Sermons on Fleshy Desires:

"Thirst"

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Apr 2, 2011

A sermon focusing on the theme of thirst - of Israel in the wilderness during the Exodus and of the woman at the well and of Jesus on the Cross.

“Thirst” From the wilderness of Sin the whole congregation of the Israelites journeyed by stages, as the Lord commanded. They camped at Rephidim, but there was no water for the people to drink. The people quarreled with Moses, and said, “Give us water to drink.” Moses ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Harvest Series

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012

Plant so that you can have a harvest.

Harvest! “He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame” (Prov. 10:5). o Spring is planting season. • Everybody is talking about rainfall, when it will stop or when it will start. • Ground is being broken up and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wealth – A Potential Enemy

Contributed by Robert Sickler on May 17, 2012

Scripture clearly states that people who long to be rich fall into all sorts of temptations and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that drag them down and destroy them.

WEALTH – A POTENTIAL ENEMY INTRODUCTION Scripture clearly states that people who long to be rich fall into all sorts of temptations and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that drag them down and destroy them. For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

"The Ministry Of Just Showing Up" Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 10, 2011

God can use each of us in powerful ways, but sometimes all God wants us to do is just show up. He will do the rest.

Just Show Up The prophet Jeremiah, in chapter 29, verses 11-14 writes, “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Don't Forsake The Fountain Of Life For A Muddy Puddle

Contributed by Mark Witherden on Feb 14, 2011

Be careful that we do not forsake the pure source of life (Jesus)for something strange. There's a world pf difference between the fountain of life and a muddy puddle.

Two weeks ago we had a sermon fromm Jeremiah 18 about the Potters house. I want to follow on from there with the next part of the passage. We read that God is the potter and that He has the authority to do whatsoever he wishes with his creation. If he is unhappy with what is forming then he will ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is The Love Of Money Really The Root Of All Evil?

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012

Is the love of money really the root of all evil or all kinds of evils? Aren't there sins which can't be traced back to the almighty dollar? That can't be true, can it? Yes, it is, without exception, absolutely true.

The Authorized Version: For the love of money is the root of all evil: 1 Timothy 6:10a (KJV) A Modern Version: For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. 1 Timothy 6:10a (ESV) Is the love of money really the root of all evil or all kinds of evils? Aren't there sins which can't be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Choices?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 6, 2012

Most of the time what seems a good choice in the sight of the world is not necessarily the right and good choice in the sight of God. Things might seem very good on the surface but for the end result and eternity sake they just don’t level up. And what is

Opening illustration: The teenager expressed the view of many. Speaking of the wild parties he attended, the 16-year-old declared, “Without these parties, my life wouldn’t have any purpose.” Attitudes like this result from a string of bad choices that multiply until life loses its meaning. Examples ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:8-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Steps Of Sin In A Believer's Life

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 11, 2012

God’s word and experience tell us that Christians do sin. The Bible makes it clear that sin has consequences even for believers. God does not intend for His children to sin once they have been born again. Sadly, some believers bring shame to themselves an

Intro: God’s word and experience tell us that Christians do sin. The Bible makes it clear that sin has consequences even for believers. God does not intend for His children to sin once they have been born again (1 John 2:1). Sadly, some believers bring shame to themselves and God by the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-21

Denomination: *other

Set Me On Fire

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 4, 2012

Beleivers need to restore their passion for the Kingdom of God

February 5, 2012 Morning Worship Text: 2 Timothy 1:3-7; Revelation 2:1-7 Subject: Passion for God Title: Set Me on Fire I ask God questions. Do you do that? I mean, if you are curious or bothered do you ask God, “Why?” I want to know why people aren’t flocking to the church. I want to know why ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Just One Thing

Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 6, 2011

When someone makes reference to "one thing", you take special notice because you realize that a priority is being mentioned. Let us pay attention to the priorities of God.

ONE THING When you start a new job, and the boss tells all the rules; you listen. When he says that there is one thing that needs to be done above everything else; you make a very special mental note, knowing that thing is a top priority. When it gets close to Christmas and the kids begin to tell ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Pleasure Of The Lord

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 13, 2010

There is a difference between the "will of the Lord" and the "pleasure of the Lord." There are times when God may allow a thing and yet take no pleasure with it. We ought to be truly interested in whatever our Lord takes pleasure in. If He has no pleasure

Intro: There is a difference between the "will of the Lord" and the "pleasure of the Lord." There are times when God may allow a thing and yet take no pleasure with it. We ought to be truly interested in whatever our Lord takes pleasure in. If He has no pleasure in a thing, neither should His ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10

Denomination: *other

Past The Point Of No Return Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 21, 2010

Can people go so far in sin that they become virtually incapable of repentance?

PAST THE POINT OF NO RETURN JEREMIAH 14-20 INTRODUCTION: Let’s do a quick review. Look at Jeremiah’s tasks. He has been created by God and called by God. He has been conditioned, positioned and commissioned for his tasks. Look at his travels. He has left his shelter to go to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Valuable Shepherd Series

Contributed by Tim White on Jul 4, 2009

Jesus is the priceless shepherd because of our needs, and we can go to Him because of His passion for us.

Key verse, 11. 1. His Diety: "I am", the old testament name for God. 2. His Desirability: "Good", (Kalos) beautiful, good, virtuous, valuable. 3. His Dedication: "Shepherd", (Not an easy life. Difficult, lonely, and painful suffering). I. The Danger: He gives His life for His sheep. (11-13) * A ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Covet? Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 6, 2009

The final sermon; this one about how coveting moves us away from a healthy relationship with God.

Ten Commandments: Coveting Exodus 20:1-17 July 5, 2009 SCRIPTURE READING SLIDE How many of you remember when Hula-Hoops first came upon the scene? The year was 1958 and they were the first really big fad to sweep through the U.S. Kids wanted one, but anyone who had a fun streak gave them a try. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Baptist

Destiny Indicators Pt2 Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Jul 10, 2009

Destiny Indicators design, desire and disasters. God has designed a solution to over come the problem of evil, it You. You can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

Destiny is all about what you have been designed for I believe if you can understand your design process you may be able to discover what you have been designed for. King David said, “I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” David didn’t look in the mirror, he didn’t ask other people what they ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God