Sermons on Our Need:

The Lord Wants To See You

Contributed by Larry Jones on Feb 27, 2001

God calls to provide our needs.

John 21: 1-14 The Lord Wants to See You! Here we find 3 appearances of the Lord. 1st 2 meetings were surprises- Both were phenominal events. 1 – Discovered His Resurrection Power (Salvation) We find this in our conviction. 2 – Discovered His Loving Plan (Those who did not see) We find ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Supplies

Contributed by Gerald Nash on Nov 2, 2000

God is a God that supplies our needs.

The God Who Supplies Philippians 4:9 The Apostle Paul was very appreciative of how the church met his needs(v 15-18). He was not like the lawyer whom was approached by the local United Way official. Illust.: The local United Way office realized that it had never received a donation from the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:9

I Will, Be Thou Clean

Contributed by James Sulton on May 8, 2006

Leprosy is a picture of our need for salvation

Luke 5:12-15 I Will, Be Thou Clean James Sulton Jesus Christ is the Master over disease. The leper was full of leprosy: is no different than someone being full of cancer. No known cure. This is the same as sin in a spiritual way. The sinner is full of sin. There is no known cure outside of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Content

Contributed by Daniel Bauder on Nov 12, 2006

God will supply all our needs.

HOW TO BE CONTENT Philippians 4:10-19 November 12, 2006 Broadway Baptist Church Rev Dan Bauder INTRODUCTION Few things get a persons attention quicker than a downward shift in their finances. . Churches are no different. As a church, as long as our expenses are less than our income we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing Is Believing? Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 1, 2011

God understands our need to know.

Title: Seeing Is Believing? Text: John 20:19-31 Thesis: God understands our need to know. The Season of Easter Series: When Jesus Shows Up During the Season of Easter we celebrate the resurrection of Christ as he shows up in unusual and unexpected ways. Introduction Mable Godfrey lived in a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Falling Away - 2

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 21, 2023

Our need to be part of a community of believers.

Falling Away April 23, 2023 I really believe God has a sense of humor. I also believe God can be really sarcastic! If you read the Bible you will see some of His questions lead me to that conclusion. But I also believe that because God created me in His image and I’m that way. So, that’s my ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Supply

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jul 30, 2024

The Lord will supply for all of our need

God Will Supply Philippians 4:14-23 Good morning. In 1 Kings 17, there is a narrative about Elijah being hungry and in need, and the Lord instructed ravens to feed him by a brook. After the brook dried up, the Lord instructed Elijah to go to a widow and ask her for food and drink. 1 Kings 17:12 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Society Needs The Gospel

Contributed by Greg Addison on Feb 11, 2009

From the current economic crisis to the ongoing decline into sin of our culture, it is clear that the only hope for our country is a strong dose ofthe gospel. This passage from Elisha’s ministry illustrates this truth.

1)Society’s Need for the Gospel 2 Kings 2:19-22 2) The Problem “The situation is pleasant…but the water is bad and the ground is barren.” 3) The Problem Joshua 6:26 “Cursed be the man before the Lord, who rises up and builds this city Jericho.” Water = source of life Spring = head waters ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Defeating Depression

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Nov 13, 2015

Describes Depression causes and cures.

DEFEATING DEPRESSION Used book The Bumps are what you climb on by Warren W. Wiersbe pgs 33 – 36 Scripture: Psalms 42 & 43 Introduction: David wonders if and how he can shake depression. I. DEPRESSION A. Major Depression 1. Defined: A mood disorder in which ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Freak

Contributed by Bret Bone on May 22, 2012

Welcome to VP…it’s hard to believe that we are already in our third week of our Re-Discover Church “Open House” Month. I hope and pray that you have used this opportunity to share with your families, friends and neighbors the exciting things that have be

Video The Jesus Rant Slide #1 Welcome to VP…it’s hard to believe that we are already in our third week of our Re-Discover Church “Open House” Month. I hope and pray that you have used this opportunity to share with your families, friends and neighbors the exciting things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Everyone Has Needs

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Feb 5, 2012

The story of Peter, Peter's mother-in-law and the crown in this passage from Mark describe three different perspectives, but different needs as well. We all have needs and our greatest need is a savior.

Introduction The author Stephen W. Sorenson wrote in Discipleship Journal: For two years, because of severe tendinitis in both wrists, I could not pick up my young daughter, carry a log, or even open a twist-off pop bottle. To make matters worse, my wife and I, with help from family and friends, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Wanting, Having & Needing

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on May 7, 2003

Learning to want what we have in the Lord is important to our spiritual health.

INTRODUCTION : Turn with me to the 23rd Psalm, probably the most recognized verse in all Christendom. Recite Psalm 23 from memory. TEXTUAL IDEA: It is a Psalm of David. The song of a king, the song of a shepherd, a song of desire and a song of trust. SERMON IDEA: I have labeled tonight’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Priest We Need

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 15, 2016

Jesus is our eternal high priest, superior to the Levitical priests of the Old Covenant.

In the recent Oscar-nominated film, “Bridge of Spies,” Tom Hanks portrays James Donovan, an American lawyer who is recruited during the Cold War to defend accused Soviet spy Rudolf Abel on charges of espionage, and who was later approached to negotiate with the Soviet Union over the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Needs The Donkey PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 18, 2024

This sermon explores God's divine design in ordinary things, our duty in His plan, and how small actions can open doors to great blessings.

Greetings, beloved congregation! It's a joy to be standing before you today, in this place where we gather to celebrate our unity in Christ, to seek His wisdom and to find solace in His words. As we gather here, let's remember that we are not just a gathering of individuals, but a family, bound ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1

Topics: God Uses Ordinary Things, Channels

Faith Needs A Setting Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 29, 2014

what is communicated in the Church, what is handed down in her living Tradition, is the new light born of an encounter with the true God, a light which touches us at the core of our being and engages our minds, wills and emotions.

Thursday of 4th week of Lent 2014 Lumen Fidei The name “Israel” was given to Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebecca, after an incident in which this patriarch wrestled all night with a divine being. That name means “God-fighter,” and it applied well to his descendants. Our OT ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:7-14

Denomination: Catholic