her Waterpot

Contributed by David Nolte on Jun 29, 2016

thoughts about why the woman at the well left her waterpot

“She Left Her Waterpot” John 4:28-31 David P. Nolte On His northward journey from Judea to Galilee, Jesus had to go through Samaria. Actually, He chose to go that way. Normally Jews would take a route that would bypass Samaria. But Jesus had an appointment there with a woman ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bible - Why Bother? #2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 1, 2019

The Scriptures are the inspired, authentic self-revelation of God and as such have primary and foundational authority in all matters of what we believe, what we value, and how we live.

Last week we focused on the purpose of the Scriptures: what are they for and why should we bother getting ourselves acquainted with them? We learned the Bible is God’s self-revelation that pulls back the curtain for us to know who God is, who we are, the purpose of our lives, and the destiny of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Worshipper's Portrait (Drawn With A Scripture Pencil)

Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Aug 20, 2002

In Psalm 15, David’s asking God what a real worshipper looks like; do we look like God’s answer?

One of the old confessions of the church (Westminster) says that man’s chief end is to glorify God and to fully enjoy Him forever. That’s a pretty decent answer to why we’re all here. We were created to worship. It is man’s chief end. Worship is an end, not a means to an end. We worship “because ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed