Sermons on Worldly Desires:

Acquire Of Desire PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

This sermon explores how faith, hope, and love intertwine in our relationship with God, encouraging trust in His promises, alignment with His desires, and spiritual surrender.

Welcome, dear friends, to a gathering of grace, a meeting of mercy, a convocation of compassion. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment, called forth by a God who loves us more than we could ever fathom. We are here, not as strangers, but as a family, bound together by the love of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4-5

Topics: Desire, God

The Folly Of Mr. Worldly Wiseman Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 19, 2023

The wise according to the world believe the message of the cross is foolish, and yet to us as Christians, it is the very wisdom and power of God on display for all to see.

Corinthians Series (Part Three): The folly of Mr. Worldly Wiseman Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:16, Romans 5:6-8 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING (Give background reading from Pilgrim's Progress) We are continuing on with our study in 1st Corinthians this morning. And I hope the Lord is using ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Heartache Of Raising Worldly Children Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 7, 2024

We'll explore the heartache of raising worldly children and the biblical guidance for parents.

As Christian parents, we desire to raise children who love and serve God. But what happens when they embrace the world's values instead? We'll explore the heartache of raising worldly children and the biblical guidance for parents. The Bible warns us: "Do not love the world or ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15, Matthew 7:13-14, Proverbs 19:26

The Worldly Wise Man And Wisdom Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 22, 2018

Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise. (1 Corinthians 3.18)

September 27, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 2.7.A: The Worldly Wise Man and Wisdom Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3.18-23 1 Cor 3:18-23 (KJV) 18 Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Live Above The Worldly Line

Contributed by Larry La Douceur on May 27, 2009

“SOAR” We weren’t raised with Christ and left in the graveyard, we weren’t raised with Christ to mire in muck...

Live Above the Worldly Line Colossians 3:1 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. (ESV) It is obvious from the Scripture we just read ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cast Worldly Worries To The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 24, 2015

To show that GOD takes care of us as we take care not to be loaded with the affairs of this world and only the affairs of the LORD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you focus on the LORD? Do you have any concerns? Yes, I'm focus on the LORD. No concern at all, it's given to the LORD. Hebrews 12:2 Looking away [from all that will distract] to Jesus, Who is the Leader and the Source of our faith [giving the first incentive for our belief] and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Working The Garden: Interdependent Foundations & Recovering God's Image Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 29, 2010

God's desire for us is to have relationships where we are accepted, supported, have significance and purpose.

Working the Garden: Interdependent Foundations and Recovering the Image of God Series: Doing Life: Relationship Skills from the Bible for Today April 25, 2010 Intro: Last week I introduced our new series topic which will take us until June, which I’ve decided to call “Doing Life: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Strong In The Face Of Worldliness Series

Contributed by Michael Carbaugh on May 5, 2009

It does not take long for Daniel’s faith to be tested in Babylon, that test deals with the area of worldliness, the test to just fit in.

Standing strong in the midst of Worldliness Dan 1:5-8 One the final night of Jesus’ life, Jesus prayed while he walked on the way to the Garden of Gethsemane the words found in John 17. His heart heavy with the events that he knew were coming, He paused to pray for us. Verse 20 makes it clear ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:5-21

Denomination: Baptist

#9 Geshem And Worldly Compromise. Series

Contributed by James May on May 3, 2006

#9 in the Nehemiah Series deals with Geshem, an enemy who symbolizes our propesity for worldly compromise and yeilding to temptation.

Book of Nehemiah Series #9 Nehemiah Chapter 6 Geshem and Worldly Compromise. By Pastor Jim May Nehemiah 6:1-2, "Now it came to pass, when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and Geshem the Arabian, and the rest of our enemies, heard that I had builded the wall, and that there was no breach left therein; ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Godly Sorrow / Worldly Sorrow

Contributed by Rick Balmer on Jul 31, 2007

This is how Peter and Judas dealt with sorrow at the end of Jesus’ life.

2 Corinthians 7:10 (KJV) For Godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.   Why do people choose life and some choose death? Many times it is how we perceive things. Or how our past has shaped our lives. We tend to let those we are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Losing Jesus In A Worldly Crowd

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Aug 16, 2007

MANY TODAY, HAVE LOST SIGHT OF JESUS IN A WORLDLY CROWD.3. MANY LOST PEOPLE WOULD GET SAVED IF THEY WOULD TURN LOOSE OF THE WORLDLY WAYS AND LET GOD HAVE CONTROL OF THEIR LIVES. 4. MANY BACKSLIDERS WOULD COME BACK TO THE LORD IF THEY WOULD SUBMIT THEMSEL

LOSING JESUS IN A WORLDLY CROWD 8/12/07 TEXT: LUKE 2: 3952 INTRODUCTION: WE FIND IN OUR TEXT, HOW JESUS AT THE AGE OF 12, HAD GONE WITH JOSEPH AND MARY TO THE PASSOVER FEAST IN JERUSALEM. AFTER A DAYS JOURNEY, THEY DISCOVERED HE WAS NOT WITH THEM. A GREAT MULTITUDE OF ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

Denomination: Baptist

Abstaining From Worldly Associations

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Nov 23, 2011

Paul taught that the corrupt ways of the world was totally incongruent with the life that is in Christ. The Apostle Paul asks some searching questions to point out the absurdity of Christians trying to straddle the spiritual fence in their daily life.

Abstaining from Worldly Associations Text: 2 Cor. 6:14, 17-18 Intro: Though Second Corinthians 6:14 & 15 “…are often applied to various sorts of alliances (e.g., mixed marriages, improper business associations), Paul’s primary association was probably ecclesiastical." Though the principles ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Away From The Worldly Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 22, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical perspective on avoiding worldly entertainment such as TV and movies, internet pornography, and computer games.

As followers of Christ, we are called to live a life that is separate from the world. In 2 Corinthians 6:17-18, God instructs us to "come out from them and be separate" and to "touch no unclean thing." This includes avoiding worldly influences that can lead us astray and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-28

Taught By Grace

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Aug 2, 2010

The Grace of God instructs us not only renounce ungodliness and worldly lust; we must also replace those desires with positive characteristics. We must also say yes to active service for Christ.

Taught By Grace 06/14/09 AM Reading: Titus 2:11-14 Introduction B. Read Titus 2:11-14 1. "The Grace of God"--free favor and good-will of God, not merit 2. "Brings Salvation"--salvation from sin and wrath, from death & hell 3. "has appeared"--in the form of Jesus in his life, death, burial, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do Not Love The World Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 14, 2010

What is so bad about the world that we are told not to love it? Why is the world so evil? 1- The lust of the flesh 2- The lust of the eyes 3- The pride of life

INTRO.- 15Do not love the world or anything in the world. What part of "no" do you not understand? Or better yet: What part of "do not" do you not understand? Who said those words? It’s probably not the person you thought it was. The phrase got a wider audience when it was used as the title of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ