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  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    God Wants Closer

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 17, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,610 views

    Beginning in Genesis, we take a trip through the Bible, to examine a theme that runs throughout. . . no matter where you are in your spiritual life, GOD WANTS CLOSER! *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    GOD WANTS CLOSER Please open your Bibles to Genesis ch. 3, and you will need to keep your Bibles open for this sermon, for I will be referring to quite a number of Scriptures. INTRODUCTION We are just about 2 months into a new year. How many of you made New Year’s Resolutions this year? Anyone? ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Ben Bannister avatar

    I Shall Not Want

    Contributed by Ben Bannister on Jul 5, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,368 views

    In this sermon, we examine a very familiar yet very important passage.

    Text: Psalm 23 ETS: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. ESS: God is all I need. OSS: God’s people will depend on Him. PQ: Why is God all I need? UW: Characteristics Title: I Shall Not Want Introduction: I. The main point of Psalm 23 A. Illustrations 1. Little girl ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Fox avatar

    What A Girl Wants Series

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 20, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,923 views

    The Bible has a lot to say about how men and women are designed, about relationships, how they break down, and how to keep them going. Student Ministry PowerPoint Format

    [What a Girl Wants] This Material was originally presented in PowerPoint format to a student ministry audience. If you have questions or would like a copy of the original PowerPoint deck, drop me an email at robert.fox@alltel.com [What a Girl Wants] Slide graphic: picture of girl sitting by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dunn avatar

    Whatcha Really Want?

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 17, 2025
     | 115 views

    God meets depressed hearts with presence, truth, rest, and hope, offering Himself as the deepest answer to our soul’s unspoken longings.

    Most of us remember that upbeat theme song from the old television show Friends — the one with the snapping fingers and the chorus that keeps repeating, “I’ll be there for you.” But if you’ve ever listened closely, the song basically describes a life falling apart. The singer talks about how ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    I Shall Not Want PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,391 views

    Explore the profound assurance in Psalms 23:1 that God, as our Good Shepherd, provides for us, comforts us, and remains faithful even in our trials, ensuring that we lack nothing.

    Good morning, family. Today, we're going to delve into a passage that's probably familiar to many of us, but that doesn't mean we can't discover something new and profound within its lines. We're looking at Psalms 23:1 today, a verse that whispers the promise of God's faithfulness, the comfort of ...read more

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  • Norris Harris I avatar

    The Woman No Man Wanted

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 117 ratings
     | 27,735 views

    Leah is a type of woman which no man seems to wants. She was able to overcome the debilitating reputation of not being wanted. I want us to take a good look at her because clearly here was a woman who was able to live thru the degrading experience of bein

    James Walker, in his book “Husbands Who Won’t Lead & Wives Who Won’t Follow”, wrote: “Deep within each man and women is a common longing: the desire to find comfort, companionship, and fulfillment.” I concur with that statement. For all of us, regardless of sex or age, want to be loved, accepted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Lord Wants You!

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 26, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,087 views

    A message on Christian growth.

    THE LORD WANTS YOU! Luke 5:27-29 INTRO: During WWII there was a unique sign in front of an army recruiting office. In the center of the sign there was an oval cutout with a mirror behind it. Underneath were the words, “Your country needs you.” When a man would read these words and look into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Wong avatar

    The Church That God Wants

    Contributed by Timothy Wong on Apr 6, 2023
     | 2,518 views

    What kind of characteristics does God want in His church

    1 Thessalonians 1 : 6 - 10 6 And you became followers of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit, 7 so that you became examples to all in Macedonia and Achaia who believe. 8 For from you the word of the Lord has sounded forth, not only in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Wanted Dead Or Alive Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 3, 2023
     | 1,742 views

    Do you want to have a dead faith or one that is alive in Christ Jesus

    “Wanted dead or alive” James 2:14-26 Intro- Good morning church We have been in a series “Faith without works is dead”. We have been looking at what happens in our life after we have accepted Christ as Lord of our lives. Sadly for some, they do not change very much. In fact, some people we do ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    You Gotta Want It Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 103 ratings
     | 8,929 views

    Part 4 of Sermon on Mount Series, who much do you want righteousness?

    You Gotta Want it Rev. D.V. Guptill, BCC Oct. 6 1996 Sermon on the Mount #5 Have you discovered that words can’t be taken in isolation. They have to be looked at in their environment. I performed a wedding about ten years ago and it was a miserable day in February, worst storm of the year. Five ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mary Erickson avatar

    I Shall Not Want

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 4, 2020
     | 4,790 views

    The abundant life we have in Jesus calms our anxieties and allows us to live in freedom and generosity

    May 3, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 23; John 10:1-10 I Shall Not Want Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” Life. And abundant life, no ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Wanting, Waiting, Working

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,545 views

    These three areas are so basic to our lives and determine our destiny. God's word shows us how important these are on just about every page of scripture.

    Let's say the 23rd Psalm together. (The Lord is my Shepherd...) I heard about a preacher who asked if any of the children could come up and say the 23rd Psalm. A little five year old bounced out of the pew and came to the podium and said: "The Lord is my Shepherd and that's all I want!" As I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bo Dunford avatar

    Weighed And Found Wanting

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 13,853 views

    People will be weighed in God’s balances.

    DAN. 5:25-28 “WEIGHED AND FOUND WANTING” A) This is a solemn, serious message to come from God to anyone! * Suppose tonight upon the wall of your bedroom, the finger of God inscribed these same words of death, doom and judgment ... Are you prepared? * If God said ....... * “Tonight your days ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Sickling avatar

    Wanted: Godly Fathers

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 12, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,735 views

    This is a Father’s Day sermon that focuses on the idea that we as Christian Father’s have a God given responsibility to our children.

    Introduction: Today is Father’s day, the day we set aside to honor our Fathers. I appreciate the opportunity to be here today and celebrate Father’s Day with my own father, which is something I haven’t been able to do for several years. If you will allow me just a moment of personal privilege I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Who Wants To Be A Beggar?

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 16, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,026 views

    Are you poor in spirit?

    Matthew 5:3 Who Wants To Be A Beggar? Woodlawn Baptist Church February 15, 2004 “A man walked into the doctor’s office and said, “Doctor, I have this awful headache that never leaves me. Could you give me something for it?” “I will,” said the doctor, “but I want to check a few things out first. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist