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  • Jim Erwin avatar

    Misplaced Desire Series

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 14, 2007
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     | 5,931 views

    Being in lust is like eating eye candy and playing in the pig pen. God can help us overcome our misplaced desires for someone else.

    Misplaced Desire Responsible Love with Others Part 5 Matthew 5:27-30 "You have heard that it was said to those of old, "You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mansion, Prayer Room Or Pup Tent?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 6, 2016
     | 3,625 views

    Does the Word shape your thoughts about Heaven or old songs and your desires?

    This issue has caused me some grief over the years and it is such a petty issue. Yet, some have made it a massive doctrine to be staunchly defended like the Trinity and Substitutionary Atonement. It came up in a discussion of something else tonight so I figured it was a good time to throw it out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Deepest Need Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 6, 2009
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     | 3,414 views

    In this message, part 2 in series The Company We Keep, we learn that the biggest need in human life is to learn to live in the love of God.

    Your Deepest Need The Company We Keep, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May 9, 2009 1 Jn 4:17-18 (The Message) 17God is love. When we take up permanent residence in a life of love, we live in God and God lives in us. This way, love has the run of the house, becomes at home and ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    A Change Of Desires Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Sep 23, 2025
     | 211 views

    Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

    “A Change of Desires” 1 Peter 4:7-11 A sermon for 8/24/25 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 4 “1 Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 that he no longer should live the rest of his time in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Desires Of The Heart

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 30, 2007
    based on 29 ratings
     | 20,464 views

    Of all the desires to have in this world it should be to know, love and serve God.

    WHEN IT COMES TO THE DESIRE OF THE LORD, I BELIEVE MATTHEW HENRY, MAY HAVE SAID IT THE BEST ON HIS COMMENTARY OF PSALM 37:4.HE WROTE, “TO DELIGHT IN GOD IS AS MUCH A PRIVILEGE AS A DUTY. HE HAS NOT PROMISED TO GRATIFY THE APPETITES OF THE BODY, AND THE HUMORS OF THE FANCY, BUT THE DESIRES OF THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    New Desires!

    Contributed by Erik Hines on Nov 27, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,399 views

    The reason we do the things we do, is because our desire system is diseased. BUT,.. What if we could have the desires of God?,... Only wanting what He wants,... This sermon talks about how we can have the desires of God, by delighting in Him.

    Seeing life through Gods’ perspective! Have you ever asked yourself this question? - What makes me do the things that I have always done? - What created my personality? - Why do I have a hard time with certain things,… and others are easy? - Why can’t I do what is right? - Why do I do what I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Desire Of Our Heart

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 14, 2011
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     | 5,056 views

    Jesus said, “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."

    In 1934 America was in a depression that many of you lived through first hand. The stock market had crashed in 1929 and millions of workers were jobless. Creativity took over as industrious citizens tried to find ways to feed themselves and their families. There was a rather creative fellow from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Mother's Desire

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 9, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 19,316 views

    mother’s day sermon to encourage moms and others to greatness God’s way

    A Mother’s Desire May 12, 2002 Grace International Baptist Church A teacher gave her class of second graders a lesson on the magnet and what it does. The next day in a written test, she included this question: "My full name has six letters. The first one is the letter M. I pick up things. What am ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Be Your Own Boss!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022
     | 1,476 views

    Most Americans work and much of their life is controlled by someone else. There certainly is nothing wrong with that. This country could not operate unless people were willing to fill the jobs that are needed.

    Some jobs require a lot from folks who apply for them. It is essential to find qualified people to fill these jobs. Illus: A few months ago, there was an opening with the CIA for an assassin. Two men and a woman applied for this job. The day came for the final test to see which person would get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Your Own Boss!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 26, 2022
     | 2,089 views

    Some jobs require a lot from folks who apply for them. It is essential to find qualified people to fill these jobs.

    Some jobs require a lot from folks who apply for them. It is essential to find qualified people to fill these jobs. Illus: A few months ago, there was an opening with the CIA for an assassin. Two men and a woman applied for this job. The day came for the final test to see which person would get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Starts With Desire Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on May 11, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,766 views

    Part 6 in series Love Never Dies, this message focuses on the critical role of our own desire in being able to move toward spiritual change.

    It Starts With Desire Love Never Dies, prt. 6 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May 9, 2010 Thomas Merton said, “a life is either all spiritual or not spiritual at all. No man can serve two masters. Your life is shaped by the end you live for. You are made in the image of what you ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Desire Of The Humble

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,828 views

    When a person is truly humble before his Father, the desires of the heart change, joy becomes greater, and life more fulfilling and complete.

    The Desire of the Humble Prairie Baptist Church – 11/1/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 10 Key verse: Psalm 10:17-18 - 17LORD, You have heard the desire of the humble; You will prepare their heart; You will cause Your ear to hear, 8To do justice to the fatherless and the oppressed, that the man of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    End Of The Matter

    Contributed by Selvan John on Aug 19, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 24,539 views

    How to achieve your desired end? Do we have the right attitude...?

    It is such a joy to speak on the title – the end of the matter, because it is always the end that matters and not how we begin. Over the years in ministry I have seen a lot of people who began well but ended very badly or sometimes not even to be seen. On the contrary there are few others who had ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    What Is Your Heart’s Desire

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 15, 2018
     | 11,169 views

    THIS IS A VALENTINE'S DAY MESSAGE. IT ASKS THE QUESTION "DO WE HAVE A HEART'S DESIRE TO SEE PEOPLE SAVED?"

    WHAT IS YOUR HEART’S DESIRE ROMANS 9:1-3, 10:1-4 IF I WERE TO ASK , “WHAT IS YOUR HEART’S DESIRE”, YOU WOULD HAVE MANY ANSWERS. SOME OF YOU MIGHT WANT TO SEE A LOVED ONE YOU HAVEN’T HAD CONTACT WITH IN A LONG TIME. OTHERS MIGHT WANT TO CELEBRATE A SPECIAL DAY, LIKE CHRISTMAS, JUST ONE MORE TIME, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    Peculiar Desires

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jun 25, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,461 views

    As we realize the peculiar desires of Jesus for us, what should be our proper, logical and honoring response?

    “I am not speaking of all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But the Scripture will be fulfilled,'He who ate my bread has lifted his heel against me.' I am telling you this now, before it takes place, that when it does take place you may believe that I am he. Truly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist