Sermons on Desperate Measures:

The Solitary City Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 9, 2025

This sermon explores the profound grief, acknowledged sin, and desperate appeal to God found in Jerusalem's lament following its destruction.

Introduction We open our Bibles today to a book of tears, to a funeral song for a city. The book of Lamentations opens not with a shout of praise, but with a gasp of grief. The prophet, traditionally held to be Jeremiah, looks out over the smoking ruins of Jerusalem—the city of David, the home of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

This Is A Rehearsal PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023

Encourages believers to embrace the hope offered by God's grace and revelation, rehearsing His universal truth of love and mercy, even in desperate times.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. As we gather here today, we stand on the brink of a new understanding. We are here to open our hearts and minds to the word of God, as revealed in the book of Revelation. In Revelation 21:4, it is written, "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:4

Topics: Rehearsal

Our Trials Come To Make Us Strong PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 13, 2023

Explores God as our life coach, guiding us through trials with His promises of hope, prosperity, and purpose, even in desperate circumstances.

Good morning, dear friends. We're here today, gathered in faith, love, and hope. We're here to listen, learn, and lean on the Word of God. We're here to find comfort, courage, and clarity. Our Scripture today is Jeremiah 29:11. "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Topics: God's Interest, Jeremiah 29:11

Send Laborers Into The Harvest PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 16, 2023

This sermon explores our role as laborers for Christ, emphasizing the urgent need for teaching and spreading God's love in a world desperately needing it.

Good morning, family. It's a beautiful day the Lord has made, isn't it? I hope you're all doing well and feeling blessed. Now, let's get right into it. We're going to be chatting about something that's really close to my heart today. We're talking about the need for laborers in the harvest, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Topics: Sharing, Christ

What The New Year Holds Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 29, 2017

The desperate times in which we live provides some of the greatest opportunities to advance the Faith. Now is the time for the faithful to seize the initiative and push back against the night.

“I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that day what has been entrusted to me.” [1] “X-rays will prove to be a hoax!” So said Lord Kelvin, president of the Royal Society, in 1883. “Louis Pasteur’s theory of germs is ridiculous ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Haman’s Sinister Scheme Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 7, 2021

The plot continues to thicken for Mordecai and Esther. Just when it appeared the Jews would enjoy a season of peace and prosperity, Haman devised a plan to destroy the them throughout the kingdom. Regardless of Haman's intentions, God remained sovereign and would preserve His people.

Haman’s Sinister Scheme Esther 3: 8-15 While Esther, Mordecai, and the Jews within Persia may have rejoiced in Esther being crowned as queen, they would soon find themselves dealing with an executive order from Ahasuerus that would strike fear in their hearts. The hatred Haman had for Mordecai had ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Elisha's Ministry - Trample The Lord And You Will Be Trampled By The Lord 2kings 6:24 - 7:1-20 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 20, 2022

Times were desperate in Samaria. Because of its sin and wicked king, God allowed Aram to invade and there was a great famine. People suffered. God worked a miracle through Elisha - decency from lepers, and arrogance from a court official. Serious lessons are here, for our nations.

ELISHA'S MINISTRY - TRAMPLE THE LORD AND YOU WILL BE TRAMPLED BY THE LORD 2Kings 6:24 - 7:1-20 SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 18 SUFFERING IN SAMARIA 2Kings 6 v 24 Now it came about after this, that Ben-hadad king of Aram gathered all his army and went up and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:24-33, 2 Kings 7:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Elisha’s Ministry - Naaman, Almost The Reject - 2 Kings 5:1-19 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 18, 2022

Naaman was a powerful man, with all the success one could desire, all the esteem and glory, BUT he had leprosy. The account of his cure is of value to us as it contains lessons that benefit us in many ways. It was God who wrought the miracle, not Elisha. He was the willing servant.

ELISHA’S MINISTRY - NAAMAN, ALMOST THE REJECT - 2 Kings 5:1-19 SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 14 When we consider chapter 5, the focus here is on Naaman, not so much on Elisha, but it is Elisha we are studying. Along the way we will also look into the motives of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19, 2 Kings 3:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Empower Me To Give No Matter How Small I Possess (Active Alms Giving And Donation To Support God's Work And Reaching Out To The Less Privileged Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Nov 11, 2018

Give at all times, no matter what you have.

*DAY 8 OF 11TH HOUR FASTING* May the peace of the Lord be with you. Prayer Topic: *GOD EMPOWER ME TO GIVE NO MATTER HOW SMALL I POSSESS (ACTIVE ALMS GIVING AND DONATION TO SUPPORT GOD'S WORK AND REACHING OUT TO THE LESS PRIVILEGED)* Scripture: Luke 8:3 King James Version (KJV) 3 And Joanna ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:3, James 1:27, Acts 10:3-4

Denomination: Charismatic

The Suffering Servant: At Odds With The World Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Jan 3, 2010

“In a world where success is the measure and justification of all things, the figure of him who was sentenced and crucified remains a stranger.” —Dietrich Bonhoeffer, German theologian, pastor, and martyr (1906–1945)

The Suffering Servant “” Isaiah 52:13-53:9 INTRO: By all accounts Jesus is the complete opposite of what you would expect of a religious or political figure, let alone a military commander or battlefield tactician. In reality he was none of these things. He failed to bring about the military ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Of A Mother In The Face Of A Struggle

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 7, 2011

The family today is in desperate need for parents with faith that can face the struggles of uncertainty, unkindness, and ungodlyness. In Hannah we get a glowing example of a mother that faced her struggles with faith.

Intro: Bill Most of the scholars that you read will look over Hannah and move straight to the last judge of Israel. His name is Samuel in Hebrew means heard of God or God hears. But you cannot bypass one of the most important reasons that Samuel had the relationship with God that he had. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Trust In The Lord, Your Rock And Shepherd - Psalm 28 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 8, 2025

Psalm 28, a heartfelt cry of King David that resonates deeply with our own experiences. In this psalm, we witness a journey from desperation to deliverance, from pleading to praise.

Go! And Trust in the Lord, Your Rock and Shepherd - Psalm 28 Introduction: Today we gather to immerse ourselves in the profound truths of Psalm 28, a heartfelt cry of King David that resonates deeply with our own experiences. In this psalm, we witness a journey from desperation to deliverance, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:1-9, Psalm 18:2, Deuteronomy 32:4, Isaiah 40:29-31, Ephesians 6:16, Psalm 23:1-3, John 10:11, Isaiah 40:11, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Mark 15:34, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keep On Walking

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 10, 2002

The Christian life is progressive in nature, both measurable and discernable, God does not make us grow we must choose to walk on into greater maturity.

The Door of the House : Jesus The House is symbolic of the church the body of Christ, and the Church building on a lower level. Note: These waters issue forth from under the altar There is no doubt these waters speak of the spirit and the growth of the believer in the life of the spirit. Note: ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-6, Ezekiel 47:7-13, Ezekiel 47:13-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wealth Of A Christian

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 1, 2002

The wealth of a Christian cannot be measured by any monetary standard. Our true riches are more than sufficient for every need today, tomorrow and forever.

THE WEALTH OF A CHRISTIAN "For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich." II Corinthians 8:9 NASB. I. A RELATIONSHIP WHICH NOTHING CAN DISSOLVE: "For ye are all the children ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-4, 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Baptist

Memo To The Church: Part 2

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

Revelation 2-3 provides a performance review for seven churches. How would we measure up? What does Christ think of this church?

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Memo to the Church—2 Revelation 3 Here’s the church . . . here’s the steeple, open up and.. Common thinking: building, institution ---- people Group of Christian people who meet together on the first day of the week ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ