Sermons on Human Desperation:

Reasons For The Reliability Of The Bible Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 25, 2025

The Bible is the most widely read and influential book in human history, yet its reliability is often questioned.

The Bible is the most widely read and influential book in human history, yet its reliability is often questioned. However, the Bible's own testimony and historical evidence affirm its trustworthiness. Here are few reasons why the Bible is reliable, supported by biblical proof: 1. Divine ...read more

Scripture: John 10:35, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

The Real Christmas Story PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the true meaning of Christmas, focusing on the birth of Jesus Christ as God's redemption plan for humanity.

Greetings, beloved family of faith. As we gather here today in our sacred sanctuary, we find ourselves in the midst of a season that is filled with a flurry of activities, a cascade of colors, and a symphony of sounds. Yes, we are in the heart of the Christmas season. This is a season that is often ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Topics: Teach, Real Story

Strength In Surrender: The Prayer In Gethsemane PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 21, 2024

Explores Jesus' humanity, obedience, and perseverance in the face of adversity, as exemplified in His prayerful preparation in the Garden of Gethsemane.

Welcome, dear friends, to another beautiful day of gathering together in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. I am thrilled to have you all here today as we gather to reflect upon the Word of God. Today, we're going to be focusing on a pivotal moment in the life of our Savior, a moment that is as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Topics: Prayer, Obedience, Submission

It Is Finished PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 5, 2024

This sermon explores the profound significance of Jesus' crucifixion, emphasizing the depth of God's love and the redemption it offers to humanity.

Good morning, church family! Isn't it a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, to bask in His presence, and to be reminded of His great love for us? A love that was so profound, so deep, that it led Him to the cross, a place of unimaginable pain and suffering. Yet, it was through this ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-37

Topics: Condemnation

Joseph And Predestination

Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 17, 2005

Biblical predestination is that though human beings have free will and are responsible for their sins, God works in all circumstances to bring about his will.

Joseph and Predestination Genesis 50: 15-21 05/22/05 2443 words Please turn in your Bibles to Genesis Chapter 50 and follow along as I read verses 15-21 15 Realizing that their father was dead, Joseph’s brothers said, "What if Joseph still bears a grudge against us and pays us back in full for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When God Says No To Prayers For Physical Healing

Contributed by Eldron Gill on Nov 15, 2024

When it comes to praying for physical healing, we all know that sometimes God says YES, and sometimes God says NO. God told Paul, NO. I. Paul’s desperation. II. Paul’s Actions III. God’s Response

God designed the human body with remarkable abilities to heal itself through various mechanisms that work together to maintain balance and repair damage. This self-healing power is governed by a range of biological processes that ensure survival and recovery. Here are some key ways the body heals ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Grace For The Guilty Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 13, 2025

God’s grace reaches into human failure, transforming guilt and scandal into redemption; His mercy writes straight through the crooked lines of sin.

(Tamar of Genesis 38) Introduction – Two Women, One Story of Grace There are two women in Scripture who share the same name — Tamar. Both are Jewish. Both are royalty. Both are caught in situations that would make most people turn away in discomfort. And yet, both are part of God’s redemptive ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:1, 2 Samuel 13:1-22, Matthew 1:3, John 8:1-11

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"Do You Believe?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 7, 2010

Fear and faith, desperation and wholeness, the marginalized and the powerful; it doesn’t matter who you are, where you come from or how grave your situation may be. The power of Jesus can take us from one side to the other!

Mark 5:21-43 “Do You Believe?” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Most all of us are familiar with the saying, “There are no atheists in foxholes.” And tonight’s Scripture Lesson gives us a good picture of this. When ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: United Methodist

The Jesus Fixation Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 12, 2002

"Fix your thoughts on Jesus" the writer of Hebrews tells us. Why? The answer is powerful and life changing.

OPEN: The NCAA college basketball competition begins this week, so I thought we might start our sermon today with a bit of trivia. Do you know who the world’s best basketball free throw shooter is? (various people in the congregation took guesses). I guess it wasn’t a fair question to begin ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Story Of Faith

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Aug 20, 2015

A Christian's life is based on faith. Even the Apostles lacked it at times. This is hard to understand since they were eyewitnesses. We all have evidence that Jesus works in our lives today so when our faith is weak we are no different than them!

Story of Faith I. Matt. 14:22-33/Mk. 6:30-52/Luke 9:10-17/Jo. 6:1-15 A. Prelude to The Story 1. Prior to Jesus coming to His own hometown Mark tells us He had cast out the demon, Legion and raised a little girl from the dead. Upon arrival to Nazareth He teaches in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Service Of God Done On First Room Of The Tabernacle

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 11, 2014

To show that CHRIST performed everything as priesthood here on the Holy Place, the earth.

I. EXORDIUM: Did JESUS performed everything for us while here on earth? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST performed everything as priesthood here on the Holy Place, the earth. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:6 (King James Version) 9:6 Now when these things were thus ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Poverty Makes God Your Defender Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Apr 9, 2017

Part 13 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"Do not rob the poor, because he is poor, or crush the afflicted at the gate, for the Lord will plead their cause and rob of life those who rob them" (Prov. 22:22-23). The chiastic composition in Proverbs 22:22-23 gives the thought—robbery, court case, court case, robbery. A Do not rob the poor, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:22-23, Proverbs 1:21, Proverbs 24:7, Proverbs 1:19

Denomination: Baptist

#3 Jesus’ Identity Revealed Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 3, 2019

Mark refers to Jesus as God’s beloved Son, Son of Man & Son of God. What do these terms mean? How are they different? Why are they employed? This sermon explores one of the most incredible doctrines that undergirds the Christian faith: the Incarnation.

#3 Jesus’ Identity Revealed Series: Mark Chuck Sligh December 1, 2019 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Mark 1. NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

What On Earth Is Going To Happen? Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 18, 2021

In these incredibly tumultuous times, what on Earth is going to happen? Daniel 7 gives us a panoramic view of tumultuous human history, but assures us in the end, God wins. Much of it has been fulfilled, assuring us that what awaits to be fulfilled will be fulfilled as well.

The year 2020 continues to be a year like no other we have experienced. We are hurdling toward election day here in the U.S., it is now only 16 days away. And it’s an election that is likely to divide our country in the midst of a pandemic and social unrest like no other since the Civil ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

What Is The Purpose Of The Revelation? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 1, 2023

Revelation is not only to be read, but it is to be applied to our thinking and how we live. It is an urgent prodding to the church to tell others about what Jesus has done, and will do, and how we can know His salvation through grace.

Alpha and Omega, Part 24, Revelation Part 1 What is the purpose of the Revelation? Revelation 1:1-3 Introduction - Last week we examined Jesus through the eyes of David - Challenge was to see David laying out for us the coming Christ -- It challenges us to be intentional, be focused, to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3, John 1:1, Isaiah 6:1-4, Mark 13:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational