Sermons on Lustful Desires:

Blessed Are The Meek Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 11, 2004

Meekness precludes certain undesirable traits, enhances all desirable traits, and brings great reward.

Blessed Are the Meek Matt. 5:5 INTRO.: Webster defines "meek" as "mild of temper; patient under suffering, longsuffering." The meek person is one who makes no undue demands upon himself, God, or his fellow man. He recognizes his abilities and responsibilities and is content in the circumstances ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come And Behold Him

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004

Take a clear look at some symbols of Christmas to discover the nature of God and His desires for us.

This morning I want to invite you to join me in reflecting upon the timeless invitation that lies beneath all the activity of this season;…the invitation to COME AND BEHOLD HIM. As one of the great Christmas anthems declares so beautifully… “O come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant O come ye, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hearing God's Voice

Contributed by Orvel Barker on Aug 2, 2003

God desires us to be people He can talk to and people who obey His voice.

I. The people came to the prophet looking for a Word from the Lord. A. They wanted to hear a good message! 1. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to hear a good message. 2. They didn’t really want to hear what God had to say. 3. A lot of people are more interested in entertaining ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 14:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Peter: Sifted As Wheat Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Aug 10, 2003

God’s allows a sifting process to make us into what he desires for us to be and do

Peter: Shifted as Wheat Luke 22:31-32 Primary Purpose: God’s allows a sifting process to make us into what he desires for us to be and do. We are going to look at the example of Peter this morning and see how God desires to mold us into Christlikeness just as he did with Peter. He uses trials ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Need Of The Church, Is Revival

Contributed by Charles Howington on Oct 16, 2003

Revival,is God’s desire for His People, for His church,and for our country.

We all have heard it, "Lord send revival to our church." Lord send revival to our land,"" Lord we need a revival." Revival is the cry of the church, or is it? Do we truly understand what revival is? Is our heart’s desire really for revival to fall on us? Pastor’s across this great country have been ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-7

Denomination: Holiness

Developing True Thankfulness

Contributed by Michael Fogaras on Nov 24, 2002

What were the four desires of the first century church that God would add to their number daily?

DEVELOPING TRUE THANKFULNESS ACTS 3:44-47 INTRODUCTION: As we come to this time of year there are many celebrations coming up. In just a few days we will be celebrating Thanksgiving. This is usually a time when we gather together with family and friends and reflect on the goodness of God. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jubilation! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 1, 2003

We must have the courage to dedicate the work of our hands and the desires of our hearts to God.

JUBILATION Nehemiah 11:1-12:47 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE COURAGE TO DEDICATE THE WORK OF OUR HANDS AND THE DESIRES OF OUR HEARTS TO GOD. ?: What? What is the process? KW: Expressions TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 11:1-12:47 four expressions of the dedication of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Steps To Living Life At Its Fullest Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 22, 2007

DOES GOD DESIRE THAT I HAVE AN ABUNDANT LIFE, THAT I LIVE LIFE AT ITS FULLEST?

Sermon Outline and Notes Bridgewater United Methodist Church October 15, 2006 John 10:9-11 …. My purpose is to give life in all its fullness. "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” DOES GOD DESIRE THAT I HAVE AN ABUNDANT LIFE, THAT I LIVE LIFE AT ITS ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9-11

Denomination: Methodist

Ginosko - Knowing God Intimately, Part 4 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 22, 2007

God’s desire is that we might know him intimately and sense his love and acceptance.

Ginosko (ginoì̄skō) Part 4 Review Four keys to hearing God’s voice as found In Hab. 2:1-2 1. Quiet yourself down Look for vision Tune to flow Journal out what you receive 2. What will happen if you use all four keys? You will hear the voice of God every time you use all four ...read more

Scripture: John 17:3

Denomination: Mennonite

Death Is Only A Sleep

Contributed by Bishop Perry Newton Sr on Apr 2, 2012

A Sermon Preached for a beloved deceased. All rights to be used by all who desire to do so.

Death is only a Sleep This evening, let me first extend my deepest condolences to the family and in particular the children of our late brother Wilfred Kelly who was affectionately called “will” by all who knew him. I also would like to express my deepest sympathy to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-12

Denomination: *other

Amos: Enduring Grace Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 14, 2013

God's warning is an act of grace, an act of love and a gift of hope. His desire is not to condemn but to save.

[Read Amos 7:7-17] Amos saw a vision – God standing by a wall that has been built true and straight. • He was also holding a plumb line in His hand, to confirm that the wall has been build true and straight. • If the wall is true, the plumb line will prove it. If it is not, then ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:7-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be All That You Can Be

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 4, 2012

God’s desire for your life is that you be more and more like HIm every day.

August 5, 2012 Morning Worship Text: 2 Peter 1:3-11 Subject: A Christian Responsibility Title: Be All You Can Be Do you remember the old TV Ad for the US Army that said, “Be all that you can be in the army?” It was an invitation to young men and women to find an avenue by which they could meet ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Honoring The Virtuous Women Series

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 18, 2012

God desires that we honor woman for the roles they fulfill in our lives – as wives and mothers.

INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION I read a story about a six-year-old boy who was separated from his mother in a supermarket. So he frantically called her mother, “Martha! Martha! Martha!” That was his mother’s name and she came running to him quickly. “But, honey,” she ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Spirit-Filled Life - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Shell Osbon on Dec 31, 2007

God’s desire is that every Christ-follower live a life that is filled with the presence of the Holy Spirit.

10.09.05 AM Smyrna Assembly of God Pastor Shell Osbon “Living A Spirit-Filled Life - Part 1” Acts 19:1-6 1. The Promise Of The Spirit Throughout the Bible, God provides His people with a portrait of things to come. The exact thing same is true when you consider the promise of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living A Spirit-Filled Life - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Shell Osbon on Dec 31, 2007

God’s desire is that every Christ-follower live a life that is filled with the presence of the Holy Spirit.

10.16.05 AM Smyrna Assembly of God Pastor Shell Osbon “Living A Spirit-Filled Life - Part 2” Acts 19:1-6 Intro Acts 19:1-6 Paul has met a group of people in Ephesus who are followers of Christ but they are completely unfamiliar with the Holy Ghost. No doubt Paul explains the Spirit of God to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God