Sermons on Longing:

Eternity Written In The Human Heart: Where Is Home In A Fallen World? Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 24, 2024

Sometimes as Christians we feel as though we’re caught between heaven and Earth. We long to be in heaven with God. We long to escape the flesh, to be free from the evils of this world. Yet we know we have a job, a duty to minister to this world and be salt and light to the world.

My fiancé and I went to see The Chosen in theaters this weekend, season four, episodes 4-6. And we really enjoyed it. It was very powerful. Particularly I really enjoyed episode 4. You have Jesus seeing the faith the centurion who doesn’t even need Jesus to come to his house to heal his son, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1, 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Christian And God's Word

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jun 15, 2001

When God’s people reject God’s word for long enough, God removes that word from them.

What is the one thing that you would miss most if it were taken away from you? What would you most miss if you woke up tomorrow and found you no longer had it? Would it be your family? Your children? Your dog or your cat? Your photo albums? Your health perhaps? I want you to think about that ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Like Father Like Son Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

My son and My God are both watching me, they both need to see "a long obedience in the same direction."

I want to live a Godly life so that my son will do the same. But when I blow it in my life that same little boy is watching, and learning and that’s a strong incentive for me to be careful in the first place. But most importantly I hope he’s still watching when Daddy repents. Because I know that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Sold Out Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

4th in long series on Joshua. It speaks of Rahab the prostitute, and why God picked her to help His people.

‘BE092902 PLAYING ON GOD’S TEAM 4 There’s No “I” In Team. (Opening SLIDE) When was the first time you saw the gift of tongues or prophecy in operation? Some of you without much church background don’t have a clue what I’m talking about! You’ll know more in 30 minutes. - Others of you have ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Here Comes Trouble Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 24, 2005

12th in long series on Joshua. This deals with sin in a believer’s life, which will cost him spiritual victory.

Joshua 7:1-26 – Here Comes Trouble Today we continue our journey through Joshua. The whole book is about taking new territory. As Christians, God leads us on a journey, a walk into new places. Some people never get out and stretch their spiritual legs. They are still the same people as they ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Three Parades

Contributed by Mark Winter on Mar 14, 2001

The parade that wound into Jerusalem on that long ago Sunday was exciting -- but it can’t hold a candle to the parade that took place on Friday.

The parade route begins near the twin towns of Bethpage and Bethany, less than two miles from Jerusalem and winds into the Holy City. The Grand Marshal is an unlikely hero – a rustic from a blue-collar town up north, the son of a woodworker. In keeping with his “common man” image, he decides to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15, Mark 11:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Learn The "Heart" Of Prayer

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on May 23, 2006

King David takes us to the heart of prayer. David shows us a repentant heart, a trusting heart, and a longing heart.

Abraham prayed for his nephew Lot. Actually, he bargained back and forth with the LORD a half dozen times over the destruction of the city where Lot lived. Elijah prayed for a miracle at Mt. Carmel. Hannah prayed for a child. Joshua prayed that the sun would stand still. Jesus prayed for the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 143:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Narnia: The Myth That's True Series

Contributed by Randall Bergsma on Nov 30, 2005

There is a childlike longing within us that points to the fact we were made for another world, a better one. God’s.

Intro: (show trailer or...) During WWII, Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy are sent from London to the country home of Professor Digory Kirk for safety. The children find life in the house extremely boring until Lucy discovers a wardrobe that leads to a magical world called Narnia, a world where ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gracious Heart Of God

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 4, 2006

In this long defense, Stephen reveals the gracious heart of God as He worked with the nation of Israel for centuries to reveal Himself to them.

Passage: Acts 7:1-60 Intro: You may be familiar with the famous short story titled “The Gift of the Magi” 1. story of young married couple, very poor, at Christmas 2. Stella had beautiful hair, Jim had a fabulous watch 3. Stella sold her hair to buy Jim a watch fob, Jim sold his watch to buy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Faith Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 9, 2003

What is true faith? How does faith stack up to the completition? We take a long look at faith in this sermon

Romans 4:1-25 Getting on the Same Page as God about Faith Introduction A. Last week we learned about how salvation works B. We talked about how we had nothing to do with making salvation work C. It was all God D. This week we are going to discuss our part E. What we have to do to obtain ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

For Me

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 8, 2001

Funeral message for Calvin John King, widower, father of seven, and long-term post-traumatic stress syndrome sufferer.

We have all been taught to be unselfish. “Share your toys”, we say to our children. I am pretty sure that was said in the King household, with seven pairs of hands grabbing for the same stuffed animal. “Let your brother have some of your candy bar; you must not be selfish.” All very well, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Is Christ Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Dec 28, 2005

Simeon waited for a long time for the opportunity to see the Lord’s Christ. This message discusses what He saw in Jesus.

Christmas is The Christ Text: Luke 2:25-35 Introduction: Christmas has a lot to do with waiting and waiting seems to be hard work for most of us. True, on rare occasions, you do find people who are happy to wait. I’m reminded of the condemned man who, while awaiting his execution in the dead of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Remembering God This Year Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 7, 2010

God delivers us from the cycle of disobedience, defeat, and distress when we remember him all the year long.

Scripture Introduction We could summarize the book of Judges with one word: “Forgetting.” Here appear some of the Bible’s most colorful characters and interesting stories, but the theme of “forgetting God” unites all. In his departing messages to Israel, Moses warned of this very real ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Whosoever

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 4, 2009

God longs to save. Hebrews says, He’s the captain of Salvation. Verse upon verse study of the book of Romans.

Romans 10 :11-21 Whosoever 11 For the Scripture says, “Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame.” 12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord over all is rich to all who call upon Him. 13 For “whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved.” Caption: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:11-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Point Of No Return Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 23, 2009

God is patient and long-suffering, but His patience has boundaries. Sometimes we humans can move to the point of no return.

The Point of No Return (Jeremiah 7:16-24, 30-31, 15:1-6) 1. We home-schooled our kids, and that meant we had to face a number of challenges. As they got older, how would we teach them Driver’s Ed? 2. Fortunately, others blazed the trail before us;they make videos about everything, including an ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:16-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible