Sermons on Wanting:

God Wants To Make You Rich! Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 3, 2012

God supplies all our needs, but He wants to give us abundantly more. That eternal wealth is offered to us all. Will we receive it?

Philippians 4 Thanks for Their Gifts 15 Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only; 16 for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do You Really Want?

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jun 2, 2009

Coveting is not wrong...provided you covet the right things.

Today, we’re looking at the tenth commandment, Exodus 20:17: "You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor." Johnny was looking through the chain-link fence at the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Baptist

I Want To Hear You God!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 3, 2020

you got to be avid in your thirst for God’s voice! Are you hearing me? Nevertheless, He speaks to people who are desperate to hear Him and also obey His instructions, God knows the depths of our heart.

God desires to speak 1 Samuel 3:3”Samuel was lying down in the temple of the LORD where the ark of God was..” My social media details: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/balasamson01/ Our website: https://worshipjesusministriestrust.org/ My Youtube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/BALASAMSON/ To ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Kind Of Church God Wants Us To Be

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 23, 2016

How can we be the church Jesus wants us to be? 1. Lift up the light of the Lord (vs. 21-22). 2. Tune in to God's truth (vs. 23-25). 3. Be willing to work with God (vs. 26-29). 4. Trust God to grow His Kingdom (vs. 30-32).

The Kind of Church God Wants Us to Be Mark 4:21-32 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 9, 2016 *Christians: We are part of the most important organization the world will ever see: The Church of the living God! *Many of you have heard my favorite description of God's Church. It ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-32

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Want To Get Well

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 25, 2017

In this message we will have the opportunity to wrestle with the same question that Jesus asked a man who was crippled for 38 years.

Do You Want To Get Well? 1Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for a feast of the Jews. 2Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate a pool, which in Aramaic is called Bethesda and which is surrounded by five covered colonnades. 3Here a great number of disabled people used to ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"i Want It To Matter"

Contributed by Dave Nichols on Feb 11, 2021

You may not know the name Tyler Trent. But let me tell you a few things about him: He liked Mahi Mahi: grilled, not blackened. And he liked Starbucks coffee: something with peppermint, preferably. He liked pizza – thin, not thick – and popsicles. And Pepsi Max.

“I want it to matter” Holly Springs 1/6/19 If you have your bibles with you today I want you to turn to Isaiah 44:24, again that is Isaiah 44:24: here is what it says: Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer, who formed you from the womb: “I am the LORD, who made all things, who alone stretched out the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:24

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Want The Church To Grow?

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Jan 20, 2020

This is a sermon on evangelism that is tied to Jesus's call to the apostle Andrew. Andrew 1) grows in discipleship and 2) grows the church. The sermon tells people that they can be excited and happy about their faith, and share it with other people.

Do you want the church to grow? Andrew wasn’t the popular kid in class. His name is only mentioned in twelve verses in the Bible, and eight of those describe him as "Peter's little brother." Even though he was one of the first two or three followers of Jesus, Peter was still the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-32

Denomination: Episcopal

Which Jesus Do You Want?

Contributed by David Roth on May 2, 2020

Our sinful flesh chooses Barabbas, as did the crowd, because he is like us. But Christ chooses us, that we may be like Him.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Which Jesus do you want?” He had two prisoners. Both of them had been accused of trouble-making. Of being insurrectionists and revolutionaries. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-26

Denomination: Lutheran

The Problem With Wanting Jesus To Come Back Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 29, 2020

Israel cried out for the day of the Lord to come, but God warned them that they didn't really want that. Today many Christians say, "I just wish Jesus would come back!" but is that something we're actually ready for?

WHEN THE WORLD DEPRESSES US WITH ITS EVIL: “I just wish Jesus would come back!” - Amos 5:18-20. - The point of v. 19 is things going from bad to worse. - There are two illustrations. - In the first, a man runs from a lion. But then, exhausted, he runs right into a bear. - In the second, a man ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

All I Want Is Living Water

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 30, 2020

There are two times in the Gospel of John where Jesus asks for a drink. In both instances, He is inviting His hearers into a Divine exchange. He took upon HImself our Humanity that He might make us partakers of His divinity. The Holy Spirit is for every believer!

All I Want Is Living Water Introduction: OPENING ILLUSTRATION: In 1996, a young marine corporal named Joey Mora was standing on a platform of an aircraft carrier patrolling the Iranian Sea. Incredibly, he fell overboard.  His absence was not known for 36 hours. A search and rescue ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Do You Want With Me.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 29, 2019

This sermon wants us to consider the question, " What Do You Want With Me, Jesus Son Of The Most High God." It comes from a demon, but it applies to us all.

What Do You Want With Me June 22, 2019 Psalm 98:1-6 Mark 5:1-20 Text Luke 8:26--39 If someone were to ask you, what are demons and do you believe they exist today, how would you respond? Would you be bold in your answer? Would you be embarrassed? Would you not know what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39, Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Be The People God Wants Us To Be Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 17, 2019

God wants us to: 1. Take care of our time (vs. 22-24). 2. Put away our pettiness (vs. 25-26). 3. Humble our hearts before Him (vs. 27-28; 30). 4. Have the full joy of knowing Jesus Christ (vs. 28-29). 5. Trust in the truth about Jesus (vs. 30-36).

How to Be the People God Wants Us to Be The Gospel of John John 3:22-36 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 7, 2016 (Revised July 17, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Tonight in the last section of John Chapter 3, God's Word puts the spotlight back on John the Baptist. In these verses, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be The Witnesses God Wants Us To Be Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 2, 2019

How to be the witnesses God wants us to be: 1. Trust in the strength of our Savior (vs. 30). 2. Tell God's Truth (vs. 32-34). 3. Live as light (vs. 35).

How to Be the Witnesses God Wants Us to Be The Gospel of John John 5:30-35 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 14, 2016 (Revised August 2, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 5. Before we read our Scripture, remember that that this chapter begins with one of ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30-35

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Wants To Satisfy Our Souls! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 12, 2019

How does He do it? 1. He helps us pursue the right priorities (vs. 25-26). 2. He measures our motives (vs. 26). 3. He corrects our spiritual confusion (vs. 27-28). 4. He leads us to life (vs. 27-29).

Jesus Wants to Satisfy Our Souls! The Gospel of John John 6:21-29 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - October 12, 2016 (Revised August 12, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John chapter 6, as we think about being satisfied by the Bread of Life, Jesus Christ. Before we ...read more

Scripture: John 6:21-29

Denomination: Baptist

In The Presence Of The Lord - Sermon I: No Want Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 31, 2019

In the presence of the LORD there is no want! Come into His presence with thanksgiving and praise God from whom all blessings flow.

IN THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD - SERMON I – NO WANT! Picture yourself walking along a winding dirt road from Jericho to Jerusalem; as you approach the city, you walk alongside a field, and you come upon a group of shepherds as they herd their ...read more