Sermons on Gods Desires:

Desiring Great Things Greatly

Contributed by Phil Hoover on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: We find much in the actions of Nehemiah that tells us what type of leader he would be in the Kingdom of God.

Introduction: We find much in the actions of Nehemiah that tells us what type of leader he would be in the Kingdom of God. We will see three aspects of his desire to rebuild that will help us in our desire to have effectiveness in the work of the Lord. I. We see the INTENSITY of Nehemiah's desire ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:4-11

Stronghold: Purity Series

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Oct 18, 2000

God desires a pure life, heart and mind in His children.

What do you think of when you think of purity? Purity is probably a word that has lost some of its edge in a society that is so impure. God desires a pure life , heart and mind within in. He desires it to be stronghold to hold us in the midst of the ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

A Year For Increase

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 1, 2010

God desires increase within and without, allow this text to help.

A Year of Increase! Matthew 6:31-34 31 “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Can I Really Get To Know God? Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jun 16, 2008

Whether you made a commitment years ago or have yet to accept Him into your life, there always remains much more to learn about His nature and ways.

How Can I Really Get to Know God? : Hosea 6:6 Introduction: Did you know that God wants to show you more of Himself everyday? Are you seeking after God with all your strength? Does your time with the Lord reenergize you or does it feel more like a ritualistic experience? Repeatedly in Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

A Facade PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023

Explores cultivating a deep, authentic relationship with God, prioritizing His preeminence, and finding joy in His presence, away from public performance of faith.

Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters. It is a joy, a privilege, and a blessing to gather here today, united in faith, bound by love, and driven by a shared hunger for the divine word of God. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment, drawn together by the irresistible pull of God's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:4

Topics: Desire, Please God

A Broken And A Contrite Heart, O God Thou Wilt Not Despise Series

Contributed by Zaquan Cox on Nov 23, 2019

God desires for us to grieve and mourn over our sin, which separates us from him.

What Repentance Is and Does Repentance is defined as “a saving grace, whereby a sinner, out of a true sense of his sin and apprehension of the mercy of God in Christ, does, with grief and hatred of his sin, turn from it unto God, with full purpose of and endeavor after new obedience.” Repentance is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

"Come Away With God"

Contributed by Candace Adams on Oct 22, 2002

God desires to meet with us. But, God will never force God’s self upon us. We must be willing to make meeting with God a priority.

“Come Away with God” Exodus 33:7-12 There’s a story about a proud young man who came to Socrates asking for knowledge. He walked up to the muscular philosopher and said, “O great Socrates, I come to you for knowledge.” Socrates recognized a pompous numbskull ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:7-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Keep In Step With God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 21, 2022

Knowing biblical principles is essential for living the Christian life as God desires. Perhaps the most important one to learn is to obey God and leave all the consequences to Him.

Keep in step with God Knowing biblical principles is essential for living the Christian life as God desires. Perhaps the most important one to learn is to obey God and leave all the consequences to Him. And alongside it is another one that’s very important—learn to wait upon God for His timing. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Learning To Hear God’s Voice

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 3, 2025

God desires to speak to you daily and guide your every step. Make it your priority to cultivate a listening heart, respond quickly to His promptings, and enjoy the blessings that come with intimate communion.

LEARNING TO HEAR GOD’S VOICE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 10:27 Supporting Texts: Psalm 46:10, Isaiah 30:21, Hebrews 3:7-8, Revelation 3:20 INTRODUCTION: Hearing God’s voice is a vital part of the Christian walk. Without clear communication from God, believers can easily lose ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27, Psalm 46:10, Isaiah 30:21, Hebrews 3:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Desire - Only Met In Jesus Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 26, 2013

The deepest desires of our hearts are meant to be met as we experience God's glory, but fulfillment of our desires has often been hijacked by cheap imitations provided by our culture.

In preparation for today’s message, continuing our exploration of the glory of God, I read a sermon by CS Lewis entitled “The Weight of Glory”. And it launched me down a path that I am going to attempt to describe, and hope that you might accompany me on, this morning. Now, the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of mercy as the heart of God, demonstrated through Jesus' interactions in Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26, emphasizing the importance of compassion and kindness in our own interactions with others.

Good morning/evening church! Before we get going today, I have a question for you… Have you ever wondered what really matters to God? Have you ever stopped to consider what kinds of things get God, the Creator of the cosmos, really excited? If we’re honest, it might not be something we think about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Topics: Mercy, Compassion, Kindness

God's Gift To An Ambitious World

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jul 21, 2008

What is our place in this world?

God’s Gift To An Ambitious World Psalm 131 June 1, 2008 Spelling Be story, This week on National Public Radio, they told the story of the ever-increasing difficulty graduating seniors are having in getting into the college of their choosing. Despite high grade point averages. Despite involvement ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 131:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do We Have David’s Desire?

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 16, 2019

We will follow whatever we desire. That was the secret of Davi'ds spiritual success. David "set his heart" and his affections on God. Because he did, he developed a hunger for God, he loved God's presence and His Word. We must set our hearts on God.

DO WE HAVE DAVID’S DESIRE? Ps. 27:4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man was telling about an exciting experience in Russia. His sleigh was pursued over the frozen wastes by a pack of at least a dozen famished wolves. 2. He arose and shot the foremost one, and the others stopped to devour it. But ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4, Colossians 3:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Your Deepest Need Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 6, 2009

In this message, part 2 in series The Company We Keep, we learn that the biggest need in human life is to learn to live in the love of God.

Your Deepest Need The Company We Keep, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May 9, 2009 1 Jn 4:17-18 (The Message) 17God is love. When we take up permanent residence in a life of love, we live in God and God lives in us. This way, love has the run of the house, becomes at home and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:17-18

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Dwelling Place For God

Contributed by Steven Oltz on Jul 6, 2002

God desires a Dwelling place among us. In all that we do, even in His name, do we create a dwelling place for God in our hearts and lives?

A Dwelling Place for God (Exodus 25:8) If you were invited to house-sit you could not make any substantial changes in the house while you were there because the house would not belong to you. Even if you found the color of the paint highly objectionable and didn’t like the floor plan or the way ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:8

Denomination: Pentecostal