Sermons on Desperately Sick:

"What Could Be Better Than Hallelujah?"

Contributed by David Nolte on Jun 4, 2017

sermon about crying out to God

“What Could Be Better Than Hallelujah?” Psalm 102:1-8 David P. Nolte For some people the words, “Hallelujah,” or “Praise the Lord,” or, “Bless God!” are just that: words. Keri’s song suggested that there are some words we may say that are better than a Hallelujah. While I in no way ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of His Name Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 10, 2014

In the Bible disease and sickness often pictures sin and healing is a picture of salvation. The story of the healing of the lame man suggests many parallels to coming to faith in Christ. This salvation sermon look at his healing from this point of view.

The Power of His Name Series: Acts Chuck Sligh August 10, 2014 TEXT: Acts 3:1-11 – “Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time- Cycle B; 5th Sunday Year B-- Simon’s Mother-In-Law Lay Sick With A Fever

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 5, 2021

“Our fever is passion, our fever is lust, our fever is anger”

Simon’s mother-in-law lay sick with a fever. “Our fever is passion, our fever is lust, our fever is anger” (St. Ambrose, Expositio evangelii sec. Lucam, in loc.). St. Ambrose is talking about concupiscence, which is not sin but it’s what makes sin seem attractive (No. 2515). An illustration ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Catholic

How Jesus Used Healing In His Ministry

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 4, 2005

Never a sickness that He cannot heal. Never a sorrow that He cannot cheer. Never a problem that He cannot resolve Never a worry cause He still on the throne.

How Jesus Used Healing in His Ministry John 9:1-9:38 Many people fail to understand God’s greater purposes for physical suffering. Instead of allowing the disciples to drag the Lord into a complicated discussion about sin and suffering, Jesus stated an important fact about sickness when He ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prescription For An Anxious Heart. Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 4, 2006

You see anxiety is like a sickness. It is a spiritual illness that needs a cure. And we have in these verses Philippians 4:4-7 the prescription that God gives for an anxious heart.

Do people really struggle with anxiety? Is that something that is real or are we just talking when we say people in our day have anxious hearts? You have heard of Ann Landers, she got about 10,000 letters a month about people’s problems. She was asked, what is the number one problem that people ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

God's Veteran

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Nov 20, 2006

There has never been a Christian who has never been in a combat situation. Whether fighting for righteousness or warring against sicknesses, financial struggles, and a host of other enemies.

God’s Veterans Gal 6:17 17 From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus. Veteran-Military experienced soldier: somebody who has been a member of one of the armed forces for many years and has seen a great deal of active service, a veteran of three ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reconstructive Surgery On The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 22, 2007

I believe today the church is more divided than at any time since the day of Pentecost when she had her birth. This is a sickness, and the patient is close to terminal!

If I were allowed to be the one to make the choice of what the church, the entire body of Christ, should have as the main focus, I would choose surgery – reconstructive surgery to put the body back in a healing mode. I believe today the church is more divided than at any time since the day of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Crazy? God Is The Cure! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 18, 2012

What is it about wayward people? Israel was at the time of Hosea, sick, not right in the head, how could this be addressed, how were they to be healed and what was their future prognosis, if they accepted the treatment?

I had started this sermon series a few weeks back regarding ‘the wrath of God’ we had a wee break for the Olympics as that was the topical thing to do. We had a guest here last week Major Bruce who spoke on placing our faith in Jesus because there it is well placed. I like to summarise ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 14:1-7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Pt. 7 Healing Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 6, 2013

Medical science already has established that much of our sickness begins in our mind. Our mental state many times determines our level of physical health.

Healing 7 December 2, 2012 A Medical science already has established that much of our sickness begins in our mind. 1 Our mental state many times determines our level of physical health. a Depression, anxiety, worry, stress. b Add to that the operation of demonic spirits on one’s mental ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:38

Denomination: Baptist

Power Of Tongue

Contributed by Beulah Praiselin on Jul 30, 2017

Words bring about change in our life. Words set the direction of our life. Learn to speak faith, not feelings, Speak destiny, not despair, Speak health not sickness.

The tongue has the power of life and death and those who love it will eat its fruit. Proverbs: 18:21 Greetings in the matchless name of Jesus Christ. In our day to day life we must make sure the words of our mouth are aligned with the word of God. Some negative confessions may block the blessing ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21, Jeremiah 1:5-7

Growing Our Faith

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 13, 2015

Sometimes, our troubles and trials are there to bring us to Jesus. If it hadn’t been for the terminal sickness of his son, this nobleman never would have come to Jesus

I make no claims as this being an original sermon as I have read and studied multiple accounts, some on Sermon Central in the development and flow of this message. TITLE: GROWING OUR FAITH SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 4:46-53 Before we deal with this text there is one area I would like shine some light ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Will Never Ever Unfollow You! (Twentieth Sunday In Ordinary Time)

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 10, 2020

Discrimination and division make us sick and ill-grown church. Today, Jesus the saviour of the humanity, invites each one of us to involve ourselves wherever humanity suffers.

Jesus will never ever unfollow you! (Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time) Isaiah 56:1, Isaiah 56:6-7, Romans 11:13-15, Romans 11:29-32, Matthew 15:21-28. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Let me start the reflection for this Sunday quoting from an article. “One case of a tragic ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1, Isaiah 56:6-7, Romans 11:13-15, Romans 11:29-32, Matthew 15:21-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

So You Have A Problem.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 15, 2022

What is your problem? Is it sickness, addiction, your spouse or the lack of one, rebellious children, lack of finances, an overbearing boss, a sorry job? What’s your problem?

So You Have A Problem. Philippians 4:11-13NKJV Rev. Mike Quarles writes, during the spring blizzard of 1993, our house was without power for a day. Therefore, I went over to my sons house. I was watching the video, Beauty and the beast with my four year old granddaughter Kaitlyn. In one of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13, Colossians 2:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preparing For Easter-An Outline For 'i Am The Resurrection And The Life'

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 29, 2023

Jesus had received a message that a friend, Lazarus, was sick. He died, but Jesus raised him from the dead. This proved Jesus was "the Resurrection and the Life"!

Introduction: Jesus had raised at least two people from the dead before this event, apparently just a short time before He died on Calvary. Here He proved the reality of resurrection when He raised Lazarus from the dead. The Message Jesus Received (verses 1-16) --Jesus and the disciples weren’t ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

How Are You Doing? How Are You Really Doing? Understanding?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 11, 2017

We are spiritually desperate for THE DIVINE GIFT of UNDERSTANDING to thrive in the family and church. We study 5 characters that grew in the process of understanding. Hurt people hurt people, let's travel the high road and understand.

HOW ARE YOU DOING? HOW ARE YOU REALLY DOING? GOD GIVE US THE GIFT OF AN UNDERSTANDING HEART. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com DO WE UNDERSTAND WHAT PLEASES GOD? I AM BUT A CHILD IN MY THINKING! GOD I NEED UNDERSTANDING! GOD GIVING ME AN UNDERSTANDING HEART... THAT I MAY ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:3-11, 1 Kings 1:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God