Sermons on Wants Vs Needs:

Life Is A Continual Adjustment Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 24, 2024

We have all seen many adjustments take place in our lives. Some fairly easy and some not so easy. If it were not for God and His Word, we would struggle to manage through.

Think with me of some of the changes and adjustments Ann has seen and experienced in her almost 82 years of life. 1. Household duties: Washing, ironing, heating, cooking, and bathing. 2. Transportation 3. Communication: mail, phones, computers 4. Ann has experienced her final adjustment. We, this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

We Want Our Eyes To Be Open

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 20, 2014

When your eyes are hurting it seems like your whole body hurts.You don’t know how much you need, use a body part until you’re unable to use it. In the ancient world, blindness was a very common malady.

“We Want Our Eyes to Be Open” Matthew 20.29-34 February 16, 2014 Chester FBC Chester, IL * Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A This week, the American voice of the Olympics, Bob Costas, was absent from the airwaves due to a double eye infection. 1 He said, “"Bear ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

My Greatest Need

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 6, 2023

Out of all the things that Jesus has done for us, let's look and see what is the most and best thing He has provided.

Can you believe it? We are only 6 weeks away from Easter, one of the most celebrated Christian holidays. The Lord laid it on my heart to talk about what Jesus has done for us as we lead up to the Easter season. Today, let's think about all that Jesus has done for us. When I think about what ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-26, Romans 3:23-24, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Season For Figs

Contributed by Samuel M on Jan 21, 2024

Jesus expected the fig tree to bear fruit even when it was not the season for figs. God is more concerned with His seasons, and expects us to live according to His seasons and not based on worldly seasons

And seeing from afar a fig tree having leaves, He went to see if perhaps He would find something on it. When He came to it, He found nothing but leaves, for it was not the season for figs. Mark 11:13 The fig tree was in tune with the world's seasons but not with God’s seasons. As per the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:13

Sermon On Avarice

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 18, 2021

Avarice can be considered the very essence of evil

Fyodor Dostoevsky, the Russian novelist, philosopher, and journalist once remarked: “The world says: "You have needs - satisfy them. You have as much right as the rich and the mighty. Don't hesitate to satisfy your needs; indeed, expand your needs and demand more." This is the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5, Ecclesiastes 5:10, Proverbs 11:24

Sermon On A Helping Hand

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 15, 2020

Helping those in need

Barack Obama, the former 44th President of the United States once said: “The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something. Don’t wait for good things to happen to you. If you go out and make some good things happen, you will fill the world with hope, you will fill yourself with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Beware Of An Unbelieving Heart

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 7, 2013

To show that we need to guard our heart from unbelief.

I. EXORDIUM: Take care of your heart. Proverbs 4:23 (Amplified Bible) 4:23 Keep and guard your heart with all vigilance and above all that you guard, for out of it flow the springs of life. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to guard our heart from ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Someone Needs You!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 25, 2023

Have we ever thought about what God needs? Do we consider the needs of others? You could be the answer to someone's prayers.

SOMEBODY NEEDS YOU! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Watch YouTube: Wade Hughes) Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 (MSG) You can be sure that God will take care of everything you need, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19, Matthew 21:2-3, Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Out On A Limb PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024

This sermon explores overcoming obstacles to seek Jesus, willingly encountering Him, and experiencing transformation through faith, using the story of Zacchaeus as an example.

Good morning, beloved family of God. What a joy it is to gather together in this sacred space, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to learn from His Holy Word. As we open our hearts and minds to His divine wisdom today, let us remember the words of the great Charles Spurgeon, who once ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Topics: Need For Jesus, Challenges

"New Journey"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 5, 2016

The sermon is my first sermon at a new appointment and we shared about taking a new journey with Christ.

“New Journey” Hebrews 12: 18-29 1. Today's text tells us of the journey of a people with a choice set before them. On one side is fear and death, but on the other side is to desire His Presence, To be Caught Up with God, To Encounter a Passion ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29

Denomination: Methodist

Psalm Of A Sheep PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 8, 2024

This sermon explores how to follow God's guidance, find spiritual nourishment, and seek comfort in His protection, as depicted in Psalms 23.

Welcome, dear friends, to this time of shared worship and reflection. Today, we gather under the banner of our faith, bound together by the love of our Savior and the fellowship of believers. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here to be filled, to be renewed, to be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Topics: All I Need

God's Word Is Always Refreshing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 7, 2024

This sermon encourages Christians to eagerly study and apply God's Word, emphasizing its transformative power and role as a guide in life's trials.

Beloved in Christ, I stand before you today, not as a distant preacher on a lofty pulpit, but as your fellow sojourner in this walk of faith, to share with you a message that I believe is crucial in our Christian journey. It's a message that has the potential to transform our lives, to bring us ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 15:16, Acts 17:10-12

Topics: Word, Everything, Need

Seek Ye First The Kingdom Of God- Part 1 Series

Contributed by Kiruba Stephen on May 12, 2022

We will examine what it means to put God above all things in our lives and all the blessings that follow when we do that. Tonight’s message is going to be on: Having Right Priorities.

Matthew Chapter 6 verses 24 to 34 24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. 25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34, Philippians 4:18-19

God Wants You To Be Saved

Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 14, 2006

This simple message shows the way the Trinity is at work to bring about your salvation.

GOD WANTS YOU TO BE SAVED! Ephesians 1:1-14 Introduction: It is within the wonderful plan of God that all men be saved. Sadly, this is not the case, yet it certainly is not God’s fault. The entire Trinity is at work to keep precious souls out of hell... Please consider how this takes place, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

What If Jesus Told A Story About Your Life?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 20, 2021

1. God recognizes the story of our life (vs. 9-15a). 2. God reveals the story of our life (vs. 9). 3. God wants us to reconsider the story of our life (vs. 15-18). 4. God wants to rewrite the story of our life (vs. 18-19).

What if Jesus Told a Story about Your Life? Luke 20:9-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 18, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Today we will study one of the Lord's parables. But what is a parable anyway? The best definition I've ever heard is simply this: "A parable is an earthly story ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-19

Denomination: Baptist