Sermons about Desperate Measures

Revelation Lesson #11 Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Mar 27, 2024

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We begin in chapter 11. In the beginning of this vision, John sees a man use a reed to measure the temple in Jerusalem. We have read a similar vision by Zechariah in the old testament. We witness the Last Trump and it's events.

A thorough study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to show his servants things which must shortly come to pass. (Rev. 1:1) Welcome to our study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ given unto Apostle John. I am Phillip Smith, your host and fellow servant of our Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-19, Zechariah 2:1-5, Revelation 21:7-8, Daniel 12:3-4, Daniel 8:13-27 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Two Witnesses Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012

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John is instructed to take a rod and measure the temple, its altar, and the people who worship there. Why are these being measured?

Read verses 1 & 2. We could get very deep in the study of just these 2 verses but again a lot of it is speculation. So let’s look at what we know. John is instructed to take a rod and measure the temple, its altar, and the people who worship there. Why are these being measured? Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Part 7 - Matthew 9:18-26 - The Desperate Cry Of My Faith! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 25, 2010

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It wasn’t the faith of this little girl that moved Jesus to come. It was the faith of a father in desperation, crying out to Jesus. Nothing is more powerful than the desperation of a father for his child. THERE IS ALWAYS A DESPERATE ASPECT TO FAITH.

Part 7 - Matthew 9:18-26 - THE DESPERATE CRY OF MY FAITH! I’ve conducted funerals. I know the kind of grief that hangs in the air with anticipation like storm clouds ready to flood the earth with rain. I know the kind of grief which needs to be expressed in tears and in saying goodbye. Yes, I know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Hole In Our Soul Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 14, 2004

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Mentoring is desperately needed in the modern church.

A Hole in Our Soul Deuteronomy 4:5-10; 6:1-9 Introduction: I want to speak on a very important biblical topic that has become a buzz word recently in secular circles. The word is Mentor. I have recently seen two different commercials on TV in which stars like "Monica" from "Touched by an Angel" ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:5-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Desperado

Contributed by Tj Tipton on Mar 29, 2001

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Getting desperate for a fresh touch of God

Desperate For God According to the American Heritage Dictionary: Desperate is having lost all hope; despairing; critical The Problem with most Christians is they have not become desperate for God. In other words we have put our hope in things besides Him. We are not desperate any more ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22, Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's On The Inside?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 20, 2006

based on 44 ratings

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Man is in desperate need of a heart transplant.

Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. What’s on the Inside? Ezekiel 36:25-27 Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean; I will cleanse you from all your ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Pursuit Of Increase

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Nov 22, 2020

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We want so desperately to be increased.

Sermon - The pursuit of increase - I was thinking about Columbus again, & what I call our passions. - When we set our hearts on something. There’s not much that can sway us from achieving what we have our hearts set on. - Something we strive for, more than anything is, to be ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When A Crisis Comes

Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Nov 23, 2009

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How we respond to the crises of life is crucial to spiritual health and effectiveness.

What To Do When A Crisis Comes I Samuel 30 How do you tend to respond to a Crisis? tragedy? bad news? One day not too long ago I was coming out of store and I saw a man getting out of his van who had no legs. He was transitioning to a wheel chair - apparently his legs had been amputated - perhaps ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When God Seems Silent Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 4, 2010

based on 16 ratings

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I doubt there’s a person here who hasn't had a dark night experience when God didn’t seem to hear your desperate cry for help or answers. Worse than that it seemed he broke contact with you and you felt dreadfully alone.

“When God Seems Silent” Exodus 32:1-7 (The Message) The story is told of six WWII Navy pilots who left their aircraft carrier on a mission. After searching for enemy submarines, they tried to return to their ship shortly after dark. But the captain ordered a blackout of all lights on ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-7

Denomination: Salvation Army

#24: They Thought They Had Seen Everything Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 26, 2020

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The disciples had seen Jesus do so many amazing things they thought they had seen everything…until Jesus raised a little girl from the dead.

#24: They Thought They Had Seen Everything Series: Acts Chuck Sligh July 26, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:35-43

Denomination: Baptist

Aftershock

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 14, 2010

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The earthquake in Haiti measured 7.0 – the death toll will be measured in the tens of thousands – but character is measured in our response to tragedy. 5 WAYS TO RESPOND. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

AfterShock Matthew 14:22-33 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/AfterShock.html How do we respond? What should our reaction be? When our world shakes, when we are in shock – after it happens – after shock has gripped our being – what we do next is absolutely vital. The earthquake in Haiti measured ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings & Woes

Contributed by Eric Amundson on Mar 29, 2001

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How to measure blessings in your life

I’d like to ask you a very simple question. What kind of life would you like to have? When you ask for God’s blessing on your life, what kind of blessing are you thinking about? What is the picture of your life in your mind that you want? The assumption here is that all of us want to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Reversal Of Fortunes Series

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Aug 23, 2007

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True wealth is measured not in money but in faith.

I will send the powerpoint that goes with this sermon for free if you send me an email and reference this sermon title. jaywmc@aol.com “The Reversal of Fortunes” James 1:9-11 “True wealth is measured not in money but in faith.” Sunday Morning Sermon 08.05.07 Intro: (start with title and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Death Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 16, 2009

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The cross is the measure of the magnitude of our sin.

The death of Jesus John 19:23-30 Jerry had been a bus driver in Toronto for 12 years and he really loved his job. He had the same route and met the same people almost everyday of the week. And then one day someone new got on and he was a huge man in his ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-30

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Get From A Desperate Situation To Your Intended Destination?

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Dec 8, 2002

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The sermon deals with what must be done so that the believer can reach their place of destiny in Christ Jesus

Jan-99 Revised Dec-01 FROM DESPERATION TO DESTINATION EXODUS 14:10-15 Have you ever found yourself in a desperate situation…? Perhaps you’ve found yourself surrounded by people that didn’t mean you any good… Perhaps you’ve found yourself overwhelmed with financial stress and strain… Perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-15, Exodus 14:9-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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