Sermons on God Wants:

When The World Is Wanting

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 1, 2019

A sermon for the Christmas season that looks at what the world wants, what God wants for us, and what God wants us to seek.

Opening Remarks and Introduction Tonight, we’ll finish up the Christmas Lights sermon series by looking at the world and what it wants. Much of this series has looked at how others can affect our celebration. With Christmas Eve and Christmas Day both behind us, much of the busy-ness of Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Wanted Dead Or Alive

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 24, 2023

God wants whether were dead or alive.

1. Paul talks about death and living Romans 6:1-11 “Wanted Dead or Alive” • Paul writes How can we who died to sin go on living in it. • We who are baptized are also baptized into his death • Christ was raised from the dead so we also can walk in newness of life • We are united with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Being Stoned

Contributed by Jeff Hatos on Aug 11, 2018

How we, as living stones, should live with Jesus as our Chief Cornerstone.

Being Stoned 1 Peter 2:4-10 To Whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. Wherefore also it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Messiah God Wants, Not Necessarily The One You Want Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 29, 2021

Why did Jesus not heal many of the sick in His own home town?

Monday of 22nd week in Course 1 Cor 2: 1-5; Lk 4: 16-30 Hearing today’s Gospel with fresh ears might lead some of us to be a little critical of Jesus. After all, the townsfolk of Nazareth welcomed Jesus back and invited Him to act as lector and even give the homily. When he told them that He was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Catholic

God Wants A Relationship Woth Us Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Sep 14, 2023

This is the fourth in a series of five messages dealing with the theme "The Five Most Important Teachings Of The Word Of God"

THE FIVE GREATEST TEACHINGS OF THE WORD OF GOD (Message 4 of 5) “GOD WANTS RELATIONSHIP WITH US” Video Link to Message: https://youtu.be/79pX-4Gx_wA?si=2SCyQz5d_G8Nf7wi Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ September 09, 2023 INTRODUCTION: 1) For a few weeks now we have been looking at ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21, Genesis 2:19-20, Genesis 1:28, Mark 12:28-31, John 3:16-17, Romans 8:38-39, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 3:16-19, 2 Thessalonians 3:5, 1 John 3:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Enemy Wants You Sick But God Wants You Healed

Contributed by Gregory Tucker on Jan 16, 2002

Help every soul realize that earth has no sorrow that heaven can t heal.

The earth is the place where God’s will is so desperately needed. Since the fall of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden the perfect world that they lived in became corrupt. Adam and Eve were put out of the Garden as a result we can’t enjoy the blessing of God while we are yet in our sins. Since ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10, Genesis 2:1

Denomination: Apostolic

God Wants To Hold Your Hand

Contributed by David Nolte on Nov 3, 2019

There are many times when we need the loving, lifting, leading hand of God to hold our hand.

Whether or not you are, or were, a Beatles fan, at one time, or, more probably, many times, you have heard the song, “I Want To Hold Your Hand.” “Oh yeah, I’ll tell you somethin’ I think you’ll understand When I say that somethin’ I want to hold your hand I want to hold your hand I want to hold ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Kind Of People God Wants Us To Be Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 21, 2021

1. God wants us to be saved (vs. 12-13). 2. God wants us to be sent (vs. 14-15). 3. God wants us to be strong (vs. 17). 4. God wants us to be submissive (vs. 16, 18-21). 5. God wants us to be secure (vs. 21).

The Kind of People God Wants Us to Be The Book of Romans Romans 10:12-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 11, 2016 (Revised April 21, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Romans 10. Most of you know that the big picture in Romans 9-11 is that Paul was led by the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Worship That God Wants Part 1

Contributed by Larry Sarver on May 31, 2001

An Expository Message From Psalm 100 On The Characteristics Of The Worship That Is A Delight To God. The Worship That God Wants. Part 1 of 2

Worship That God Wants - Psalm 100 Part 1 Pastor Larry Sarver New Life in Christ 1633 SW 34th St. Palm City, FL 34990 561-283-9426 pastorsarver@yahoo.com www.palmcitynewlife.org Illustration: Early in our marriage I gave my wife a terrific anniversary gift: a rain gauge. At least I thought it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship That God Wants Part 2

Contributed by Larry Sarver on May 31, 2001

An Expository Message From Psalm 100 On The Characteristics Of The Worship That Is A Delight To God. The Worship That God Wants. Part 2 of 2

Psalm 100: Worship That God Wants Part 2 Pastor Larry Sarver New Life in Christ 1633 SW 34th St. Palm City, FL 34990 561-283-9426 pastorsarver@yahoo.com www.palmcitynewlife.org Read Psalm 100 Illustration: As a pastor I often receive through the mail much information on the subject of worship. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What God Wants From You

Contributed by Todd Freberg on Oct 18, 2000

Every one of us has desires.

Every one of us has desires. We have wants. I might be for a new house. Maybe it's a new job. Maybe you want your spouse to take you out on a date. We could spend the rest of the night listing the things that each of us want. Have you every thought about what God wants from you? To many ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Attitude God Wants Us To Have

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Aug 21, 2003

Good attitude is an amazing fruit of fear of God.

<PRE> Attitude has always a great part in everyone’s success and failure in life. Bad attitude hinders our potential to achieve extraordinary accomplishment. Good attitude conquers all hindrances that are positioned on our way to good success. Being aware of our attitude ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom To Be What God Wants Us To Be

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 22, 2004

No matter where we are we can be free if God is first in our life

FREEDOM TO BE WHAT GOD WANTS US TO BE Genesis 39:1-23 Joseph was the next to youngest of Jacob’s twelve sons. Joseph had to face much to get his freedom as a ruler but he was free all the time because God was with him. Can it be said of you the lord is with you? He came from a great home but a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why God Wants Us To Pray

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 17, 2003

God really does want us to pray. This sermon tells us why.

May 18, 2003 Title: Why God Wants Us to Pray Text: Luke 18:1-8 Introduction We continue to focus on our global mission: Loving God...Reaching Families...Making Friends. This year, our vision to accomplish our mission is... Christ First The "I" in Christ stands for Intercessory Prayer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

What Does God Want For Christmas

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006

What can you give God for Christmas that He would desire?

What Does God Want for Christmas? December 19, 2004 Matthew 1:18-2:11 Text: Read Matthew 1:18-2:11 Note: From the first Christmas, we find the exchanging of gifts. We find God giving His only Son and the three wise men giving gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Intro: Christmas is still a time ...read more

Denomination: Baptist