Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
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Bring your desires down to your present means. Increase them only when
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
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"Many a man thinks he is buying pleasure, when he is really selling
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
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Do not bite at the bait of pleasure till you know there
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 23, 2002
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The application of misplaced desires eventually becomes a cycle of addiction where stimulating encounters, relief, and the mad search for new experiences become ingrained in the recesses of the mind. The insatiable appetite to acquire, to own, to indulge, to take pleasure, to consume, is
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Contributed by Andrew Hamilton on Oct 24, 2002
The difference between desire and desperation = my aunt and uncle would like to come to Australia from Ireland – if they could find the time and money – but at present they are flat out and money is going into other things. That’s desire – they would like to come to Australia
If we want a picture
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Christian Missionary Alliance
Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 16, 2002
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Nothing disciplines the inordinate desires of the flesh like service, and nothing transforms the desires of the flesh like serving in hiddenness. The flesh whines against service but screams against hidden service. It strains and pulls for honor and recognition. It will devise subtle,
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2007
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"It is indeed a desirable thing to be well-descended, but the glory
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007
"Desire is the key to motivation, but its determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal a commitment to excellence that
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Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 28, 2012
The importance of having the right desires is illustrated in the Christmas film, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” This film contains a powerful theme of REDEMPTION. Hollywood could not come up with a film like this today!
If you remember the story, George’s life is falling apart because he DESIRES
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Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The Church, therefore, earnestly desires that Christ's faithful, when present at this mystery of faith, should not be there as strangers or silent spectators; on the contrary, through a good understanding of the rites and prayers they should take part in the sacred action conscious of what they are
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Catholic
Contributed by Bill Burress on Oct 22, 2009
An athlete’s desire is to participate in a contest and win that contest for him or her self or the team whichever the case may be. But in order for them to be effective in a contest they must practice. Without practice they don’t have much of a chance to win. So they spend countless hours
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Christian/Church Of Christ
Contributed by Paul Barreca on Aug 19, 2011
A DESIRE TO KNOW HIM MORE
Just imagine how wonderful it would be if our greatest desire was to know God more!
Dennis Wise really loved Elvis Presley--so much so that not long after Presley died, Dennis had his face lifted by a plastic surgeon and his hair contoured so that he took on an
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Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Contributed by Richard Tow on Mar 26, 2023
A. W. Tozer prayed a prayer that I can identify with. Perhaps it resonates with you as well. Here is the first part of his prayer.
“O God, I have tasted Thy goodness, and it has both satisfied me and made me thirsty for more. I am painfully conscious of my need for further grace. I am ashamed of my
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Charismatic
Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 10, 2008
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Which Desire are You Feeding?
Romans 8:13 says, "For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live." (King James)
Mortification is the special ministry that enables the child of God to overcome those evil desires that could
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Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Contributed by Bill Bendert on Oct 27, 2002
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OUR GREATEST DESIRE
In the first Harry Potter book (and movie), Harry stumbles on a mirror in Hogwarts castle. It is the mirror of Erised. Erised, of course, is the word "desire" written backwards, as if seen in a mirror.
This magical mirror shows the one looking into it whatever they most
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Lutheran