Sermons on Desperate Time:

The Positive Power Of Desperation

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Nov 11, 2006

In this sermon we see how desperation paved the way for divine encounters with the power of God.

I am talking today about the positive power of desperation, as hard as it is to accept many times desperation is the best thing that can happen to us. Desperation is where we come to an end of ourselves. The great part of that is, When you come to an end of yourself you find God. In our text the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-51

Denomination: Pentecostal

Desperation For The Presence Of God

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003

How desperate are you for God to move on your circumstances?

" Desperation for the Presence of God " 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Billy Graham has been quoted as saying that he lives each day of his life with the knowledge that 80% of the people sitting in the church are lost yet in news polls across the nation almost 90% of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Desperate Enough To Pray

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Oct 17, 2011

Jesus teaches us the key to releasing his power in the world and that is through corporate prayer. It is also the key to growth in the church - are we desperate enough to pray together for God’s power to come down?

Korea is home to many of the largest Christian churches in the world. They have one of the largest Baptist churches, largest Methodist churches, largest Presbyterian churches, largest Pentecostal churches. In fact the largest congregation in the world, the Yoido Full Gospel Church in Seoul has over ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18-20

Denomination: Lutheran

From Desperation To Deliverance Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Aug 19, 2016

How do we deal with spiritual warfare situations in which the enemy persists? Jesus shows us how.

Eyewitness to the Messiah From Desperation to Deliverance Matthew 17:14-21 This morning we deal with a passage that has to do with a controversial subject in the Christian community—demon-possession, a.k.a., demonization and also demonic oppression. What are we to make of such accounts in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21

Denomination: Bible Church

Desperately Avoiding Evil Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Jan 12, 2007

This is the first is a three part sermon series on the Methodist Society General Rules.

(This sermon is in text format, but are talking points and is intended to be expounded upon) This morning I was going to preach on avoiding evil – but then I thought, you don’t need that! Right? Some people don’t believe in evil, one man told me just over Christmas, that they didn’t believe in ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Two Desperate People Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 15, 2020

Message in series Miracles of Jesus. Here we discover two desperate people from different backgrounds. Both needed a miracle from Jesus.

Title: Two Desperate People Theme: To show how Jesus cares about who we are no matter what our status is. Text: Mark 5:22 - 33 Now when Jesus had crossed over again by boat to the other side, a great multitude gathered to Him; and He was by the sea. (Mar 5:21) (This was after Jesus crossed over ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:22-33

Denomination: Church Of God

A Desperate Cry For Help

Contributed by Bishop Daryl Townes on Nov 4, 2008

A SERMON OF ENCOURAGEMENT TO CALL ON THE NAME OF JESUS FOR HELP

Text: St. Mark 10:46-52, St. Luke 18:35-43 Introduction The word desperate according to Webster dictionary means: “without care for danger: reckless as from dispair; (2) resorted to in the last extremity:drastic (3) in frantic need. Our text takes place at the entrance or the border of Jericho ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Cirumstances Are Desperate Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 23, 2004

Connecting with God’s abundance is often missed out in our world that believes in hoarding

When circumstances are desperate A bus carrying only ugly people crashes into an oncoming truck and everyone inside dies. When they get to meet their Maker, because of the grief they have experienced, He decides to grant them one wish each before they enter Heaven. They’re all lined up, and God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Overcoming The Temptation Of Desperation

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 12, 2020

The midst of desperation, Satan entices men with evil desires, wrong motives, & doubt. This lesson teaches us that if we steadfastly resist his temptations by refusing to conform to them, and instead follow the directions of Scripture, the tempter will flee from us.

Introduction: Overcoming the Temptation of Desperation is important because desperation will cause men to act out of character. The desperation of the pandemic and the fear it brings has caused many to hoard up supplies, buy additional guns and ammo, purchase additional alcohol and others ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Luke 12:28-32

Denomination: Methodist

How Desperate Are You?

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Jan 22, 2018

God is looking for people who are desperate for His move. He is looking for risk takers who are ready to say, “if I perish I perish” just like Esther. God is looking for people with unshakable faith who are ready to move out of their comfort Zone.

Esther 4 vs 16 say: “Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so, will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Desperate Prayer

Contributed by Patrick Agbonkpolor on Aug 16, 2021

No situation is hopeless as long as we keep on trusting God.

THE POWER OF DESPERATE PRAYER. TEXT :ISAIAH 38:1-7 🔑📖 Isaiah 38:1 In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came unto him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live. 38:2 Then ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-3, 1 Samuel 1:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Scripture To Desperation And Deliverance

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 27, 2008

“People are more interested in seeing what God is doing in your life than hearing what God has done in your life”

*This is the scripture reading for Desperation and Deliverance sermon* Works as a great introduction. Shows insight and the connection between the whole chapter 9 of Matthew. Scripture to Desperation and Deliverance Mat 9:1-38 (1) So He got into a boat, crossed over, and came to His own ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-38

Denomination: Church Of God

From Desperation To Deliverance

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 31, 2007

The story of Jairus and his dying daughter teaches us that even our potentially greatest losses should be faced in faith toward God, Who possesses ultimate control over every circumstance.

From Desperation To Deliverance Text: Mark 5: 41, 42 Intro: Most of us here have experienced, at some point in time, what we would consider desperate circumstances. It may have been searing physical pain, a long-standing financial problem, or perhaps, as in the case of our text, the grave ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:41-42

Denomination: Baptist

This Is The Time

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 30, 2004

What Will We Do With Time Given To Us In 2005?

This is the Time You can also find this sermon at www.praiseag.org - visit "The Path" sermon finder and click on "New Testament Sermons." INTRODUCTION: The year 2004 draws to a close. People will tune into their TV or radio, or they will read in magazines and newspapers the events that shaped the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

End Times PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

In the end times, we must live Christ-like lives, reflecting God's love and truth in a world that desperately needs it, and prepare ourselves for the glorious return of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Good morning, church family! I am excited to share a timely and important message with you today. We are living in what many believe to be the end times – a period of great turmoil, uncertainty, and even fear as we anticipate the return of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. But, as Christians, how ...read more

Topics: End Times