Sermons on Defect:

The State Of The Church (2005)

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 13, 2005

In this message discover four realities about the Church of Jesus Christ.

The State of the Church 2005 (part 1) You can also find this sermon at www.praiseag.org - visit "The Path" sermon finder and click on "New Testament Sermons." INTRODUCTION: o The average church reaches only three people for Christ each year. o Half of all churches did not add a single member ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Coffee With God

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006

Regular, deliberate seeking of God’s presence will result in a closeness with God that is far more intimate than most people believe we can have

1. Title: Coffee With God 2. Text: Exodus 33 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, April 10. 2005 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand the nature of our relationship with God and how we can make it grow through prayer -for the people to feel a longing for God’s closeness ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatness Of The Word Of God

Contributed by Kranthi Kumar Medida on Dec 9, 2006

In this message, I want to tell you of the greatness of the Word of God, so that you will begin to treat it in a way which it rightly deserves.

INTRODUCTION If there is a great man and you do not know that he is great, then you cannot show the respect, which he deserves. Before deciding how you are going to act with someone, you will be asking yourselves, the following questions: “Who is that person? What is his position in the society? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holding On When You Should Be Letting Go

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 10, 2006

We must put an end to self-sovereignty.

HOLDING ON WHEN YOU SHOULD BE LETTING GO: A COMMUNITY OF FEAR Matthew 2.16-18 S: Community C: A Fearful Community Th: Advent Pr: WE MUST PUT AN END TO SELF-SOVEREIGNTY. TS: We will find in our study of Matthew 2 an example of a man who would not let go of his self-importance. Type: Inductive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Must Vote Against Abortion Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Feb 6, 2007

How should Christians deal with abortion

Series: America Bless God Sermon Title: Why we must vote against Abortion Sunday, October 17th 2004 Intro: These sermons, as I have been telling you, are focused on guiding you to making the right decision in voting this coming November. We simply must turn out and vote, turn out in mass and ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

3 Days And 3 Nights: On What Day Of The Week Was Jesus Crucified?

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 30, 2008

This is a study on the subject of what day of the week was Jesus crucified to fulfill the prophecy He spoke about Himself in Matt. 12:40.

Three Days and Three Nights: On What Day of the Week Was Jesus Crucified? This morning we are going to have a little Bible Study as opposed to a sermon. A few weeks ago I was approached with a question concerning the timing of the death, burial and resurrection of Christ that I have found many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:40

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation - The Eternal Gift Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 19, 2006

The marvelous gifts God gave to us that first Christmas

SERIES: “GIFTS UNDER THE TREE” TEXT: LUKE 2:21-38 TITLE: “SALVATION – THE ETERNAL GIFT” INTRODUCTION: A. Johnny Hart is the writer and illustrator for the B.C. comic strip. He’s also a committed Christian who perceptively works spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Eternal Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 27, 2008

1) The Wonder of the Eternal God Declared (Isaiah 40:27)2) The Renown of the Eternal God Delineated (Isaiah 40:28) 3) The Blessings of the Eternal God Displayed (Isaiah 40:29-31)

Let me introduce you to a person called Michael Rae. In his own words, he is on a path to immortality which involves a near-abstinence level of food, the dedication of an accountant to approve every calorie, and an obsession with death. The youthful, 38-year-old research assistant studying ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Other

I Almost Finished Well

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 2, 2007

This is a sermon reflecting on the past year and on the need to finish well in the Lord.

1 Kings 12:1-13:29 I Almost Finished Well, In the Lord 1/23/2000 1 Kings 12:25-33 1 Corin. 9:24-27 Our year has come to an end. How many of us have started on a project in 2006 with great expectations of what we were going to do, only to have that project sit around and eventually left ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:25-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Picturing A Joyful Jesus Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 8, 2007

A look at another side of Jesus. The side of a joyful, personable man that would take time out of his life to attend a wedding feast.

(Significant inspiration and segments of this sermon taken from Max Lucado’s writings on this passage.) There was a woman who goes to the post office to buy stamps for her Christmas cards. She says to the clerk, "May I have 50 Christmas stamps?" The clerk says, "What denomination?" The woman ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Aim For Perfection Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 11, 2010

In this sermon, we wrap up the entire series by challenging ourselves to aim for perfection, strive toward unity, examine ourselves, and lean on the Lord.

Introduction: A. How many of you break out into a cold sweat or used to break out into a cold sweat when you hear the words: “Clear your desk, take out a sheet of paper and something to write with. We are going to have a pop quiz”? 1. How many of you like taking tests? 2. It can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing You Can Hear From God

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 9, 2010

God is speaking to the Church but are we listening?

July 11, 2010 Morning Worship Text: Proverbs 3:5-6 Subject: Hearing God’s Voice Title: The Keys to Knowing That You Can Hear From God I want to talk to you today about a topic that we often hear about but, I think, not many really participate in. That topic is hearing from God. I would guess ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gideon Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 11, 2010

Gideon was a judge who learned to trust in the Lord and he became willing to depend on God’s power to deliver him and his nation against overwhelming odds. He put his faith into action and the Spirit of the Lord came on him and empowered Him into victory.

Series: Here comes the Judge! Sermon: Gideon “Mighty Warrior” pt 2 Thesis: Gideon was a judge who learned to trust in the Lord and he became willing to depend on God’s power to deliver him and his nation against overwhelming odds. He put his faith into action and the Spirit of the Lord came on him ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deborah Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 11, 2010

Deborah was a leader in Israel and revealed that a women can be chosen by God to lead His people. She was a woman of faith and she flowed in the prophetic realm getting divine insight in solving disputes and in hearing from God what to do and how to do it

Judges 4:1-5:31 Series: Here comes the Judge! Introduction to series: The book of Judges: Is the history of the Judges of Israel and is connected with the previous book of Joshua, as a “link in the chain of books.” It describes the history of Israel under different leaderships, governments and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Unveiling Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 11, 2010

A study of chapter 4 verses 1 through 16

5Song of Solomon 4: 1 – 16 The Unveiling 1 Behold, you are fair, my love! Behold, you are fair! You have dove’s eyes behind your veil. Your hair is like a flock of goats, going down from Mount Gilead. 2 Your teeth are like a flock of shorn sheep which have come up from the washing, ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 4:1-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel