Sermons on Fleshly Desires:

Transformed By Truth: "every Person Is As Close To God As They Want To Be" James 4:8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 12, 2024

From James 4:8 a sermon to challenge the listener to reflect on their relationship with God.

Transformed by Truth: "Every Person is as Close to God as They Want to Be" James 4:8 Introduction Today, we explore a profound truth: "Every person is as close to God as they want to be." This statement challenges us to reflect on our personal relationship with God. Our main ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, Psalm 145:18, Isaiah 59:2, 1 John 1:9, Philippians 3:10, Jeremiah 29:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Renewed Hunger For God’s Presence Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 6, 2025

God desires that His children remain hungry for His presence. The more we seek Him, the more He fills us with His Spirit. A renewed hunger for God will restore intimacy, fuel revival, and transform lives.

A RENEWED HUNGER FOR GOD’S PRESENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 42:1-2 Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:6, Exodus 33:14-15, Isaiah 55:1-2, Psalm 63:1-2, John 7:37-38 INTRODUCTION There is a deep longing in the human soul that nothing in this world can satisfy except the presence of God. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hunger For Fresh Fire

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 28, 2025

A life without the fire of God is dry and powerless. Every believer must develop a hunger for fresh fire to remain effective in the Kingdom.

HUNGER FOR FRESH FIRE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 2:1-4 Supporting Texts: Leviticus 6:12-13, Matthew 5:6, Psalm 42:1-2, Romans 12:11, 2 Timothy 1:6 INTRODUCTION Every great move of God in history was birthed by men and women who had an insatiable hunger for fresh fire. The fire of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hunger That Draws God Near

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 14, 2025

Spiritual hunger is the deep longing within the soul that yearns for more of God.

HUNGER THAT DRAWS GOD NEAR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 5:6 Supporting Texts: Psalm 42:1-2, Psalm 63:1-2, Luke 1:53, 2 Chronicles 26:5 INTRODUCTION: Spiritual hunger is the deep longing within the soul that yearns for more of God. It is a holy desire that drives one to seek, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6, Psalm 42:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seek The Lord And His Strength Continually Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 1, 2025

In an ever-changing world, the believer’s strength lies in a consistent and intimate relationship with God.

SEEK THE LORD AND HIS STRENGTH CONTINUALLY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 16:11 Supporting Texts: Psalm 105:4, Isaiah 55:6, Hebrews 11:6, Matthew 6:33, James 4:8 INTRODUCTION: In an ever-changing world, the believer’s strength lies in a consistent and intimate relationship with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

David’s Heart For God’s House Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025

David’s longing to build a house for God, though unrealised by him, left an indelible mark in history. His heart became a seed that bore fruits for generations to come.

DAVID’S HEART FOR GOD’S HOUSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 17:1-4 Supporting Texts: Psalm 132:1-5 · 1 Kings 8:17-18 · 2 Samuel 7:1-13 · Haggai 1:4-8 · Exodus 25:8 INTRODUCTION: David was a king after God’s heart, and one of the strongest evidences of this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 17:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Love Of Christmas

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 2, 2001

Christmas revealed to us God’s desire to have fellowship with man and His desire to meet us at our point of need.

John began his Gospel quite differently from the rest of the Gospel writers. The rest started with the historical accounts of the events that took place. · Matthew and Luke talked about circumstances leading to Jesus’ birth. · Mark started off with Jesus entering into ministry, writing about a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, John 1:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Healthy Appetite Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 27, 2006

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

Are you one of the people who have been following the state of the Bronco cornerbacks’ hamstrings? Both Bailey and Alexander suffered injuries that kept them out of the Jacksonville game and snapped Bailey’s 99 consecutive-game streak, which is the longest in the NFL for a cornerback. However, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Until

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 17, 2012

Until is one of those riveting words of life. It speaks of a cessation of one dynamic and the starting of another. My feet almost slipped... "Until I came to the Sanctuary" Ps 73:17

Until Until is one of those riveting words of life. It speaks of a cessation of one dynamic and the starting of another. "He was in the desert until..." (Luke 1:80) Ps 105:19 Until the time that his word came: the word of the LORD tried him. Our text this morning is one of the most significant ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Valley Of Dry Bones

Contributed by Steve Hahn on May 18, 2004

For those whose desire and longing is for intimacy with Jesus, and to know and experience His manifest presence.

THE VALLEY OF DRY BONES Ezekiel 37:1-4 A. We need a spiritual awakening!!! Our bones are dry. 1. There are many people in the world and in church, who have dry bones, who are spiritually dead, who need to hear the Word of the Lord, and for the Lord to awaken and breathe new life into there ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-4, Genesis 2:7-9

The Gift Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Oct 4, 2014

This study examines the Scriptural identity of the Gift of the Holy Spirit and, also, how to receive the Gift and why we receive this precious Gift.

When one obeys the Gospel of Jesus Christ, they receive the Holy Spirit. Paul asked the Galatian brethren (3:2): "This is the only thing I want to find out from you: did you receive the Spirit from the works of the Law, or by hearing with faith?" The Spirit was not received through their observing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Waging War Against The Flesh Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 18, 2003

After we come to Christ there are two natures that live inside of us - the fleshly nature and the new life given to us by God. These two natures don’t get along well at all - in fact they are at war with each other. Learn how to wage war against the flesh

For an audio copy of this message go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com In early 2003 America prepares for war. Troops are massing in the Middle East in preparation to oust Saddam Hussein from power in Iraq. Now whether war will happen or whether it is or is not a good thing is not what I’m going to talk ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Commitment To Discipleship Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016

Being a disciple of Christ requires a conscious, committed effort. We will never be effective disciples with a casual, unconcerned approach. It is a lifestyle we are called to commit ourselves unto.

The Commitment to Discipleship Luke 9: 23-26 Let me begin by asking, how many Christians do you know? That is a difficult question isn’t it? Now it seems that everyone you talk to concerning the Lord has had some type of experience. Well, yes I’m a Christian; I was baptized and joined ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Peril Of False Prophets (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 13, 2022

Satan doesn’t mind the church gathering together as long as we don’t share the truth of the gospel. He doesn’t mind preaching as long as it doesn’t reveal the depravity of humanity and the salvation available through Christ our Lord.

The Peril of False Prophets (Part 1) Matthew 7: 15-20 As I studied this passage, I was reminded of the relevance of Scripture for every generation. 2 Tim.3:16 – All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Battle With Jealousy

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 4, 2019

We have looked at character flaws and giant obstacles that hinder our walk with the Lord. Today we look at Jealousy.

Battle with Jealousy Introduction- For the last several weeks, we have looked at different character flaws (giants) (obstacles) in our lives to help us live more productive lives. We have laughed at some of our fears that keep us from accomplishing more in our lives. We can all put a face of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:8-11

Denomination: Nazarene