Sermons on Defect:

I Am Stephen Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jul 21, 2008

Stephen is a prime example of someone who followed Jesus in holistic community. Imagine now what it would be like if Stephen was talking with us today.

Following Jesus in Holistic Community I am Stephen Acts 6 & 7 July 20, 2008 I would like for you to use your imagination. Imagine what it might be like if Stephen from Acts 6 & 7 were with us today talking to us as he might talk to us today. Hi, I’m Stephen. I understand that Pastor Mark has ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Bringing God Into Our Decisions Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 23, 2008

Much of life is out of our hands, but our lives are greatly influenced by the choices we and others make.

Bringing God Into Our Decisions (Acts 1:15-26) 1. This was a very rough week for many people. 2. The Williams family had a traumatic time. 3. We had 8 surgeries in the church family within a 7 day period, all during one of our two busiest weeks of the year, camp time. 4. I have been through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 11, 2012

Second piece of the spiritual armor fo God. The truth of the fact that we are only righteous through what Crhist has done for us and not in anything that we can do for ourselves.

The Breastplate of Righteousness Ephesians chapter 6:1-6:20 Introduction- We are still in the series “Putting on the whole armor of God.” Today we will be looking at the breastplate of righteousness. Ephesians chapter 6:10-6:20 Let’s recap this so far and I hope that you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Where R U? Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Sep 15, 2012

How many of us have ever heard the question; Where R U? How many of you have asked that question of someone else? Jesus brings that question to us on a regular basis because HE is concerned about us & the people HE intends to touch through us.

? R U Pt4 CM “Where R U?” Jeremiah 6:16 NLT How many of us have ever heard the question; Where R U? How many of you have asked that question of someone else? If you are a parent, then it is a real good chance that you have said those words to your ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Completeness In Christ

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 19, 2010

It is not the water that washes away our sins; it is the Spirit of God. Baptism is important as the sign that one has been justified by faith and as the public declaration of one’s faith in Christ and membership in a local body of believers, it is not the

Opening illustration: One Sunday, a pastor was giving a sermon on baptism and in the course of his sermon he was illustrating the fact that baptism should take place by sprinkling and not by immersion. He pointed out some instances in the Bible. He said that when John the Baptist baptized Jesus in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Triumphal Entry Into Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 27, 2010

Jesus encountered many people on His way to Jerusalem for the sin of the world, in our study tonight we will see Him viewed as the coming King, but not from a godly perspective, but from the perspective of Jewish teaching about Messiah

Read Luke 19:28-40… if you read chapter 18 and the 1st part of 19 you will get more of the ‘flavor’ of this passage. But let me set the stage (so to speak): v.28-40 detail Jesus’ continuing journey toward Jerusalem. These verses take place sometime after Jericho events such ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Baptist

Security In Salvation

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Aug 31, 2010

Our security in salvation is discovered through faith in Christ and not by dependence on anything or anyone else.

SECURITY IN SALVATION GALATIANS 3:1-5 INTRODUCTION It is interesting to note the things that people find security in. Many find security in material possessions. Among these may be a fine house, a boat, hunting equipment, a nice car, fine furniture and the like. Others find security in insurance ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Why Apostasy? Series

Contributed by C Vincent on Sep 21, 2009

Revealing some clues to apostates and the condition of the church in the end times

Why Apostasy? 20.09.09 am 2 Thessalonians 2 Key verse 15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast and hold the traditions, which you were taught, whether by word or our epistle. Today we will look at apostasy and how it will increase in the last days First of all, what is apostasy? Falling away, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Our Father Chastens

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Sep 28, 2009

Our God is not a vindictive Judge but a Holy Father who loves His children enough to rebuke us when we are wrong and set us on a right path.

When Our Father Chastens Prairie Baptist Church – 9/27/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 6 Key verse: Psalms 6:1 - O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your anger, nor chasten me in Your hot displeasure. Premise: Our God is not a vindictive Judge but a Holy Father who loves His children enough to rebuke us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Joyful Sound

Contributed by James May on May 18, 2008

One day soon we will are going to hear the Joyful Sound once again, and a day of liberty shall be proclaimed such as the world has never seen before.

The Joyful Sound By Pastor Jim May Sound plays a large part in life of every man. There are some who, through either accidental causes, or because of birth defects, are unable to hear. I can’t imagine what it must be like to be able to hear anything – to live in a world of silence. You never ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:15-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Potter's Clay

Contributed by William Akehurst on May 23, 2008

The LORD wants to shape us for HIS use. It takes our repentance to allow for Him to work His fingers through the fiber of our lives. Sometimes we need to be pulled from the wheel, pounded on the block and reshaped.

THE POTTERS CLAY by William Akehurst, HSWC Jeremiah 18:1-6 Romans 9:20-21 Songs: The Solid Rock Have Thine own Way Lord Thou art the Potter, I am the Clay In our car, SUV, expedition…you know, when you’ve got a family of 6, it takes a pretty big vehicle to get everybody to the same place at ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Creating Heaven On Earth In Christian Community

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jul 28, 2009

Authentic relationships in truly Christian community have far greater appeal than church programs. All will know we are Christians by our love.

26.7.09 CREATING HEAVEN ON EARTH IN CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY INTRO I believe we are just coming to the close of the Glasgow Fair fortnight – a time in the year which many people look forward to in order to experience a time of rest. I always value taking a break at this time of year in order to rest, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

What And How Long Is Worship?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 6, 2010

Revelation chapters 4-5 are about worshipping Him who sits on the throne and the Lamb. Don't get distracted and miss the main message!

At the conclusion of Revelation 5, Adam Clarke comments: Now follow the least intelligible parts of this mysterious book, on which so much has been written, and so much in vain. It is natural for man to desire to be wise, and the more difficult the subject the more it is studied- and the hope of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus! Heal My Withered Hand! Series

Contributed by Will Potter on Feb 10, 2010

Many people lives are withered spiritually, but Jesus can restore things to life

I. Introduction: Whatever has “withered up” in your life, God came to make it “whole”! a. We all have seen or had some things that have “withered up!” (Ex: The recent severe Winter that we have experienced in Florida, seemed to have killed every plant that was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Turn Failure Into Success

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Aug 31, 2008

Three steps to turn failure into success

HOW TO TURN FAILURE INTO SUCCESS Luke 5: 1-11 Now, I know that fishing for most of us would be considered a hobby or a time of leisure, but in our text we are looking at some men for whom fishing was their job; it was what they labored in. In our text, we read about some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist