Sermons on Wrong Desires:

The Thorn In The Flesh

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2025

There is always a thorn that is sand paper that rubs us wrong. Paul tells us how we can deal with them in our lives.

The Thorn in the flesh 2 Cor. 12:1-10 Good Morning everyone…Let’s pray Prayer- Father, in the powerful name of Jesus, we come this morning and we are wanting you to do something fresh and new! It is our prayer that each time we gather here in your name, we want to see you do something ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

He Lifts Me Up

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 24, 2025

God’s mercy lifts us from resentment into freedom; forgiveness is not forgetting the wrong—it’s releasing it to the One who heals

1 — The Wound That Wouldn’t Heal It’s me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer. That’s how this message begins—not with triumph but with honesty. Because forgiveness never starts from strength; it starts from brokenness. Maybe you know that kind of breaking. Someone walked away, someone lied, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:19, Genesis 50:20, Matthew 18:21-35, Psalm 3:3

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Assumption

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Nov 18, 2025

Why did the Pharisees assume that Jesus did something wrong on the Sabbath? Healing was allowed. Do we make assumptions about people?

Assumption Luke 13:10 – 17 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 13:10 Now Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath. 11 And there was a woman who for eighteen years had had a sickness caused by a spirit; and she was bent over double, and could not straighten up at all. 12 When ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Purity Exam Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 6, 2009

1)The deed of adultery, 2) The desire behind it, and 3)The deliverance from it.

A common back to school ritual is the wardrobe selection. For some it means the latest fashions and for others it means the school uniform. Ironically, the latest fashions are the uniform. There has been a unique development this year in the elimination for many schools of the tartan skirt. Meant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Other

The Blessed Life #3: Blessed Relationships Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 5, 2008

God’s desire is that we would experience blessed relationships. This happens as we walk in love and forgiveness, purity and faithfulness.

THE BLESSED LIFE #3: BLESSED RELATIONSHIPS THE BIG IDEA: God’s desire is that we would experience blessed relationships. This happens as we walk in love and forgiveness, purity and faithfulness. THE GUIDELINES FOR LIVING THE BLESSED LIFE: “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-30

Denomination: *other

Promise Keepers

Contributed by James May on Aug 7, 2005

Let’s not be rash in making promises, or make them for the wrong reason. But, when we make promises, we must fulfill our vows.

PROMISE KEEPERS By Pastor Jim May It is ever good to break a promise? We all know that people have the “right” to "change their minds" from time to time. It is understandable that circumstances can arise after a promise is made that can make following through on commitments impossible. But, a ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Happy Are The Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 16, 2011

What a peaceful world we live in. No war, no crime, everyone just getting along, cooperating in everything we do. Oh wait, wrong planet.

What a peaceful world we live in. No war, no crime, everyone just getting along, cooperating in everything we do. Oh wait, wrong planet. As of a couple weeks ago depending on who you talk to, there are anywhere between 35 and 60 wars going on at present in our world. More people died in wars in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

The Da Vinci Delusion

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on May 16, 2006

The Da Vinci Code has pushed all the wrong buttons for orthodox Christianity. There are four basic reasons why believers are upset about the upcoming movie.

The Da Vinci Delusion Matthew 16:13 / 2 Corinthians 11:1-4 Josh McDowell makes a great case when he describes the insidious nature of the Da Vinci Code. He states, "It’s not that the majority of our churched young people aren’t interested in spiritual things and don’t want a relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing The Glory Of God

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000

People desire to see God’s glory, but what does it take for His glory to be seen?

Moses asked God in Exodus 33:18, "Now, show me your glory." God responded to the bold request of Moses in the next verses saying, "I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you, and I will proclaim my name, the Lord, in your presence, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:18, Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Am I Prepared For The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 20, 2001

The Apostle Paul encourages proper preparation for those who desire to receive the Lord’s Supper

The man flew airplanes in the war against Viet Nam. He was a pilot for Delta for almost 30 years. A year and a half ago he flew a small plane into Tulsa to pick me up so that we could fly together to a District Mission Board meeting in Milwaukee. When his plane was refueled and we stowed my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Keep From Sinning

Contributed by Mike Turner on Sep 14, 2003

John shares with us the promise of forgiveness....but also shares the desire that "we sin not".

How To Keep From Sinning 1 John 2:1-2 “If” does not give us permission.....it literally means “provided” or on the condition that we sin.....we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous ! John rebuked those who claimed they had no sin.....and offered the promise of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Meek Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 11, 2004

Meekness precludes certain undesirable traits, enhances all desirable traits, and brings great reward.

Blessed Are the Meek Matt. 5:5 INTRO.: Webster defines "meek" as "mild of temper; patient under suffering, longsuffering." The meek person is one who makes no undue demands upon himself, God, or his fellow man. He recognizes his abilities and responsibilities and is content in the circumstances ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Christ

Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003

Taken from the Song of Solomon, we find that Christ desires to be overcome by our love for Him.

“Overcoming Christ” Song of Solomon 6:4-13 by Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read – S of S 6:4-13 – Emphasize 6:5a B. Incredible as it may seem, we have the ability to overcome Christ! C. In this particular passage of Scripture, we find an intimate description of the church as given by ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 6:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Fruitfulness Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jan 10, 2003

God desire for man was that we would be fruitful. This sermon outlines the basic concept of fruit bearing.

THE IMPORTANCE OF A FRUITFUL LIFE The Leader needs to be an example in everything they say and do. We all reproduce after our own kind; we must desire to reproduce healthy solid Christians. This lesson is about the fruitful life. Galatians 5:22-23 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Putting Off And Putting On

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 25, 2004

As a Christian we must yield to the spirit so that we can put off the desires of the flesh.

Putting Off & Putting On Colossians 3:9-11 You can tell a lot about people in our society by the way they dress. From baseball players,skaters, to bus drivers, from postal carriers to policemen, people wear the uniform of their profession. Who we are determines what we wear, not ¡§dressing the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-19

Denomination: Baptist