Sermons on Worldly Desires:

Fellowship Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 7, 2003

This is the 1st sermon in the series "God’s Desire".

Series: “God’s Desire” (#1) FELLOWSHIP Psalm 121 Introduction: 1. We often talk about what we want as Christians, at church, work, home, etc…; but what does God desire? 2. Today we will begin a series on God’s desires. 3. Why did God create us? In God’s foreknowledge He knew what was going to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Followership Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 7, 2003

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "God’s Desire".

Series: ¡§God¡¦s Desire¡¨ (#2) FOLLOWERSHIP 1 Samuel 8 Introduction: 1. Last Sunday we began a series titled ¡§God¡¦s Desire¡¨. We often are concerned about our desires, but what does God want from us? 2. Last week we learned that God desires fellowship with us. We saw how man broke fellowship ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22, Luke 9:23

Denomination: Baptist

Relationship Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 7, 2003

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "God’s Desire".

Series: God¡¦s Desire [#3] RELATIONSHIP 1 John 1:5-2:6 Introduction: 1. What does God desire? That is the question we have been looking at in this series. God desires fellowship with His creation and that was broken because of sin, God sent Jesus to this earth to become our sacrifice so that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Signs And Wonders - And Greater Things Shall Ye Do

Contributed by George Rennau on Aug 25, 2003

God desires to demonstrate His power through you

TITLE: And Greater things shall ye do… Introduction Did you hear that the angels reported in heaven about the condition of things upon the earth? Yea they told God that 90% of all the people were wicked and 10% were good. God said lets send a letter to the 10% that are good Hey ____________ ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Wants Us To Be His

Contributed by Michael Huddlestun on Mar 13, 2004

This is a sermon showing what God’s desire is for us.

Introduction: I want to start out today by taking a poll. All this takes is a simple show of hands. The question is this: How many of us have some idea as to what takes place when someone adopts a pet from the humane society? You first have to go and select the animal, and then you must adopt the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Intimacy With God

Contributed by Johnny Rickman on Oct 14, 2005

God’s desire is to have intimacy with His children

Intimacy John 11 INTIMACY: Innermost. Marked by very close association, contact, or familiarity. Marked by warm friendship. Suggesting informal warmth or privacy. Of a very personal or private nature. The greatest underlying truth in the Bible is that God did not create us, nor does ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Enemy Of The Best

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Aug 5, 2006

Not Coveting means choosing to align your desires with God

Title: The Enemy of the Best Text: Exodus 20:17 FCF: Choose God, because he’s better than anything he has made. Intro: With all the financial shenanigans of the last few years, we tend to forget that the ambition, drive, and sheer lust for wealth that characterizes Wall Street is nothing new. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

How Does One Learn To Pray? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 24, 2006

Believers desire to become attached to God through prayer.

How Does One Learn to Pray? (Inspired by material found in Harold Hazelip’s "Questions People Ask Ministers Most." Luke 11:1 Feb. 26, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Richard Dehaan tells of a story about a soldier who was standing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

An Unusual Ally

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 11, 2006

God desires to work His grace in all situations.

AN UNUSUAL ALLY Joshua 2.1-24 S: Salvation for ALL C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose Pr: GOD DESIRES TO WORK HIS GRACE IN ALL SITUATIONS. TS: We will find in our study of Joshua 2 how God uses the unexpected to show His grace. Type: Narrative PA: How is the change to be ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Sense Of Presence

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

understanding the desire we should have for the presnese of God

Title: A Sense of Absence Introduction: How did it feel to wake up this morning knowing that you lost a million dollars yesterday? How did you feel when your favorite hockey team lost last night? --Someone tell of their childhood and the things you had for a moment. --The Alabama song “Song ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"How To Please God"

Contributed by Blake Carroll on Aug 26, 2001

Christians should have a great desire to please God.

Title: “How To Please God” Scripture: Hebrews 13:20-21 Introduction: Living to please God should be the desire of every Christian individual. His Word challenges us to live lives that are pleasing unto Him. In order to do this; we must first understand “how to please God?” ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

God's Jealous Love For You Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 23, 2001

Our God jealously desires your love and affection

INTRODUCTION  Today we are going to continue our look at the Attribute of our Awesome God.  The attributes that we have looked at thus far are ones that we can easily relate to God.  The attribute I am going to cover today is one that we may have some trouble attributing to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give Them Their Due Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 26, 2001

THE RIGHTEOUS DESIRE VENGEANCE AND VINDICATION FROM UNJUSTIFIED ATTACKERS

BIG IDEA: THE RIGHTEOUS DESIRE VENGEANCE AND VINDICATION FROM UNJUSTIFIED ATTACKERS (:1-5) INTRODUCTION: UNJUSTIFIED ATTACKERS BRING US TO OUR KNEES IN PRAYER Key phrase: "But I am in prayer" (:4) A. Supreme Court of Appeal = God Himself 1. The One Deserving of Praise "O God of my praise" 2. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 109:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To See Jesus

Contributed by Mark Stegall on Jul 6, 2001

GODS DESIRE,DESIGN AND DEMAND IS THAT WE SEE JESUS

JOHN 12:20-21 MANY PEOPLE WANT TO SEE JESUS FOR MANY DIFFERENT REASONS.SOME HAVE NO DESIRE TO SEE HIM UNTIL LIFE HITS THEM WITH TRAGEDY,THEN THEY DESIRE A MIRACLE. OTHERS ARE LOOKING FOR JESUS OUT OF CURIOSITY. STILL OTHERS ARE SEEKING SPIRITUAL THINGS AND ARE NOT LOOKING IN THE RIGHT PLACE. ALL ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36

Denomination: Baptist

A One Thing Person

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 17, 2002

Jesus should be the main desire and focus of our life

ONE THING PERSON Text: Read Psalms 27:4 Introduction: Growing up, I loved to play baseball. There are two kinds of ball players, good ballplayers & great ballplayers. I was dang good. My brother told me if I wanted to be good, I needed to be good @ every position. Was he wrong. Today baseball ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4

Denomination: Baptist