Sermons on Our Deepest Needs:

The Stewardship Of Giving Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 21, 2010

Jesus teaches His disciples the principles of giving and doing for those in need by teaching how God reveals need and it is out duty to commit to meeting that need and take the intentional action necessary to meet that need, thru the power of the Holy Spi

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: November 21, 2010 Date Preached: November 21, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Stewardship Series Title: The Stewardship of Giving Text: Mark 8:1-9 1 In those days, when again a great crowd had gathered, and they had nothing to eat, he called ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"Thirst"

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Apr 2, 2011

A sermon focusing on the theme of thirst - of Israel in the wilderness during the Exodus and of the woman at the well and of Jesus on the Cross.

“Thirst” From the wilderness of Sin the whole congregation of the Israelites journeyed by stages, as the Lord commanded. They camped at Rephidim, but there was no water for the people to drink. The people quarreled with Moses, and said, “Give us water to drink.” Moses ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 15, 2023

o Do you have an intentional plan for your own spiritual growth? o Do you know what spiritual growth is? o Have you asked God how you can serve in His church and in His Kingdom.

Last week after our church meeting, Crystal prayed us out, and as she was praying the word “nesting” came to her. What a perfect way to describe the situation for CPC and perhaps THE church as well. Also, during our meeting, discipleship was discussed. CPC is a young church in terms of our launch ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18, 1 Corinthians 3:3, Colossians 1:9-10

Acorns For The World

Contributed by Andrew Warriner on Apr 24, 2013

A sermon to highlight the desparate need of others at home and overseas

Acorns for the world. “While women weep, as they do now, I’ll fight; while little children go hungry, as they do now, I’ll fight; while men go to prison, in and out, in and out, as they do now, I’ll fight; while there is a drunkard left, while there is a poor lost girl ...read more

Scripture: John 6:5-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

Access Anytime

Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on Nov 13, 2013

Jesus death and resurrection provided for us a 1X sacrifice 4 all time so that we can have access anytime. Find out what it means as a believer to have access anytime to the throne of grace whereby we can receive grace and mercy in time of need.

Access Anytime!!! Heb. 4: 14-16. It was said of Abe Lincoln (President) that he gave his children permission to have access to him at anytime. Whether working in the oval office or meeting with dignitaries his children had the assurance that they had access to their father at anytime (crawl up on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Need Of The Hour: Thoughts From The Epistle Of James

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 28, 2001

1.WITHSTAND TRIALS AND TEMPTATIONS 2.WISDOM OF GOD 3.WORKS OF FAITH 4.WORDS OF CONFUSION 5.WRATH OF MAN 6.WAIT FOR GOD 7.WIN THE LOST

THE NEED OF THE HOUR: 7 THOUGHTS FROM THE EPISTLE OF JAMES OUTLINE 1.WITHSTAND TRIALS AND TEMPTATIONS 2.WISDOM OF GOD 3.WORKS OF FAITH 4.WORDS OF CONFUSION 5.WRATH OF MAN 6.WAIT FOR GOD 7.WIN THE LOST THE MESSAGE THE NEED OF THE HOUR: THOUGHTS FROM THE EPISTLE OF JAMES 1.WITHSTAND ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Obadiah - The Pride Of Your Heart Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 11, 2013

Don't let pride blinds you to the need of God and the needs of others. Be humble and faithful. We need God's grace and mercy. As we are led by God, let us do the will of God and be instruments of blessings for others.

Obadiah reveals God’s stern words to Edom, a nation South of Judah. • The Edomites were the descendants of Esau, the brother of Jacob. Esau and Jacob are the twin sons of Isaac. • Remember, Jacob cheated his brother for the father’s blessing? The two brothers were in ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No Not One - A Message For Christmas

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 3, 2012

Watching tv christmas story and I was stirred in the 'spirit of Christmas'. But then I realized that this 'spirit of Christmas I was experiencing, which brought all those good feelings of love and friendship and fellowship and the wonder of ... The north

2010.12.13 No not one William Akehurst HSWC No not one Romans 3 Vs. 10  No, not one.   Vs. 17  The way of peace 23,  all have sinned and come short of the glory of God 24, justified by his grace through the redemption I love the songs of Christmas, although sometimes I think they come out too ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fight Within The Wall Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 21, 2011

The greatest problem in ministry is often the fight within. Beware of the seeds of discontent, distrust and rivalry that the evil One can sow within the Body of Christ. Don't let selfishness gets the better of us.

What we learn last week: There will be oppositions in ministry. • We cannot stop what people will say but we can choose not to allow their words or deeds to discourage us from doing what is good and right, what is the will of God. • We choose not to be distracted; we FOCUS on what God ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Nasty Nineveh Needed Nahum's News Series

Contributed by David Nolte on Oct 24, 2018

A study of the plight of sinful Nineveh

“Nasty Nineveh Needed Nahum’s News!” Nahum 1:1-15 David P. Nolte A reclaimed drug addict had been clean for 10 years when, due to an injury, he was put on pain killers. The action of those pills excited his addiction and he was hooked on drugs even more deeply than before. His 10 good ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What The Church Should Do With Its Casualties

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 4, 2022

Some who would try to convince us that there are contradictions in the Bible, point to Galatians, chapter six, to try to prove their point.

• Verse 2 says, "Bear ye one another's burdens..." • Verse 5 says, "For every man shall bear his own burden." They err because they do not realize Paul was speaking of two different things. Verse 5 refers to people who, like soldiers, must bear their own ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Lost Hope

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 17, 2011

A word for those who have "lost hope" at some point and believe theirs to be a circumstance which no one else has ever been through. May this help you. This posting is a short Wed evening devotion which needs to be further developed

LOST HOPE Luke 8:40-56 * Back in 1996, the church where I was pastoring received & responded to a company to lease pre-made television commercials which would be ‘stamped’ with our name. * While we had many choices about which ads we would buy, we clearly understand that to enter the public arena ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Baptist

Ridiculous Faith Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part 2 of a series on Elisha

Ridiculous Faith Elisha, Week 2 Today, we are in the 2nd week of a series looking at the old testament prophet Elisha. If you missed last week, we talked about burning plows, in other words leaving behind anything that would keep us from following God. So last week, we burned plows. Today, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:9-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Talking With God Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 16, 2021

Taken from the Sermon Central Series, and heavily edited, Pastor John teaches us how to have a conversation with God

Talking With God Established Series- Week 3: August 8th, 2021 Scripture: Matthew Chapter 6:5-13 Entering our third week of a series called Established - how to be rooted and established in the love of God. The first week we talked about knowing God. Last week, we talked about how to hear God, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Frustrated Messiah Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 29, 2011

Jesus has given us all we need to meet people's needs and wants us to step out in faith and meet those needs.

A Frustrated Messiah Text: Matt. 17:14-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: Our dog Copper has issues! First of all, he is part Basset Hound and part Terrier. If you combine a Labrador and a Poodle they are called a "Labradoodle." That would make Copper a "Barrier," and the barrier is between his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-20

Denomination: Methodist