Sermons on Thirst For God:

If God Goes On Strike

Contributed by Harold Branch on May 18, 2002

This is a sermon concerning the prayer offered by Solomon to God upon the complettion of the building of the temple and Gods response in II Chronicles.

Many times in our social existence we hear of strikes being called. Strikes have a definite adverse effect on all of us. Strikes can cripple us in our everyday living and we lost the benefits that we so often take for granted. Baseball has suffered through a strike, football has suffered ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:7-18, 2 Chronicles 7:7

Denomination: Baptist

Finding God In Your Devastation Series

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Aug 27, 2004

Even in times of extreme devastation we can find soul satisfaction through focusing on God. David shows us how in this Psalm.

FINDING GOD IN YOUR DEVASTATION PS 63 I. IMAGINE THIS SITUATION You are startled in the middle of the night with the ringing of your phone. Your heart is pounding as you think “Something must be awfully wrong. On the other end of the phone is the familiar voice of a trusted family friend. His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-11, Psalm 63:1

God's Answer For Your Spiritual Hunger Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009

Part 9 of "Being the Church," focusing on how only Jesus can fill our deepest needs.

Being the Church Part 9: God’s Answer for Your Spiritual Hunger Scripture: Acts 13:14-52 Icebreaker: “There is a God shaped vacuum in the heart of every man which cannot be filled by any created thing, but only by God, the Creator, made known through Jesus.” -Blaise Pascal Intro: I just got ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52

Denomination: Church Of God

Just "That Close" To Loving God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 7, 2010

Jesus told the young man that he "close to the Kingdom of God." What did He mean by that?

OPEN: In my files I have the observations someone made about how our culture uses the word “heart.” • For example, a person without compassion is described as "heartless," and we urge them to "have a heart." • The truly evil are "black-hearted" while godly saints have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give Me A Drink

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 5, 2026

Jesus shows us the great length he will go to in order to restore someone who is spiritually thirsty for God's redeeming love.

ONE OF THE MOST BELOVED PSALMS TO DESCRIBE THE DEEP DESIRE FOR A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD IS PSALM 42:1-2, “AS THE DEER LONGS FOR STREAMS OF WATER, SO I LONG FOR YOU, O GOD. I THIRST FOR GOD, THE LIVING GOD. WHEN CAN I GO AND STAND BEFORE HIM?” THIRSTING FOR GOD! YEARNING AND WANTING TO BE IN A ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-15, Psalm 42:1-2, Ezekiel 18:23, 2 Peter 3:9, Isaiah 12:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Follow And Serve The One Who Will Never Leave You

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 11, 2015

We must use the courage that a life in faith with God gives us to live a life that is more revolutionary than our secular world or any other non-Christian faith. God will give us the courage to work like army commandos.

If I told you that religion is not the same as Christianity, would you be surprised? Religion is man's attempt to reach God. It focuses on our deeds. It is the broken cistern referred to in Jeremiah 2:4-13. Christianity is God's attempt to reach man. We are meant to be fully in relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:4-13

Denomination: Anglican

All Saints Day 2005

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 1, 2005

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness. But how can man be righteous?

The Beatitudes Story: It’s All Saints day today - and of course it is our Patronal Service today But do we have any Saints among us? Elsie "Are you a Saint?" (Elsie is a Churchwarden!) The term saint is used in the NT section of the Bible and is the word hagios meaning: sacred , pure or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Desiring God: Part 1 Of A 4 Part Series On Spiritual Formation Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 2, 2014

This message looks at the basics of spiritual formation, including where our desire for God actually comes from

Spiritual Formation Series: Sermon 1: Desiring God - November 2, 2014 In the next few weeks we’re going to be looking at a subject that we’ve never addressed in depth, to my recollection. We’re going to explore the Scriptures and look at spiritual formation. The topic today is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving God

Contributed by Andrew Hamilton on Sep 29, 2002

What it means for us to ’love God with all our heart soul, mind and strenght’

3.2.2002amlbc Loving God Mark12:29-31, Deut 6:4-9 Intro “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.” Familiar words? Hopefully! Hear them again – “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Do You Know The Beauty Of God?

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Oct 12, 2007

Do you know God’s Supreme Attractiveness or His Divine Goodness? Do you think if someone would behold His Awesome Beauty, he could ignore or respond negatively?

“One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple” (Psalm 27:4, NIV). Are you aware of “the beauty of the Lord”? Do you know God’s Supreme Attractiveness or His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering Genesis, Part 16 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 8, 2011

This message focuses on the birth of Isaac as well as the casting out of Ishmael and Hagar and God's sovereignty and protection displayed which reveals the coming redemption of Christ.

Discovering Genesis, Part 16 (The Tale of Two Families, Part 2) Genesis 21:1-21 Introduction (Summary of Part 1) - Last time, we saw the response of Abram to God in a two-part phase - (v6) The Bible tells us 1) Abram believed then, 2) God credited righteousness - It is something that we have to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Days Of His Power

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Dec 22, 2025

When the power of God is demonstrated, the people willing to serve God and do His will.

IN THE DAYS OF HIS POWER Study Text: Psalm 110:3 INTRODUCTION Beloved, tonight is not an ordinary gathering. This is an appointment with destiny, a moment marked in Heaven’s calendar for divine visitation. There are moments in Scripture when God steps down into human affairs with tangible, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 110:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hunger For Holiness Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020

This week, I want to define our terms – “blessing,” “hunger and thirst,” “righteousness,” and “filled,” and then look at a story that Jesus told to help his disciples understand what true hunger looks like.

The Jesus Manifesto: Hunger for Holiness Matthew 5:6; Luke 15:11-24 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 07-29-18 Hungry Mountain Men A couple of years ago, I did something that was way out of my comfort zone. This city boy went to the mountains. Two friends and I drove to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6, Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Happy Are The Hungry - Matthew 5:6 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 4, 2024

The entire Sermon on the Mount is on the topic of righteousness. This message offers a clear, detailed definition of righteousness. There are also so very encouraging remarks about the reason why believers hunger and thirst for righteousness (it’s because we crave God’s favor).

Matthew 5:1-12 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Put Your Hope In God Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jun 11, 2006

We may find ourselves asking God where He is, but we must remind ourselves that God loves us and God is with us all day long.

Put Your Hope in God Psalm 42 The writer of this psalm is a Korahite That means a few different things. He was a highly respected Levite who was part of a rich family tradition of music and worship. He was a man of status, deeply embedded in the tradition of Temple worship. It means that his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite