Sermons on Hunger Thirst:

02. The Foundation Of Faith: Spiritual Poverty Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 15, 2023

If you come to God, humbly as a beggar, realizing you have no worth or righteousness to stand upon, not even deserving to ask. He will not turn away from you but will welcome you in.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We have started a journey through the Sermon on the Mount. This is a sermon that Jesus himself delivered to his disciples and the multitudes. Just like the day that Jesus preached it, it is a message that turns ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Brethren

The Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 23, 2007

In one church where the pastor was preaching the Sermon on the Mount the roadside sign read, “Worlds greatest sermon” by pastor so and so.

Sometimes the Sermon on the Mount is referred to as the world’s greatest sermon. In one church where the pastor was preaching the Sermon on the Mount the roadside sign read, “Worlds greatest sermon” by pastor so and so. That was a little confusing. It is Jesus who preached the world’s greatest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Contentment

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006

True contentment comes only through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ

The Secret of Contentment Philippians 4:10-13 July 16, 2006 Morning Service Introduction A wealthy employer once overheard one of his workers exclaim, "Oh if I only had a hundred dollars, I would be perfectly content." Knowing that his own money had not given him inner peace, he told her, "Since ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Church Of God

'mate In 2

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on May 29, 2018

A sermon on the poor in spirit, using as an illustration a famous painting, "The Chess Players." When the devil says mate in 2 and we turn the game over to God, He can always win the game for us. Amazing Grace!

‘Mate in 2 PPT 1 Series title Intro: The Beatitudes ss the name for the first major teaching Jesus gave, and it encompasses the beatitudes, the Lord’s prayer, and teaching on judging, forgiving others et cetera. His teaching is summed up in the name the beatitudes which comes from a Latin word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

As For Me And My House: Why Everyone Needs A Christian Family Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on May 8, 2025

At creation God created the first institution; the family. Why does God love the family so much? Why do we all need a Christian family?

One of the strangest things that happens in the insect world is that a desert spider named the Stegodyphus lineatus sacrifices herself for the welfare of her young shortly after they hatch. This practice is known as matriphagy. Here’s what the April Journal of Arachnology (who know there was such ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Yearn For The Food That Endures

Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 1, 2015

“Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For on him God the Father has set his seal”. (John 6:27)

Theme: Yearn for the food that endures Text: Ex. 16:4-15; Eph. 4:1-16; John 6:25-35 One major problem facing the world today is that of climate change. Its effect is not only seen in rising temperatures but also in drought and famine. The worsening food situation is leading to starvation and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Deep Calls To Deep: A Journey Into God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 11, 2025

Many believers settle for shallow waters—surface-level Christianity that lacks intimacy and transformation. But God is calling us deeper: deeper in worship, deeper in prayer, deeper in the Word, and deeper in purpose.

DEEP CALLS TO DEEP: A JOURNEY INTO GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 42:7 – "Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of thy waterspouts: all thy waves and thy billows are gone over me." Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:13, Philippians 3:10, Ezekiel 47:1-5, Revelation 4:1, James ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Characteristics Of Christ's Outreach

Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002

A look at the evangelistic nature of Jesus’s ministry to the Samaritan woman.

Characteristics of Christ’s Outreach John 4:1-41 Introduction: Our church is in a new phase of outreach. Opportunities abound, but we need to be wise and understand how best to take adavatage of the situation. Jesus said the fields are ripe and ready for harvest. If we are to be harvesters we ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-41

Denomination: Holiness

Four Great Freedoms In Christ Sermon Iv: Freedom From Want Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 11, 2019

Christians have been set free to flee the selfish desires of evil doers who prey upon us, so as to become the person God wants us to be and enjoy the abundant life Christ wants us to live!

FOUR GREAT FREEDOMS IN CHRIST SERMON IV: FREEDOM FROM WANT If I had to pick one of the many adages that I grew up with - the one that stands out more than the rest - I suppose it would be the admonition from my mother: “Nobody ever gets everything they want.” It ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

The Old Covenant

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 26, 2022

Let’s look at the Mosaic covenant and how it prepared for the new covenant. After freedom from Egypt the people were still slaves, to sin.

Let’s look at the Mosaic covenant and how it prepared for the new covenant. After freedom from Egypt the people were still slaves, to sin. “Jesus answered them, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin.’ “ (John 8:34 ESV) The old covenant was established to expose ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:24, Romans 7:12, Romans 8:2-3, Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Simplicity Of The Gospel

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Sep 23, 2002

The amazing grace of God is one of the simplest yet hardest to grasp concepts of the Christian faith.

The Simplicity of the Gospel I had some notes taken from someone else’s message (a long time ago?) but have lost the reference. This message uses the fruit of those notes. Thanks to the co-author. I believe God is the true Author of every message to His people. (the Philippian jailer) And ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

Come Thirsty

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 16, 2013

2 part message on being thirsty for the things of God.

Coming Thirsty Isaiah 55:1-11 Introduction- This morning we will begin a message about being thirsty for the things of God and hungry for God to do something in your life. Many people say that they want God in their life and many say that there hungry for God to make a change in their life. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Midnight Buffet

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Feb 28, 2013

God offers us a midnight buffet (like on a cruise) of spiritual blessing to people who are hungry and thirsty.

Introduction We love a buffet! If you have ever had the opportunity to go on a cruise... and one of the highlights for many people... is the midnight buffet!! Have you ever experienced this phenomena?... They actually open the buffet line earlier than midnight... not for people to eat... but just ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Justified Fools For Christ-5 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 24, 2015

5 of 8. Paul admonished the Corinthian Church regarding his apostolic ministry. The church must regard apostles rightly...as those who are fools for Christ! But How/When are these Justified? Fools for Christ are justified thru their...

JUSTIFIED FOOLS For CHRIST-V—1Corinthians 4:1-21 Attention: I was in the barber shop one Friday & Christine showed me a you tube video of an unusual scene in Rockaway, NJ. A black bear family—a mother & 5 cubs!—decided to enjoy themselves in an above-ground pool! They were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Declaration Of The Holy Spirit Baptism

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Aug 13, 2012

The Holy Spirit Baptism is for the believer to do greater work for the Kingdom of God.

The Declaration of the Holy Spirit Baptism The word Declaration means - The act of declaring – A positive or formal statement – Something that is announced or proclaimed. Matthew 3:11 “I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance; but he that cometh after me is mightier than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11

Denomination: *other