Sermons on Needs Vs Wants:

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

In Search Of Authentic Faith Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on May 12, 2007

How do you know if faith is real? Is it possible to have a faith that is fake? How do you know the difference? Where do works fit with faith? Are they extra, needed for salvation?

This weekend was a cool weekend in the life of our church. On Friday, the women’s ministry had a come n go dessert, and even though I wasn’t there, I heard it was a good time. Then on Saturday morning, we had a church and neighborhood clean-up. It was a great time to clean up our church, as well ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

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

Wanted...encouragers! Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 8, 2006

This sermon teaches us the importance of being an encourager to other believers.

Peter encouraged the persecuted believers to whom he wrote. God still needs encouragers in today’s church. What can we learn from Peter? 1. We can learn from Peter the Man. A. Peter was a common man. -He was a fisherman (Mt. 4:18). -He was an untrained leader (Acts 4:13). Consider ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

"Room Wanted"

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Sep 14, 2014

This text reminds us that since His birth, Christ has been seeking a place to stay; He wants to live in our hearts.

Room Wanted. Single male, non-smoker, is seeking a place to stay. Unselfish, good natured, and loves children. A real ‘can-do’ person, able to rise above problems. Great culinary skills (can work wonders with bread and fish) and has experience in wine making. Outstanding skills in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

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

"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

Found Wanted

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 2, 2010

Check up before you check ot.

FOUND WANTED Daniel 5:27 TEKEL; Thou art weighed in the balances, and art found wanting. 1 False balance . (Man’s) Man find a way that seems right yet it’s a false balance We need to be sure of what we balance our desires on. False gods are ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:27

Denomination: Baptist

Want To Be An Apostle

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 28, 2024

You do not know what you are asking for and it isn't pretty.

When they started giving out stress cards to recruits in boot camp, I was a bit surprised. If I had gone to submit one of those cards to my TI he would have said, "Son, you're feeling stressed? I don't think you know what stress is." and would have made my life very stressful ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:9-13, 2 Corinthians 11:16-33, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Matthew 7:21-23, Galatians 6:17, 2 Corinthians 4:8-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Help Wanted

Contributed by David Nolte on Oct 24, 2016

Jesus sees a great haravest but few workers

“Help Wanted!” Matthew 9:35-38 David P. Nolte Harvest. Both a joy and a trial! I speak from experience after helping harvest hazelnuts for Childers’ Hazelnut Haven. Having been surprised by the prolific crop and being without harvest equipment we did it the good old ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ