Sermons on Fleshly Desires:

The Holy Spirit Poured Out Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 5, 2022

Blowing wind, tongues of fire, and people suddenly becoming bilingual.

God Is … The Holy Spirit Poured Out May 8, 2022 Acts 2:1-4 NIV When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Acts 2:15-18, John 16:13, Isaiah 55:8-9, Psalm 37:4, Philippians 2:13, 1 Corinthians 2:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Temptation Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Aug 29, 2022

This message is from the Sermon Central Series, "From the Ashes" and is heavily edited for use in our church.

Temptation From the Ashes Series Week 1 – Temptation Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, James 4:7-10, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 Timothy 6:9, Hebrews 2:18 and 4:12, James 1:2-3 Opening idea- chocolate on the seats Introduction Today we begin a 6-week sermon series called From the Ashes. It’s going to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When The Cockle Grows With The Wheat

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 10, 2018

God does not want anyone to perish. So He showers His blessings, His graces on all the field, and the merits of His Son enable us to become pure wheat, either in this life or after it .

25th Sunday after Pentecost 2018 “And the servants of the householder came and said to him, ‘Sir, did you not sow good seed in your field? How then has it weeds?’ 28 He said to them, ‘An enemy has done this.’” In nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti, Amen. We have a bush of confederate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Psalm 130:1-2, Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Catholic

Longings To Be Followed-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 12, 2016

1 of 4. Jesus invited His audience to accept Him as the Light that everyone/all should follow. Jesus is the Light that all should follow. But Why? 4 longings worthy of being followed...A Longing to be followed, fulfills the need for...

LONGINGS TO BE FOLLOWED-I—John 8:12 Attention: VBS Theme this week: ‘Following Jesus, The Light of the world.’ There are many things we long for... Things that may or may not be Christ honoring, such as... Personal recognition, Power over others, Overly expensive vehicle(s), ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

Longings To Be Followed-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 27, 2016

2 of 4. Jesus invited His audience to accept Him as the Light that everyone/all should follow. Jesus is the Light that all should follow. But Why? 4 longings worthy of being followed...A Longing to be followed, fulfills the need for...

LONGINGS TO BE FOLLOWED-II—John 8:12 Attention: Disaster Encounter "Oh, No!" he gasped as he surveyed the disaster before him. Never in his 40 years of life had he seen anything like it. How anyone could have survived he did not know. He could only hope that somewhere amid the overwhelming ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

Living On Earth, Longing For Heaven

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 24, 2016

A sermon examining the fact that Heaven is waiting for the believer, but there is still work to do on earth.

Living On Earth, Longing For Heaven Philippians 1:21-26 Just a few weeks ago our church said goodbye to one of our faithful members. This man had fought a long hard battle with his health and spent months in the hospital. I visited with him several times and was amazed at his positive outlook on ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Whom Have I But You Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 22, 2025

This sermon explores the "Copernican revolution of the soul" where God is embraced as the exclusive treasure of heaven and the singular desire on earth.

Introduction: The Anatomy of a Wounded Faith Brothers and sisters, there is a particular kind of spiritual pain that is often borne in silence. It is not the sudden agony of a tragic loss, but the slow, corrosive acid of disillusionment. It is the pain that comes when the lived reality of our ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Impact Of Worship

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

When sinners are thus converted, they will love and honor those whom they before despised and hated and will seek to lessen the suffering they before desired to increase.

Opening illustration: While worshiping with our mentors in Tharmaid during a meeting at an underground church, we encounter a woman who was possessed with evil spirit. What transpired during the worship time was a powerful move of God’s deliverance for that woman. Introduction: Some strange things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Find Your Hunger Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 14, 2025

Pray for spiritual hunger.

“And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart” (Jeremiah 29:13). A. INTRODUCTION: NOT ALL SEEK WITH ALL THEIR HEART 1. Story Song of Solomon, maiden not responsive. “I have taken off my robe; how can I put it on again? I have washed my feet; how can I defile ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:13, Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

How Is God Like Food? - Psalm 63 Pt.5 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 28, 2025

Love (powered by desire/thirst) for God is the Sun that holds the solar system of your life in order.

Psalm 63:0,1 A Psalm of David. When he was in the Desert of Judah. 1 O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water ************************************** Introduction: Order by Gravitation John ...read more

The Divine Design For Our Lives Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 3, 2023

The concept of God's divine design for our lives, emphasises how our plans align with His purpose.

"The Divine Design for Our Lives" Introduction: Welcome the congregation and introduce the key verse: Proverbs 19:21 (NLT) - "You can make many plans, but the Lord's purpose will prevail." Explain that today's sermon will explore the concept of God's divine design ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:21, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Take Refuge In God - Psalm 25 Pt.1 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 16, 2025

What does it mean to lift up your soul to God? We all lift our soul to something—the thing our soul things is its best refuge. This message will help you learn how to lift your soul to God alone and find peace and joy in the process.

{This psalm is an acrostic poem, the verses of which begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet.} Of David. To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul; 2 in you I trust, O my God. Do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me. 3 No one who waits for you will ever be put ...read more

Christ And The Hungry Multitude Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 11, 2025

There were 5000 men not including women and children. God not only wanted to meet their spiritual needs, but the physical needs as well. God has a desire to meet our needs.

Christ’s attitude toward the multitudes: sets before us the principles of all true missionary work. The multitude followed because of miracles, but he was anxious to satisfy their need, not entertain them with wonders. He knew they were hungry. Typical. I. They Failed to See Him as ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Galatians A Gospel Of Freedom

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 6, 2013

This is actually a series of lessons for discussion on Galatians. There are six weeks of take home study guides that provide each participant a rich experience in exploring God's message within Galatians.

The Gospel of Freedom in Christ! A study of Galatians Introduction: How do we live by the Spirit and enjoy true freedom in Christ? What does that mean and what does it look like? How can living under the law actually become a hindrance to Christian faith and violate the gospel of Christ? What ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greater Gift

Contributed by Dennis Jones on Feb 12, 2004

In Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians Paul he is continuing a thought from the previous chapter in reference to the people of Corinth and their beliefs about spiritual gifts. It seems they had become obsessed with them. Let’s share together what God’

THE GREATER GIFT 1 CORINTHIANS 13:1-13 In Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians Paul he is continuing a thought from the previous chapter in reference to the people of Corinth and their beliefs about spiritual gifts. It seems they had become obsessed with them. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal