Sermons on desiring: showing 586-600 of 82,150

Don't Worry, Be Happy

Contributed by Troy Mason on Apr 21, 2001

God’s desire for our happiness here on earth

Don’t Worry, Be Happy Subject: God created us to be happy people Proposition: To show the congregation that Christ is the Way to true happiness here on earth. I. Introduction: Several years ago the #1 song on the pop charts was titled: “Don’t Worry, Be Happy”. It was an upbeat song with an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Give Them Their Due Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 26, 2001

THE RIGHTEOUS DESIRE VENGEANCE AND VINDICATION FROM UNJUSTIFIED ATTACKERS

BIG IDEA: THE RIGHTEOUS DESIRE VENGEANCE AND VINDICATION FROM UNJUSTIFIED ATTACKERS (:1-5) INTRODUCTION: UNJUSTIFIED ATTACKERS BRING US TO OUR KNEES IN PRAYER Key phrase: "But I am in prayer" (:4) A. Supreme Court of Appeal = God Himself 1. The One Deserving of Praise "O God of my praise" 2. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 109:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

A One Thing Person

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 17, 2002

Jesus should be the main desire and focus of our life

ONE THING PERSON Text: Read Psalms 27:4 Introduction: Growing up, I loved to play baseball. There are two kinds of ball players, good ballplayers & great ballplayers. I was dang good. My brother told me if I wanted to be good, I needed to be good @ every position. Was he wrong. Today baseball ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4

Denomination: Baptist

"Skin For Skin" Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 28, 2005

Inductive Sermon on Satan’s desire for us to be selfish

SATAN THE ADVERSARY: “SKIN FOR SKIN” Job 1:6-2:10 CENTRAL QUESTION: In Job chapter 2, Satan tells God, “Skin for Skin.” What does he mean by that? [Source: “Monuments” by Charles L. Allen in Stories for the Heart, compiled by Alice Gray (1996).] Anybody here heard of a rich man called John ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Deeper The Walk

Contributed by Ken Crow on Nov 13, 2009

God will reveal himself according to our desire for him.

THE DEEPER THE WALK Pastor Ken Crow This morning I want to start with several scriptures. All found in Genesis. Then we will move to the book of Luke chapter 1. Genesis 5:24 (King James Version) 24And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him. Genesis 6:9 (King James Version) ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:24

Denomination: Church Of God

Chasing God

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 24, 2009

Do we really desire a genuine relationship with God?

December 14th, 2008 Chasing God It seems to me that something has been lost. Do you ever feel like something is missing? You come to church sing some songs, hear some words, and you leave but do ever find that unsatisfying? I am not knocking church. Church is great. There is nothing really ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24-27

Denomination: *other

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

Unity In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 11, 2008

It should be the desire of every Christian to work towards unity.

Unity In Christ Text: Eph. 4:1-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: A farmer noticed a highway department truck pulling over on to the shoulder of the road. A man got out and dug a hole, then got back into the truck. Then the other occupant got out, filled up the hole and got back in the truck. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Introduction To 2 Timothy Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

Showing Paul’s deep desire to make disciples

Introduction to 2 Timothy: Paul the Apostle Theme: Text: 1 Timothy 1;1-2 1Ti 1:1-2 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the commandment of God our Savior and the Lord Jesus Christ, our hope, (2) To Timothy, a true son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

Three Wishes Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007

Paul’s desire for the Ephesians regarding spiritual gifts

1. Paul’s first wish was that they would know the ORIGIN of spiritual gifts (v. 7-10). A. He wanted them to know the definition of spiritual gifts (v. 7a). B. He wanted them to know the distributor of spiritual gifts (v. 7b). C. He wanted them to know the depth of spiritual gifts (v. 8-10). 2. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

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

An Unusual Ally

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 11, 2006

God desires to work His grace in all situations.

AN UNUSUAL ALLY Joshua 2.1-24 S: Salvation for ALL C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose Pr: GOD DESIRES TO WORK HIS GRACE IN ALL SITUATIONS. TS: We will find in our study of Joshua 2 how God uses the unexpected to show His grace. Type: Narrative PA: How is the change to be ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Enemy Of The Best

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Aug 5, 2006

Not Coveting means choosing to align your desires with God

Title: The Enemy of the Best Text: Exodus 20:17 FCF: Choose God, because he’s better than anything he has made. Intro: With all the financial shenanigans of the last few years, we tend to forget that the ambition, drive, and sheer lust for wealth that characterizes Wall Street is nothing new. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Words To Live By

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Jan 22, 2007

God desires that we search Him for true wisdom.

Proverbs 1:1-7 Words to Live By Wisdom is defined as the ability to use knowledge in the right way Ill - Pithy Proverbs for Today A skeptic is a person who, when he sees the handwriting on the wall, claims it’s a forgery. A successful marriage isn’t finding the right person -- it’s being the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist