Sermons on Desperately Sick:

Keys To Permanent Happiness

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 23, 2023

What are the secrets of happiness? Are they really secrets or just ignored? Let’s understand secrets of true, permanent happiness, found in the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-12.

What are the secrets of happiness? Are they really secrets or just ignored? Let’s understand secrets of true, permanent happiness, found in the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-12. Poor in Spirit And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Mission Possible

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Apr 16, 2024

The Importance Of Missions

1. INTRODUCTION. IN 1966 THE AMERICAN ESPIONAGE TELEVISION SERIES KNOWN AS MISSION IMPOSSIBLE CAME INTO FRUITION, AND IT INITIALLY AIRED FROM SEPTEMBER OF 1966 UNTIL MARCH OF 1973. THIS MAJOR TELEVISION SERIES CAPTIVATED THE MIND OF ITS VIEWERS ON A WEEKLY BASIS. THE SHOW CHRONICLED THE EXPLOITS OF ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

Man On A Mat Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jul 31, 2010

Ever wonder what it would be like to have a one on one meeting with Jesus. Meet the "man on a mat" who did just that.

Man on a Mat Series: One on One with the Master February 7, 2010 Recently, I read a very sad statistic: a quarter of a million Americans are physically paralyzed – (i.e. spinal cord conditions and others ways). And over 10,000 Americans a year are additionally paralyzed in some way ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Open Wide And Say 'ah-H-H-Men!' Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Oct 31, 2021

Imagine sitting in the waiting room at your doctor’s office and he comes in with a very serious look on his face. “God must be really, really mad at you because you have cancer.” That was David’s reaction when he came down with a serious illness.

Imagine sitting in the waiting room at your doctor’s office and he comes in … with a very serious look on his face. “God must be really, really mad at you because you have cancer.” That was David’s reaction when he came down with a serious illness. “O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your anger, or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10, Philippians 3:21, Revelation 21:4, 1 Corinthians 15:54-55, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, 2 Timothy 1:7, 1 Thessalonians 5:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

When The Worm Turns Series

Contributed by Paul Green on Aug 7, 2009

God’s concern is people. And He uses you and me to reach them. Do you share His passion for people. Or are you more wrapped up in your own concerns. Too busy fighting unimportant, trivia. Consumed by your own well-being, your own desires, your own co

I think that one of the most incredible, humble, genuine Christians who ever lived is a lady called Cornelia Johanna Arnolda ten Boom, better known as Corrie ten Boom. During the second world war Corrie and her family (her father, and brothers and sisters) were heavily involved in the Dutch ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Bad Shepherd

Contributed by Paul Searight on Feb 27, 2011

Jesus cares for His sheep and wants us to follow his example and be committed to the flock seeking every lost sheep.

Jer 50:6-7 – The Bad Shepherd John 10:1-18 – The Good Shepherd About 6 years ago we all went to Orlando Florida on holiday – Mum and Dad, Stephens family and ours. This is one of those lost children stories – we all have them I suppose but this was a bit different. It ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Physician Is Here

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 8, 2009

“Jesus as the Great Physician is always available for assistance for salvation and in our spiritual life and to nurture us in our physical life as well.”

THE GREAT PHYSICIAN IS HERE Luke 4:22-44 Proposition: “Jesus as the Great Physician is always available for assistance for salvation and in our spiritual life and to nurture us in our physical life as well.” Objective: My purpose is to challenge all, especially God’s people. to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:22-44

Denomination: Baptist

Mercy..came Running

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 13, 2014

When she heard of what Jesus was capable of and it gave her a glimmer of hope. with that glimmer, she began to speak of the possibilities, The words she spoke were like fertilizer to her faith, like miracle grow is to a flower, And her faith began to grow

Mercy came Running.. Psalm 107:1-9 MSG. 1-3. Oh, thank God, He’s so good! His love never runs out. All of you set free by God, tell the world! (He wants you to proclaim it) Tell how he freed you from oppression, Then rounded you up from all over the place, from the four winds, from the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Can Overcome Our Hurts

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001

Here was a man, for 38 years unable to walk, a burden to others, & probably with little sense of self-worth. Let's see how Jesus dealt with this man and his needs.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2018) TEXT: John 5:1-15; Matthew 11:28-30 A. When you look around at the people who attend church on Sunday, what do you see? Do you see remarkable people, dressed in fine clothes who have it all together? Or do you see hurting ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15, Matthew 11:28-30, Romans 15:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Touched Me?

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 24, 2016

To establish that the Lord was moved by the touch of a woman who had an issue of blood for twelve years, that made her unclean. It was her touch of faith that removed her social disgrace. This lesson explains how that is possible, even today.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Woman’s Incurable Health 2. The Woman’s Insistent Hope 3. The Woman’s Incredible Healing Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss the theme, “Who touched me?” Our Lord asked this question because “virtue” went out of Him because of that touch. He wanted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easter - Do Not Be Afraid!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001

Four reasons why Christians need not be afraid.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. If you would, please open your Bibles to the 28th chapter of the Gospel of Matthew & follow along as I read the first 10 verses of that chapter. "After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, Revelation 1:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

1st Things 1st: "Salvation Is Found In Jesus Alone" Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Aug 23, 2005

Do Christians really believe that salvation is found ONLY through Jesus Christ?

There were a lot of things one could believe in in the ancient world… • There were all manner of Greek or Roman ‘gods’ one could worship… just take your pick! Epicureanism was a common philosophy. So was Stoicism. There were all kinds of mystery religions and pagan worship ideas. • There were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Coming Clean

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on May 1, 2021

In Ephesus some born again Christians come clean and make a complete break with their past.

Series: Acts: We’re on a Mission from God Message: Coming Clean Dr. Bobby Brewer Text: Acts 19:11-20 Big Idea: It’s always a costly thing to turn from your past. Friendships, dating, sales, finances, etc. may seem to initially suffer as a result. The temptation is to hold on to some of your old ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:11-20

Back To The Basics - Prayer Series

Contributed by Mark Engler on Sep 28, 2017

Here is my challenge to you this week. It is 2 part. Part 1 — When you pray, don’t skip the details. Express to God your heart and your mind. Express your concerns and your joys. Express you compassion and love. He wants to hear the details.

Back to the Basics - Prayer ME Today is supposed to be devoted to talking about prayer and I promise that I will get to that but I cannot just come back from Haiti and not talk about that at least a little bit. I do plan to put together a presentation to talk about it more at a latter date. As ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Luke 22:39-46, James 5:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He That Winneth Souls Is Wise No. 15

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022

Years ago the Hallmark Card Company used to advertise extensively on television.

They would show samples of the beautiful cards they produce and close each commercial with these words for potential buyers to consider, "When you CARE enough to send the VERY BEST!" The message was clear, even to children, that if you really CARED for someone you would be willing to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist