SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Desperate:

showing 2,611-2,625 of 19,634
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Paul Barreca avatar

    Wrestling With God Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Mar 2, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,991 views

    Here, God empties Jacob of his NATURAL effort and teaches Jacob to trust Him completely.

    What images come to mind when I mention the word wrestling? For some, it is an image of a High school wrestling match. Others happily envision Dad wrestling with his son. And a few of us think of the theater of “professional wrestling” with Iron Rings of death and tag team death ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    The Key To Survival Is Revival

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 4, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,971 views

    This message deals with the origin of revival, who may experience it, and the outcome of revival upon God's people.

    The Key To Survival Is Revival Text: Ps. 85:1-6 Intro: The passage that we have just read is a heartfelt prayer for revival. The Psalmist is no doubt thinking back upon the roller coaster-like spiritual history of Israel. He is remembering how, after Israel had given into sin time after time, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Isaac Butterworth avatar

    Some 'get It' -- Some Don't

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Nov 12, 2011
     | 4,377 views

    Live your life like you know who and whose you are and where you’re going.

    First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas November 13, 2011 SOME ‘GET IT’ – SOME DON’T Isaac Butterworth 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 (NRSV) 1 Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers and sisters, you do not need to have anything written to you. 2 For you ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark Eberly avatar

    The Costs Of Freedom

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on May 27, 2009
     | 5,031 views

    As we celebrate and remember this Memorial Day weekend, we will examine the costs of freedom and ask whether we are living up to the legacy of freedom and faith that we’ve inherited.

    Memorial Day Weekend 2009 The Costs of Freedom 1 Cor. 10:1-13 May 24, 2009 What is freedom to you? We take a break from the parables to celebrate this special weekend and hear how God speaks to us at these special times of celebration. Memorial Day reminds us that freedom does not come without ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ken McKinley avatar

    The Shape We're In Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 28, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,782 views

    This sermon takes a look at the shape of the church (particularly the Southern Baptist denomination) and encourages Christians to be about our Fathers business.

    The Shape We’re In Text: Ephesians 4:7-13 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Every year the President of the United States stands before Congress to deliver his state of the Union Address. From one year to the next, what is said is often forgettable – it’s mostly talking points and the laying out of an ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David de Kock avatar

    New Life Series

    Contributed by David De Kock on Jun 22, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,142 views

    New Life in the Kingdom means abandoning ourselves to God in expectation of the impossible

    Matthew 9:18-31 18 While he was saying this, a ruler came and knelt before him and said, “My daughter has just died. But come and put your hand on her, and she will live.” 19 Jesus got up and went with him, and so did his disciples. 20 Just then a woman who had been subject to bleeding for twelve ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Chris Surber avatar

    The Pilgrim's Path 4 Thirsting For God

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jan 20, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,539 views

    Just as our natural bodies crave nourishment, so too our spiriutal bodies crave Christ!

    The Pilgrim’s Path Part-4, Mathew 5:1-12 Thirsting For God Introduction Crowns have always been the sign of authority and Kingship. Charlemagne, whom historians say should deserve to be called “great” above all others, wore an octagonal crown. Each of the eight sides was a plaque of gold, and each ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Letters Of Lament - Reading #1 Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 13, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
     | 11,089 views

    This is a series of readings through the Book of Lamentations.

    Letters of Lament – Reading #1 (Disclaimer: If you are looking for a typical sermon series this is not it. Worship can take on many forms. This series is a reading through the Book of Lamentations.) INTRODUCTION: There are times when we all lament – or need to lament. Times when we have ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Charles Holt avatar

    How To Deal With Mean, Ugly, Back-Stabbing People

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Jul 2, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 21,281 views

    King David’s experience with his son Absolom and his counselor Ahithophel from Psalm 55 provide the backdrop for this message.

    Charles W. Holt Community of Grace Church (An Assemblies of God Fellowship) cholt@gt.rr.com HOW TO DEAL WITH MEAN, UGLY, BACK-STABBING PEOPLE Psalm 55 I want to begin with a trivia question. Question: Who was Spike Jones and the City Slickers? I remember them as a musical hodge-podge band ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The Bible Is Our Guide Book Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,166 views

    The first in a series of 5 messages based on the HBC Core Beliefs

    The Bible is My Guidebook Hebrews 4:12 * Anyone who has ever given served in the military recognizes the acrostic “UCMJ”. It stands for the Uniform Code of Military Justice. While still under the “common law of the land”, people in the military are held to a higher standard of behavior. For ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    A Portrait Of Faith

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jul 17, 2009
     | 5,056 views

    We must learn to take God at His Word and go forward with the task that He has laid on our heart.....even though we see no way in which we can go forward.

    According to our passage, John says that this healing of the nobleman’s son was the second sign of Jesus. It was further testimony to the fact that Jesus was the Son of God. It is quite obvious that Jesus is the star of the story. But, I want you to look with me tonight... not at the star of the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    How Can We Reach A Muslim With The Gospel? Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 11, 2011
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,109 views

    With the growing numbers of Muslims in our communities we now have the opportunity to present the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to Muslims. Though it may seem difficult, nothing is too difficult for God.

    HOW CAN WE REACH A MUSLIM WITH THE GOSPEL? Philip Roberts of Midwestern Baptist Theol. Seminary said when developing a plan for witnessing to Muslims, “Muslims rarely hear a truthful presentation of the gospel.” [They may need dozens.] With the growing numbers of Muslims in our country and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Overwhelming Need?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 4, 2014
     | 6,534 views

    A sermon about the feeding of the 5,000 and how that relates to stress.

    "Overwhelming Need?" Matthew 14:13-21 I don't know about you, but there are times when I can get so overwhelmed, that, at least for a brief period of time--life becomes almost more than I can bear or deal with. Perhaps I'm dealing with 1,2,3 or 15 stressors at work and then something is ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Blush - Pt. 3 - Pool Parties Or Pity Parties? Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 14, 2013
     | 7,125 views

    Cheeks bright red. Eyes averted. Head ducked in shame. There are some questions that should still embarrass us. However, red cheeks may just lead to changed hearts!

    Blush Pt. 3 - Pool Parties or Pity Parties? Cheek coloring moments. We all hate them. That instance in which you would like to crawl in a hole. You thought no one noticed and you discover that everyone saw you fall, fail, make a fool of yourself. You find yourself with a blush. Like . . . ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    Faith Where It Belongs

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 27, 2010
     | 3,444 views

    The object of faith will determine whether we experience God. Do we put our faith in the bank account or in the creator of wealth?

    According to our passage for tonight, John says that this healing of the nobleman's son was the second sign of Jesus. It was further testimony to the fact that Jesus was the Son of God. It is quite obvious that Jesus is the star of the story. But, I want you to look with me tonight... not at the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist