Sermons on Desperate:

The Woman With The Issue Of Blood

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Nov 8, 2018

Sometimes, we don't know how much we need Jesus, until Jesus is all we have.

Encounters – Conversations with Jesus The Woman with the Issue of Blood November 11, 2018 Luke 8:40-48 NIV Now when Jesus returned, a crowd welcomed him, for they were all expecting him. 41 Then a man named Jairus, a ruler of the synagogue, came and fell at Jesus' feet, pleading with him to come ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can You Still Love And Worship God Through Disappointments? Series

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Jun 28, 2019

Some of the saddest moments of our lives are when we're going through a serious challenge; or the loss of a job; or even the loss of a loved one. But the saddest of all is when God stops correcting us.

God calls children a blessing and a gift! Jesus actually tells us to be like children and to come to him full of faith and trust. Mark 10:15 reads, "Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” The most important ingredients a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:15, Psalm 8:2, Matthew 18:2-6

It Is Not Over!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 12, 2017

Blowing it is often the prelude to flowing it in power of God.

Luke 5:8 When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord. Peter had just seen Jesus do a miracle to bless him and the others. As far as he knew Jesus had tossed him to the curb after Peter had denies him. He had no idea that later he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Wrath Of God Revealed: A Call To Righteousness

Contributed by Ronald Moore on May 22, 2024

"For the wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness."

Beloved brothers and sisters, today we delve into a powerful and sobering verse from the book of Romans. Romans 1:18 speaks of the wrath of God being revealed from heaven against all godlessness and wickedness. This passage is a stern reminder of the gravity of sin and the importance of living a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18

Denomination: Anglican

Confidence In A Crisis Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

Confidence in a Crisis

Psalm 57:1-11 Confidence in a Crisis I. David's Cry - A Cry of Desperation (1-3) A. His Request - A Personal Request - 1 Be merciful unto me, O God, A Persistent Request - be merciful unto me: (Repeated) A Persuaded Request - for my soul trusteth in thee. B. His Refuge - It's ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

The Cry For Sight: Bartimaeus' Faith Journey SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

He believed that this could be his only chance to see again, and he was determined to meet the only one that can make him see again. He had to get Jesus’ attention, so he yelled as loud as he could, "Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me."

Today, we will explore the remarkable story of Blind Bartimaeus, a man who desperately sought to regain his sight. This encounter with Jesus in the city of Jericho teaches us valuable lessons about faith, persistence, and the power of God to transform lives. Verse 46: As Jesus and His disciples ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Topics: Faith, Healing, Perseverance

The Lord My Rock.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 10, 2024

The Reliability of the LORD in whom we trust.

THE LORD MY ROCK. Psalm 31:1-5. PSALM 31:1. This Psalm begins with the LORD, the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a Psalm of trust, a Psalm of faith. We need not wallow in our distress when we have the LORD upon our side. We must never be ashamed to call the LORD, ‘Our Father.’ ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"hannah's Cry: A Woman's Reflection On Faith And Resilience"

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Nov 17, 2024

Beloved & community, we gather this Beautiful Sunday Morning in the light of the struggle and resilience embodied in the story of Hannah from 1 Samuel 1:4-20.

Beloved & web community, we gather this Beautiful Sunday Morning in the light of the struggle and resilience embodied in the story of Hannah from 1 Samuel 1:4-20. In a world where women often find their identities bound to societal expectations, the narrative of Hannah invites us into a deeper ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:4-20

Denomination: Methodist

Peace Of Righteousness

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 4, 2024

When the people turn to God in praise and right living, in true justice, they will know the fullness of peace, and God will be in their midst to console and empower them.

Second Sunday of Advent 2024 The prophet Baruch was assistant to the prophet Jeremiah. His mentor is associated mostly with the final days of the Kingdom of Judah, and his prophecies were generally so dire that we now call such language a “jeremiad.” Wow. Imagine several hundred years from now ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:4-6, Philippians 1:8-11, Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

A Glorious Future.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 13, 2025

It is remarkable that the LORD Himself should commit Himself to wash away our sins.

A GLORIOUS FUTURE. Isaiah 4:2-6. ISAIAH 4:2. “In that day” is the same expression as is used in the preceding chapters (cf. Isaiah 2:11-12; Isaiah 2:17; Isaiah 2:20). There it speaks of the desperation of both men (cf. Isaiah 3:6-7), and women (cf. Isaiah 3:18; Isaiah 4:1) under the judgment of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 4:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Death By Despair

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 25, 2020

Christians are to preach Christ's peace and the hope He brings to a hopeless, despairing world.

“Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Speak Up

Contributed by Chris Talton on Oct 27, 2003

6 principles for knowing when to speak up and how to deal with consequences

Sept. 7, 2003 Esther 7 “Speak up!” INTRODUCTION Charlie Brown and one of his friends were discussing the problems of life as they walked down the road. After much discussion, Charlie Brown declared his problem solving philosophy. He said, “There’s no problem so big that I can’t run ...read more

Scripture: Esther 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Pursuing Purity In An Impure World Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2004

We can con our coworkers, fool our friends and family, play charades with church members, and even deceive ourselves, but we can’t masquerade before the Lord because He sees right through our masks.

Pursuing Purity in an Impure World I remember seeing a cartoon that shows a pastor and his wife deep in conversation. The wife says, “Today let’s do something different. Why don’t you be charming at home and grouchy at church?” Ouch. That really doesn’t apply to me…because I’m often grouchy in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Urgency Of Prayer

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000

Prayer is the most powerful force in the Universe and yet the most overlooked.

"The Urgency of Prayer" Isaiah 56:1-7 It is good to be back with you after spending a month away on a sabbatical. I have to tell you how appreciative I am for your graciousness in allowing me to withdraw from all of my normal responsibilities so that I could be still for a while to be renewed ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Compassion Of Christ Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 29, 2007

Do we believe that we are the hands-feet-arms-mouth-body-wallet-ride-smile-kind word-gentle touch-shelter provider-etc.-etc of Jesus Christ now that He is in heaven? Then how should we respond when we see a need? Mull this over as we continue.

Peter Ustinov said, “Charity is more common than compassion. Charity is tax-deductible. Compassion is time consuming.” What we are going to talk about today is compassion – godly, Christ-like compassion. Compassion in the midst of our own wants, our own needs, our own limitations. Compassion ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational