Sermons on the desire to see: showing 3,271-3,285 of 186,842

Genesis 3 Made Us "Smart Phones” – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 17, 2017

This is the first message in a series on how we auto-correct God -- how we take what God says and interpret it to suit our desires.

Our society values intelligence. Think about it. Smart people receive a Nobel Prize, a Robert B. Downs Intellectual Freedom Award, or the Intellectual Property Legends Award. You have to be pretty smart just to win the annual spelling bee contest! A smart person, and you may never hear anyone say ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:13-15, Genesis 5:1-3, John 5:19, John 5:30, Genesis 1:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Of Heaven (Part 7) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2015

What does the desire to be number one indicate from our faith perspective? Whether it is the USA? A congregation, or an individual? Is it wrong to try to be the best at something?

Opening illustration: One of our favorite teachers in elementary school was my third grade teacher, Miss Titus, an “old school” teacher who maintained a strict sense of order in class but who genuinely cared about each of us. On the first day of school she asked us to line up for lunch ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Abraham Factor Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 13, 2008

God did more than start a "religion" with Abraham. He started a "relationship" - a relationship that models what God desires to do in our lives.

OPEN: A third grader once wrote a homework assignment where he was supposed to "Explain God." "One of God’s main jobs is making people. He makes them to replace the ones that die so there will be enough people to take care of things on earth. He doesn’t make grown-ups, just babies. I think because ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Searching For A Man

Contributed by James May on Jan 6, 2019

God desires to bring a Spiritual Awakening to the sin dreary land. He's looking for a man who will stand in the gap! Will you be that man?

God is Searching for a Man Sunday, January 6, 2019 By Rev. James May We are living in a time when it is often challenging to exercise our faith because of all the negative feedback that we get. In these days you have search hard to find truly “good news” among all the talking heads on the TV and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:12-14, Jeremiah 29:11-13, Ezekiel 22:30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Possibilities Are Limitless Series

Contributed by Aubery Moore on Feb 19, 2008

A look at the life of Hannah and how her devotion resulted in God blessing her with her most inward desires. This is a new year with new hope.

The Possibilities are Limitless 1 Samuel 1.1-16 This past week Barack Obama depending on who you listen to did the expected or did the unexpected. The community that believes he did the expected build the argument on the basis that he won a neighboring state to his home state of Illinois and no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Rising To Glory

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Aug 27, 2013

Sometimes we win/we lose our battles/flesh Sometimes We don’t fight against/desires/flesh at all.

Pastor Allan Kircher 18 Aug 2013 Shell Point Baptist Church Judges 3:12-30 Rising to Glory Intro: • 400 years covered/book/Judges • Nation/Israel followed/predictable pattern. • Serve God faithfully while/strong leadership of their judges. • Judge died/they had no ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-30

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Up Spiritually Pt2

Contributed by Mike Sanders on Sep 11, 2009

This sermon helps the believer see the importance of growing up spiritually

Growing up Spiritually PT2 (God wants to Grow, Go, Glow, Flow) If you would please turn in your bibles to To Ephesians 4:11-16 (NIV) 11 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12 to prepare God’s people for works ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Narnia: Sons Of Adam And Daughters Of Eve Series

Contributed by Randy Christensen on Nov 25, 2005

Just as Aslan used 4 children to accomplish great exploits in Narnia, God desires to use children to accomplish His agenda here and now.

Narnia intro: There is a story about hope… …there was a land that existed where a horrible evil ruler had come and taken over the land… …actually, this ruler had been brought into the land by a person who had been selfish and disobedient… …many of those that lived in the land had lost ALL hope…it ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Romans, Part 1 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 10, 2011

Paul’s incredible letter to the church in Rome begins with an explanation of who he is, and an encouragement that he desires to visit and work alongside them.

Romans, Part 1 Romans 1:1-13 Introduction - Paul is writing this letter to the church in Rome, to the believers living there - Paul is writing this letter in about AD 57 - At this time he is actually in Corinth (in Greece), teaching the church there - He is writing because he desires to visit the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Counting Sheep

Contributed by Clarence Semonious on Apr 24, 2010

That the worshiper see himself as an under-sheperd of Jesus, the Good Shepherd.

Counting Sheep Clarence Semonious, Pastor at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Kernville, CA. Psalm 23:1-6 April 25, 2010 Lessons: Acts 20:17-35 Revelation 7:9-17 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Blue Haired Ladies, Please Pray!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 4, 2016

Ladies, the ball may well be in your court to see revival!

Pro 16:31 The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness. I have often wondered why Christians, male and female, dye their hair when they have this blessing in Scripture. Which crown of glory to you want God's, the World's, or your Ego's? As I am somewhat bald, I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:31

Denomination: Baptist

Reclaiming Your Passion Part 1 Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009

The challenge many of us find in maintaining passion in life… is that living by duty apart from desire… is like hearing individual notes without a melody.

MOVIE CLIP: MR. HOLLAND’S OPUS – PLAY WITH PASSION Storyline - When we’re young our dreams lie out in front of us, there for the taking, and our plans seem so clear. But like many of us, Glenn Holland never could have predicted the course his own life would take, when he reluctantly accepts a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

...and We Shall Be Healed PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 27, 2024

This sermon encourages embracing God's desire for our spiritual prosperity, seeking healing through repentance, harmony in forgiveness, and anticipating hope in Easter renewal.

Good morning, beloved! It is a joy to stand before you today, not because of any merit of my own, but because of the grace that has been bestowed upon us, the grace that brings us together in this sacred fellowship. Today, we stand on the brink of a new understanding, a fresh revelation, a deeper ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2, Jeremiah 17:14

Topics: Repentance, Healing

We Have Access Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon explores the significance of Christ's Resurrection, emphasizing the eternal perspective it offers and the choice it presents to either follow Jesus Christ or pursue worldly desires.

Church, so glad you decided to join us either in person today or online! I am believing in God for a fresh perspective and breakthrough during this brand new series, He is Risen. As we move toward our Easter Sunday celebration, I want us to walk through the story of Jesus leading to His crucifixion ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23

Topics: Resurrection, Eternal Life, Sacrifice

Sermon Series: He Is Risen

I'm On My Way To Victory!

Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Apr 9, 2005

If you desire the victory over the difficulties and the obstacles you face in the pursuit of your purpose and destiny, then follow God’s plan for your life.

Due to the brevity of time we have together this morning, I am unable to explain this text in an unreserved and methodical way for you to receive the richness of its essence. However, I will not rob you this morning of our text central campaign or preface of Israel’s first conquest of Jericho. For ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational