Sermons on Sinful Desires:

Inner Desire Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 29, 2014

Coveting—our envy of another’s possessions and blessings has the potential to destroy our relationship with God and with others. A life of thankfulness and gratitude is commanded instead of coveting.

Exodus 20:17 “Inner Desires” INTRODUCTION One of the most popular arguments to persuade parents is, “But mom, dad, everyone’s doing it.” How did this work for you when you were young? This is the excuse that we use when confronted by the ninth and tenth ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Desiring The Word Series

Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Dec 28, 2006

God’s children should desire & consume God’s Word.

1 Peter 2:1-10 Desiring the Word Introduction: Story of 4-H pig, mine was small compared to others. Nutrition affects growth... Proposition: Every Christian should be growing. How? Peter now tells us how… I. You will grow if you desire to regularly take in good nutrition ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Eternal Desire Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

We have lost this idea of reverence for the name of God, and the result is, God's name is not very special, but is common. It is thrown around like Tom, Dick, and Harry. It is so common that it is nearly impossible to feel any reverence when people use His name.

Vice Presidents have names just as presidents, but they seldom become names we remember. George was vice president under president Polk, but only a whiz in trivial pursuit would ever remember his last name. He had a chance to become president of the United States, but he lost that chance because of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-15

Desirable Determination Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 4, 2021

The old saying that where there is a will there is a way is confirmed over and over again. People with a spirit of determination are doing the improbable all the time, and by the grace and providence of God, sometimes even the impossible.

Alexander Solzhenitsyn is one of the great modern examples of the power of determination. He served time in the Siberian waste land for making a disparaging remark about Stalin in a letter. He endured six years of imprisonment, when he suddenly discovered the joy of writing. He was suffering for ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:14-22

Desire And Faith

Contributed by Don Baggett on Dec 24, 2007

This is a passage that is filled with promise. It promises the things that people want most in life: long life, peace of mind, favor with God and man, direction for life, health and strength, and fulness of provisions.

This is a passage that is filled with promise. It promises the things that people want most in life: long life, peace of mind, favor with God and man, direction for life, health and strength, and fulness of provisions. In John 5:6, Jesus asked the man at the pool of Bethesda if he wanted to made ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Heartily Desire

Contributed by Magdi Malky on Jul 27, 2005

Teaching Christians New lessons of Devotion and Ministry.Also good for non Christians to make a move in Faith.

Reading: Matt 14:21-36 TITLE: "A HEARTILY DESIRE" This was the second time that Jesus asks his disciples to enter the boat and cross over the lake. In chapter eight in the gospel of Mathew, we read "when He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him v.23". But Jesus fell asleep, and a great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:21-36

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Desire

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 18, 2011

How sad that many of us miss the joy and blessing that can be ours by knowing and doing what Christ desires. What is Christ’s desire for you and me?

Christ’s Desire Luke 13:31-34; 19:41-42 Christ’s desire for Israel was that they might have known Him in an intimate relationship as their Messiah. Several days before His triumphal entry into Jerusalem, He expressed that desire when He said after being confronted by some Pharisees, O ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Desire To Destroy Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 5, 2011

We need to be very careful when we start to speak evil of another! Our speech will reveal a lot about us.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As we have been embarking on our journey through James, we have seen a lot of stuff that the church was dealing with. • As we have examined the various subjects, it seems clear that over time not a lot has changes. • People will always have things ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Desire To Reproduce Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012

Evangelism, discipleship, winning the lost

A DESIRE TO REPRODUCE John 15:1-9 June 6, 2010 Introduction: I have a really difficult question I want to ask you this morning. And it’s not one of those rhetorical ones, but one I would really like you to consider deeply. Here it is… “Can you become a Christian and have no ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Starts With Desire Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 11, 2010

Part 6 in series Love Never Dies, this message focuses on the critical role of our own desire in being able to move toward spiritual change.

It Starts With Desire Love Never Dies, prt. 6 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May 9, 2010 Thomas Merton said, “a life is either all spiritual or not spiritual at all. No man can serve two masters. Your life is shaped by the end you live for. You are made in the image of what you ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Draining Desires Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jun 7, 2004

Tenth Commandment - Coveting

Draining Desires Introduction I’m sure many of you were saddened by the recent death of Bob Hope. And if you’re old enough to remember Bob Hope, then you no doubt remember another legendary comic, Jack Benny. Although in real life, Benny was known as a very generous man, his comic shtick was an ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17, 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Desire Of The Father Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 11, 2010

God has some expectations for His children and His creation.

The Desire of the Father James 1:16-18 * Parents want the best for their children. In the 21st century American culture, parents go beyond the call to make sure that their kids have ‘all the things that I didn’t have.’ Candidly, this is done with the best of intentions but ‘too much too soon’ ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Desiring The Wilderness

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 16, 2017

A sermon looking at the topic of having the courage to leave the wilderness and move into the promises of God. This message looks at the areas of compromise, contentment, and God's purpose verses His promise, and stepping out by faith and risking it all.

Desiring the Wilderness Joshua 1:10-18 This week I was looking at the topic of courage and I read God’s word to Joshua as the Israelites were preparing to cross over the Jordan River to enter and possess the Promised Land. When I think about this I see our own journey of faith, our journey to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:10-18

Denomination: Foursquare

Dealing With Unchecked Desires Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 8, 2025

Unchecked desires are like hidden embers—they may seem harmless, but if left alone, they ignite destructive fires.

DEALING WITH UNCHECKED DESIRES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 11-12 Supporting Texts: James 1:13-15, Matthew 5:28-30, Galatians 5:16-17, Proverbs 4:23, Romans 6:12-14 INTRODUCTION: The fall of David in 2 Samuel 11-12 presents a sobering lesson on how unchecked desires can corrupt ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Desire For God

Contributed by Dr. Kenneth Rhodes, Jr on Dec 10, 2001

A call to developing a heart for God

A Desire For God Psalm 73:25 (NASB95) 25 Whom have I in heaven but You?And besides You, I desire nothing on earth. I. Its Need A. The universal experience: Losing the excitement of falling in love. Revelation 2:1-5 (NASB95) 1 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: The One who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational