Sermons on Wrong Desires:

Hosting The Presence Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025

One of the marks of a godly leader is the desire to restore and prioritise the presence of God.

HOSTING THE PRESENCE OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 6:1-23 Supporting Texts: Psalm 24:7-10, 1 Chronicles 15:13, Exodus 25:21-22, John 4:23-24, 2 Corinthians 6:16 INTRODUCTION: One of the marks of a godly leader is the desire to restore and prioritise the presence of God. In 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Love Of Fathers: Earthly And Divine SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Exploring the similarities between the desires of earthly fathers and our Heavenly Father.

Father’s Day Luke 15:11-32 Today, we are going to talk about Father’s Day and the role of fathers in our lives. Fathers are often seen as the providers and protectors of the family. They are different from mothers, who are known for their nurturing and healing abilities. While Mother’s Day is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Topics: Father's Day, Divine Love, Earthly Love

Christmas Is Coming But First: Thanksgiving

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 22, 2010

A good seasonal spiritual wish-list should include a desire for a joyful and grateful spirit.

Title: Christmas Is Coming but First: Thanksgiving Text: Colossians 1:10-14 Thesis: A good seasonal wish-list should include a desire for a joyful and grateful spirit.. Introduction This morning you may be expecting that my thoughts are going to reflect a concern that retailers are so bent on ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Biblical Fellowship (A Communion Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

Someone said, “Fellowship is like fellows in a ship!” Then they said, “The only thing wrong with fellowship is that there are not enough fellows in the ship.”

As we read through the New Testament, we can see that FELLOWSHIP is essential to God’s church. For a church to be a strong church, FELLOWSHIP IS ESSENTIAL. Let me give you an example how important it is. Illus: Romanian orphans have a medical condition that many of them suffer from. In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Fellowship (A Communion Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022

Someone said, “Fellowship is like fellows in a ship!” Then they said, “The only thing wrong with fellowship is that there are not enough fellows in the ship.”

As we read through the New Testament, we can see that FELLOWSHIP is essential to God’s church. For a church to be a strong church, FELLOWSHIP IS ESSENTIAL. Let me give you an example how important it is. Illus: Romanian orphans have a medical condition that many of them suffer from. In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Rising Above Spiritual Mediocrity

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 24, 2007

God desires that we continue to move closer to Him in our race toward heaven.

February 4, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 19:16-22; Ephesians 3:14-20 Subject: Living for Jesus Title: Rising Above Spiritual Mediocrity This guy sees a sign in front of a house: "Talking Dog for Sale." He rings the bell and the owner tells him the dog is in the backyard. The guy goes into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Towards Faith Promise 2016: Money, God, And You Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 6, 2003

The passage we will look at today is one in which the desire for money did indeed lead to a trap, foolish desires, and piercing griefs which ruined an entire nation for awhile and eventually an entire family permanently. The passage is about a man named

TOWARDS FAITH PROMISE 2016: MONEY, GOD, AND YOU JOSHUA 7:1-5 INTRODUCTION… Dumb Crooks (geocities.com/Heartland/Cottage/1955/text/copdumbcrim.html) * It seems this guy wanted some beer pretty badly. He decided that he’d just throw a cinder block through a liquor store window, grab ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer That Works Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 26, 2016

This message flows out of a personal desire to be more effective in prayer and a desire to help others along that journey as well. How do we move into greater spiritual authority so that our prayers get answered?

15/11/22 www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org My message this morning flows out of a personal quest for more effectiveness in prayer. Anybody here like to be more effective in your prayer life? By effective I mean “answered prayer.” I’m ok with answers that say to me, “Richard, you are asking amiss on ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:13-15, Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Charismatic

The City Of The Living God

Contributed by John Kilough on Feb 3, 2005

Building on our desire to cry out for the presence of the living God by drawing close to Him.

The City of the Living God Heb 12:18-29 18 You have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom and storm; 19 to a trumpet blast or to such a voice speaking words that those who heard it begged that no further word be spoken to them, 20 because they ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Growing In Love

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

Jesus desires that those people would love Him the way the Father loves Him.

Growing In Love – John 17:26 Intro.: How do we grow in love for God? Do we hope for it? Do we wish for it? Does it just happen as a result of our being Christians? READ TEXT I’m blown away by the implication of this phrase. Jesus, who has been consciously aware of the Father’s pleasure in & ...read more

Scripture: John 17:26

Denomination: Charismatic

Pleasures Of Sin For A Season

Contributed by Eric Bland on Jun 20, 2003

The pleasure of sin will only last for a season and we need to choose Christ now or face the eternal judgement of our wrong choice.

Pleasures of Sin for a Season Romans 12:2 Everything in this world revolves in seasons; some seasons long, some short, some exciting, some boring. Seasons seem so hard to keep up with and many times expensive. Take a look at clothing, the style of clothing changes every year; short pants, long ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Romans 12:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Treasure Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 11, 2023

There’s nothing wrong with wealth or money. It is the love of money, even if you don’t have any, that darkens the heart.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org This morning we have the absolute privilege of continuing in our study of the Lord’s Sermon on the Mount. And before we get into the text, let me remind you that Jesus’ sermon is really a contrast between the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Brethren

Hosea Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 30, 2022

Punishment for wrongdoing is essential, but according to Hosea, punishment is not to meet the demands of justice but rather to restore the ones who have done the wrong.

Hosea Hosea's first three children had very unusual names. His family story was a metaphor for God's relationship with Israel. The Book of Hosea is addressed to the people of the northern kingdom — Israel. It contains both a warning concerning future events and the meaning of these ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Can't Wait Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 30, 2016

Heaven is a wonderful promise. But there are those who think it will be boring and tedious. They're wrong - but do you know why?

OPEN: This is the last in our 9 part sermon series from Revelation. A lot of preachers won’t preach through the whole book of Revelation (it me took me 30 years to believe I could do it) because they feel it is a confusing book - and they fear they’ll get things wrong and mess something ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Will Revival Look Like?

Contributed by Deborah Prihoda on Nov 6, 2006

We must remain watchful, knowing that God’s promise to pour out His Spirit in these last days is quickly coming for the church that desires to set their desires on His plans, purposes, and passion.

WHAT WILL REVIVAL LOOK LIKE? TEXT: Habakkuk 2:1-3 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION: (From George Barna’s book The Second Coming of the Church) The Church in America is losing influence and members faster than any other major institution in the nation. If a massive spiritual revival doesn’t come within ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God