Sermons on Self Desiring:

Horses, Egypt And The King

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 3, 2016

To show that JESUS is our riches and wealth and we must delight ourselves before Him, not to our properties, riches or the things He has entrusted unto us. Psalms 37:4 (Amplified Bible) Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He will give you the desires

I. EXORDIUM: Are you mightier than anyone else? No. but JESUS is Mightier not me 1 John 4:4 (Amplified Bible) Little children, you are of God [you belong to Him] and have [already] defeated and overcome them [the agents of the antichrist], because He Who lives in you is greater (mightier) than ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 17:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Experiencing The Power Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 4, 2015

We all desire to be used to affect the world in a positive way, but we feel like we can barely make changes in our own life let alone in the world around us. Why is this and how can any of us experience the power to change the world?

Experiencing the Power Acts 1-2 Well, here we are at the beginning of another year. The beginning of the New Year can be an exciting time and a scary time as well. It can be exciting because the New Year offers an opportunity for a fresh start. People start diets, they start working out, they ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are We Committed? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 16, 2015

If we have accepted the name of Christ as our own, it means we have repented of our sins, given up our desires and our preferences and submitted fully to Him. Are we submitted to Him or still trying to live fulfilling our own selfish needs?

Are we committed? 1 Peter Sermon Series, Part 12 1 Peter 4:12--19 Introduction - Peter now ties these two chapters (sufferings of Christ and living for Him) -- There is a huge implication here about adopting the same attitude as He did -- He suffered, was broken, and died because of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Condemnation!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 2, 2016

Many of God's people walk in condemnation when God not only has provided victory but desires us to walk in life, peace and victory. In this out line we share some of the promises God has given to His people to help them overcome in their walk with Him.

NO CONDEMNATION! John 8:10 When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee? 11 She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more. 12 Then spake Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 8:10-12

Temptation

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009

Sin looks appealing to us • When it’s pleasure is dangling on a hook right in front of us, • We have to remind ourselves that the pleasure is only temporary. • And it’s this fact that we have to remember to control our desire. • Have you ever seen

Why does it seem like everything in life is better than what we have? • Webster’s Dictionary tells us that temptation is “the act of enticement to do wrong by the promise of pleasure or gain.” • Isn’t that just like the Devil, getting us to do something wrong by promising us something good? • To ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Daniel In Exile

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 23, 2013

Today we will see how these verses from Jeremiah 29 work out in the lives of Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah (Daniel 1:6) and how God matures their faith in Him through the events and people in their lives. We will by extension see how God desires

DANIEL IN EXILE CHAPTER 18, “THE STORY” Daniel 1-6, Jeremiah 29-31 This morning as we continue in “The Story” we are in chapter 18 which tells about the lives of Daniel and his three friends. Our key verses for this morning I would like us to read together out loud, which ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prophetic Fundamentals

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 29, 2013

The Lord desires each and every one of us to grow in our spiritual gifting. But we have to be in agreement with Him in order to receive what He has for us. The work of salvation has been fully completed by Jesus, but we have to respond by faith in order t

PROPHETIC FUNDAMENTALS THE PROPHETIC GIFTING Therefore, brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy…1 Corinthians 14:39 The Lord desires each and every one of us to grow in our spiritual gifting. But we have to be in agreement with Him in order to receive what He has for us. The work of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:39

Denomination: Charismatic

How The Blind Can See Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 18, 2018

Our world is filled with blind people. Granted, all are not physically blind, but many have never had their eyes opened spiritually. Jesus alone can touch our blindness and give sight. We must come by faith unto Him if we desire to see.

How the Blind Can See Mark 10: 46-52 It has been said, “There is no one so blind as he who will not see”. Our world is filled with blind people. Now, I’m not talking necessarily about physical blindness. There are many who see perfectly physically but live in absolute blindness to the Lord. They ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

Pleasing God - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 4, 2017

Cultivating a Desire to Please God. We will attempt to answer these questions… Why should we want to please God? How can I stir up a passion in me to make pleasing God a priority? How can I influence others to want to please God?

INTRODUCTION Today we are going to talk about Cultivating a Desire to Please God. We will attempt to answer these questions… • Why should we want to please God? • How can I stir up a passion in me to make pleasing God a priority? • How can I influence others to want to please God? We will begin ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19, Psalm 119:9-12, Genesis 12:1-3, Psalm 122:6-9

Denomination: Church Of God

What Is Your Calling? (Part 10) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

The life of our Lord is a constant testimony to His desire to please the Father, more than anyone else. Thus, His actions and His words are always governed by the will of the Father. Think about what did Christ’s calling mean? THE CROSS ... Are you ready?

Opening Illustration: A missionary couple who had been gone from the US for years on end were finally coming home. They had faithfully served God and ministered among the poor, and had seen many lives brought into the kingdom of God. When they got off the airplane, there was a crowd of people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lost And Found

Contributed by James May on Feb 27, 2022

We may lose some things that may be desirable in this life by surrendering our lives to Jesus, but the life we gain is far greater than anything we have now. And the life in Christ is always learned through the preaching of the Word, in whatever form it comes to us.

How many of you have found yourself looking for something that was lost, but no matter how hard you searched, you couldn’t find it? I think we can all say that this has happened to us at some point. There is a commercial running on the TV right now where a man is searching the house over trying ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:39-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Celebrate God's Goodness Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Apr 18, 2019

Brothers and sisters, your heavenly Father does not want or desire for you anxiety and depression. With all the chaos in our world and chaos in our country and chaos in our own lives, we must, we must find the path that leads to the calm and peace that God promises.

Celebrate God’s Goodness Philippians 4:4-5 I. Rejoice in the Lord ALWAYS. II. Rejoice in the Lord’s GOODNESS. III. Rejoice in the Lord’s SOVEREIGNTY. According to the New York Times, Americans are among the most anxious people on earth. One study found that Americans were ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Roadmap To Prosperity

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 3, 2020

Do you want God’s best in your life? If you are tolerating any type of physical ailment, anything less than financial abundance, or a struggling relationship, the answer is a resounding yes! In this outline are a few steps to lead you to what God desires for us.

“GOD’S ROADMAP TO PROSPERITY” Do you want God’s best in your life? If you are tolerating any type of physical ailment, anything less than financial abundance, or a struggling relationship, the answer is a resounding yes! Take time today to renew your mind to what God has to say about your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 48:16-18, John 10:10, Jeremiah 29:11

Living Water Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 13, 2023

God’s will for you every day is to drink of His Spirit, worship in spirit and truth, and tell others about His Son. If you pursue just these three desires of God every day, you’ll live a full life without all the hassle and hurry.

Alan Fadling, in his book An Unhurried Life, tells a parable of a king who had two servants. One of the servants, for fear of not pleasing his master, rose early each day to hurry along to do all the things that he believed the king wanted done. He didn't want to bother the king with ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42, Luke 18:10-14, 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Some Trust In Chariots? The Potential Of The Seed.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 21, 2023

Seems many today say there is no trust left. Not so... we trust elevators, we trust cars, we batteries --- why do we refuse to trust God's plan. God desires to bless us when we trust His Word.

SOME TRUST IN CHARIOTS: THE POTENTIAL OF THE SEED… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Psalm 20:7 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God. Psalm 20:7 (MSG) See those people polishing their chariots, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:7, Mark 11:22, Hebrews 11:6, Proverbs 3:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God