Sermons on Desperation:

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

Qm (Quiet Mode)

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 25, 2014

Faith trusts God when God is silent... especially in a noisy world.

Title: QM (Quiet Mode) Text: Exodus 1:8-2:10 Thesis: Faith trusts God when God is quiet… especially in a noisy world. Back Story This is the story of the enslavement of the Israelites and the birth of Moses. Exodus 12:40-41 states: “The people of Israel lived in Egypt for 430 years. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revive Us Again!

Contributed by Lane Hastie on Jul 29, 2020

Our world is a mess...and human weapons don't work on supernatural problems. The problem is sin...and the answer is Jesus. We need revival.

REVIVE US AGAIN! Talk for a moment about what "revival" isn't: A crowd doesn't mean a church is experiencing revival. Human charisma can attract a crowd. It's not something we can "schedule" or "produce" 1. We Need Revival Revival: restoration to ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

And We Hold Our Peace

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 4, 2023

What responsibility do we bear to our world as followers of Christ?

“There were four men who were lepers at the entrance to the gate. And they said to one another, ‘Why are we sitting here until we die? If we say, “Let us enter the city,” the famine is in the city, and we shall die there. And if we sit here, we die also. So now come, let us go over to the camp ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

The 911 Psalm Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 31, 2025

When crisis hits and you don't have time for a long prayer, this short psalm is a powerful, God-given script for your moment of desperation.

Introduction: The Emergency Call There’s a profound difference between a scheduled meeting and an emergency phone call, isn't there? A meeting is on the calendar. We can prepare for it. But an emergency call shatters the schedule. It interrupts everything. Your heart pounds, your mind races, ...read more

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

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

Sent, Not Settled Series

Contributed by Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. on Oct 23, 2024

The early church, described in the book of Acts, was anything but comfortable. It was a church that was sent, not settled—a church that moved beyond the familiar to reach a world in desperate need of hope.

We are living in a time when comfort has become king. We love to settle down, get comfortable, and create spaces that are predictable and safe. We build churches with padded pews and air-conditioned sanctuaries, and we attend services that are carefully planned and well-executed. And yet, if we’re ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Other

In The Power Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 22, 2025

“Ite Missa est, alleluia, alleluia.” Literally, that means, “Go, the Church is sent, alleluia, alleluia.” Because we are all missionaries to a world in desperate need of Christ.

Sunday of Divine Mercy 2025 When the Church gets really excited about one of God’s wonderful works, She commits Liturgy over and over again. So last Sunday was our celebration of Christ’s Pasch, His rising from the dead, and for the entire week we have been celebrating that same set of liturgies ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16, Psalm 118:2-4, Psalm 118:13-15, Psalm 118:22-24, Revelation 1:9-13, Revelation 1:17-19, John 20:19-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

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

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

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

Spread The Word Despite The Odds Sermon Iv: Let Courage Rise With Danger Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 14, 2020

Despite multiple attacks against Christianity today, mature Christians maintain spiritual courage to speak the truth in love and to intervention desperate situations to overcome evil with good.

LET COURAGE RISE WITH DANGER AND STRENGTH TO STRENGTH OPPOSE “No good deed goes unpunished.” Although I do not totally subscribe to the cynicism of that expression, because it is my naïve nature to believe that nobody would be opposed to acts of kindness and deeds ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-20