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  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    The Needs Of A New Convert

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 7, 2014
     | 8,335 views

    Any person that has just come to Christ has many needs. We are going to use Acts 9 verses 10-18 to see what the Bible says about these needs and how we, as Christians can help to supply those needs.

    Last time we saw Saul’s conversion experience. On his way to Damascus to persecute Christians, a bright light from heaven knocked Saul to the ground. He heard the voice of Jesus Christ speak to him asking why He was persecuting Him. We saw the beginning of Saul’s conversion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Need For Hard Teachings Series

    Contributed by Scott Burr on Nov 19, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,993 views

    Jesus, Himself, did not shy away from teaching hard truths. He was never worried that the crowds would quit coming if He preached truths that were hard to accept. Rather He used those teachings to qualify those who called themselves His disciples.

    “On hearing it, many of his disciples said, “This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?” Aware that his disciples were grumbling about this, Jesus said to them, “Does this offend you? What if you see the Son of Man ascend to where he was before! The Spirit gives life; the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Life That Lasts Forever

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 27, 2012
     | 4,455 views

    You need to know that eternal life: 1. Is our most pressing need (vs. 1-3 & 17-18). 2. Is provided by spiritual rebirth (vs. 3-6). 3. Is a present from God (vs. 13-16). 4. Is possessed by faith in Jesus Christ (vs. 16-18).

    Life that Lasts Forever John 3:1-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 28, 2012 *Think about the value of time. -Someone once wrote: -To realize the value of one month ask a mother who gave birth to a premature baby. -To realize the value of one hour, ask the sweethearts who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Our Need To Remember

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 26, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 857 views

    This Memorial Day’s message looks at our need to remember those who lost their lives defending our freedoms, but also our need to remember what God has done, especially sending His Son, Jesus Christ, to die upon the cross to set us free from sin and death.

    Memorial Day Message “Our Need to Remember” Joshua 4 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyS0LTsG9Os Originally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering and giving honor to the men and women who died while serving in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Our Need For Repentance

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Jul 17, 2002
    based on 154 ratings
     | 17,643 views

    Repentance is a term that isn’t used outside the church. However, many within the church do not understand it’s meaning either.

    14Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, 15and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” (New King James Version) Lillian Pearsall of Moravia, N.Y. tells this story of when ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • James May avatar

    Christians In Need Of Conversion Series

    Contributed by James May on Mar 2, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,572 views

    #23 and the final message in the Book of James Series. Being a Christian has to be much more than just in word, but in action and in commitment to Christ.

    23 Christians in Need of Conversion The Book of James By Pastor Jim May James 5:19-20, "Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him; Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Need For Repentance And Forgiveness

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Apr 18, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,963 views

    A sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent preached 3/7/2010 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Big Cove Tannery, St. Paul Lutheran Church, McConnellsburg, and Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Little Cove. It talks about Jesus' response to tragedy and suffering in our w

    One of the biggest news stories as the year 2010 began was the earthquake that hit Haiti. We saw on our TV screens, the newspaper, and the internet the stories and photographs of the disaster that hit that impoverished nation. The death, the ruin, the destruction that took place in such a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    The Master Needs You

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 16, 2014
    based on 14 ratings
     | 46,603 views

    See how vital you are to the Kingdom of God (Thy Kingdom come thy will be done depends on YOU)

    I’m here tonight not just to preach but to prophesy, and I prophesy that tonight is a night of deliverance (bondages are going to be broken, captives are going to be loosed, prisoners are going to go free) Tonight is your night (satans power is breaking off your life for good) Jesus says to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    You Need This! Series

    Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 3, 2024
     | 519 views

    This message will uncover two priceless jewels in the book of Philemon: grace and peace—treasures that only God can give, and every soul desperately needs.

    You Need This! Philemon 1-3 Introduction: Illust: You may not be familiar with the name of Edward Teach (Thatch), but you are familiar with the name, “Blackbeard.” Edward Teach or Blackbeard was one of the most feared and famous pirates to ever sail the waters off the coasts of Virginia and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    293 - Need For Seed

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,922 views

    It takes seed: Psa 126:6 He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves (bundles) with him.

    Illustrate: With a timid voice and idolizing eyes, the little boy greeted his father as he returned from work, "Daddy, how much do you make an hour?" Greatly surprised, but giving his boy a glaring look, the father said: " Look, son, not even your mother knows that. Don’t bother me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    God Wants To Be Your Attitude Transplant Donor Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 26, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,204 views

    We need to pray that our lost family and friends will have God’s attitude toward sin. Part 3 of 5 of the Praying Your Family and Friends to Christ series.

    Praying Your Friends & Family To Christ Series (3 of 5) God Wants To Be Your Attitude Transplant Donor Habakkuk 1.13a October 24, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: I read a Perfect Story This week about a perfect man & a perfect woman who had a perfect ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Meeting Specific Needs Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 19, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,784 views

    The bible teaches us that those who have the habit of prayer experience rich spiritual blessings in their hearts and lives.

    Reading James 5:13-18 Text: James 5:16b “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much”. (NKJV) James 5:16b “The prayer of a righteous man has great power in its effects”. (RSV) Introduction The bible teaches us that those who have the habit of prayer experience rich spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Timothy Brown avatar

    No Apologies - None Needed

    Contributed by Timothy Brown on Mar 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,290 views

    The purpose of this sermon is encourage a person to feel no need for remorse or guilt for preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ!

    Text: Romans 1:16-17 Title: No Apologies – None Needed Introduction: I have been serving as pastor of this great church for over five years! We are on the brink of celebrating 5 years next week. If I have offended anyone, I apologize. If I have hurt anyone, I apologize. If I have caused ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Thing Is Needful Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 3, 2020
     | 2,472 views

    Something to consider when we are tempted to ask, "Lord, do you care?" Or tempted to order God around.

    Tuesday of 27th Week in Course 2020 One Thing is Needful People like me who are always busy can easily fall into what I call the “Martha trap.” Here we see two sisters, sisters of Lazarus of Bethany, during a visitation to their home by Our Lord. Mary sits at the feet of Jesus, soaking up his ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Scott Maze avatar

    God - No Updates Needed Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 11, 2025
     | 230 views

    God doesn’t have the ups and downs that you and I experience. Because God is independent, you should trust Him even more than you do.

    Happy Mother’s Day to you all! Mother’s Day is the second-highest attendance for church nationwide, most years. People show up to church more on Mother’s Day than they do on Father’s Day. I bet you can think of some good reasons why people show up to church more on Mother’s Day than almost any day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist