Sermons on Unnatural Desire:

Hindrance To Have Eternal Life

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 29, 2024

The Lord Jesus Christ talks about the difficulty of having both worldly riches and a deep desire for it.

I. Concerning The RICHES Of The World 1. The SEEKING rich young ruler *verses 16-21, (ASKING Jesus how to ACHIEVE salvation) Now behold, one came and said to Him, "Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?" So He said to him, "Why do you call Me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

# 2 Learn To Walk With God Series

Contributed by Jerald Scott on Aug 7, 2024

We need to hear God’s calling, we need to know who He is desiring us to be

What inspires you? What breathes life into you? That is an important question! Those without inspiration cannot make a maximum impact on the world of which they are a part! We considered the story of Gideon, a timid farmer whom God found hiding from the enemies of Israel. The Lord called ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-10, Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Leaders Fall Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025

This chapter reveals how dangerous it is when leaders lose vigilance and allow the desires of the flesh to overtake them.

WHEN LEADERS FALL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 11:1-27 Supporting Texts: James 1:14-15, 1 Corinthians 10:12, Proverbs 4:23, Galatians 6:1, Ecclesiastes 12:14 INTRODUCTION: 2 Samuel 11 is one of the most sobering chapters in David’s life. A man after God’s own heart, a worshipper, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Handling Offences And Church Conflicts Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 2, 2025

God desires His children to resolve offences with love, wisdom, and forgiveness, ensuring peace and unity in the church.

HANDLING OFFENCES AND CHURCH CONFLICTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 18:15-17 Key Verse: “Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.” (Matthew 18:15) Supporting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fights And Quarrels Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 18, 2024

James makes the point that conflict starts on the inside with wrong desires and motives and moves to the outside to conflict with others.

James: Practical Faith  James 4:1-6 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  11-03–2024 A Fight on an Exit Ramp I’ve only been in a couple of fights in my life. One was when I was thirteen years old and I was walking to a friend’s house. This older kid on a bike came out ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection : Reborn Out Of The Ashes

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi on Apr 1, 2025

The season of Lent is all about returning to God–a God who desires to be in a wonderful relationship with us.

We are right now in the Lenten season of 2025 celebrating an ancient tradition symbolizing a believer’s humility before God. From the Ash Wednesday of this year we began to reflect on our attitudes, on our actions, and our priorities and have hopefully begun returning to God through repentance ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:3, Job 10:8-12

Denomination: Methodist

Life By The Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023

Truly know God, live by the Spirit, resist fleshly desires, and serve others humbly in love. Key

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. We are gathered here today in the spirit of fellowship, unity, and love, to delve into the wisdom of God's Word and to seek His guidance in our lives. Opening Scripture Reading – Our focus today will be on the powerful words of the Apostle Paul in his ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-25

Topics: Live, Jesus

Freedom PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023

This sermon explores the freedom in Christ, the abandonment of fleshly desires, and the pursuit of a fruitful life led by the Holy Spirit.

Good morning, beloved. It's a joy to gather together, to uplift each other, to find solace in our shared faith, and to seek wisdom from the Word of God. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to a passage of profound significance, a passage that speaks to the very core of our Christian identity. It's ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Topics: Forgiveness, Christ

Who Shall We Serve? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 16, 2023

Emphasizes the importance of consciously choosing to serve Christ over worldly desires, and the transformative power of committing to God.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred space, this hallowed ground where hearts are mended, spirits lifted, and lives transformed. We gather here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here because our loving God, in His infinite wisdom and grace, has called us together to hear His Word, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Topics: Avoiding Worship, Christ

Keeping In Step With The Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

This sermon explores surrendering to the Spirit, stepping into sanctification, and shunning selfish desires to deepen our relationship with God.

Good morning, dear church family. As we gather here today, let's pause for a moment, feeling the warmth of the fellowship that surrounds us, the shared love we have for our Savior, and the unity we find in our faith. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound truth, a truth that has the power ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Topics: Sanctification

There The Lord Commands A Blessing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 16, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the importance and blessings of unity within the Christian community, as desired by God and depicted in Psalm 133.

Greetings, beloved family in Christ. I stand before you today, not as a distant preacher on a pulpit, but as a fellow traveler on this road of faith we share. We gather under the banner of God's love, bound by His grace, and united by the Holy Spirit. Today, we shall turn our hearts and minds to a ...read more

Topics: Unity

Be Careful What You Wish For

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 24, 2015

Sometimes we leave God out of our desires and plans. We must always go to God for guidance, especially when we face life’s challenges. Our desire to imitate the world may seem righteous at first, but it will result in destruction.

How many of you have wanted something that someone else has? Well, you’re not alone. Envy and coveting have been around since the beginning of time. One of the Ten Commandments even says, “You shall not covet…” It’s too bad that the Israelites and the elders in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:4-20

Denomination: Anglican

Living The Spirit-Filled Life Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 15, 2017

To become filled with the Spirit? Express your desire to be filled, Confess sinful desire to run your own life, Thank Jesus for forgiveness of your sins: past, present, & future! Present every part of your life to God's control, Claim fullness of spirit.

Living the Spirit-filled Life Galatians 5:18 March 12, 2017 Spirit-filled = under the control and leadership of the Spirit. The Bible paints a picture of 3 different kinds of people: The Unbeliever: The person outside of Christ 1 Corinthians 2:14 (can you draw a circle in here?) The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Downsizing Part 2: The Plastic Bag Series

Contributed by Travis Voeltz on Jul 28, 2019

In the first part of this series on downsizing, we talked about the effects on our brain on a regular practice of rejoicing in the Lord. We reflected on the error in putting our confidences in earthly things.

Open In the first part of this series on downsizing, we talked about the effects on our brain on a regular practice of rejoicing in the Lord. We reflected on the error in putting our confidences in earthly things. We discussed our chances at fulfillment when we carry around our hopes and dreams in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Our Identity Is In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 8, 2016

With people "Identifying" as belonging to this, that or the other groups within our society. I thought it important to know how we "Identify" with Christ.

Message from Sunday February 7th 2016 I Identify as a Christian Our Identity is in Christ - 1 Peter 1:17-25 Message: Today people are "Identifying" themselves with this, that or some other category of people in our society. I find it kind of strange since I thought we were all part of one big ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-25, 1 John 3:1-10, Colossians 3:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed