Sermons on Our Deepest Needs:

Our Faith Potential

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Sep 2, 2025

Why does God need us to walk in ALL of the faith that He has deposited into us?

So much of what we hear about faith today is designed to motivate us to pursue faith for ourselves and the things we desire. And because of a “me first” attitude, many in the Church are not walking in their faith potential. They don’t understand the purpose of faith and what they can do to help ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17, Hebrews 11:6, Romans 12:3, Colossians 2:10, Galatians 3:23-24, Galatians 4:1-2, Romans 8:13, Luke 6:12, John 5:30, John 7:16, Jude 1:20, Matthew 17:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Father Which Art In Heaven

Contributed by David Quackenbush on Jun 16, 2008

A Father’s Day sermon looking at some of the characteristics of the Heavenly Father that we should try and emulate as earthly Fathers.

Our Father Which Art In Heaven (adapted from Zondervan 2008 Pastors Annual Outline) Introduce Father’s Day Play Youtube Video Clip : Cat’s in the Craddle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJueyvhFrSA "Comment on the role of Father’s in the lives of thier children and what is really ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Needs Friends?

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

God has given us friends, but so many people have been hurt by their friends and wonder if a true friend can ever be found.

"Who Needs Friends?" 1 Samuel 18-20 Things were tough on Ted when he was born. He was born in Chicago in 1942 to Polish parents. His father was a sausagemaker and his mother took care of the boys. He was hospitalized when he was only six months old after he suffered an allergic reaction to a drug ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Delighting In Our Weaknesses

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 7, 2021

'Delighting in our weaknesses, really?' Yes, really. Last week we looked at how Paul learned the secret to contentment. As we needed to learn the secret to contentment, we also need to learn the secret to delighting in our weaknesses.

DELIGHTING IN OUR WEAKNESSES 2nd Cor. 12:7-10 Last week I mentioned that my sermon title, Being Content During Covid, probably caused you to think, 'he can't be serious'. Well, you might have the same reaction to today's sermon title. 'Delighting in our weaknesses, really?' ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, 2 Corinthians 11:30, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Hebrews 4:14-16, Psalm 82:4, Isaiah 40:29-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Ambition

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 30, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have any ambition in life? Do you know these ambitions need to be align with GOD's Words? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the ambitions according to the will of GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Thess

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have any ambition in life? Do you know these ambitions need to be align with GOD's Words? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the ambitions according to the will of GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Manna Is All You Need!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 22, 2006

God’s all about purpose and destiny; however, many times our future and promise gets lost during the hardships!

Manna is All You Need! Text: Number 11:1-10 1The people soon began to complain to the LORD about their hardships; and when the LORD heard them, his anger blazed against them. Fire from the LORD raged among them and destroyed the outskirts of the camp. 2The people screamed to Moses ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why We Need The Church

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 10, 2005

A sermon reminding us how much we need the church to enhance our growth for the Lord and to enhance the harvest for His kingdom.

There is a golf course in Phoenix, Arizona. They cater to you as if you were a king. It is not open to just anyone, though. Before you can play that course, you have to become a member. There is a big store in Tulsa called SAM’S CLUB that has just about everything you can desire, and it is all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:21

Denomination: *other

Why We Need Revival

Contributed by Terry Williams on Sep 15, 2013

As we look at the Church at Laodicea may we compare our lives with their characteristics to see if we need revival as individuals and as a Church.

September 15, 2013 Sunday Morning Sermon #2 Revival Boot Camp Why We Need Revival Revelation 3:14-22 Passage 14 “To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: The Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the [k]Beginning of the creation of God, says this: 15 ‘I know your deeds, that you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

"Everyone Needs A Cave”

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 3, 2025

Adullam (Ad due lum) is about 5 miles south of Bethshemesh is Judah, near the place known as Gath. Hidden among the goat and sheep trails there are several caves.

“Everyone Needs A Cave” “I cry aloud to the Lord; I lift up my voice to the Lord for mercy. 2I pour out before him my complaint; before him I tell my trouble. 3When my spirit grows faint within me, it is you who watch over my way. In the path where I walk people have hidden a snare for me. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord’s My Shepherd; That’s All I Need Series

Contributed by Larry Wise on Dec 4, 2009

A message about how God meets our needs.

The Lord’s My Shepherd, That’s All I Need Psalm 23:1 Rev. R.I. Williams of Fairmont Park Methodist Church in Norfolk, VA called the newspaper office with his sermon title: “The Lord is my Shepherd” he told the paper. “Is that all?” he was asked. “That’s enough!” he answered. And sure enough, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Stairway To Happiness

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022

There should be no doubt in anyone’s mind that God loves us and wants to bless us. The Book of Psalms is all about how this wonderful God that loves us wants to bless us.

God does not wait until chapter two before He tells us how we can receive a blessing. He starts off in chapter one, verse one. The word translated, “Blessed,” is from the Hebrew word, “aishair” which simply means: “HAPPINESS.” Many people have different ideas on how to find happiness in this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Our Resources From God

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 17, 2011

God supplys all we need.

OUR RESOURCES FROM GOD 1st John 5: 1Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. 2By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Want Joy, Real Joy?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 20, 2001

I think Matthew wrote these Beatitudes down in the exact order that Jesus spoke them. And I believe Jesus had a reason for putting them in this particular order.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Matthew 5:1-12 There is a beautiful chorus that begins with these words, "Do you want joy, real joy, wonderful joy? Then let Jesus come into your heart." And this morning we will look ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Romans 8:29, 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Childhood Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 24, 2014

To persevere during trying times we need to remember our childhood (sonship) in Christ (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 14 Radically Perseverant pgs 358-363)

HoHum: Fred Craddock, while lecturing at Yale University told of going back one summer to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, to take a short vacation with his wife. One night they found a quiet little restaurant where they looked forward to a private meal - just the two of them. While they were waiting for ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why We Need The Bible

Contributed by David Beirne on May 17, 2005

In a day of consumerism and quick fixes, we neglect this book that truly is our source of strength. It really does have all that you need.

Why We Need The Bible 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Let me read to you this morning a letter addressed to our missionary in the Middle East ----------. The writer of the letter is an Afghan living in Iran who heard Bro. --------- preaching on the radio. “I have believed in your God and in your message. I have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist