Sermons on Divine Desire:

The Healing At The Pool Of Bethesda Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 18, 2025

John 5:1-8 tells the story of a paralysed man who encountered Jesus at the Pool of Bethesda. This event highlights God's compassion, the futility of misplaced trust, and the power of divine intervention.

Title: THE HEALING AT THE POOL OF BETHESDA By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 5:1-8 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 103:2-3, Matthew 11:28 INTRODUCTION: John 5:1-8 tells the story of a paralysed man who encountered Jesus at the Pool of Bethesda. This event highlights God's ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-8, Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 103:2-3, Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Davidic Covenant Series

Contributed by Tamela Walker on Jan 6, 2015

Understanding the true Covenant God place for his people.

22 Therefore will I save my flock, and they shall no more be a prey; and I will judge between cattle and cattle. 23 And I will set up one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them, even my servant David; he shall feed them, and he shall be their shepherd. 24 And I the LORD will be their God, and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:22-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Announcement Of Jesus' Birth Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 20, 2025

Every year as Advent begins, something awakens in the heart—lights go up, familiar music returns, and memories begin to warm the places in us that the rest of the year may leave cold. But Advent is more than nostalgia. It’s the holy season where we slow down and enter again into the Scriptures

The Announcement of Jesus’ Birth Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 2:8-11 Every year as Advent begins, something awakens in the heart—lights go up, familiar music returns, and memories begin to warm the places in us that the rest of the year may leave cold. But Advent is more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-11

Denomination: Brethren

Pray Without Ceasing Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 16, 2023

This sermon gives consideration to two prayer techniques: The Welcoming Prayer and the Active Prayer Practice

March 15, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 1 Thess. 5:16-18 Pray without Ceasing Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. St. Paul encourages us to pray without ceasing. It’s something that’s impossible to do. We cannot ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Double Blessing - Original Blessing Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon introduction uses the Greek myth of Theseus and the Minotaur to explore the concept of the 'double blessing' found in Genesis 1:26-28.

In Greek mythology, there is a legend about a labyrinth that was inescapable. Those who entered the labyrinth never exited. For within that maze meandered the Minotaur, a fearsome creature that was half man, half bull. Every nine years, the king of Crete demanded that the Athenians send seven boys ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Topics: Greek Mythology, Sacrificial Love, Divine Guidance

Sermon Series: Double Blessing

Redeeming Your Time - 5 Biblical Truths About Time And Productivity Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the biblical command to redeem our time, the concept of time in scripture, and how we can apply these teachings to improve our productivity and service to God's Kingdom.

We are commanded throughout scripture to “redeem our time.” Because “the days are evil” and we are running out of time to do the “will of the Lord.” If our aim is to redeem our time, it is imperative that we start with God’s word. Here are five things scripture says about time and our role in it. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Topics: Time Redemption, Biblical Productivity, Divine Stewardship

Sermon Series: Redeeming Your Time

God In The Flesh Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 26, 2009

(I took Rodney Buchanan’s sermon and reworked it for this message). God, the Word, became flesh. Do we of flesh become the Word?

Reading of text and prayer. Intro: Elder Rhee’s work of writing the entire New Testament on a 4x6 foot scroll in such a way that the words actually form a beautiful image of Christ and 27 angels surrounding him. (I have a print of Rhee’s image of Christ using every word from the gospel of Mark ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Helping Reactionaries Grow In Faith Instead Of Frustration

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Everybody has desires for good things, but some people have more faith to work towards fulfilling their desires.

Everybody has desires for good things, but some people have more faith to work towards fulfilling their desires. Actually, if we want to grow in faith, we first need to grow in love. The more we love, the more we trust. This principle is illustrated by a true story told by Dr. Howard Pope. He tells ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Daughters Of The Horseleach

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 16, 2004

Desire far surpasses talent, charisma, and even exceptional training. If I could choose, it would always be desire.

Mark 10:17-22 -- And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God. Thou knowest the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

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 Healthy Appetite

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 9, 2011

The proper response to mourning over the reality of suffering, and the key to meekness, is not conquering desire, but learning to desire the right things.

How many of you are planning to watch the Super Bowl this evening? Now for the real test - everyone who’s rooting for the Giants, please raise your hands. Okay, hands down. Now, who’s for the Ravens? Who doesn’t much care one way or another? By the end of the day, half of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Healthy Appetite Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

The proper response to mourning over the reality of suffering, and the key to meekness, is not conquering desire, but learning to desire the right things.

How many of you are planning to watch a football game today? How many of you are mourning the defeat of the Packers??? Anybody care about the fate of the Titans? Have you since switched your allegiance to the Rams or the Bengals? Now, who’s not going to watch anything? Who doesn’t much care one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Solomon: The World's Wisest Made Bad Choices Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 19, 2023

The desires of your heart are more important than your money. Your desires reveal who you are.

A. SOLOMON 1. Wisest. God asked Solomon in a dream, “Ask, what I shall give you” (1 Kings 3:5). “All Israel saw that the wisdom of God was in him to do judgements” (1 Kings 3:16). 2. Queen of Sheba. “I believed not … until I came and saw … behold half was not told me, thy wisdom and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 2:1-2, Ecclesiastes 2:7-8, Ecclesiastes 2:11, Matthew 6:21

Denomination: Baptist

Two Women, Two Testimonies, One Glorious Lord Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 9, 2021

Mark 5:21-43 tells of the healing of two women who received new lives when it seemed all was lost. Each one was a living testimony of the miracle-working power of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Mark draws our attention in his Gospel to the miracles of the Lord Jesus. Thus far, He has shown HIs power over disease (1:29-31, 34, 40-45; 2:1-12; 3:16), over demons (1:23-28, 34; 5:1-20), and over the forces of nature (4:35-41). We will now read in our exposition of this Gospel about further ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-31, Mark 5:1-20, Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

Prune Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

The sermon discusses the concept of pruning in a Christian's life, where God removes unhealthy aspects to promote spiritual growth, likening it to a gardener pruning a plant for better health and growth.

Take the potted plant you’ve been using throughout the series, hopefully it’s still alive, and get a good pair of garden clippers/snips. To introduce the sermon, which is about pruning, cut off part of the plant. Talk through the process, try to bring the illustration to life by talking about how ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Divine Gardening, Pruning Process

Sermon Series: Rooted