Sermons on Urgent Things:

Only One Thing Is Needful

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 7, 2023

We live in a time of never-ending worries and distractions.

(This is not an original message, some key points have come from other ministers) TITLE: ONLY ONE THING IS NEEDFUL SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 10:38-42 Today’s gospel is probably one of the shortest narratives in the Bible, but even though it is short, it still has a lot to say. In today’s gospel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Putting Things Before God

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 15, 2023

Jesus was tempted to exalt Himself in a way that was not right. Today we're going to talk a little bit about exalting ourselves above God or putting something else before God.

If you don't toot your own horn, who will? Have you ever heard that before? Let's face it, we really enjoy those moments when good things happen to us. We feel good when we've accomplished something. And with those good experiences, we naturally want to tell others about it. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:8-11, Deuteronomy 6:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Valuable Thing In The World Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 8, 2024

Do you believe God's wisdom is more valuable than gold? How committed are you to asking for God's wisdom and to seeking after God's wisdom. But even more importantly, how committed are you to applying God's wisdom?

A. The story is told about an angel that appeared at a faculty meeting and told the dean, “In return for your unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord will reward you with one of the following: infinite wealth, wisdom, or beauty. Which one will you choose?” 1. Without hesitation, the dean ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-18, Proverbs 4:5-9, 2 Chronicles 1:1, 1 Kings 3:5-14, 1 Kings 4:29-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hard Thing / Difficult Situation Series

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Apr 5, 2023

Elijah told Elisha that was a HARD THING, a double portion of the anointing is a HARD THING. 2 Kgs 2:9. But then a Window was created for the actualisation of that request and that window is illustrated with the word "NEVERTHELESS".

2 Kings? ?2:8-15? ?KJV. “And Elijah took his mantle, and wrapped it together, and smote the waters, and they were divided hither and thither, so that they two went over on dry ground. And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

With God All Things Are Possible

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 28, 2025

The Bible is filled with testimonies of God turning impossibilities into possibilities. God is not limited by human impossibilities. He specializes in doing what no man can do.

WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 19:26 Supporting Texts: Genesis 18:14, Jeremiah 32:27, Mark 10:27, Luke 1:37, Ephesians 3:20 INTRODUCTION Life is filled with challenges, impossibilities, and situations that seem beyond human control. Many people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Putting First Things First

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 15, 2023

The following sermon is going to review Psalms 51 which is David’s confession and desire to have a new heart. From it we are going to learn how important it is to always put first things first when we sin, i.e., repentance and utter reliance on the Lord!

Putting First Things First 2 Samuel 11-12 ; Psalms 51 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 It was the springtime when David sent Joab and the whole Israelite army out to war while he stayed home (11:1). While others risked their lives, little did David know how ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Is This Thing Called Love?

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on May 8, 2023

Love for God must always come before love for any earthly object of our affection.

Everybody knows what love is, right? Love is what makes you sit up all night assembling the bicycle for your daughter’s birthday, or leave the board meeting early to make it to your son’s soccer game. Is that the same thing as the love that makes your mouth go dry and your heart beat fast when ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-8, John 13:31-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Seek Things From Above Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 24, 2023

“Seek” implies striving, and “Set your mind” implies concentration. “Mind” includes understanding, attitude, and will. It means to employ one’s faculty for thoughtful planning, emphasizing the underlying disposition.

Text: Colossians 3:2 Theme: Seek things from above KJV: Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. CSB: Set your mind on things above, not on earthly things. Lightfoot: All your thoughts must abide in heaven, not on the earth. Phillips: Give your heart to the heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:2

Denomination: Methodist

Staying Faithful In The Little Things Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 28, 2025

Staying faithful in the little things means doing our daily tasks with excellence, showing integrity when no one is watching, and honouring God in ordinary moments.

STAYING FAITHFUL IN THE LITTLE THINGS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 16:10 Supporting Texts: Matthew 25:14-30, Zechariah 4:10, 1 Corinthians 4:2, Colossians 3:23-24, Proverbs 28:20 INTRODUCTION: In a world that often chases big titles, grand achievements, and outward recognition, God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10, Matthew 25:14-30, Zechariah 4:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

First Things First (Haggai) Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 3, 2025

When fantasy crashes into reality, put your priorities in order, put the past behind, put your sins away, and put your sites on the Lord.

In a Christina Parenting Magazine, Jill Brett, describes the difference between fantasy and reality when it comes to parenting preschoolers. The Fantasy: As your little ones sit quietly at the kitchen table and hum along with Beethoven, they absorb their age-appropriate encyclopedias. Meanwhile, ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15, Haggai 2:1-23, Psalm 127:1-2, Matthew 6:33, Philippians 4:19, Ephesians 1:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Just One Thing To Seek

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 18, 2024

King David and his successors, his offspring, were bound to the Lord in the same kind of covenant. But did they always follow their "marital" commitment to God?

Saturday of 11th Week in Course 2024 Christian men sometimes ask questions like “why is it that it is wrong to have sex with someone other than my wife? Men have ‘needs’ that sometimes can’t be satisfied for various physical and emotional reasons by the wife. I need that release all the time.” A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34, Psalm 89:4-5, Psalm 89:29-34, 2 Chronicles 24:17-25

Denomination: Catholic

One Thing I Know

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 14, 2024

Can you imagine being thrown out of the Church because you encountered Jesus? Can you imagine being put out of the Church because you received a touch, a miracle from Jesus?

TITLE: ONE THING I KNOW SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 9:1-25 As this 9th Chapter of John opens, we see a man born blind. He has – • Never seen his mother’s face • Never seen children playing at the park • Never played video games • Never seen the beauty of the sunrise or sunset • Never seen OU vs. Texas ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

New Life To Dead Things

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 18, 2024

Paul in 2 Corinthians 5 reminds the Christian about being reconciled to God and living a new life. Old things have passed away. This ties into Ezekiel's vision in Ezekiel 37 about prophesying life to dead things.

New Life to Dead Things Theme: To show how Christ brings salvation to dead people. Also how He can breath life into our dead situations. Text: 2 Corinthians 5:17 – 19, Ezekiel 37 2 Corinthians 5:17-19 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-11, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 2 Corinthians 5:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Love Endures All Things

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Feb 10, 2026

I Corinthians 13:7 has a list of four things that love will do. It says that love “bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things”. That phrase “endures all things” is what we are going to talk about today, and it raises some questions.

Alba 2-8-2026 LOVE ENDURES ALL THINGS I Corinthians 13:7 It can be difficult these days to find a love that endures. There’s the story of a husband who placed an ad in the Rocky Mountain News just prior to a Super Bowl game some years ago. It said, “Will trade my non-cooking and non-shopping ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Uses Weak Things Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 28, 2025

God can use anyone, with anything, as long as they are available and yielded to Him.

GOD USES WEAK THINGS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 3 Judges 3:15, 31 (KJV) “But when the children of Israel cried unto the LORD, the LORD raised them up a deliverer, Ehud the son of Gera, a Benjamite, a man lefthanded: and by him the children of Israel sent a present unto Eglon the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God