Desperation for God
Desperation for God11
Oh God, Would You Rend the Heavens?
By Shane Idleman1939:38ISA 64:1MAT 11:28JAS 4:8Shane Idleman emphasizes the urgent need for God to rend the heavens and come down, igniting a spiritual awakening in the hearts of believers. He calls for a deep desire and desperation for God's presence, urging Christians to move beyond complacency and engage in fervent prayer and intercession. Idleman highlights that true encounters with God can transform lives, revealing our spiritual barrenness and igniting a passion for holiness. He challenges the church to seek God's manifest presence actively, reminding them that God acts for those who wait on Him with expectation. Ultimately, he encourages believers to return to God, embrace repentance, and experience the life-changing power of His presence.
The Eternal Inheritance - Introduction
By Phil Beach Jr.2747:36PSA 66:8PSA 119:130ISA 40:27HEB 12:5Phil Beach Jr. emphasizes the significance of allowing God's Word to penetrate deeply into our spirits, as highlighted in Psalms 119:130, which states that the entrance of God's words brings light and understanding. He reflects on the struggles of feeling abandoned by God during difficult times, urging believers to embrace these challenges as opportunities for spiritual growth and maturity. Beach encourages a desperate pursuit of God, contrasting it with the distractions of modern comforts and entertainment, and stresses that true wealth is found in a deep, abiding relationship with Christ. He concludes by reminding the congregation that God's discipline is a sign of His love and a necessary part of spiritual development.
Rend the Heavens With Fire Not Rain
By Shane Idleman1820:282CH 7:14PSA 51:17ISA 57:15ISA 64:1MAT 5:6LUK 11:9JHN 7:38ROM 12:1JAS 4:101PE 5:5Shane Idleman passionately calls for a divine encounter with God, urging believers to cry out for Him to rend the heavens and fill their hearts with His presence. He emphasizes that true transformation comes from a desperate heart seeking God, highlighting the need for humility, repentance, and a willingness to surrender control. Idleman warns against the barriers that keep heaven shut, such as pride, fear, and a lack of desire to part from sin. He encourages the congregation to embrace the emotional and powerful aspects of worship, reminding them that God's presence consumes and changes lives. Ultimately, he invites everyone to seek a deeper relationship with God, emphasizing that true revival requires sacrifice and a heart open to His will.
My Soul Thirsts for the Living God
By Shane Idleman1923:372CH 7:14PSA 42:1ISA 55:1MAT 5:6JHN 4:14ROM 12:21CO 11:27JAS 4:81PE 5:6REV 3:20Shane Idleman emphasizes the urgent need for a deep, desperate pursuit of God, drawing from Psalm 42:1, which illustrates the soul's thirst for the living God. He contrasts mere desire with the desperation that drives true revival, asserting that without a genuine longing for God, both individuals and nations face spiritual death. Idleman warns against complacency and the dangers of consuming false spiritualities, urging believers to create an atmosphere conducive to seeking God. He highlights that our pursuit of God not only transforms us but also impacts those around us, and he calls for a fresh awakening in the church to combat the moral decline in society. Ultimately, he encourages repentance and a renewed thirst for the living water that only God can provide.
Hungry for God
By Zac Poonen0GEN 32:262KI 2:9HOS 12:4LUK 24:152CO 12:9Zac Poonen emphasizes the transformative power of being hungry for God, as exemplified by Jacob's earnest plea for blessing at Peniel. After years of pursuing worldly gains, Jacob finally let go of his earthly desires and sought God with all his heart, demonstrating true earnestness. God tested Jacob's resolve, revealing that true blessing comes when one is desperate for God's presence and power, especially in moments of weakness. Poonen highlights that it is in our brokenness that we find strength in God, echoing the Apostle Paul's teaching that weakness can lead to divine power. Ultimately, the sermon calls believers to thirst for a deeper relationship with God, recognizing that true fulfillment lies in His blessings.
A Prophets Heart Cry: Call a Sacred Assembly
By Shane Idleman1830:23JOL 1:14ZEP 2:1Shane Idleman emphasizes the urgent need for a Sacred Assembly, drawing from the book of Joel, where God calls His people to gather, fast, and cry out in desperation for His mercy. He highlights the importance of unity, purity, and a heartfelt pursuit of God, especially in times of national crisis and personal turmoil. Idleman warns against complacency and encourages believers to seek God with all their hearts, reminding them that true revival comes from sincere prayer and repentance. He stresses that God is gracious and merciful, willing to relent from judgment if His people turn back to Him. The sermon serves as a call to action for the church to engage in fervent prayer and seek God's intervention in their lives and nation.
The House of God Lies in Ruin - Are You a Lunatic
By Phil Beach Jr.311:04:04MAT 17:14Phil Beach Jr. emphasizes the dire spiritual condition of the church, likening it to a house in ruin, and challenges listeners to assess their desperation for God. He draws parallels between the story of a lunatic son possessed by demons and the spiritual insanity present in the church today, urging believers to recognize their need for divine intervention. Beach warns against self-deception and the dangers of living by sight rather than faith, calling for a return to humility and a genuine relationship with Christ. He highlights the importance of acknowledging our spiritual poverty and the necessity of being filled with the Holy Spirit to overcome the state of ruin. Ultimately, he encourages the church to seek restoration through repentance and a deeper understanding of God's Word.
The Travail of Hannah
By Phil Beach Jr.3753:521SA 1:10Phil Beach Jr. explores the story of Hannah in 1 Samuel, emphasizing her deep travail and desperation for a child as a response to the spiritual lawlessness in Israel. He highlights that God's answer to the nation's condition was not a new system or religion, but the birth of a man, Samuel, who would restore God's order. Beach encourages listeners to recognize their own self-centeredness and to seek God's preeminence in their lives, illustrating that true transformation comes from a heart that is desperate for God. He draws parallels between Hannah's longing for a son and the need for Christ in our lives, urging the congregation to embrace a spirit of travail that seeks the man, Jesus Christ, as the ultimate answer to their struggles.
Desperate for More of God - 5 Things You Need to Know
By Shane Idleman1142:25PSA 139:23JER 29:13Shane Idleman emphasizes the urgent need for believers to be desperate for more of God, urging them to prioritize their relationship with Him above all else. He outlines five key points: self-examination, divorcing from worldly influences, perseverance in seeking God, making prayer a priority, and embracing holiness. Idleman passionately calls for a return to the foundational truths of repentance and the power of the Holy Spirit, reminding the congregation that true fulfillment comes from seeking God wholeheartedly. He encourages believers to confront their spiritual complacency and to actively pursue a deeper relationship with God, as this is essential for personal and communal revival.
Plans (Compilation)
By Compilations1.1K04:45GEN 32:24JER 29:11MAT 7:7MAT 11:12LUK 16:16ROM 8:29EPH 4:24PHP 3:20JAS 1:52PE 1:4In the sermon 'Plans (Compilation)', the preacher emphasizes the relentless pursuit required to enter the kingdom of heaven, likening it to the desperate struggle of a starving man. He describes those used by God as 'passionate weak' individuals who, recognizing their own limitations, press into God's promises with fervor and urgency. The preacher urges believers to abandon the desire for a comfortable life and instead seek a deeper relationship with God, wrestling with His promises and embracing their new nature in Christ. He highlights that true joy and fulfillment come from God alone, not from worldly pursuits, and encourages the congregation to embrace God's higher plans for their lives.
The Lord Will Hear Your Cry
By Shane Idleman1032:42PSA 34:17PSA 55:16Shane Idleman emphasizes that the Lord will hear our cries, whether we are believers or not, and encourages the church to respond to the current public health crisis with love and wisdom rather than rebellion. He discusses the importance of prioritizing God in our lives, especially during stressful times, and warns against the influence of ungodly counsel from the media. Idleman highlights the need for desperation in seeking God, the importance of repentance, and the assurance that God hears our prayers. He calls for a return to the foundational truths of the Bible, urging the church to be a beacon of hope and repentance in a troubled nation.