Sermons on desperate for god:

Religious Exhibitionism Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 14, 2018

Let’s explore our motives in public acts of worship.

Prelude How should we give in public? How should we pray in public? How should we fast in public? Purpose: Let’s explore our motives in public acts of worship. Plan: Let’s look Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 and Jesus’ discussion of public religious duties. Matthew 6:1-4 Public Giving Jesus said to let ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From The Calm Before To The Storm In The Temple

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 3, 2018

Jesus will not tolerate desecration of the temple of our worship nor the temple of our bodies.

Weekend Message/Devotion March 3, 2018 Reading: John 2:13-22 Communion Sunday From the Calm Before to the Storm in the Temple Jesus arrived in Jerusalem to celebrate the sacred festival of Passover. He just departed Caana of Galilee, where He celebrated a peaceful wedding. At that wedding, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22, Malachi 3:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don’t Give Up

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 15, 2018

We must remember our task by keeping our eyes on Jesus.

Don’t Give Up March 11, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must remember our task by keeping our eyes on Jesus. Focus Passage: Hebrews 12:1-3 Supplemental Passage: Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Cross Of Pain, Cross Of Life

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 24, 2018

Sometimes its difficult to really realise the pain and the suffering that Jesus went through on the cross for US! There is art in the form of paintings and sculpture that depicts the crucifixion in some theological aspect rather than reality.

CROSS OF PAIN, CR0SS OF LIFE During these 2 weeks leading up to Easter called passion tide we focus our thoughts and minds to Jesus’s life and in particular His Sufferings. All too often we do not realise the dreadful suffering that Jesus went through on our behalf. The film the Passion of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-30, Matthew 27:33-54, Mark 15:25-39, Luke 23:33-47

Worshipping Without Words

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Jun 29, 2016

A Sinner worships Jesus without speaking a word, but her tears speak what is in her heart.

TITLE: Worshipping Without Words TEXT: Luke 7:36-50 INTRO: Now, we look at another story that is recorded only in Luke. Sometimes this story gets confused with one in the other gospels, where Mary of Bethany anointed Jesus, but the two incidents take place at different times, in different places, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Prophecy Panic

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 9, 2021

Jesus often did not answer questions, but replied with more important comments. What’s the purpose of Jesus’ prophecy in Mark 13? Let’s discuss Jesus’ non-sequitur answer to his disciples’ question about when these things will be in Mark 13:1-8.

Prelude Jesus would have frustrated modern reporters. He often did not answer questions, but replied with more important comments. Purpose: What’s the purpose of Jesus’ prophecy in Mark 13? Plan: Let’s discuss Jesus’ non-sequitur answer to his disciples’ question about when these things will be in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ten Reasons Why You Should Give To The Salvation Army This Christmas Season

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

The Salvation Army is a great organization to support during the Christmas! Full disclosure, I work for the Salvation Army and have for the past four years. But I'm very careful about where I donate my money.

The views in this article do not necessarily represent the positions or opinions of the Salvation Army, it's partners or affiliates. The statements made belong solely to those making them. The Salvation Army is a great organization to support during the Christmas! Full disclosure, I work for ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Open Your Eyes

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2021

You must learn the language and literary method that the people in Jesus used if you truly want to understand the Scripture. Hillel's method of asking questions is the optimal way.

Near Eastern people in Yeshua's (and later on) wrote in allegories, metaphors, and parables. Is this healing story real? In the minds of Near Eastern people, it does not matter. The lesson of the story is the key. The lesson is that everyone must open their eyes to reading the Torah and live ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:21-37

Denomination: United Methodist

You Cannot Silence What Is Just And Right

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2021

Jesus healed on the Sabbath. Where in the Bible does it say that you cannot do that? The question of what you can and cannot do and when is the debate.

It is the Sabbath, and Yeshua went to the synagogue as all pious Hebrews did in His day. Mark’s author sets up the event by telling us that “they” were watching Him, observing what Yeshua was going to do. Why are they watching Him? At this point in the Gospel, the leaders of the various sects of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

How Do I Avoid Greed? Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 9, 2021

Greed happens when we stop worshipping the creator of things and start worshipping things created.

Proverbs How Do I … Avoid Greed June 13, 2021 Proverbs 1:10-19 NIV My son, if sinful men entice you, do not give in to them.11 If they say, “Come along with us; let’s lie in wait for innocent blood, let’s ambush some harmless soul; 12 let’s swallow them alive, like the grave, and whole, like those ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:10-19, 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Disciple Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 5, 2021

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Being A Disciple".

Series: Being A Disciple [#1] A DISCIPLE… Luke 14:25-28 Introduction: As the Lord is showing me what He means by “extend your reach”; I want us to see what a disciple of Jesus should look like. What do you think about when you hear the word Christian? What comes to mind? Do you think of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

Acts 25

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 26, 2020

Paul before Festus and Agrippa

Paul before Festus (v. 1-22) “When Festus took office as the governor, he personally went to Jerusalem for a briefing on Paul’s case, then held a trial in Caesarea similar to that of Felix’s trial. The upshot of this trial was that Festus wanted to take Paul back to Jerusalem to face the ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Jesus And His Face! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Jan 27, 2021

Does it really make a difference if we know about the Face of Jesus? Let's find out!

There are many verses that help us in knowing what the Face of Jesus was like. Today, we have many portraits of Jesus from His birth, his ministry, and his death, resurrection and ascension. From the 16th century to the 21st. Google has given us over 20 different pictures of what Jesus "may ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-53

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Third Sunday Of Easter- Life Changing Breakfast

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 18, 2022

Jesus is the cook

The famous English author G. K. Chesterton’s shortest essay was the following: The London Times asked various writers for essays on the topic “What’s Wrong with the World?” Chesterton replied, Dear Sirs: I am. Sincerely yours, G. K. Chesterton Something was wrong with the disciples. They ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

Woman Of Sorrows, Hoping Only In Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 15, 2020

Whatever honor and respect is due to Mary is solely because of the life, death and resurrection of her Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Lady of Sorrows, Woman for All September 15, 2020 If there is one title of the Virgin Mother of Christ that all Christians should agree on, it is “Our Lady of Sorrows.” John the Evangelist is very clear that in the hour of Jesus’s passion, crucifixion and death, He was guarded by a handful of ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:12, John 19:25-27

Denomination: Catholic