Sermons on Desperate Need:

A Tree, A Fish, Some Bread And Water

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 25, 2025

Learning to be obedient and fruitful in the Presence of Jesus.

Scripture: Mark 11:12-14, 20-22; Jonah 1:17; Mark 6:38-44; John 2:1-11 Theme: Obedience – Working With God Title: A Tree, A Fish, Some Bread and Water Mark 11:12-14; 20-22 12 On the following day, when they came from Bethany, he (Jesus) was hungry. 13 And seeing in the distance a fig tree in ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:17, Mark 6:38-44, John 2:1-11, Mark 11:12-14, Mark 11:20-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Encountering The Holy

Contributed by Steven Dow on Aug 24, 2002

What the church needs more than anything else is a dramatic encounter with the holiness of God to arouse us from our sin induced slumber.

WORSHIP: ENCOUNTERING THE HOLY Isaiah 6:1-8 August 25, 2002 Introduction: Raccoons go through a glandular change at about 24 months. After that they often attack their owner. Since a 30-pound raccoon can be equal to a 100-pound dog in a scrap, a zoo keeper felt compelled to mention the change ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

God’s Perfect Plan For Life On Earth Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 12, 2023

Man and woman both able to stand before a Holy God, both innocent, without fault or the need to understand what shame is. Because there was no failure, no fault to be seen, and no guilt and they were unified as a perfect picture of what God intended.

Alpha and Omega, Part 7 God’s perfect plan for life on Earth Genesis 2:4-25 Introduction - We’ve begun 2023 with “one purpose”: Knowing there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - This morning, we will pick up some speed having our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-25, Revelation 4:11, Ezekiel 47:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Jesus Would Say To People Who Insist, "Love Is All You Need"

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

In our day many people believe that love is the only necessary ingredient for any society.

In our day many people believe that love is the only necessary ingredient for any society. In an age when millions believe most human problems could be solved with enough tolerance, understanding and love, Jesus disagrees. In fact, Jesus gave 147 different commandments that are recorded in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Bring To Mind God's Most Needful Attributes Durin

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 27, 2006

Attributes of God that meet us at the point of our greatest need.

How The Holy Spirit Helps Bring to Mind God’s Most Needful Attributes During Our Times of Distress Romans 11:30-11:33 God’s Attribute, Verse and Human Need 1. Adequacy - 2 Cor. 3:5,6 - Feelings of Inadequacy 2. Friend - Jn. 15:13-15 - Loneliness 3. Enabler - Phil. 2:13,14 - Lack of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What You Need To Know About The Holy Spirit Chuck Sligh, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 14, 2011

There are several important activities in the lives of believers, some of which are discussed in this sermon.

What You Need to Know about the Holy Spirit Chuck Sligh Parts 2 TEXT: Acts 1:8 - “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 6 – Part 2 - Why Pray If God Already Knows My Needs? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 31, 2010

God chooses to answer me not because I have needs, but because I bring those needs to Him rather than try to meet them in my own strength. And He is not all that keen on repetition.

Matthew 6 – Part 3 - WHY PRAY IF GOD ALREADY KNOWS MY NEEDS? So what is the use of praying if God already knows what I need? Matthew 6:7 and 8 says “When you pray, don’t babble on and on as people of other religions do. They think their prayers are answered merely by repeating their words again ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All I Need To Know About Salvation And Serving God I Learned In Vbs!

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 6, 2010

So often we make things so complicated in the Christian life, but truly all we ever need to know about being saved and serving God, we can learn in Vacation Bible School!

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: June 24, 2010 Date Preached: June 27, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Miscellaneous Title: All I Need to Know… I learned in VBS! Text: James 1:5 [ESV] 5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

If You Want The Victory Over Your Enemies, You Need God On Your Side

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Aug 18, 2007

God is able to help you defeat whatever enemy you are facing.

Exodus 17:8-12 I Corinthians 15:57 I John 5:4-5 Topic What happens when you have God on your side Subtopic: If you want the victory over you enemies, you need God on your side In these passage of scriptures, we read about how the Israelites had defeated the Amalekites when Moses had raised ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

God's Positioning System Doesn't Need An Upgrade #1

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 3, 2019

A GPS is a device to help you find your way when you're lost. Wouldn't be great if there was one for your faith? The good news is there is.

Every phone now comes with one. However, just a few years ago, people had to purchase one. How many people still own one? I have to tell you I resisted purchasing one for some time. In fact, truth be told, the family received theirs by cashing in some credit card reward points. I resisted because ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving Others Can Be So Difficult, That Is Why We Need God To Do It.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Sep 23, 2014

Loving others is so much under stood. The world walks over Christians, and we simply let them. Jesus didn’t, so neither should we. Read on and be blessed!

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 5th September 2014 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: Loving others is so much under stood. The world walks over Christians, and we simply let them. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Episcopal

You Must Carry A Burden (Your Time Not Just Your Money Is Needed By Jesus)

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Aug 24, 2018

Your time to work in the vineyard is also very important to God not just your money

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: YOU MUST CARRY A BURDEN (YOUR TIME NOT JUST YOUR MONEY IS NEEDED BY JESUS) Acts 17:16 King James Version (KJV) 16 Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry. *READ ACTS ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16

Denomination: Charismatic

Why Do You Need The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit According To Acts 2:4? Series

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Mar 26, 2019

why do you need the Baptism of the Holy Spirit

Why do you need the Baptism of the Holy Spirit according to Acts 2:4? Some make fun of it, others sat its not scriptural, or its not for today. Why do you need the baptism of the Holy Spirit according to Acts 2:4, (first, second, third): 1. Your Fighting A Spiritual Battle Everyday. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Defending The Faith Sermon I: God Needs No Defenders But Our Christian Faith Does Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 6, 2020

In times of upheaval when attacks against Christians by unbelievers and scoffers are ramped up, mature Christians persevere in their devotion to Christ and defend their Faith in a spirit of God's love and mercy.

IN TIMES LIKE THESE --- GOD NEEDS NO DEFENDERS BUT OUR CHRISTIAN FAITH DOES In a recent episode of the TV Program Family Feud the question put to 100 women was: “If you arrived in heaven and found that there were no men there, what would you say” . . . and the number one ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-4, Jude 1:20-25

All You Need Is Love, The Love Of God And He Will Do Wonders Through You.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Sep 26, 2021

The disciples were focused on their status and not upon the love of God. What were the disciples missing, what should they have known?

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland on the 26th September 2021; a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22 Psalm 12 James 5:13-20 Main Reading: Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Episcopal