Sermons on New Desires:

Watch What You See

Contributed by John Ong on Aug 26, 2015

Today, we are posed with the question of seeing. If for example God will remove 4 out 5 of your senses and will keep your sight, what are the things that you will see? Who would you continue pleasing?

“It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.” –Antoine de Saint-Exupery Our discussion is very much close to the quote of Antoine de Saint-Exupery on his book The Little Prince. Today, we are posed with the question of seeing. If ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Bad Do You Want It?

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 4, 2014

If you want it go for it!

Thank you Rev. Roy Simpkins How bad do you want it? This is my second jab at Substance........ I preached this SUnday Morning.... My notes stink, and I stink in writing notes, but I did on this one......it's a simple message, not too deep..But went over really good! How Bad do you want ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Submit To God Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 11, 2015

James explores the symptoms of worldliness, the spiritual condition of worldliness and the escape route from worldliness. What a helpful word from God for us!

Three weeks ago Kendall preached on the end of James 3 about two kinds of wisdom. The wisdom of the world brings jealousy, selfish ambition, disorder and every vile practice. The wisdom from God brings purity, mercy, righteousness and peace. And James especially stresses peace and peace ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10, 1 John 5:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Being At Peak Performance"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 5, 2015

The super bowl winner will need to be at peak performance and so does the children of God. This includes having a desire, a disciplined life, a committed life, a sacrificial life, and a life that finishes.

2 Timothy 4:1-8 “Being at Peak Performance” The winner of the Super bowl will need the following traits • A Desire, A Discipline, A Commitment, A Sacrifice, and A Finish • Coach Paul shares with Timothy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Jude’s Warning (Part 2) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 29, 2016

The term false teachers do not only apply to those who are "teaching", but to the entire church. Do we seek to tear one another down for our own selfish desires? Or, do we desire a closer relationship with Christ to show Him to others?

Jude’s Warning (Part 2) Jude 8-16 Introduction - Tonight we will continue our study of the book of Jude - Jude writes with a heart of love of believers to strengthen them -- He started our hoping to write a peaceful letter to the early church -- A note of encouragement and well-wishes ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:8-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Longings To Be Followed-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 2, 2016

3 of 4. Jesus invited His audience to accept Him as the Light that everyone/all should follow. Jesus is the Light that all should follow. But Why? 4 longings worthy of being followed...A Longing to be followed, fulfills the need for...

LONGINGS TO BE FOLLOWED-III—John 8:12 Attention: !NO OPENER! There are many things we long for... Things that may or may not be Christ honoring, such as... Personal recognition, Power over others, Overly expensive vehicle(s), Expansive house(s) & lands, Personal comfort, Statement clothing, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Winning S-H-O-T Towards Our Goal!

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012

We are encouraged to set a GOAL. A goal that other people think you can’t. Create the guts to face your fear and every struggle that comes on your way. Have a STRONG CHARACTER! Always THINK POSITIVE! Don’t be affected from those DISCOURAGEMENTS. When we

“SHOOTING is the MOST IMPORTANT fundamental OFFENSIVE SKILL in basketball. A team that SHOOTS WELL will always be in a ball game.” By: Coach Jerry Tarkanian If you want to be a SUPERB SHOOTER, you must have VERY GOOD basketball SHOOTING FORM and TECHNIQUE. SHOT Defined:  A STROKE in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: *other

What Causes Fights And Quarrels? Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 16, 2012

What causes fights and quarrels? 1- Wrong desires 2- Wrong directions 3- Wrong motives

INTRO.- ILL.- One Navy Seal Obituary: Aaron Carson Vaughn. Killed in that helicopter crash, Afghanistan, August 6,2011. Aaron Carson Vaughn was a man of deep faith, insisting to his family that he didn’t fear his job as a Navy SEAL "because he knew where he was going" when he died. "Aaron was a ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First Of His Signs

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 17, 2013

Sermon for the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany, Year C

The First Of His Signs / John 2: 1 - 11 Intro: Out of curiosity, I went to my record book and counted the number of weddings that I have done over the course of my ministry. I have done a total of 115. Of all those weddings, the only ones I really remember are when horrendous things happened. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dating God!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 19, 2013

Dating God requires you to be ‘all’ for Him! Opening up our activities, computer, inbox, facebook, mobile, cupboards, to the entire, close scrutiny of God will require self denial and total surrender!

Dating God! Hebrews 10:22”let us draw near [TO GOD] with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.” Boy! The title is so powerful that I am a bit shaky as to how to begin! I can never write this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Extraordinary Change Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 1, 2019

Fourth in the series Extraordinary Life: If we have truly met Jesus, we are truly changed. If there is no change, there is a good probability that there has been no salvation.

Extraordinary Change March 31, 2019 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: If we have truly met Jesus, we are truly changed. If there is no change, there is a good probability that there has been no salvation. Focus Passage: Ephesians 4:25-32 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Word In Ephesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 10, 2021

The above incident brought notable honour to the name of Jesus. There was a high regard for the message of Jesus Christ among the Jews and Greeks in Ephesus. A revival took place in that City.

Acts 19:13-22 God Established his Word in Ephesus 19:13-16 Inter Personal Relationship with Saviour 19:17-20 Revival at Ephesus 19:21-22 Paul’s desire to reach Rome Acts 19:13-16 Inter-Personal Relationship with Saviour For the first time, we see that some people misusing the name of Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:13-22

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Becoming More Like The World Or More Like Christ? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 8, 2024

This sermon explores the reality of God's judgment, the dangers of conforming to the world, and the transformative power of becoming like Christ.

The Bible warns us that we will all stand before God's judgment seat one day. This sermon explores the reality of God's judgment, the dangers of conforming to the world, and the transformative power of becoming like Christ. The Reality of God's Judgment 1. Romans 14:10-12: We will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:10-12, Revelation 20:12-15

The Fear Of The Lord

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Sep 18, 2025

The fear of the Lord is not dread—it is reverence. It shapes our desires, disciplines our words, directs our duties, secures our deliverance, and determines our destiny.

The Fear of the LORD Text: Psalm 34:11 – “Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD.” Introduction David, in Psalm 34, gives us an invitation: “Come, ye children, hearken unto me.” This is the language of a father speaking to his family. It is tender, instructive, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:11, Genesis 5:24, Psalm 16:11, Daniel 6:22

Denomination: Church Of God

A Christmas List Fulfilled In Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 13, 2023

As we approach the festive season, do you recall the joy of creating a Christmas list in your youth? Those innocent moments when you believed anything was possible

A Christmas List Fulfilled in Christ For all of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding “Yes!” And through Christ, our “Amen” (which means “Yes”) ascends to God for His glory. 2 Corinthians 1:20 As we approach the festive season, do you recall the joy of creating a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20, Jeremiah 29:11, Amos 3:7

Denomination: Pentecostal