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  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Standin' In The Need Of Grace

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 20, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,778 views

    It’s easy for us to focus on ourselves and our alleged abilities. It’s far better to realize that we are constantly in need of the sustaining presence of God’s grace.

    Passage: Judges 6:25-32 Intro: There is an old spiritual that we all know. Very simple. 1. “It’s me, it’s me oh Lord, standin’ in the need of prayer” 2. this is not a song celebrating selfishness, but the recognition of need 3. its amazing how easily pride worms into our hearts, how we begin ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Everyone Needs Encouragement

    Contributed by Paul Estabrooks on Oct 24, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,305 views

    Everyone needs encouragement—even the seemingly strong and mature—but especially those who suffer.

    Today, in honor of International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, we will stand and kneel with our brothers and sisters in Christ who share our faith but not our freedom. Second Timothy is the Apostle Paul’s final written communication before his death. He was chained to a soldier ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Who Needs Miracles?

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 11, 2023
     | 1,045 views

    Would you rather have a faith that is based on eye-catching, headline-grabbing miracles, or a faith which doesn’t need them?

    I preached my first sermon from this pulpit on January 19, 1997. It’s been well over a year now, although sometimes it seems much longer because I am so very much at home. But as much as one can think of that as a time of beginning, it was also a time of ending. I expect that only those of you who ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I Want To Know Christ!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 2, 2002
    based on 326 ratings
     | 67,590 views

    We go through many experiences in life - victories & defeats, troubles & trials, problems & heartaches. But every time we turn a corner there is Christ, & we get to know Him better as we rub shoulders with Him & experience His power in our life.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH BROWNSVILLE, TX In writing to the Christians at Philippi the apostle Paul makes some amazing statements. Listen as I read what he wrote in Philippians 3:7-11. “But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Need A Hero!

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Aug 6, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,230 views

    A sermon message delivered at a memorial service for a military member in the Air Force.

    -Who were some of your heroes growing up? -Was it a family member like your mom or dad, uncle or aunt, grandma or grandpa -Was it a sports figure? Someone who played football, basketball, baseball, maybe a NASCAR driver? -Maybe you really looked up to a musician – a rapper, a country music star or ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Standing In The Need Of Prayer

    Contributed by Susan Babb, Osl on Mar 28, 2013
     | 10,351 views

    We know how to make intercessions for others. But is it alright to pray for my needs as well.

    Standing in the Need of Prayer Matthew 7:1-7 I. Pastor – parrot A. all would say, “Let’s pray, let’s pray.” 1. Pastor tried to teach parrot to say other things but to no avail B. Pastor learned that a Deacon had a parrot 1. Deacon’s parrot would ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    We Need Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,125 views

    To make an urgent call for repentance and turning to God, emphasizing the power of Jesus and the need to seize the opportunity to strengthen our relationship with Him.

    Good morning, family. Today, we're diving headfirst into a message that's as urgent as it is timeless. It's about the need for repentance, the power of Jesus, and the urgency of now. The late, great Christian author, Leonard Ravenhill once said, "The opportunity of a lifetime must be seized within ...read more

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    Need A Confidence Boost?

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 2, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,713 views

    Proposition: David shows us 4 keys to possess a better self-esteem and self-confidence and live victoriously 1. By possessing an Affirmative Attitude 2. By possessing a Proper Perspective 3. By Negating the Negatives 4. Assuming God's Armor

    Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1 - 58 (cf. verses 19 - 51; Philippians 4:4-7 Title: Need A Confidence Boost? Theme: Gaining Self-Confidence through God Proposition: David reveals to us how we can have a better self-esteem and more self-confidence. In Christ we can possess: 1. An Affirmative ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Sheep Need Shepherds

    Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,097 views

    We need elders who are willing to stand up and speak the truth when the truth is needed. Men who aren’t worried about their image, but concerned about the direction of the church. Men who are looking to build up the body and not themselves.

    Sheep Need Shepherds (Church Elders Needed) Introduction: Two weeks ago = Jesus, Lord & Savior, perfect leader Last week = 12 apostles, ordinary men, unqualified leaders This week, according to the title of the sermon, Sheep Need Shepherds, we will look at the need that we as a church have, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Devout Man's Need Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,428 views

    To make clear that every man need to know Jesus Christ as Savior.

    A DEVOUT MAN’S NEED Acts 10:1-8 My brothers and my sisters, many of us know someone that we consider devout. You know the person that don’t swear, drink, nor cheat on his taxes. In fact they are honest and trustworthy too. I tell you if anyone acts like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Need A Hug

    Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 8, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,249 views

    Jesus would draw us close in repentance if we would come to Him.

    "I Need a Hug" Mt. 23:37-39 Intro: Matthew has Jesus, probably in the temple with people milling all around. His heart is broken over the spiritual plight of His people, and He cries out; "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gary Webb avatar

    Man's Greatest Need

    Contributed by Gary Webb on Oct 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,552 views

    An annotated outline of a basic salvation message. Nicodemus had a lot going for him, but none of it was enough.

    John 3:1-21 Man’s Greatest Need A man’s greatest desire and his greatest need are not always the same. Nicodemus was a man who seemed to have it all, except what he needed most. He wasn’t yet prepared to enter the kingdom of God. Jesus made it clear about those who would not be able to enter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    The Church Needs Marthas

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jul 17, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,380 views

    A sermon for the 8th Sunday after Pentecost, proper 11, series C.

    8th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 11] July 18, 2010 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, in Jesus, your incarnate Son, you came among us and opened your door to us; help ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    The Greatest Need Of The Church

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 20, 2009
    based on 26 ratings
     | 19,255 views

    The church’s greatest need is to have members who are Spirit-filled and therebye empowered to become world-changers.

    The Greatest Need of the Church II Corinthians 3:12-18 IF I WAS TO ASK YOU WHAT YOU THINK THE GREATEST NEED OF THE CHURCH IS, WHAT WOULD YOU ANSWER? Some church surveys have provided interesting answers, such as: - Better facilities - Friendlier people - Better preachers - Shorter ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    There's Always A Need

    Contributed by Darin Gary on Feb 22, 2016
     | 4,486 views

    There is ALWAYS someone who needs the Lord. Before Jesus heals the paralytic, He forgives the man of his sins. Jesus has authority to forgive sinful mankind of sin.

    There’s Always a Need (Matthew 9:1-8) BACKGROUND – Jesus just returned from an area near Capernaum; a city where it is commonly believed that Jesus resided. Archeology suggests that Peter resided in Capernaum as well. We learn in the final verses of Matthew 8 that Jesus performed ...read more

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