Sermons on Needing God:

God Is Our Refuge

Contributed by James May on Jun 22, 2008

When the world is falling apart, and God’s judgments begin to fall, God is our refuge, our very present help in time of need. Whom, or what, shall we fear?

God is Our Refuge Psalms 46 By Pastor Jim May This 46th Psalm is a song of encouragement and a song of praise unto the Lord for his ever present help to Israel in her times of distress. After the messages last Sunday morning, and the one this morning, I felt that it would be good to hear some ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Is God's Answer Sermon X: Jesus Meets Our Need For Security Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 6, 2020

In times of trouble - no matter the form it may take - fear of the unknown can overwhelm us and cause anxiety. Yet, a child of God can remain calm in the midst of uncertainty because our security is in the Savior our Shepherd.

JESUS MEETS OUR NEED FOR SECURITY “I am the Door . . . I am the Good Shepherd” (John 10:9 . . . 10:14) Throughout the Bible, the image most often used to dramatize God’s love and care is that of a shepherd; ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9, John 10:14

Lord's Prayer 10: The Need To Forgive Ourselves Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Oct 23, 2024

When we pray the Lord's Prayer we ask for forgiveness for the things we have done wrong, wrong to God and wrong to our neighbour. Sometime these things play on our minds and they are difficult to forget, we get depressed. In order to forget we need to forgive ourselves.

THE NEED TO FORGIVE OURSELVES When we meet each other either in the street or in a shop we say hello yet in the middle East the greeting is far more significant: shalom. Shalom is a biblical word and although usually translated 'peace', the word also means total harmony- with God, with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-25, Matthew 6:12, Matthew 6:14-15

God Gave Jesus Seven Gifts As His Son

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 8, 2012

Gods son has all the gifts he needs to fill every need we have.

GOD GAVE JESUS SEVEN GIFTS AS HIS SON As we know Jesus was Gods only son so there was nothing less than the very best. He was willing to come and redeem man with his on life. Something no one else could Do all God tried with man had failed because of sin. 1. His position ---- ...read more

Scripture: John 17:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Rules In Only Two Lines Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 17, 2020

All of Torah, all of God’s law is summed up in two lines. That’s good, because after original sin, we humans routinely show ourselves to be pretty stupid.

30th Sunday in Course 2020 Plague Year The Church has had us immersed in St. Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 22, for the better part of a month now, and last week’s Gospel with the famous quote, “Render to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God” was a rebuke of the Pharisees. So the beginning of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:20-26, 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10, Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Catholic

Blemished People Can't Approach God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 7, 2015

To show in the scripture as servants of GOD, you need to be blameless or be washed in the blood, simple put you need to have a relationship with GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a spotless believer? Yes. 2 Corinthians 5:17 2 Corinthians 5:17 (Amplified Bible) Therefore if any person is [ingrafted] in Christ (the Messiah) he is a new creation (a new creature altogether); the old [previous moral and spiritual condition] has passed away. Behold, the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 21:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon # 9 - There Is Rest In God's Presence Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Mar 14, 2024

We live in a world that is demanding and restless. Where can one find peace and rest in such a tumultuous world? Only in God’s presence can we find quietness and rest for our souls.

We read in Numbers 23:21, “He has not observed iniquity in Jacob, nor has He seen wickedness in Israel. The LORD his God is with him, And the shout of a King is among them.” (NKJV) In the last sermon we studied in detail as to why the Lord does not observe the iniquity or consider the wickedness ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:21, Exodus 33:14-16, John 2:3, John 2:5, Matthew 11:28, 1 Corinthians 10:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

When Hope Is All There Is Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 9, 2014

When Hope is all there is, it is all we need.

“When Hope Is All There Is” Ps. 42 Alexander Solzhenitsyn spent part of his life in a Soviet Siberian prison. At one point he was so physically weak and discouraged that he hoped for death. The hard labor, terrible conditions, and inhumane treatment had taken its toll. He knew the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Angels – Important Things We Need To Know About Them

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 24, 2014

What are Angels? – Powerful spirit beings in God’s presence but without human bodies

Angels – important things we need to know about them What are Angels? – Powerful spirit beings in God’s presence but without human bodies Heb 1:7 And of the angels He (God) says: "Who makes His angels spirits, And His ministers a flame of fire”. Ps 104:4 Who makes ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thank God And Fan The Flame Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 22, 2011

We all need to recognize that we are in Christ and Christ in us. We need to serve Him most of all in this life. How so? 1- Remember others in prayer 2- Recall the faith of others 3- Refuel the flame in you

INTRO.- I thank God, whom I serve. Who are you serving in this life? ILL.- When I worked for Safeway stores many years ago in Joplin, MO, the manager often made you feel like you owed Safeway your living and you should be totally dedicated to Safeway. For example, my manager would often call me ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Its God's Way Or No Way! Series

Contributed by Herson Gonzalez on Jan 10, 2008

God has a manner of supplying our needs in the kingdom. He is very aware of the needs of his children. It is important to understand God’s system in order to enjoy the abundance of God in our lives. Nothing is automatic, if we want for the prom

Breaking the Curse of Poverty Its God’s Way or No Way! Pastor Herson Gonzalez Calvary Worship Center God has a manner of supplying our needs in the kingdom. He is very aware of the needs of his children. It is important to understand God’s system in order to enjoy the abundance of God in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Program Of Telling Others

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 20, 2015

We need to get with God's program of telling others about the message of Jesus Christ! We need to tell all the truth about Jesus. 1- Go tell the truths OF Jesus 2- Go tell the truth ABOUT Jesus.

INTRO.- ILL.- April 2009, LOS ANGELES – As she walked from a post office, Talon Curtis thought she'd found one of those gimmicky sweepstakes offers on the ground that scream something like "$357,959.55" in big bold letters and "This is not a real check" in much smaller type. But just as she ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Reign In Turbulent Times Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 3, 2015

God hasn’t given up on you; so will you allow Him to be the great healer you need? Will you stop trying to do things yourself and submit to His grace as all you ever need in this life?

God's Reign in Turbulent Times Grace Sermon Series, Part 10 Psalm 29 Introduction - Today we wrap up this series on Grace with one final word of encouragement - Today, let’s turn to Psalm 29 Recap #1: - The word translated "grace" in the New Testament comes from the Greek: -- It is the ...read more

Scripture: Job 29:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

2- God’s Guidance

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 20, 2015

So on this journey that you and I are on, we need to ask and seek from Him what direction we need to go! He has the answers that we are seeking and the direction that we are needing!! please enter a brief summary that helps other preachers know the focus of your sermon

Genesis 24:1-63 1-Knowing God’s Word He knew that he was suppose too have lots of descendants and the world was going to be blessed because of them. And why was that? Jesus would be born! 2-Do Something About What You Know There maybe things that you don’t know what God wants you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-63

Denomination: Baptist

God's Yellow Pages

Contributed by Rick Labate on Feb 19, 2003

The book of Proverbs is like our Yellow Pages for daily living. Have a specific need? Proverbs will most likely have God’s answer.

“GOD’S YELLOW PAGES” by Rick Labate · BLACK SLIDE Introduction You won’t believe the troubles I’ve been having this week! And I don’t know where to turn for help! First of all, our water heater sprung a leak and I don’t know any plumbers! I waited around for a while hoping one would knock on ...read more

Denomination: Adventist