Sermons on Needy:

Confident Prayer Series

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Oct 24, 2003

What is it that keeps us from praying? What is it that has made prayer into a drudgery, a joyless discipline that fills us with guilt? It doesn’t have to be that way at all.

It’s strange that every time someone announces, like we have in the bulletin and up on the overhead and in the announcements, that we’re going to talk about prayer, we all get a little uncomfortable. You may notice in your bulletin that it says, "Leave your guilt bags at home." Because when we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jesus Speaks On Giving Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

Part 11:Sermon on the Mount Series - Jesus talks about giving, and having a right heart for the Lords ministry and following Him.

The Great Commission Part 11 – Sermon on the Mount – Giving Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † The Sermon on the Mount – The Beatitudes † We are the Salt, staying pure with God’s Holy Word † We are the Light, showing that Word to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Bible Church

A Collection Of Truths That Build Our Faith

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 10, 2004

TRUTHS THAT BUILD OUR FAITH 1. GOD HEARS THE CRY OF THE POOR 2. GOD FIGHTS OUR BATTLES 3. GOD FULFILLS HIS PROMISES 4. GOD DOES NOT CHANGE HIS MIND 5. GOD SPEAKS ON OUR BEHALF 6. GOD GRANTS US DIVINE WISDOM 7. GOD IS GREATER THAN THE ENEMY

A COLLECTION OF TRUTHS THAT BUILD OUR FAITH ******************************************* OUTLINE 1. GOD HEARS THE CRY OF THE POOR 2. GOD FIGHTS OUR BATTLES 3. GOD FULFILLS HIS PROMISES 4. GOD DOES NOT CHANGE HIS MIND 5. GOD SPEAKS ON OUR BEHALF 6. GOD GRANTS US DIVINE WISDOM 7. GOD IS ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rotting Riches Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 18, 2020

James gives three of God's summons against hoarding our riches and depriving those in need.

This evening’s passage may not apply to anyone here tonight because it’s talking about the rich. But the lesson we learn concerns more than having lots of money. We may not think we are rich, but we have more than probably 90% of individuals around the world. Tonight, we will be looking at James ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed (2004)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 20, 2022

Jesus’ taught His disciples then as He teaches His disciples today how to pray what has become the known as Lord’s Prayer. We are friends of God and we are also His adopted children. “A friend in need is a friend indeed”.

A FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED Text: Luke 11:1-13 “A youngster in Connecticut, not understanding the words of the Lord’s Prayer was overheard saying, “Our Father who art in New Haven how did you know my name?” (Williams P. Barker ed. Tarbell’s Teaching Guide. 86th Annual Volume. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Help! Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

HURRY UP AND RESCUE ME!

BIG IDEA: HURRY UP AND RESCUE ME! (cf. Psalm 40:13-17 – minor variations) I. (:1) HURRY UP AND RESCUE ME! A. Hurry Up Keyword = "Hasten" Often God does not seem to move quickly enough for us B. Rescue Me Deliver me Help me II. (:2-3) TURN THE TABLES ON THE BAD GUYS = those who are out to get ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 70:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Telegram Prayer Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

A Telegram Prayer

Psalm 12 A Telegram Prayer I. The Cause of the Prayer - 1 Help, Lord The Source of Our Help - Divine Help The Sense of Our ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

"Don't Make Me Pull This Car Over!" Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Nov 24, 2008

Our study of James continues by looking at what true religion is according to God.

Fracture Part 4- “Don’t Make Me Pull This Car Over” Pastor Ryan Akers James 1:19-27- explanation of title…There is a ton of good stuff in this scripture and what I want to do this morning instead of giving you point 1, point 2, point 3 is I want to unpackage it little by little so that we can get ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Serving The Saints Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 16, 2018

Message 39 in our exposition of Romans. This message considers the instruction to serve one another.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Serving Saints in Need” Romans 12:13 Previously in Romans 12 A. Think and live wisely through dedication to God 12:1-2 B. Think and live wisely concerning the body of Christ 12:3-8 C. Think and live persistently and passionately for God’s purpose ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Acts 4:32-35, 2 Corinthians 8:14-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Extreme Makeover

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 18, 2012

From the life of Naaman - we can see that a makeover comes from the inside out.

EXTREME MAKEOVER Jerry Watts 2 Kings 5:1-14 * Most of us have watched, maybe with interest or intrigued, one of the shows which boast of giving an extreme makeover. I say ‘one’ of the shows because there are several and they makeover people’s bodies to people’s houses. It ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

May You Cut Off All Lying Lips (Psalm 12:1-8) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 14, 2022

Society falls apart when the land is filled with liars. But God will deal with them.

Last week, we worked our way through Psalm 11. That psalm was written for people to pray, when society is completely falling apart. The foundations are being destroyed, and it looks hopeless. The wicked are too many, and too powerful, and can't be stopped. But in the face of this, the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 12:1-8

The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 7, 2005

The three character types and philosophies seen in Jesus’ story of the Good Samaritan.

The Good Samaritan Luke 10:30-37 INTRO.: The background of this story is a question that came to Jesus from a lawyer: "What must I do to inherit eternal life?" His motive was to test Jesus. Jesus turns the question back to him and he answers correctly. To onlookers, it must have seemed he asked a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pure In Heart Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007

Who can trully be pure in heart? Only those who God purifies.

The pure in heart Kingdom Attitudes a series on Mat 5 So far .progressive demands * See self as needy and desperate So far .progressive demands * See self as needy and desperate * Be gentle and not self seeking * amazed that God and man can think of him as well as they do and treat him as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"How Did They Get Here"?

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 4, 2018

The early chucrh got to place of great humility, great power, and great faith. They got to this pint becasue theyhad faith in Jesus, Holy Spirit, and God.

How did they Get There? Acts 4:32-36 • My concern is not so much what they did, but How did they get to this point? • How can you do this out of pure love pure faith • How can we be one mind one heart? • They shared everything, there was no needy, willing to lay it all on the line money, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-36

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Generous?

Contributed by Robert Joseph on May 10, 2014

This is a small group topic about being generous and looks at some of the reasons people aren't generous.

ICE BREAKER Question: What kind of tip do you usually leave when you eat at a restaurant? KEY VERSE: “Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.” [2 Corinthians 9:6 NIV ] LESSON: In Matthew 10:8, Jesus said, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6

Denomination: Pentecostal