Sermons on Satan Wants To Destroy:

Always Wanting To Be A ‘big Shot’ Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 18, 2013

A study of the Gospel of Luke 20: 45 – 47

Luke 20: 45 – 47 Always Wanting To Be A ‘Big Shot’ 45 Then, in the hearing of all the people, He said to His disciples, 46 “Beware of the scribes, who desire to go around in long robes, love greetings in the marketplaces, the best seats in the synagogues, and the best ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:45-47

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Wanted: Floodlight Of Treasure To Undo The Works Of Darkness! Series

Contributed by Aderemi Ojikutu on Mar 14, 2013

Welcome to the arena of rude speech (2 Cor.11:6). Every child or student that fails to do the assignment of the father or teacher, is qualified for many stripes!(Luke 12:47-48). Are you still in doubt or wondering why things seem to have turned against yo

'Jesus answered, are there not twelve hours in a day? If any man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, becaue he seeth the light of this world. But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because there is no light in him...'(John 11:9-10) '...and when thou hast found it, then there shall be a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44, 1 John 11:1-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Don't Want To Suffer Anymore

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 31, 2008

We want two things when we suffer; for the suffering to stop, and for it to stop now. But the Bible has a different perspective

Passage: James 5:7-12 Intro: 1. the typical and understandable response to suffering is to end it. Il) see suffering, we want to alleviate it, rescue the cat in the tree, the puppies stuck in the drainpipe, the horse that has fallen through the ice. ` 2. James in this passage is not ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Knowing What God Wants Me To Do

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 3, 2008

We become very anxious and get frustrated with very small and big decisions of our life. We may go to the extent of adopting worldly methods to take those decisions.We may - Ask God to give us immediate sign - Fast - Flip a coin - Go by Feelings - Dream -

How can I Know what God wants me to do? Romans 11: 33 – 36 Introduction: Most often we are in a dilemma while making small or big decisions in our lives. We may ask the following questions- 1. Will God send me a clear signal? 2. Will I get some sort of special feeling? 3. What if there is no ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does The Lord Want From Me?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 17, 2008

So, what does the Lord want from us? Nothing. He’s done everything and continues to do much for us. God isn’t like that impossible boss or teacher; he’s a loving Father who graciously provided salvation for us. That knowledge will lead us to stop mutterin

Did you ever have a teacher or a boss for whom you just couldn’t seem to do anything right? I had an art teacher like that. Now I admit, art is not something that I especially excel at but I did always try my best. In spite of my efforts, this teacher never seemed to be satisfied with any of the ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Do You Really Want To Follow Jesus?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 18, 2007

We need to distinguish between needs and wants. Poverty can help us decide what we truly need; then we become eager to make happen what we truly want. Our relationship to God determines our priorities. Montgomery Hills Baptist Church

Some things I need, it is true. But many of the things I think I need I do not truly need. I only want them, but persuade myself I need them. They are not needs; they are wants. And, deeper than that, many of the things I think I want I do not truly want. I just hope they will make me feel ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Want On Your Tombstone?

Contributed by Jim Drake on Oct 24, 2007

A sermon delivered to the 2007 annual meeting of the Mountain State Baptist Association exhorting the primarily pastoral audience to finish their ministries well.

1. The first prideful trap that will keep you from finishing well is your prosperity (3-15a) 2. The second prideful trap that will keep you from finishing well is your press clippings (15b-16) 3. The third prideful trap that will keep you from finishing well is your position (17-20) 4. Conclusion: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:3-23, 2 Chronicles 26:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Sometimes I Don't Want To Obey Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 5, 2007

5 of 5 messages. This message deals with the battle between the carnal nature and the spiritual nature that every Christian struggles to win.

Sometimes I Don’t Want to Obey 15 I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. Romans 7:15 You’re absolutely right! Two men who lived in the same village got into a terrible dispute that they could not resolve. So they decided to talk to the town sage. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Get To Where God Wants Me To Be

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jan 14, 2009

FOLLOEING HID MANDATES

HOW TO GET TO WHERE GOD WANTS ME TO BE EXODUS. 13: 17, 18,21-22 1.INTRODUCTION. AS WE PILGRIMAGE THE PLAINS OF THIS PLANET, ALL OF US ARE HEADED TO A DESTINATION OF SOME SORTS. SOME OF US ARE MOVING IN THE WRONG DIRECTION. 2.THE TEXT. THE TEXT FOCUSES ON THE CHILDREN OF ISRAEL’S FLIGHT FROM EGYPT ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

You Want Me To Follow You Where?

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Jan 19, 2009

Jesus wants us to follow Him to the places where we need to grow. It won’t be easy, but the reward is great.

You Want Me to Follow You Where? Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18; John 1:43-51 The Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, January 18, 2009 Introduction: Our scripture lesson today is found in the end of the first chapter of the gospel of John. You may remember that John’s Gospel begins with ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51, 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Want Some Patience—now! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

A discussion of three important truths about patience: What it is, why it's so hard to have, and how you can display it.

INTRODUCTION We’ve come now to the fourth fruit of the Spirit, Patience. Remember, there is one fruit, and it has nine flavors. We read about the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23 which says, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

God, You Want Me To Do What? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 9, 2013

This is the fourth message in a series based on Moses and shows that being God's man is never easy. This message examines how God often calls us out of our comfort zones.

The majority of us would agree that failure is quite unpleasant. In fact failure often causes guilt and ultimately shame. Guilt and shame have the ability to paralyze us, make us feel unworthy and believe that God could never use us. These feelings often cause us to respond to God in three negative ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Treating Others The Way You Want To Be Treated Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

I want to share three ways that the Golden Rule applies to our lives.

Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part 18 Treating Others the way you want to be treated Pm March 1st 2009 Matthew 7:12 Introduction How many of you have heard of JC Penney? When he was a child, his dad shared with him our verse for tonight he said, “Son, if you follow this Golden Rule, you’ll live a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God Want From You?

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 3, 2010

This is a sermon given to launch a missions-month at a church in Toronto.

Sermon for Wellspring Missionary Church – Missions Month Launch – What Does God Want from You? I’m really pleased to be able to share with you today from the Word of God. I have some history with Wellspring. I’ve led worship here a few times, my ordination was formalized ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Bad Do You Want To See?

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009

A look at the healing of Bartimaeus and what he was willing to do to receive his sight.

“HOW BAD DO YOU WANT TO SEE?” Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples, together with a large crowd, were leaving the city, a blind man, Bartimaeus (that is, the Son of Timaeus), was sitting by the roadside begging. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Assembly Of God