Sermons on Desperately Sick:

Go! And Tell: Sharing The Good News That Changes Lives - Acts 1:8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2025

The Gospel—the Good News of Jesus Christ—is not just a message; it is the cure for the sickness of sin. It is the only hope for a dying world.

Go! And Tell: Sharing the Good News That Changes Lives “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8, NLT) Acts 1:6–11 (NLT): So ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11, Acts 1:8, 2 Timothy 4:2, Psalm 96:2-3, Hebrews 4:12, Revelation 12:11, John 4:29, Colossians 4:6, 1 Peter 3:15, Isaiah 55:11, Philippians 4:17, Romans 5:8, John 14:6, Romans 1:16, Numbers 6:24-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Healing Touch Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 16, 2004

Whenever Peter came to town, people were healed. Does that happen today? And what can we learn about God’s healing power in our lives?

Actual sentences found in patients’ hospital charts 1. Patient has chest pain if she lies on her left side for over a year. 2. When she fainted, her eyes rolled around the room. 3. Patient has two teenage children, but no other abnormalities. 4. (after knee surgery) On the second day the knee was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Twelve Apostles Selected After A Night Of Prayer Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 19, 2017

The new people of God, like the old, are called or chosen. He does the choosing. Whether you like it or not, He chooses you; you do not choose Him.

Harmony of the Gospels -AD 28- Near Capernaum Title: Twelve Apostles Selected After a Night of Prayer Mark 3:13-19, Luke 6:12-16 Up to this point large crowds had followed Jesus, and among them was a group of men whom He called to discipleship. The disciples were at least seventy in number, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19, Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Want Praying For You?

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 10, 2023

This message is about the power of prayer and the criteria we should use when considering who we should have praying for us in our times of need and if we meet that same criteria when praying for others in their times of need.

Who Do You Want Praying For You? Scripture: Mark 11:22-24; James 5:13-16; Proverbs 18:21 The title of my message this morning is “Who Do You Want Praying For You?” Now before I give you any context whatsoever, I want to ask you a question: “If you were in need of prayer, who would you go to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-24, James 5:13-16, Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Disease Is Not The Will Of God Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 25, 2025

Many people believe that disease is a part of God's will, but is this notion supported by Scripture?

As children of God, it's essential to understand the nature of disease and its relationship with our Heavenly Father. Many people believe that disease is a part of God's will, but is this notion supported by Scripture? The True Nature of Disease Disease is not a blessing from God, but ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5, 1 Peter 2:24

Fragile: Handle With Care

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

Our eternal salvation is secure because of Christ, but when it comes to the daily routine of following the Lord, we desperately need God's grace each day.

Every now and then I receive, or send, a package labeled "Fragile: Handle With Care." It might be a very expensive crystal vase inside, or maybe it is just a small toy, but the purpose of the label is to warn the friendly UPS, or Postal Service, employee that if they are not careful how they handle ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:15-21, 2 Corinthians 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Qualities Of Godly Fathers

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 18, 2003

Our church, our families and our nation are in desperate need for men to stand up and be the godly fathers they were meant to be.

Qualities of Godly Fathers Luke 8:41-42, 49-56 June 15, 2003 Morning Service Introduction As we celebrate Father’s Day today, I would like to share the following story about the effect that one father had on his family. This particular family had three small children who were determined to have a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:41-56

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Stood Still

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002

Jesus stands still where ever desperate sincere faith reaches him, and when he stands still miracles happen.

Jesus Came to Jericho and left Jericho (This is an illustration of what I said this morning, that if we do not prepare ourselves for his presence, He will come and go, and We will not receive anything. One blind man by the name of bartemaeus was willing to reveal his emptiness, He was willing to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Factor

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Aug 7, 2002

The Church is in desperate need to have her members learn to walk by faith. This message presents several factors that result in a faith walk.

FAITH FACTORS Mark 2:1-12 “A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. [2] So many gathered that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them. [3] Some men came, bringing to him a paralytic, carried by four of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Please Help Us In New York

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Sep 15, 2001

Churches in New York City need desperately other churches in America to help us. We cannot do this job alone.

PLEASE HELP US IN NEW YORK CITY By Pastor Fernando Cabrera New Life Outreach International Church 2757 Morris Ave. Bronx. NY. 10468 (718) 562-2230 How can I even begin to describe to you the tragedy of the World Trade Center as a pastor who has found himself in the middle of the biggest tragedy ...read more

There Is Power In Preaching

Contributed by James Chandler on Feb 1, 2007

Solid biblical preaching is desperately needed in our world today. Why a sermon about preaching? Because there is great power in preaching!

There is Power in preaching 2 Timothy 4:1-8 1. There is power in preaching because preaching is important to God: It was important to God in the Old Testament: Prophets sent to preach God’s will. Prophets brought the “Word of the Lord” to people. Prophets declared God’s righteous judgment on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Withholding Our Best Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Oct 22, 2008

We are going to be talking about rebuilding that temple inside our hearts, that spiritual life that we so desperately, but quietly seek.

Withholding our Best Sermon by: CH(CPT) Keith Andrews All scripture marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001. Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. Introduction Story Open your Bible’s tonight to the prophetic book of Haggai, you can find it in the Old Testament wedged between ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

The New Deal

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Sep 18, 2011

A different twist on the parable of the vineyard owner that offers who to those in desperate need of relief and recovery through the reforms of Jesus Christ.

INTRO Between the years 1933 and 1936, President Franklin D. Roosevelt enacted a series of economic programs called “The New Deal.” "His programs served as a response to the effects of the Great Depression, and “focused on what historians call the "3 Rs": Relief, Recovery, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Harvest Time's Ending

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 27, 2010

Someone you know desperately needs Jesus, and Jesus has given you a little more time to bring them home.

Harvest Time's Ending Text: There's a stretch of nights in the fall when the moon is absolutely incredible! It's usually in October. That's harvest time for farmers. And when it's full moon time, you can see this huge, brilliant, yellowish moon rising in the eastern sky. It just makes you stop ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

T-Shirt Preacher: Y'all Need Jesus

Contributed by James Chandler on Jul 2, 2018

This simple message lifts up the name of Christ and reminds us why we need Jesus so desperately each day.

T-Shirt Preacher “Ya’ll Need Jesus” Ya’ll Need Jesus because: (Phil 2:6-11) Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; 7 rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ