Sermons on Wanting More:

Do You Want To Go Away As Well?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2015

When adherents and members leave the fellowship of a congregation, how should we respond? We find guidance for our response in the actions of the Master.

JOHN 6:60-71 DO YOU WANT TO GO AWAY AS WELL? “When many of his disciples heard [Jesus’ describing Himself as ‘the Bread of Life’], they said, ‘This is a hard saying; who can listen to it?’ But Jesus, knowing in himself that his disciples were grumbling about ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Denomination: Baptist

Don't You Want To Be Like Him?

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 4, 2010

This little story is full of the tender, merciful heart of God as expressed through the actions of Jesus.

Passage: Matthew 8:14-17 Intro: When I saw this little passage coming, I wondered if I should just skip it. 1. not much going on, minor healings without any dialogue. 2. but what a mistake that would have been, because this passage reveals some really beautiful things about Jesus. 3. and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God, I Want To Be A Cowboy (Not A Shepherd)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 7, 2017

This has been a very successful lesson through the years. It requires foot work to gather the material but it well worth it. We search the two different strategies of life styles of a COWBOY vs a SHEPHERD... O, LORD I WANT TO BE A COWBOY. (not a shepherd)

GOD I WANT TO BE A COWBOY ---I AM SO SORRY, BUT I MUST TO BE A COWBOY... LOOK AT TWO STRATEGIES OF DAILY LIVING... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. O, GOD, I WANT TO BE A COWBOY... I start out singing, HOME, HOME ON THE RANGE STRATEGY: game plan, a careful plan, approach, method to achieve goals to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-27, Matthew 5:28-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Listen, Do You Want To Know A Secret Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 17, 2013

A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 45 verses 1 through 25

Isaiah 45: 1 – 25 Listen, Do You Want To Know A Secret “Thus says the LORD to His anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have held—to subdue nations before him and loose the armor of kings, to open before him the double doors, so that the gates will not be shut: 2 ‘I will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Do You Want On Your Tombstone?

Contributed by George Smith on Apr 25, 2002

A look at oursalves to see if we making a Diffrence.

(INTRO) I know that Jesus could come at any time, I know that we preach that He is coming and I believe that, but if you would, let’s just say that Jesus don’t come before we leave this old world and that our love ones have to put us in that ground and put a tombstone over us, what do you want them ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If You Want Eternal Life Then Believe In Jesus

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on May 5, 2014

There is one idea that Jesus is teaching us here that is life changing for those who believe; here it is: You have an opportunity to live forever because of who Jesus is.

There were five ways people related with Jesus during his three year ministry. The first group of folks ignored him. They didn't believe he was the Son of God. They never considered him to be the Messiah. Jesus was most amazed by these people that they could ignore the miracles he performed and ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does God Want From Me???? Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 9, 2002

We often feel like asking, "Good God Almighty, what do you WANT from me?" Micah gives a clear answer -- to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.

What Does God Want From Me? Micah 6:1-8 1 Listen to what the LORD says: "Stand up, plead your case before the mountains; let the hills hear what you have to say. 2 Hear, O mountains, the LORD’s accusation; listen, you everlasting foundations of the earth. For the LORD has a case against his ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8, Micah 1:1, Micah 1:2-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Do You Want From Life

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 8, 2002

A Sermon for the 5th Sunday after Easter Living in Christ

Fifth Sunday of Easter John 14:1-14 "What Do You You Want From From Life? "   1* ¶ "Let not your hearts be troubled; believe in God, believe also in me. 2* In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3* And when I go and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Transfiguration (In The Style Of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire)

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Feb 7, 2013

An attempt to teach some of the amazing events in the transformation

Reading – Mark 9:2-9 The Transfiguration Introduction This talk will be in the form of a quiz, loosely based on Who wants to be a millionaire. The main difference being there is no million pound prize. Indeed no prize of any sort. Also the only qualification for taking part is volunteering. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Anglican

All Who Want To Volunteer, Say 'i' Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 6, 2011

A study of chapter 6 verses 1 through 13

Isaiah 6: 1 – 13 All Who Want To Volunteer Say ‘I’ 1 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. 2 Above it stood seraphim; each one had six wings: with two he covered his face, with two ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

You Can Have What You Want

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 2, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Kings 17: 1 – 41

2 Kings 17: 1 – 41 You can have what you want 17 In the twelfth year of Ahaz king of Judah, Hoshea the son of Elah became king of Israel in Samaria, and he reigned nine years. 2 And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, but not as the kings of Israel who were before him. 3 Shalmaneser king of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 17:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

If You Could Have Anything You Wanted Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011

1st in a series about life of Solomon. An effort to get the audience to associate Solomon's request with the choices that are placed before them and to prioritize them accordingly

I Kings 3:3-15; II Chronicles 1:1-13 Intro: Wouldn’t it be nice? Wouldn’t it be great to have 3 wishes, for whatever you want? I once asked our church family in Joplin to think that through – If you could have anything you wanted, what would you want? I’ll share some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:3-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Wants Us To Be Overcomers For Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 2, 2021

God wants us... 1. To refuse to get revenge (vs. 17a; 19). 2. To reveal His righteousness (vs. 17b). 3. To pursue peaceful living (vs. 18). 4. To depend on His divine help (vs. 19). 5. To demonstrate the kindness of our King (vs. 20-21).

God Wants Us to Be Overcomers for Jesus Christ The Book of Romans Romans 12:17-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - November 13, 2016 (Revised September 2, 2021) BACKGROUND: *In Romans 1-11, Paul went into great detail about our terrible sinfulness and our desperate need for the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

He Wants Your Heart, Not Your Hair

Contributed by Bobby Bulger on Sep 23, 2007

A message of devotion to Christ and the opposition of the Devil!

Judges 16:16-21 (16) And it came to pass, when she pressed him daily with her words, and urged him, so that his soul was vexed unto death; (17) That he told her all his heart, and said unto her, There hath not come a razor upon mine head; for I have been a Nazarite unto God from my mother’s womb: ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

7 Things The Devil Wants You To Believe Series

Contributed by David Hodgin on Sep 18, 2011

7 things the Devil wants every Christian to believe, The church is a building, The church is weak and dying, The Gospel is a philosophy for weak-minded people, Children are a burden on the church, Church leaders are weak and lack vision, As long as I’m

7 Things the Devil Wants You to Believe Matthew 16:13-23 13Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-23