Sermons on The Desire For Riches:

Do Not Fear; Only Believe

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 27, 2024

God made man and woman in His image, with the plan that they would act and become more and more good, more and more like Himself. That was the divine order.

Thirteenth Sunday in Course 2024 In his great Summa Theologiae, St Thomas Aquinas wrote “the order of the Divine government is wholly directed to good. . .no one acts intending evil.” (ST I Q 104 Art 1) Those words are an appropriate commentary on the words from the post-exile writing Book of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43, 2 Corinthians 8:7-15, Exodus 16:18, Psalm 30:2-12

Denomination: Catholic

Some Things In Hell We Need In Our Churches

Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 17, 2009

Every person needs to understand what the rich man in hell knows. It is amazing how spiritually blind the rich man was and how enlightened he became in hell. Some things in hell we need:

Introduction: Every person needs to understand what the rich man in hell knows. It is amazing how spiritually blind the rich man was and how enlightened he became in hell. Some things in hell we need: 1. The Clearness of Sight: (Luke 16:23) And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

Walk With Christ Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 31, 2018

Walking with Jesus is very rich experience in life. blessed are those who are chosen to be with him and walk with him(Ps.27:4). the experience of walking with God is always rich and glorious(Ex.34:35).

Theme: Walk with Jesus Text: Ruth 1:14-22 Introduction: Walking with Jesus is very rich experience in life. blessed are those who are chosen to be with him and walk with him(Ps.27:4). the experience of walking with God is always rich and glorious(Ex.34:35). Committed Walk Naomi was a bitter ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Second Chances, Scars And Spiritual Transformation Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 9, 2013

God's great desire is not to bring judgment to people but for people to repent. God's great desires if for believers and non-believers alike to turn to Him.

Intro: In this third chapter of Jonah we see God’s great desire for people to turn toward Him. It doesn’t matter the depth of their sin or the degree of their violence. What we discover in this chapter of Jonah is what John R Stott said, “The Gospel is good news of mercy to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 42 - Hope For The Downcast Soul Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 7, 2014

In my series where I am working through a rich experience of preaching the Psalms.

HOPE FOR THE DOWNCAST SOUL TEXT: Psalm 42:1-11 Psalms 42:1-11 KJV To the chief Musician, Maschil, for the sons of Korah. As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. [2] My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

No More Pretending Series

Contributed by Alan Day on Nov 11, 2000

God desires a broken heart.

November 5, 2000 No More Pretending! Pure means that something is ______________. The Scriptural content of the heart deals with the…  ______________  ______________  ______________ Proverbs 4:23. Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Are Those Who Thirst And Hunger

Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 7, 2004

Waht it means to desire God.

Sermon on Mount Blessed are those who thirst and hunger for righteousness MAy 2004 Intro In Matthew 5:16 Jesus tells us to live in such a way that people would see our lives and give glory to God; in the Lord’s prayer his first petition is to hallow Gods name on earth as it is in heaven. In the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gimmie Gimmie God Series

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

Greed, and desire, confused with needs.

Gimmie Gimmie God In this clip Bruce has been endowed with God’s powers for a little over a week. In that time he has used those powers to serve only one person, Himself. He got revenge on the gang that beat him up, he gave himself a hot new sports car. He has created great news stories that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Methodist

Ghetto Fabulous Christian

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Jan 16, 2007

Being What God Desires

Let’s look at the definition of Ghetto – initially it referred to an area that a specific racial or ethnic background resided, be-it voluntary or involuntarily pushed into a seclusion type scenario. Historically it referred to Jews who lived in Venice formed from the Latin word Glittu – which was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Methodist

Conversion From Diversion Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

DISCOVERING OUR DEEPER DESIRES

Intro: This morning continuing in a series I’ve entitled ‘The Pursuit of True Pleasure’. It’s my observation that we are living in a ‘Crisis of Contentment.’ - Our hope lies in hearing what God is saying to us as His people and our culture at large. - We began last week asking the most primary ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Fresh Touch For You Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 21, 2002

God desires to touch us.

A FRESH TOUCH FOR YOU Luke 1:5-25 S: Seek a fresh touch from God Th: The Christmas Touch Pr: GOD DESIRES TO TOUCH US ?: Inductive KW: Stages TS: We will find in the story of Luke 1:5-25 five stages that show God’s desire to touch us. The ____ stage is… I. SETTING (5-7) II. SELECTION ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Met God?

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

God desires true devotion.

HAVE YOU MET GOD? John 4:21-24 S: Worship Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: GOD DESIRES TRUE DEVOTION. ?: How? How is it done? KW: Ways. TS: Since God desires true devotion, we will find in John 4:24, two ways that it is accomplished. The _____ way true devotion is accomplished ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Help Is On The Way!

Contributed by Joe Harding on Nov 5, 2003

GOD DESIRE IS TO BLESS AND NOT CURSE!

HELP IS ON THE WAY! JEREMIAH 31: 27-34 NOVEMBER 2, 2003 PM WORSHIP SERVICE INTRODUCTION: When Jan Paderewski was to leave his native Poland to play his first recital in London, he asked an influential compatriot to give him a letter of introduction to a leading figure in Britain’s musical world, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:27-34

Denomination: Baptist

I Will

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 4, 2014

God desires to help you!

Thank you Rev. John Chance I WILL John 12:24 24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. (KJV) When the disciples asked Jesus about prayer he responded by saying¦ Matt 6:9-13 9 After this ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24, Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Sacrifice Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by John Mccormack on Apr 7, 2014

GOD DESIRES SPIRITUAL WORSHIP.

A SACRIFICE OF THANKSGIVING OBSERVATION: THE PSALMIST (DAVID) EXPRESSES HIS DEEP LOVE FOR THE LORD. INTERPRETATION: PSALMS 116: 17 (NKJV) I WILL OFFER TO YOU THE SACRIFICE OF THANKSGIVING, AND WILL CALL UPON THE NAME OF THE LORD. PSALMS 116:17 (THE BOOK) I WILL OFFER YOU A SACRIFICE OF ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:17

Denomination: Baptist