Sermons on The Desires Of The Flesh:

When The World Is Wanting

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 1, 2019

A sermon for the Christmas season that looks at what the world wants, what God wants for us, and what God wants us to seek.

Opening Remarks and Introduction Tonight, we’ll finish up the Christmas Lights sermon series by looking at the world and what it wants. Much of this series has looked at how others can affect our celebration. With Christmas Eve and Christmas Day both behind us, much of the busy-ness of Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Don’t Settle For Less When More Is Available

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 26, 2024

Caleb was not complacent, neither was he willing to compromise. One visit to the Promised Land changed Caleb forever. One of the most amazing character traits in Caleb’s life is that He never settled for less when more was on the table.

Sermon: Don’t Settle for Less When More is Available Scripture: Joshua 15:13-19 “ The Lord commanded Joshua to assign some of Judah’s territory to Caleb son of Jephunneh. So Caleb was given the town of Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), which had been named after Anak’s ancestor. Caleb drove out the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 15:13-19, 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Methodist

"purpose Of Life"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Nov 17, 2019

Every life has purpose

“Purpose of life” November 17, 2019 John 10:7-10 “Jesus said again, “Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who have come before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep have not listened to them. I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10

Denomination: Holiness

Effectual Fervent Prayer

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022

Our prayers are often ineffective. Scripture reveals principles of effective prayer, principles we will want to observe.

A movie by the title of The In-Laws came out in 1979. There was a re-make of it in 2003, but my favorite version is still the original one. It featured Alan Arkin as a conventional dentist and Peter Falk as a manic character who claims to be a government agent. Their kids are about to be married, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:29-32, 1 Kings 17:1-7, 1 Kings 18:1-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Thessalonians # 9

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

Since Paul now is switching from the relationship between himself and the Thessalonian Christians to giving instruction on conduct, “walk,” the word “ethics” comes up since this has to do with conduct.

The word “ethics” is one of the most important words in the English language. Of the ten most IMPORTANT WORDS in the English language, “ethics” should be ranked toward the top of the list! It is a word that every SCHOOL TEACHER should DRILL into the minds of students. It is a word every SUNDAY ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Tent Pitched?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022

Life is made up of many decisions. Some BIG and some SMALL and sometimes very unpopular.

For example: (1) SOMETIMES WE HAVE TO MAKE PROFESSIONAL DECISIONS Consider the many decisions an umpire has to make calling “balls” or “strikes” in a baseball game. He can almost rest assured that by the time the game is over he does not have a friend in the stadium. These fellows have a hard ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Birthmark Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 23, 2022

God calls us to hunger and thirst after righteousness. We are as close to God today as we want to be. Where are you spiritually?

Hungering and thirsting after righteousness. God always meets a man at the point of his desire. God will do just as much for your life as you desire for him to do. You were just as close to God today as you want to be. The marvelous thing about the Lord is you can have all of him that you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6, Matthew 6:9-34

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Talk About Treasure Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 21, 2024

Where we have our treasure is important as a follower of Christ

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT LET’S TALK ABOUT TREASURE MATTHEW 6:19–21 “DO NOT STORE UP FOR YOURSELVES TREASURES ON EARTH, WHERE MOTH AND RUST DESTROY, AND WHERE THIEVES BREAK IN AND STEAL. 20BUT STORE UP FOR YOURSELVES TREASURES IN HEAVEN, WHERE MOTH AND RUST DO NOT DESTROY, AND WHERE THIEVES DO NOT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023

Explores the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in creating a clean heart and renewing a steadfast spirit within us.

Good morning, church family. It is a joy, a privilege, and an honor to stand before you today, to share the Word of God, and to join you in the pursuit of spiritual growth and understanding. Today, we are going to turn our attention to a deeply profound and transformative passage from the book of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10

Topics: Desiring, Holy Spirit

A Facade PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023

Explores cultivating a deep, authentic relationship with God, prioritizing His preeminence, and finding joy in His presence, away from public performance of faith.

Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters. It is a joy, a privilege, and a blessing to gather here today, united in faith, bound by love, and driven by a shared hunger for the divine word of God. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment, drawn together by the irresistible pull of God's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:4

Topics: Desire, Please God

When God Says 'no'

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 22, 2018

Sometimes God says no. When you are weakened by His answer, He will strengthen you by His grace.

The late Chuck Colson of Watergate fame shared his experience when God said NO. The great paradox [of my life] is that every time I walk into a prison and see the faces of men or women who have been transformed by the power of the living God, I realize that the thing God has chosen to use in my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10

Denomination: Other

Faithful Till The End (1989, Good Friday)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 9, 2022

There is truly no spot more interesting---more intriguing to the Christian than the Garden of Gethsemane where Christ went to pray in His final hours before His crucifixion.

FAITHFUL TILL THE END (Good Friday, 1989). Text: Matthew 26:39-42 . There is truly no spot more interesting---more intriguing to the Christian than the Garden of Gethsemane where Christ went to pray in His final hours before His crucifixion. This scripture is very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:39-42

Denomination: United Methodist

Where Love Comes From Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 2, 2022

If we center ourselves on God, abiding in His giving Love, there could be no avenue for the works of the flesh to enter our lives.

Agape - unconditional love (Godly) Storge - family love Philia - beneficial love (brotherly) Eros - romantic love If we center ourselves on God, abiding in His giving Love, there could be no avenue for the works of the flesh to enter our lives. In verses 7-10: • We know that love comes from ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

John Series Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 25, 2021

“The Word was made flesh”—God’s Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, was made flesh and blood; He became a man. No greater message could ever be proclaimed to man.

John Series Part 4 John 1:14-18 Jesus the Word Made Flesh: The Third Witness of John the Apostle, 1:14–18 (1:14–18) Introduction: “The Word was made flesh”—God’s Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, was made flesh and blood; He became a man. No greater message could ever be proclaimed to man. 1. Christ ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Heart Complications

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Nov 30, 2023

How a Christian heart should look.

If you have your Bible, please open it to Luke Chapter 16. A little girl from Alabama went to church for the first time ever when she was visiting her grandparents in Michigan. When the pastor announced it was time for the Lord’s Supper, she was excited–and hungry. The congregation filed up to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:13-15