Sermons on needs and wants:

Snakes, Scorpions, And The Spirit Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 26, 2003

Jesus’ parable helps parents distinguish between the needs and the wants of their children, and teaches us how to invest attention in them.

Several years ago a mother wrote to “Dear Abby”: “Dear Abby, My son is in jail for running his mouth at a cop. They’ve given him one phone call a day, and he’s calling home to ask us to bring him things. His dad has gone over there with whatever he has wanted: two Big Macs on Monday, a pizza on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Patience Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 19, 2006

Patience is something we all need. I want to thank James Westervelt for his sermon on the subject that was very helpful.

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • You are in a hurry; the alarm did not go off this morning. Everything you do seems to go wrong. • You get dressed and as you eat breakfast, you find that you spilled some food on your outfit. More time lost. • You get in the car, it will not start, a dead battery. • More ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Distressing Delay Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 9, 2024

Study of the life of Joseph. Series is based on my own study of Scripture as well as reading various books and sermons on the topic over the years.

WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS: DISTRESSING DELAY A. We are continuing our study on the Life of Joseph in a series I’ve titled: “When Life is the Pits.” 1. I chose this title because of the many DIFFICULTIES and PROBLEMS that Joseph had experienced in his young life. He ENDURED one PIT after ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Everything Needs Jesus

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Mar 26, 2020

Strong faith can give us victory over fear. Although, Jesus rebuked the disciples for not having enough faith to deal with the storm, yet He calmed the storm. God is calling us into security and safety today and He wants us to acknowledge Him as our everything and the Lord that heals our diseases.

It is not unusual for some Christian to divide their life into compartments, allocating one area to themselves and the other to Jesus. Some people may allocate their family, marriage, health, finances, children, career, academic and other areas to themselves and leave their religious aspect to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3, Philippians 4:19, Exodus 15:26, Colossians 3:11, Proverbs 18:10, Psalm 91:1-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"not What We Want But What We Need"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 29, 2023

A sermon about following Christ and finding life.

“Not What We Want but What We Need” Matthew 16:21-27 In the words of the late American news commentator Paul Harvey, this morning’s Gospel Lesson is “the rest of the story.” It is a continuation of what we talked about last week. Jesus had asked His disciples: “Who do you say I am?” Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: United Methodist

You Have To Have A Want To.....

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008

To get what you need, we need to have a "want to" will to get it. otherwise you may never obtain what ir rightfully yours

You have to have a want to Luke 15:11-32 *In Luke 15 you will see three stories take place.* The 100 sheep, The 10 coins, And here the 2 sons. ~In each of the first two we see that the sheep and coins were looked for till they were found! For they (sheep and coins) were not capable of moral ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Not Everything Is As It Seems

Contributed by Aaron Holbrough on Jul 13, 2011

Jesus meets a sick man, and Jesus question to him seems odd - "do you want to get better?" But sometimes what we want and what we need are two different things.

Not everything is as it Seems. John 5:1-15 Jesus is heading up to Jerusalem for a Feast of the Jews (doesn’t say which one) On his way he passed by pool that in Aramaic is called Bethesda archeology has uncovered these pools and they had colonnades or covered parts and the invalid and ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Mennonite

Does God Need Me?

Contributed by Charles Worth on Aug 2, 2011

Looking at our relationship with God, does God need us or does He want us? and what about our need for God?

Does God Need Me? Isaiah 40:28 Does God need us? That is a question many have asked over the years. It deals with our imperfect emotions; we have a desire to be needed. In many ways it defines us, especially us men. We need to feel that we have a purpose, our purpose has to translate to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28

Denomination: Baptist

Our Backyard Needs Cleaned.

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 1, 2021

Sinners and the government are not the real problem. We are our own worse enemies refusing to clean ourselves up so sinners will want to be clean.

Romans 13:1  Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.  2  Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17, Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

If You Want More Faith...

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 13, 2015

If you want more faith: 1. Accept the Lord's authority (vs. 1-2). 2. Learn about God's love (vs. 1-2). 3. Notice your need (vs. 3-5). 4. Go to God for the help you need (vs. 5). 5. Remember that faith can move in miraculous ways (vs. 6).

If You Want More Faith... Luke 17:1-6 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 27, 2014 *Way back when our oldest daughter, Becky, was in the sixth grade, we went to the grocery store. And the Nestle people were there that day putting on a contest. The question was to name their TV ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Wanted

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on May 19, 2004

When you read about the prophet Elijah, you find out quickly that he was a no-nonsense type of prophet. He saw only right and wrong.

The most wanted First King’s 17: 2 -- 7. 05/16/04 When you read about the prophet Elijah, you find out quickly that he was a no-nonsense type of prophet. He saw only right and wrong. He went to the palace and told the King Ahab there was coming a drought in the land. The drought would last ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:2-7

Denomination: Baptist

Help Wanted Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Dec 30, 2007

Our outreach suffers because too many church members sit in the pew expecting their pastor to do all the work. Here we find three biblical concepts that will challenge us to reconsider our expectations of the pastor as well as our own level of involvement

Title: Help Wanted Series: The Harvest Is Ripe Text: Matthew 9:35-38 Theme: The outreach of many churches suffers because too many church members sit in the pew expecting their pastor to do all the work. In this passage, Jesus reveals three biblical concepts that will challenge us to reconsider ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

For Want Of A Vision

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Apr 23, 2012

How many churches have failed in their ministry for want of a vision?

For Want of a Vision Proverbs 29:18 What is Vision? Vision is more than just looking on the bright side. It is looking on God’s side. Finding the vision God has for us takes time and prayer. Steve Goodier says " Both the hummingbird and the vulture fly over our nation’s deserts. All ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

Help Wanted

Contributed by John Butler on Mar 8, 2008

God has called us all to be a help in our local church. Learn from the life of Moses how to be a help and not a hinderance.

*****SermonOutline***** Help Wanted! _______________________________________ 1) The Need For Laborers... a) Use Comparison between companies needing help and churches... b) Read: Exo 17:8 Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim. Exo 17:9 And Moses said unto Joshua, Choose us out men, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Weighed And Wanting

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 24, 2002

God has a scale and He will hold us accountable.

WEIGHED AND WANTING By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Daniel 5:25 And this is the writing that was written, MENE,MENE,TEKEL,UPHARSIN. 26 This is the interpetation of the thing, MENE -- God hath numbered thy kingdom, and FINISHED it. 27 TEKEL -- THOU ART WEIGHED IN THE BALANACES, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:24-28, Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God