Sermons on One Thing Needful:

"Admonishing One Another" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 11, 2008

Sermon 2 in the Love As Christ Loved Us series

When I preached the previous sermon of this ‘one another’ series, I said that our repetitious theme would be, LOVE AS CHRIST LOVED US. My wife’s comment to me during lunch afterwards was, “That’s the harshest sermon on love I’ve ever heard”. Anyone reading this who was there, may remember ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14

Denomination: Orthodox

One Life To Live

Contributed by Brian Moon on Feb 5, 2003

This message motivates us to realize that we only have one life to live and the consequences are eternal.

One Life to Live Brian A. Moon In an average lifetime, the average American spends 3 years in business meetings, 13 years watching TV, Spends $89,281 on food, consumes 109,354 pounds of food, Makes 1811 trips to McDonalds, Spends $6881 in vending machines, Eats 35,138 cookies and 1483 pounds of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Romans 6:13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Encourage One Another!

Contributed by Hans Krause on Nov 17, 2018

We don't know when Jesus will come again, or whether we will die before that and go to meet our Savior. We do know that we should be wide awake and ready 24/7 for that encounter. And to that end, we are called to encourage one another rather than to incite fear and panic.

Do you believe that Jesus will one day come back from where he has gone? Do you believe that there is actually going to be a point of time in our history, or better: in our future, when God will intervene in the flow of history in a way that will have a cosmic impact? Let’s have a show of hands: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:2-11, Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Spur One Another On Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 26, 2023

In this final "one another" from our "One Anothering" series, we explore what it means to spur one another on toward love and good deeds. One of the challenging sides of loving one another, is our duty to provoke and challenge each other to be all that God has called us to.

A. I want to begin by sharing some actual excuse notes sent by parents that were collected by the University of Texas and include the original spellings. 1. “My son is under a doctor’s care and should not take P.E. today. Please execute him.” 2. “Dear School: Please ekscuse John being absent on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25, Galatians 4:16, Proverbs 27:6, Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Need To Make A Choice

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jun 30, 2015

MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE

YOU NEED TO MAKE A CHOICE JOSH. 24:14-15 1. INTRODUCTION. LIFE DEMANDS THAT WE MAKE CHOICES. WE CAN CHOOSE TO WORK OR NOT TO WORK. WE CAN CHOOSE TO BE LAZY OR ACTIVE. WE CAN CHOOSE TO MARRY OR REMAIN SINGLE. WE CAN CHOOSE TO BE SWEET OR WE CAN CHOOSE TO BE SOUR. YES, MY BROTHERS AND SISTER, GOD ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Encourage One Another Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 3, 2009

We can encourage others through our example, presence, and words.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who opened his front door one morning to get his newspaper and was surprised to see a strange dog with his newspaper in his mouth. 1. Delighted with his unexpected “delivery service,” the man gave the dog a treat. 2. The following morning the man opened ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rest We All Need

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Sep 11, 2025

Looking at how we can find that deep soul rest that we all need.

Good morning, church! Today, we’re diving into one of the most comforting invitations in all of Scripture. Jesus says in Matthew 11:28, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Does that word rest sound good to you today? I don’t know about you, but I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Psalm 23:1-3, Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Tax Collector Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 21, 2019

Jesus touched the life of one tax collector & changed him forever.

“ONE TAX COLLECTOR” Luke 5:27-32 CWBC – 1/20/19 Jon Daniels INTRO – God can save anybody. Do you believe that? If we were honest, we would have to say that sometimes we have a hard time believing certain people can be saved. Heard a story just this past week of a guy who had been arrested ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For Full Joy

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 22, 2010

Delivered 1989, on the 25th anniversary of the reception of the church's first black member. We wait for full joy and unity, which come from embracing all people and from being the agents of redemption for all needs.

Exactly twenty-five years ago, two things happened which were destined to have a profound effect on my life, and I want to share them with you this morning. These two unrelated happenings took place without the people involved in either one being aware of the other one, but, as I have said, both ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

Petitioning God For Our Needs Series

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jun 25, 2005

Fourth sermon in a series on the Lord’s Prayer based on booklet by Partners in Ministry.

THE FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST June 19, 2005 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Matthew 6:11 "Petitioning God for Our Needs: Supplication and Divine Providence" After receiving a scolding from “old Miss Watson,” Huckleberry Finn recounts, Miss Watson she took me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Lutheran

Use This Name For All Needs

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 26, 2011

No other name under heaven

USE THIS NAME FOR ALL NEEDS Acts 3:6 Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. Acts 4:10 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

Serving One Master Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 20, 2008

How we invest our money and our minutes reveals who our Master is.

Serving One Master Matthew 6:19-24 Rev. Brian Bill 4/20/08 According to a survey of over 4,000 people, Americans are more cynical than ever before. One book says that we are “discontent and disillusioned.” We don’t trust politicians or the economy and many are suspicious of the church as well. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

One Special Sheep

Contributed by Ken Durham on Nov 24, 2008

The Love of The Lamb of God

ONE SPECIAL SHEEP “See that you do not look down on one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my father in heaven” “What do you think? If a man owns a hundred sheep, and one of them wanders away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hill and go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:10-14

In Christ (Part One )

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 5, 2022

Some people are close to being saved but they're not there yet. But for those who cross that threshold and become born-again, we are now considered to be 'in Christ'. It's an interesting phrase used to refer followers of Jesus but what does it mean?

IN CHRIST (part one) Last week my sermon was based on Jesus' words to the teacher of the law when he told him he was not far from the kingdom of God. Some people are close to being saved but they're not there yet. But for those who cross that threshold and become born-again, we are now ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 6:1-4, Romans 6:22-23, 2 Corinthians 3:17-18, Ephesians 4:22-24, Ephesians 2:10, Romans 8:1-2, Hebrews 3:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"One Is The Loneliest Number" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 30, 2013

One of the primary figures in the OT was a man named David. The Bible tells us that he had it all. He was handsome. he was strong. he was a hero. But he was also very lonely.

LIFELINES “One is the Loneliest Number” Psalm 142:1-4 One of the primary figures in the OT is David. All of us know who David was. According to the Bible this is a man who basically had it all. The Bible tells us that David was • Handsome. Even Goliath said so and he despised ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-4

Denomination: Baptist