Sermons on Adequate:

Weeds In The Kingdom: Part 1

Contributed by Jason Frazier on Jun 21, 2001

Just like weeds in our garden tell us something, weeds in the kingdom of God do also; these are attitudes and actions that can destroy lives. What are weeds & Why Control Them?

TEXT: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 “Weeds in the Kingdom” – Part 1 When I lived with my parents, you couldn’t pay me enough money to work in their garden. But once we bought our first house, I have discovered that I like to garden. I like watering, planting, & even weeding. As I began to work in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Reckon Yourself As Dead To The Law And United To Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How To Reckon Yourself As Dead to the Law and United to Christ (Rom. 7:1-6)

How To Reckon Yourself As Dead to the Law and United to Christ (Rom. 7:1-6) Illustration;Sometimes we as Christians need to stop along life’s road and look back. Although it might have been winding and steep, we can see how God directed us by His faithfulness. Here’s how F.E. Marsh described what ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Pleasant Mother

Contributed by Donato Solano on Aug 8, 2006

What are the characteristics of a pleasant mother? Let us consider Naomi, not just because her name means “pleasant” but also because she demonstrated it in her life.

INTRODUCTION “I wish I was dead. I wish I could kill my mother, too.” Says a note I found inserted in one the books at secondhand books Book Store. I think that one who wrote that note has an unpleasant mother. What are the characteristics of a pleasant mother? Let us consider Naomi, not just ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Touch And Go"

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006

We have a tendancy to lead people to Christ then forget to do the rest.

Biblical Text: Acts 16:9-15 and Psalm 67 “And on the sabbath we went out of the city by a river side, where prayer was wont to be made; and we sat down, and spake unto the women which resorted thither. And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sitting At The Kings Table"

Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 24, 2006

This message shows how wonderful grace is to the needy.

SITTING AT THE KINGS TABLE (A picture of Grace) TEXT: II Samuel 9:1-10-4) Pastor W. Max Alderman Introduction: Grace is a wonderful thing. It is wonderful because it is so Amazing. It is wonderful because it is Atoning. It is wonderful because it is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Time Has Come To Pray #9 Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 21, 2004

The Last Will and Testament of Jesus. 1. That the disciples with be with Me in Heaven. 2. That the disciples will see Me in My glory. 3. Jesus will be IN us.

January 21, 2004 Title: The Time Has Come...to Pray #9 Subtitle: Last Will and Testament of Jesus Text: John 17:24-26 Introduction 1. My wife and I have made a will. it probably needs updated... because it was one we completed years ago... before we lived in Florida. 2. People make a will ...read more

Scripture: John 17:24-26

Denomination: Nazarene

Who Am I?

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Mar 10, 2007

Who is a man that the most Supreme God would even recognize him. This message deals with God’s great love toward mankind

WHO AM I I Chronicles 17:16-27 Intro: In the reading of these scriptures we read how David desires to build a house for the Ark of the Covenant. However, the Lord came to Nathan the prophet and gave him instructions to tell David that he would not allow him to build the temple. In verses 11 and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 17:16-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Repairing The Vehicle Of Your Destiny

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Feb 10, 2008

This sermon shows how you can realign your destiny in line with God’s plan for it.

REPAIRING THE VEHICLE OF YOUR DESTINY. What is your destiny?Habakkuk 2 Your destiny is God’s divine agenda for your life, for your very existence. It’s the assignment God has created you for. It is what He has prepared for each individual to come to the earth to achieve in His overall plan for ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Farewell

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 22, 2008

This is a farelwell sermon to the faithful and loving people of Perche. A challenge to ministry and encouragement of love. Using the Apostles farewell to the Ephesian church.

Intro: What can be said that is adequate in a farewell sermon? There are not enough words of thanks or enough words of love that I could share. However I will try my best to leave you with these last words of challenge, encouragement and love. We find as we study the New testament that the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Baptist

Romans Chapter 2(A) Revelations Of Judgment Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 2, 2009

A look at the nature of God’s judgment

Dakota Community Church February 22, 2009 pm Romans – Chapter 2(a) Revelations of Eternal Judgment Read Romans 2 We have just finished looking at the long list of deplorable sins committed against God by fallen man in the last part of chapter one. We have seen that righteousness from God is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-29

Denomination: Mennonite

Trouble On The Inside

Contributed by Frank Edwards on Jan 29, 2010

This man who possessed devils, and whom Jesus healed, seems to tell us the striking need of our time. For indeed, we live in a sin maddened world. As, times have changed; customs have changed, people have changed. Everyone seems to be tense "up tight." Th

TROUBLE ON THE INSIDE TEXT: Luke 8:27--And when he went forth to land, there met him out of the city a certain man, which had devils long time, and wore no clothes, neither abode in any house, but in the tombs." This man who possessed devils, and whom Jesus healed, seems to tell us the striking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Thirst

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 13, 2010

Fifth Word of a Seven-Last-Words service, summing up the first four as Jesus’ thirst for others, for salvation, for God, and finally for His own needs. Gethsemane Baptist Church, Washington, DC

True spirituality is to know that we have needs. It is only those who pose as ultra-spiritual who deny their needs. True spirituality is to need help, and to ask for it. Spiritual maturity means knowing when we are not adequate and knowing that it is all right to ask for help. It is only the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28

Denomination: Baptist

Expect Chaos (Pentecost)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

This is a Pentecost sermon that focuses on the power of the Holy Spirit to make things happen.

“Expect Chaos!” In the spirit of Mother’s day, I would like to tell the tale of four-year-old Little Johnny… Johnny asked, "Mommy, where do babies come from? "The stork, dear." replied Johnny’s Mom. "Mommy, who keeps bad people from robbing our house?" Asked Little Johnny. Johnny’s mother ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Made Me Kosher

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 25, 2007

Our access to God is not by ceremonial ritual but the sacrifice of Christ.

We have differing standards on what we consider “clean” and “unclean.” A lot depends on how meticulous we are. For some of us, when we drop a cookie, we follow the “5-second rule” (this was tested recently on Mythbusters). When I lived in Germany, everything was spotless--you could eat off the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:18-23

Denomination: Congregational

Giving That Gratifies Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

God directed giving is fun!

OUT OF THE SALTSHAKER AND INTO THE WORLD Part Four—Giving that Gratifies 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 Sunday, August 12, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Key concept: God directed giving is fun! Introduction The Apostle Paul writes to the Corinthians to remind them about completing a promise to give that they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Wesleyan