Sermons on hunger thirst: showing 871-885 of 17,130

A Starving Belly In The Land Of Plenty

Contributed by Michael Goodwin on Nov 16, 2002

Understanding the importance of feeding on the things of God.

Mount Vernon 11-18-02 A Starving Belly In The Land Of Plenty (Matthew 5:6) Matt 5:6 6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. KJV Introduction: Brothers and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6, Nehemiah 9:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessed List:: Cravings Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Michael Snow on Aug 20, 2008

2nd in a 4 part series on the Blessings and Woes of Luke 6

The Blessed List: Cravings of the Heart Luke 6 17-20a; 21a; 25a Dr. Michael Snow August 17, 2008 I want to begin this morning with a little quiz. I want to see if all of our contemporary advertising really works. See if you can identify the following products by their advertising slogans. Easy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Satisfied Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jul 15, 2007

We must crave for the right thing, reprioritize our lives, abide in God’s will, void anything that will hinder and expect God’s promise

One time while we were traveling, my son Jesse told me that he was reading about the temptation of Christ. I asked, “What have you read so far?” He told me how Satan tempted Jesus to turn stones to bread. I then asked, “What did Jesus say in response.” Jesse answered, “Man does not live on bread ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

A Hungry Spirit Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 13, 2004

Bible Study notes on the "Beatitudes

Kingdom Living” Part 5 “Beatitudes” Matthew 5:5 Introduction So far in our study through the “Beatitudes” we have noticed that every characteristic the Lord says should be evident in our lives as we faithfully follow Him is comparable to an emptying of ourselves. · We are to have a poor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

Happy Are The Zealous Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 16, 2011

In our beatitude today we’re going to see how God wants us to seek after him and his justice. We have recognized our utter dependence on him for life and salvation, we have grieved over our sin and the spiritual state of the world. We have embraced the fa

Have you ever really been hungry, not its noon I better have some lunch hungry. Not “I haven’t eaten all day hungry, but if I don’t eat soon I will die hungry”? Have you ever gone two days without a drop of water to the point that you start hallucinating and are close to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Appetite For Righteousness Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 26, 2004

The Beatitudes exhibit the natural progression of the transformation that comes only through Jesus Christ and by the power of the Holy Spirit. Those who seek this transformation are "blessed" or "approved of God." True happiness in life comes when one r

Appetite for Righteousness The Beatitudes Matthew 5:6 #4 of 8 in Series INTRODUCTION An old French proverb says, "Every good meal starts with hunger." Illustration: When Lisa and Brad got married, Lisa decided to be a nice wife and pack Brad’s lunch for him to take to work. The first day ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Happy About Starving" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 2, 2006

Sermon 5 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” As we come to examine this fourth beatitude I make two fundamental observations. One is that it is the first one that is not focused on us, but focused on God. The first three have to do with the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Orthodox

Happy Are The Starved Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 28, 2006

The secret to a healthy spiritual life is a passion for God.

Title: Happy are the Starved Text: Matthew 5:6 Truth: The secret to a healthy spiritual life is a passion for God. Aim: To incite desire for God more than anything else. INTRODUCTION The commercial break gives us insight into how Jesus taught spiritual lessons. Advertisers pay millions to put ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

Desire: "It'll Make You Or Break You” Series

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jan 28, 2002

. Righteousness is not an optional spiritual supplement but a spiritual necessity. We can no more live spiritually without righteousness than we can live physically without food and water.

Intro: “Mommy I’m so thirsty. I want a drink.” Susanna Petroysan heard her daughter’s pleas, but there was nothing she could do. She and four-year-old Gayaney were trapped beneath tons of collapsed concrete and steel. Beside them in the darkness lay the body of Susanna’s sister-in-law, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Quench Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 14, 2021

1 Thessalonians 5:19 says “Do not quench the Spirit.” How do we obey that? How do we stay hungry and thirsty for God? How do we feed the flame of the Holy Spirit in our lives?

QUENCH 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 #1Thessalonians5 INTRODUCTION… The Word Quench (etymonline.com/search?q=quench) Some words in the English language are just weird or sound strange. “Nugget” is a weird word. “Fungus,” “kerfuffle,” “cattywampus,” are also weird words. Some words sound bad but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unpacking Crazy Happy Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of true happiness according to the Bible, emphasizing that it is found in unexpected places as outlined in Jesus' Beatitudes.

It shouldn't surprise us at all that God wants us to be happy. God loves us and God is for us and God has given us life and life more abundantly. But, what does come as a huge surprise for us, is where God's plan for happiness is found. Looking back to last week, we said the blessed person (in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-6

Topics: Biblical Happiness, Spiritual Mourning, Divine Fulfillment

Sermon Series: Crazy Happy

Happy Are The Dissatisfied Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Sep 22, 2004

Jesus gives us his tips for being happy in life; but they sure are different than what you’ve always heard! The world says, "Happy is the man who has ever desire met..." but Jesus says... *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

HOW TO GET ALONG WITH GOD AND OTHERS Mt 5:1 ¶ And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. 2 Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: 3 ¶ "Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5-6

Denomination: Holiness

A Sermon For Our Times Part 2 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 14, 2009

From the very onset of this message, Jesus has made it clear that the kingdom of heaven was close, it was at hand. As such, his message was give in order to prepare the people on living in the kingdom. With his crucifixion, resurrection and promise of r

A SERMON FOR OUR TIMES A Series On The Sermon On The Mount Section 1 "Be All That You Can Be With The Right Attitude" Part 2b Matthew 5:3-12 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Life In The Kingdom Of Heaven-Part2 Series

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 12, 2004

The blessed in the kingdom of heaven are a contradiction of the world viewpoint of life.

The mourners are the meek, a contradiction of the world viewpoint of life. The meek are those who quietly submit themselves to God, to His word and to His rod, who follow His directions, and comply with His plans for their lives and the world. They are gentile towards all men. They bear provocation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

A Sermon For Our Times Part 2b Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 6, 2008

This message deals with a simple truth -- satisfaction in the Christian life comes as a result of seeking Personal Righteousness

A SERMON FOR OUR TIMES A Series On The Sermon On The Mount Section 1 ¡§Be All That You Can Be With The Right Attitude¡¨ Part 2b Matthew 5:3-12 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist