Sermons on the desire to see: showing 2,881-2,895 of 186,797

The Priority Of True Worship Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 8, 2021

Though is necessary that nothing hinders true worship, the solemn lesson is that God desires pure worship in the inner most man.

LUKE 19: 45-48 [JESUS’ LAST WEEK SERIES] THE PRIORITY OF TRUE WORSHIP [Malachi 3:1-6] The expelling of the traffickers from the Temple was on the day after Jesus’ triumphal entry. Jesus comes into the temple, the ultimate place of religious significance in all Jerusalem, and finds worship ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:45-48, John 2:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Restoration: A Call To Healing And Redemption Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jul 23, 2024

The Biblical Concept of Restoration: Restoration is a central theme in the Bible, reflecting God’s desire to redeem and renew His creation.

There are different types of churches… Cruise ship church- People who attend ”cruise ship churches,” much like cruise ship passengers, often come to be entertained and catered to by the staff. Very little is expected of these church attendees. In fact, they tend to rate the quality of their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, 1 John 5:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Have The Favor Of God In Your Life

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

Have you ever noticed how hard we work at trying to get another person’s approval? People have an instinctive desire to have another person’s approval. We long to have the approval of our neighbors and friends. A child desires the approval of his or her p

Text: Galatians 3:9-14 (AMP) Introduction: Some time ago The Wisconsin State Journal surveyed Vice Presidents and Personnel Directors of the nation’s largest corporations for their most unusual experiences interviewing prospective employees. Their stories included the following: • A job ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:9-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don, T You Think It,s Time To Wake Up

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 10, 2011

Look around and see its almost time.

DON, T YOU THINK IT,S TIME TO WAKE UP Eph.5: 14Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. If the real Christians would stop, long enough and look deep enough, and search hard enough, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 7:13-28 The Broad And Narrow Way

Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 8, 2008

we can tell a tree by the fruit it bears. The same is true with Christians, as Christians we desire to produce the fruit of Godliness.

Matthew 7:13-28 THE BROAD AND NARROW WAY 3-29-08 Today we’re going to talk for a little while on fruit bearing, all of us know that an apple tree bears apples, it is impossible for it to bear any other kind of fruit, therefore we can tell a tree by the fruit it bears. The same is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-28

Denomination: Baptist

The End Of Sin

Contributed by James Groce on Mar 27, 2002

•Why do we sin? •There is only one reason! •We do not see sin as God sees it

•Why do we sin? •There is only one reason! •We do not see sin as God sees it We’ve been preaching about reasons not to sin, but tonight we want to talk about one simple truth that ties them all together. Proverbs 16:25 25There is a way that seemeth ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Devil Is Raising Cain, But God Is Able

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jul 20, 2007

IN GENESIS CHAPTER 3, WE SEE THE ROOT OF SIN, IN GENESIS CHAPTER 4, WE SEE THE FRUIT OF SIN.

THE DEVIL IS RAISING CAIN, BUT GOD IS ABLE. 2/25/07 GENESIS 4: VS 1--16 INTRODUCTION; IN GENESIS CHAPTER 3 WE HAVE THE “ROOT” OF SIN, BUT IN GENESIS CHAPTER 4, WE SEE THE “FRUIT” OF SIN. 1. THE ROOT OF SIN IS UNBELIEF, AND DISOBEDIENCE TO GOD. ADAM AND EVE WERE COMMANDED TO NOT EAT ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

How Do We Know God Is Working In Us

Contributed by Renato Correa on Feb 5, 2006

We do not see God but we can see the evidence He is working in our life. Here they are.

How Do We Know God is Working In Us Nehemiah 7:73b-8:18 Introduction: If you happen to go to the EDSA Shrine (the site where the first successful People Power revolution in the Philippines took place) you will find written into the base of the Shrine the words of 2 Chronicles 7:14. Who was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When You Don't Get The Response You Want... Series

Contributed by David Asch on Jan 10, 2005

In an unusual encounter Jesus has, we see some concrete steps to seeing God work in our lives.

WHEN YOU DON’T GET THE RESPONSE YOU WANT… Mark 7:24-30 INTRO: What does it take to get what you ask for? As kids, we perfect ways of asking… doing chores, etc. In A Christmas Story, Ralphie goes to elaborate ends to get the response he wants: a Red Ryder BB gun. What about God? Does receiving ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Invisible Battle

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 26, 2008

We are in a battle with an enemy that we cannot see, but we see the results of his tactics all around us.

July 27, 2008 Morning Worship Text: 2 Kings 6:8-18 Subject: Winning the Battle Against an Unseen Enemy Title: The Invisible Battle I remember as a child the scary movies we used to watch on Saturday night in St. Louis. Frankenstein, Dracula, the Mummy, and the invisible man. I always thought, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Makes You So Holy? Series

Contributed by Norbert Haukenfrers on Sep 3, 2008

often we think we are so deserving, but when do we see ourselves as God sees us.

Luke 18:9-14 is one of 3 prayer stories unmentioned by the other gospel writers(11:45-13, 18:1-8) Prayer story- explaining the basic nature and necessity of prayer If we compare ourselves to others, we feel pretty good. It’s much tougher when we compare ourselves to Jesus. St Francis of Assisi ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Loudmouth Lamech Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 8, 2011

Usually pride is sneaky, an unannounced motive, but in our passage we see raw blantant pride for all to see.

Intro: 1. William Ernest Henley's poem "Invictus" ("Unconquered") is drenched with the spirit of Cain: Out of the night that covers me, Black as the Pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Know People As God Knows Them

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 5, 2022

We only see that which is temporal, but God sees that which is eternal, and he wants us too as well.

There are certain people we think we know all about. We recognize them by features, characteristics, conduct and we do know much about them but not all. Man looks on the outward appearance, but God looks on the heart. If we're going to make this year a profitable one, we must know people as God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Walk Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 13, 2016

We live our lives not based on what we see, but on what we know to be true and cannot see.

“Faith Walk” 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10 INTRODUCTION One of the most common demonstrations of faith is one person leading another person who has been blindfolded. It is one thing to say that we walk by faith and not by sight, but if someone isn’t looking out for us we are ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

How's Your Service Plan

Contributed by Terry Owens on Oct 28, 2001

See what God is looking for in service to Him.

Every moment of every day you’re living out your commitment to Christ. Those around you that knows that you’re a Christian watches you to see if you’re really living the life. I think the world really wants to see a real Christian, but so often they see those who profess Christ, but they don’t ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Church Of God