Sermons on desperate:

Jesus The Word Series

Contributed by Mark Driscoll on Oct 12, 2011

John sought to bring the good news of Jesus in our own language and our own words to our own world that is dark and so desperately needed.

Before I get into John’s Gospel tonight, I have to do a lot of historical work for you, to give you some sort of foundational understanding. We’ll talk about Hebrew theology and its history. We’ll talk about Greek philosophy and its history, and seek to bring those together for you guys in some ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judgment Of God Is Described Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 16, 2018

Israel missed the opportunity to be a Witness for Jehovah. The nations in Canaan were in terrible bondage to ignorance, idolatry, and immorality, and they desperately needed to know the true God of Israel.

Chapter 10 Judgment of God Is Described [Judges 2.11-19] Scripture 11 And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD, and served Baalim: 12 And they forsook the LORD God of their fathers, which brought them out of the land of Egypt, and followed other gods, of the gods of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Shocking Demands Of Jesus Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 10, 2021

A culture obsessed by sensory suggestion refuses to admit categories of transformation. But that is what Jesus Christ intends to do, and we desperately need Him to do it.

Monday of 15th week in course For Catholics raised on family values, Matthew’s transmission of Jesus’ words today are something shocking. No peace—sword—a man’s foes will be those of his own household: these are profoundly disturbing images. But in the world of Matthew, who wrote for a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:8-14, Exodus 1:22, Matthew 10:34-42

Denomination: Catholic

Come Thirsty People

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Mar 20, 2025

This is a desperate call from a loving Father to come to him. There is a deep love in that call to get right with him and find him while he is still near.

We do not have the time to go through all the verses this morning but please join me as we look at a couple of them. Vs.1 says: “Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost.” That is like a call from ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

The Other Side PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 5, 2023

This sermon explores finding hope in desperate circumstances through Jesus' transformative power, as demonstrated in the healing of the demon-possessed man in Luke 8:26-39.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. Today is a day of hope, a day of faith, and a day of love. Today, we gather here to share in the Word of God, to grow in His wisdom, and to feel His divine presence among us. We are here to learn, to understand, and to apply His teachings in our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Topics: Assignment

Don't Be Afraid; Just Believe!

Contributed by Todd Schäve on Jun 26, 2001

Aware of Jesus’ healing power Jairus desperately sought Jesus’ help for the greatest need he probably ever confronted, getting help for his dying daughter.

Don’t Be Afraid; Just Believe! Aware of Jesus’ healing power Jairus desperately sought Jesus’ help for the greatest need he probably ever confronted, his dying daughter. Mark 5.21-24a, 35-43 - Todd A. Schäve, officiating pastor Introduction: 1. [She] loved her family, and in this passage we see ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Bird Feeder Series

Contributed by Robert Tennant on Oct 30, 2000

In this response to the prophetic call of Haggai 1:3-8, the church is called to leave places of comfort and risk loving those in the world who desperately need to be reached.

The Birdfeeder (Haggai 1:3-8) Robert J. Tennant Greenbrier Baptist Church, October 15, 2000 There once was a man named Jeff. Did you catch that? I said, “There once was a man …”. What does it mean when someone says, “there once was a man”? It means I am telling, ah yes, a parable. This is a ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Send Me A Sign

Contributed by David Brinkman on Aug 6, 2005

When you are in despair, you are desperate for a sign, a glimpse of hope. God’s answer when we are in despair is to give us what we need - Himself.

A businessman was in a great deal of trouble. His business was failing, he had put everything he had into the business, he owed everybody—it was so bad he was even contemplating suicide. As a last resort he went to a pastor and poured out his story of tears and woe. When he had finished, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Married, But Not Best Friends Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 12, 2006

Part of series on Desperate Households, focusing on "Companionship" in a Biblical marriage. Link included to entire series, including formatted text versions, handouts, and PowerPoint Presentations.

Married, But Not Best Friends Song of Solomon 5:16 Song of Solomon is a beautiful OT book of the Bible. It’s written in poetic form, depicting the beauty and satisfaction of the marriage relationship. But the symbolism of the book has to do w/ our relationship w/ Christ as His bride. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Trust Me No Matter What? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 13, 2004

Jesus meets two individuals with desperate needs. One needs to acknowlege Him as she clings for healing - the other must ignore the environment and choose to cling to Jesus.

For more Bible Studies go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com There was a man who got lost in the desert. After wandering around for a long time his throat became very dry, about that time he saw a little shack in the distance. He made his way over to the shack and found a water pump with a small jug of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Touch The Hem Of His Garment

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 14, 2007

The Hem of His Garment Songs, pomems, sermons on the hem of His garment This is the story behind that statement The Story of a Woman in Great touble Desperation, Determintation, Deliverance, Declaration

Touch the Hem of His Garment Luke 8: 43-48 The Hem of His Garment Songs, pomems, sermons on the hem of His garment This is the story behind that statement The Story of a Woman in Great touble Desperation, Determintation, Deliverance, Declaration Touch the hem of HIS garment I. A Woman’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Reflecting On The Word Of God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 8, 2011

To respond to Christ's command, we must take time to reflect on the Word of God and the words of God, so that we can spread that word to a world in desperate need.

Monday of 28th Week in Course 10 October 2011 Verbum Domini The gospel of God was promised long ago through the prophets of God in the holy scriptures. Some, like Jonah, Elijah and Michaeh ben Imlah, were verbal prophets whose words and deeds were later interpreted and written down by their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:29-32

Denomination: Catholic

Attribute Six | A Man Lives On Purpose Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Apr 29, 2018

As a man is desperate to discover his purpose, he knows that God is the single provider of purpose and that Christ’s call to “follow me” was the primary means of discovering purpose.

Well, gentlemen, we are in a series entitled “Attributes of a Man.” We are looking at 9 attributes that define a man of God. We are in attribute 6, “Lives Purposefully.” And I hope that you understand that it was – we’re on this journey of uncovering what it means to be a man. That we have to turn ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God At Work In Spirit Filled People

Contributed by Dan Stires on Apr 30, 2018

This message deals with Evangelizing the community who desperately needs to hear about coming to Jesus Christ. The fullness of the Holy Spirit in a Christians life is the power to witness to the unsaved.

God at work through Spirit-filled People Text: Acts 2:37-42 Introduction: 1. After watching the Upwards Sports film last Sunday morning, I wanted to follow this with a sermon and I want to ask you some serious questions: Why should we bother with the families of this area? Why should we do ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-42

One Another Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 30, 2022

We, the Church, need to provoke and encourage each other more than ever to go out and share that hope with a world desperately in need of some hope and encouragement.

Flying sure ain’t what it used to be … amen? You have to get to the airport three hours before your flight … go through the TSA checkpoint and get scanned … and then you have to wait and hope that your flight isn’t delayed … or worse, canceled. But we go through all this because of the people ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Matthew 18:20

Denomination: United Methodist