Sermons on Mans Need:

Changing The Narrative

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 15, 2019

The paralyzed man at the Bethesda pool needed a change, and Jesus could heal him! Jesus can change our lives, but we have to respond to him in faith.

CHANGING THE NARRATIVE—John 5:1-18 Read John 5:1-3. For many years, skeptics said there was no pool called Bethesda by the Sheep Gate of Jerusalem. However, excavations in the 1800’s found 2 pools, with a 5th portico between, as John said. Evidence of the pool being called Bethesda finally emerged ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sin Remover!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 12, 2015

Jesus is meeting two needs at once; 1-He is healing the body and the soul for the benefit of this man 2-And healed the physical body, for the benefit of those observing!!

Matthew 9:1-8-So He got into a boat, crossed over, and came to His own city. Then behold, they brought to Him a paralytic lying on a bed. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, be of good cheer; your sins are forgiven you.” And at once some of the scribes said ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

When God Breaks Protocols Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 27, 2025

God does not need permission from man to lift you. He can suspend rules, ignore rank, and change laws for the sake of His covenant children.

WHEN GOD BREAKS PROTOCOLS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Esther 6:1-10 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 2:7–8, Psalm 75:6-7, Isaiah 43:19, Luke 1:52 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life when human rules, systems, and limitations appear to define the outcome of situations. In such seasons, it ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Shining The Light - A Father's Day Message Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Jun 21, 2012

A message all about what it means to be a man of God in the context of our marriages / families. Indebted to pastor and author John Piper and his excellent book, "This Momentary Marriage," for his four very practical ways of what it looks like for a man

Shining The Light - Ephesians 5:23 - June 17, 2012 (Father’s Day) Series: After The Honeymoon - #7 Folks, this morning I want to share with you a story I came across awhile back. It’s written by a woman named Patricia McGerr and it’s called “Johnny Lingo’s Eight ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:23

Denomination: *other

Christ The King

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Nov 2, 2012

The kingdom of God does not take shape in the physical world. It exists in the hearts and minds of believers who inhabit earthly countries and kingdoms. Unlike earthly kingdoms it is eternal.

November 25, 2012 Last Sunday of the Church Year -- Christ the King -- Series B Grace mercy and peace from God the father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Text Daniel 7:13-14 ESV I saw in the night visions, and behold, with the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:13-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Stronghold Beliefs Part 8 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 21, 2019

Part 9 of this series examines the fall of mankind and how Satan is still using the same strategies (sin) today as he did in the Garden of Eden to separate mankind for our loving, heavenly Father.

Stronghold Beliefs Part 8 Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 2:11; Psalm 119:105; 1 John 2:15-17 Last week I gave you the definitions of the words persuasion and influence. As you recall, persuasion is defined as “the act or fact of persuading someone or being persuaded to do or believe something.” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:11, 1 John 2:15-17, Genesis 3:1-6, Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Afflicted Healed Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 19, 2017

They glorified Him as the God of Israel, a God in covenant with His people, who has sent the Messiah as promised, and this is He. The miracles were done by the power of the God of Israel, and no one else could do it.

-AD 29- Decapolis Lesson: Afflicted healed Matthew 15:29-31, Mark 7:31-37 -Matthew- 29 Jesus departed from there, skirted the Sea of Galilee, and went up on the mountain and sat down there. 30 Then great multitudes came to Him, having with them the lame, blind, mute, maimed, and many others; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:29-31, Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

What We Know About Heaven Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 7, 2019

Jesus said, “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me.” Jesus wants us to trust Him and the Father. This is the key to heaven.

What We Know About Heaven The Holy Spirit has decided to NOT tell us very much about heaven. I don't claim to know the mind of God but I do have an opinion on the subject. I suggest that He wants us to eagerly anticipate going there, having many mysteries revealed, seeing friends and loved ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart After God's Own Heart

Contributed by Rev Silvester David on Jul 1, 2025

In this sermon we are going to explore the factors that made King David as the man after God's own heart.

Last week we saw that God searches our hearts. Defilement starts in every heart and eventually manifest in our actions. Defilement will be a stumbling block for us to progress in the plans and purposes that God has for all of us. So, we need to check our hearts and examine them in the light of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:21-23

Being Like God Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Aug 23, 2009

In our modern world we don’t have room for God. We have sent humans to the moon, and cured a great many diseases and illnesses. Perpetrating the myth religion was invented by scientifically naive people.

INTRODUCTION: God created the world In our modern world we don’t have room for God Send man to the moon Cure diseases and illnesses Perpetrating the myth Religion was invented by scientifically naive people Not understanding the world and the natural laws that govern it Created God to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Foolish Husband's Choices Can Shatter The Family's Harmony. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2024

Proverbs 14:29 tells us, "A foolish son is a grief to his father and bitterness to her who bore him." His foolish decisions bring pain and sorrow to his family.

I want to write to you about the importance of being a godly husband, by examining the traits of an evil husband as described in the Bible. In the book of Proverbs, it says, "A wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands" (Proverbs 14:1). An evil ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:15, Ephesians 5:23-33, Proverbs 19:20

Growing Your Emotional Quotient In Marriage Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Dec 30, 2018

How to get smarter in dealing with an emotional deficit with your wife that results in an explosion. And I have learned the problem may not be them; it may be me! Five things you can do.

“As for his secret to staying married, my wife tells me that if I ever decide to leave, she is coming with me.” Jon Bon Jovi “Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” Genesis 2:24 The challenge of marriage is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Want To Get Well?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 16, 2015

Jesus didn't always do things the way people expected Him to, including healing. Sometimes Jesus' healing was painful because it required people to face truth about themselves that people just don't like to face.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK As we look at our world today, we realize that many people carry incredible burdens. Hearts are broken from disappointments & betrayal. Stress, loneliness, & anxiety are rampant. Addiction to alcohol & drugs is at an all time ...read more

Scripture: John 5:2-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Disputing Over Who Jesus Is Means Disputing Over Who You Are Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Apr 9, 2015

Whether we proclaim Jesus as God, Savior, a prophet sent from heaven, or just a small time preacher from the outskirts of Jerusalem, it doesn't change what the Creator of All Life sent him to be or who Jesus, the Nazareth knew he was.

Simply, if I did you wrong and reparations were required of me since I did the wrong; would it be fair, just, or even right for you to spend your own funds to pay my reparations? More importantly, does it really matter who I think you are? If I decide to view you as something or someone other than ...read more

Scripture: John 8:21-30

Denomination: *other

Coming Down The Mountain

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 15, 2020

A question asked, a healing wrought, the Cross taught, taxes paid by a miracle.

COMING DOWN THE MOUNTAIN. Matthew 17:10-27. Peter, James, and John had been in the mountain with Jesus. There they had seen Moses and Elijah, talking with our transfigured Lord (cf. Matthew 17:2-3). It is apparent from Peter’s desire to build temples that the three disciples on the mountain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:10-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational