Sermons on Gods Desire:

You Before Yours

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 16, 2025

God desires the giver before the gift—when we first surrender our hearts to Him, every act of generosity, including financial giving, flows joyfully and becomes an overflow of grace.

(God wants the giver before the gift) --- Introduction – Life Stirs Up Life Before we even open our Bibles, think about something amazing. The New Testament calls the church the body of Christ. Not a building. Not bricks and mortar. You and I are the church. Every part of a body matters. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7, 2 Corinthians 12:14, Acts 4:32, Psalm 51:17, Isaiah 1:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"May My Words And Works Please You"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 14, 2018

David desired so much to please God because of God's awesomeness.

“May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your site, O Lord My Rock, and My Redeemer” Psalm 19 1. David was a Greatest King of Israel ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

He Died For Me, So I'll Live For Him!

Contributed by David Nolte on Apr 8, 2019

God is not seeking a blood sacrifice today; He desires a living one.

Capital punishment has been a controversial issue and a bone of contention for as long as I can remember. It has been voted in and out and in and put on hold. Some call it cruel and inhumane, or claim that it is just legalized murder. Others defend the practice on the ground of “an eye for an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Study Of Psalm 38 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 20, 2018

David understood calling out to God - because he knew who He was. In the same manner, we need to understand who we are and why we need to cry out to God for everything we need.

A Study of Psalm 38 Psalm 38 Introduction - Wed night format; opportunity to study together from our homes -- Ask questions if you'd like in the comments (during this time or later) -- Re: Invite someone else to join in - not an exclusive study for "just LFC" - Psalms are songs of praise and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 38:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Sense Of Presence

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

understanding the desire we should have for the presnese of God

Title: A Sense of Absence Introduction: How did it feel to wake up this morning knowing that you lost a million dollars yesterday? How did you feel when your favorite hockey team lost last night? --Someone tell of their childhood and the things you had for a moment. --The Alabama song “Song ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Developing A Dream Of Distinction Series

Contributed by Greg Powell on Mar 5, 2013

You must remember four things about your dream of usefulness for God.

INTRO: After last week’s message on the background of Joseph’s family life, today we will dive right into the story as it unfolds here in Genesis 37. The opening lines of Joseph’s story reveal that he was a dreamer of dreams. Verse 5 says, “Joseph dreamed a dream;” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

We Can Make It

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Oct 21, 2011

This message was developed from a message by Joel Stockstill. When God sets the plan in place, it is then a matter of us staying committed & faithful. We must be focused on what the mission is & how God wants it to be carried out.

We Can Make It! Jonah 3:1-2 NLT In the governing scripture of Destiny we see a very important word that we must stay aware of as we travel this journey God has set before us. Habakkuk 2:3 NLT This vision is for a future time. It describes the end, and it will be fulfilled. If it seems slow in ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is God Just?

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 21, 2002

There is a difference between how the world responds to life’s darker moments and how God’s best servants react. It is the difference between desiring and deserving.

OPENING: A magician working a cruise ship had recently purchased a parrot to be part of his act. However, the bird was not only clever but also annoying. It was constantly telling the audience how the magician accomplished each trick. For example, the bird would say to the audience, "He has the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Will Take Care Of You Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 27, 2014

David's Delemma a) Darkness b) Distress c) Desire d) Delight

Last week it was Joshua learning to trust - The Hymn "Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus" • By Louisa M. R. Stead. Learn To Trust 1. Believe 2. Decide 3. Rejoice 4. Depend - Now you are put to the test Hymn "God Will Take Care Of You" - Civilla Martin (1869-1948) wrote this hymn when she ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Perspective On Sin Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 8, 2025

God's justice requires punishment for sin...

God's Holiness: The Bible emphasizes God's holiness, which demands justice and righteousness (Leviticus 11:44-45, Isaiah 6:1-5). Consequences of Sin: Sin has consequences, as seen in Romans 6:23, which states that the wages of sin is death. God's Justice: God's justice requires ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:10, Matthew 23:1-36

God's Undying Love For His People Series

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Sep 1, 2002

God’s greates desire was to reconcile His people back to Himself. He used the prophet Hosea to illustrate His love and desire to have His people restored.

God’s Love Hosea 3 Review Hosea Chapter three is an illustration of God’s love toward His people. Oh the depth and richness of God’s love toward us. Jeremiah 31:3 The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-5, Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Answer Is No

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 13, 2010

Sometimes God says no tour request because he has other things we need to do.

THE ANSWER IS NO Deuteronomy 3: 21And I commanded Joshua at that time, saying, Thine eyes have seen all that the LORD your God hath done unto these two kings: so shall the LORD do unto all the kingdoms whither thou passest. 22Ye shall not fear them: for the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 3:21-29

Denomination: Baptist

Believe In Holy Living

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 20, 2014

Because God is Holy, we must hold onto His gift of holiness which he gave us through His Son Jesus Christ. We must perceive it and understand what it is then believe on it and receive it! Once we have it we need to make sure that we hold onto it.

Illustration: Give out the gifts to the staff before preaching. Make a big deal about then 5-10 minutes into sermon have them come back to the front at different times and say they don’t want my gift and throw it at me. This illustration is what some people do with the gift of holiness that ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Want What You Have

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 11, 2012

When others see God at work in our lives, they want it, too.

I Want What You Have March 11, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: When others see God at work in our lives, they want it, too. Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 6:12-19 Supplemental Passage: I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

From Cushy To Cursed

Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 12, 2015

Jesus tells the parable of the rich fool. This sermon helps discover that what others consider blessings may actually be under a curse. Also a view point on the desires of the heart.

There was a rich, miserly, old man whose money was his God. He never cared about others, only himself. Every day he would check on his investments and his bank account. He would glow with joy over his wealth. One day, while sitting in his chair, he had a heart attack. He was told that his heart ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Foursquare