Sermons on Unnatural Desire:

A One Thing Person

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 17, 2002

Jesus should be the main desire and focus of our life

ONE THING PERSON Text: Read Psalms 27:4 Introduction: Growing up, I loved to play baseball. There are two kinds of ball players, good ballplayers & great ballplayers. I was dang good. My brother told me if I wanted to be good, I needed to be good @ every position. Was he wrong. Today baseball ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4

Denomination: Baptist

Words To Live By

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Jan 22, 2007

God desires that we search Him for true wisdom.

Proverbs 1:1-7 Words to Live By Wisdom is defined as the ability to use knowledge in the right way Ill - Pithy Proverbs for Today A skeptic is a person who, when he sees the handwriting on the wall, claims it’s a forgery. A successful marriage isn’t finding the right person -- it’s being the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Unity In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 11, 2008

It should be the desire of every Christian to work towards unity.

Unity In Christ Text: Eph. 4:1-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: A farmer noticed a highway department truck pulling over on to the shoulder of the road. A man got out and dug a hole, then got back into the truck. Then the other occupant got out, filled up the hole and got back in the truck. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Three Wishes Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007

Paul’s desire for the Ephesians regarding spiritual gifts

1. Paul’s first wish was that they would know the ORIGIN of spiritual gifts (v. 7-10). A. He wanted them to know the definition of spiritual gifts (v. 7a). B. He wanted them to know the distributor of spiritual gifts (v. 7b). C. He wanted them to know the depth of spiritual gifts (v. 8-10). 2. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

An Unusual Ally

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 11, 2006

God desires to work His grace in all situations.

AN UNUSUAL ALLY Joshua 2.1-24 S: Salvation for ALL C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose Pr: GOD DESIRES TO WORK HIS GRACE IN ALL SITUATIONS. TS: We will find in our study of Joshua 2 how God uses the unexpected to show His grace. Type: Narrative PA: How is the change to be ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

How Does One Learn To Pray? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 24, 2006

Believers desire to become attached to God through prayer.

How Does One Learn to Pray? (Inspired by material found in Harold Hazelip’s "Questions People Ask Ministers Most." Luke 11:1 Feb. 26, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Richard Dehaan tells of a story about a soldier who was standing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Four Letter Word Series

Contributed by Rob Brown on Feb 17, 2005

A look at a generation who has lost their desire to work

THE FOUR LETTER WORD “Flow with the Holy Spirit Rob” What a weekend we had last week. It was awesome to see God moving with the young people. It was great to see almost 700 people come through these doors as we had the opportunity to host the city. Tonight we are going top look at a dangerous ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Skin For Skin" Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 28, 2005

Inductive Sermon on Satan’s desire for us to be selfish

SATAN THE ADVERSARY: “SKIN FOR SKIN” Job 1:6-2:10 CENTRAL QUESTION: In Job chapter 2, Satan tells God, “Skin for Skin.” What does he mean by that? [Source: “Monuments” by Charles L. Allen in Stories for the Heart, compiled by Alice Gray (1996).] Anybody here heard of a rich man called John ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Intimacy With God

Contributed by Johnny Rickman on Oct 14, 2005

God’s desire is to have intimacy with His children

Intimacy John 11 INTIMACY: Innermost. Marked by very close association, contact, or familiarity. Marked by warm friendship. Suggesting informal warmth or privacy. Of a very personal or private nature. The greatest underlying truth in the Bible is that God did not create us, nor does ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To 2 Timothy Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

Showing Paul’s deep desire to make disciples

Introduction to 2 Timothy: Paul the Apostle Theme: Text: 1 Timothy 1;1-2 1Ti 1:1-2 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the commandment of God our Savior and the Lord Jesus Christ, our hope, (2) To Timothy, a true son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

Chasing God

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 24, 2009

Do we really desire a genuine relationship with God?

December 14th, 2008 Chasing God It seems to me that something has been lost. Do you ever feel like something is missing? You come to church sing some songs, hear some words, and you leave but do ever find that unsatisfying? I am not knocking church. Church is great. There is nothing really ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24-27

Denomination: *other

Obedience Is Better Than Judgment Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 28, 2007

God desires judment to result in repetence leading to deliverance.

Joel 2:14-27 “Obedience Is Better Than Judgment” I. The Repentance of the People (14-17) Vs. 14 • It was the repentance of the people that would restore the blessings back to the land. o God was waiting and ready to once again pour out His riches upon His people, once they turned from evil and ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:14-27

Denomination: Baptist

Arms Wide Open Series

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Nov 3, 2008

Our desire to be like Christ will be measured in an arms length.

Life Wide Open…Arms Our desire to be like Christ will be measured in an arm length. Sunday Morning Sermon 11.02.08 I used three texts to look at the life of Christ -- If you would like the power point email me the title in the subject line and I will send it to you via email for free -- good luck ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Jealous Love For You Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 23, 2001

Our God jealously desires your love and affection

INTRODUCTION  Today we are going to continue our look at the Attribute of our Awesome God.  The attributes that we have looked at thus far are ones that we can easily relate to God.  The attribute I am going to cover today is one that we may have some trouble attributing to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Worry, Be Happy

Contributed by Troy Mason on Apr 21, 2001

God’s desire for our happiness here on earth

Don’t Worry, Be Happy Subject: God created us to be happy people Proposition: To show the congregation that Christ is the Way to true happiness here on earth. I. Introduction: Several years ago the #1 song on the pop charts was titled: “Don’t Worry, Be Happy”. It was an upbeat song with an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist