Sermons about Wishing For Things

The Brother I Wish I Had Series

Contributed by Robert Gallaty on Aug 6, 2007

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James did not know Jesus as Lord and Savior while he was here, but he accepted him after his death. This introductory sermon explains the kind of attitude that is required to follow Jesus.

THE BROTHER I WISH I HAD James 1:1 What is the Book About? 1. To Correct a Corrupted faith that was Rapidly Seeping into the Church. Many were professing Christ bugt living immoral and unrighteous lives. Their Lives Didn’t match there their Profession Do you Know anyone like that? 2. To ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Sir, We Wish To See Jesus

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 18, 2018

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Where do we see Jesus

Weekend/Devotion March 18, 2018 Reading: John 12:20-33 “Sir, We Wish to See Jesus” We begin this reading at verse 20. If you recall, we read over this same verse back in January It was an important element in that sermon entitled “Did Anything Good Come Out of Nazareth”. Here it is again! What ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:4-10, John 12:20-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wish We All Been Ready

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 17, 2024

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My wish is that everyone would receive Jesus as Savior and Lord, The story of the 5 foolish virgins is so sad. They ran out of oil. Oil represents the Holy Spirit. We need to be ready.

WISH WE ALL HAD BEEN READY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) *Getting Ready to Leave This World Laying up my treasures in that Home above, Trusting fully, trusting in the Savior's love Doing what I can for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:20, Matthew 25:1-11, Matthew 7:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Do You Wish To Be Repaid? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 12, 2015

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We are administrators of the grace of God. As followers of the Master, it is anticipated that we will reflect His compassion and generosity toward others.

“When you give a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbours, lest they also invite you in return and you be repaid. But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed, because they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Wish We All Been Ready?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 27, 2019

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This is a condensed Bible study of Biblical reasons we should be looking for the soon return of Jesus Christ? The question must be asked: COULD I DO MORE TO PREPARE FOR THE SECOND COMING? (Handout)

ARE YOU READY? … By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com There are certain dates that become a turning point in history. 1948 was one of those years. Israel established, World Council of Churches, Common Market, space age fuel, liquid hydrogen (rocket fuel) Can we see 7 areas that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-7, Matthew 24:1-20, Luke 1:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Thing Behind The Things Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 4, 2023

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The terrible things of this life will happen. Jesus Christ directs our hearts to repentance in all cases and for that to be our heart’s default setting. Repent.

JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE The Thing Behind the Things LUKE 13:1-5 #justJesus STORY 1 Mr. Deer was just like all the other deers in the forest. He liked making lots of bucks at his job in the leaf jerky factory. He liked to go stag to the dances in the forest without a date. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Bad Things Happen – God Is Not Allowing It

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 27, 2014

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I wish to submit to you that this teaching is doctrinal nonsense, and that there is no such thing as “God’s permissive will”.

When bad things happen – God is not allowing it The Myth: There is a popular Church teaching that God has two wills, which are: 1. A perfect will – meaning what God actually wants; 2. A permissive will – meaning what God allows even if its not His perfect will; I wish to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Big Lessons From Small Things

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 22, 2019

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Sometimes we think it must be big to be God. That is not always the outcome.

BIG LESSONS FROM SMALL THINGS or FAITHFUL OVER A FEW THINGS Introduction: Prophet Zechariah 4:10--- "For who has despised the day of small things?" He was trying to encourage a nation as they were rebuilding their temple and having a difficult time. The budget was low, ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:10, Ezra 3:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Not In Things

Contributed by Trevor Ducreay on Dec 10, 2002

based on 34 ratings

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Jesus invites us to rethink how we evaluate human worth with a parable about a successful man whom God regarded as a fool.

Text: Luke 12:15-21 Introduction This passage of Scripture is troubling. It may not strike us as troubling on the surface. Indeed we are likely to say the obligatory “Amen” on reading or hearing this passage read in worship. (Remember Amen means “so let it be” or “I agree, I concur, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: Adventist

The In Thing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

based on 3 ratings

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Those who are “In Christ” have freedom from condemnation and transformative power in His name.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! It's a beautiful day to explore the boundless wisdom of God's Word. Today, we're going to be exploring the message of Romans 8:1 and the incredible power that comes from being "In Christ". This is relevant to every single one of us, because it concerns our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

Topics: Christ, Alone

Getting Ready For Great Things

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 29, 2007

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Are you tired of merely making it. Do you wish to do great things? We must realize that Jesus said we would do great things. He clearly tells us in John 14 that great things come from a personal, practical, patterened, powerful faith in a great God.

Intro: This is a wonderful passage. It is a passage that is full of Jesus. Jesus is comforting His disciples who are just beginning to realize he is going to die. Thomas says we don’t know the way Lord and Jesus says I am the way. Philip is looking for a spectacular sign and Jesus just wants ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

God's Promises

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 28, 2022

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Promises are found throughout the Bible. What’s the most important?

Eternal Life Promises are found throughout the Bible. What’s the most important? “And this is what he promised us—eternal life.” (1 John 2:25 NIV) Are there conditions? “A man who endures trials is blessed, because when he passes the test he will receive the crown of life that God has promised ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lessons I Wish I Had Learned...

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 23, 2005

based on 6 ratings

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Graduation message for a Christian High School.

Lessons I Wish I Had Learned... Various Scriptures Aberdeen Christian High School Graduation Saturday, May 21, 2005 Introduction Sometimes I tell my kids that I can’t tell them how much I love them because they don’t make words that big. That’s how I feel about being asked to be the speaker ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3

Denomination: Wesleyan

We Are Here To Serve, Lord, As You Wish

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 13, 2021

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A sermon on Christian service, looking at David with Mephibosheth and Ziba.

10.17.21 2 Samuel 9:1–13 1 David said, “Is there anyone still left from the house of Saul, to whom I may show kindness for the sake of Jonathan?” 2 There was a servant of Saul’s house named Ziba, so they summoned him to come to David. The king said to him, “Are you Ziba?” He said, “I am.” 3 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

St. Paul's Wish To Be Accursed From Christ. Series

Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Oct 28, 2004

based on 3 ratings

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This Sermon is #9 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON IX. St. Paul’s Wish to be accursed from Christ. Romans ix.3 "For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh." FEW ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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