Sermons on Defective:

Spiritual Suffering

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Dec 10, 2022

In spiritual suffering, keep the truth, speak about the truth, and do not withhold any negative ideas. Within, the steadfastness of the faith is at risk of weakening. Always speak the truth. No matter what, God is the truthful one.

SPIRITUAL SUFFERING: STEADFASTNESS OF FAITH “BECAUSE OF YOUR TRUTH.” In spiritual suffering, keep the truth, speak about the truth, and do not withhold any negative ideas. Within, the steadfastness of the faith is at risk of weakening. Always speak the truth. No matter what, God is the truthful ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lamb Who Is The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 23, 2022

Jesus is not just a good shepherd, He is The Good Shepherd.

The Lamb Who Is the Good Shepherd (John 10:11-18, 27-30) 1. Two people were watching a man drive a herd of sheep through the main street of a small town. “I thought shepherds led sheep. I didn’t know they drove them with a whip.” “They do,” the other fellow remarked. “That’s not a shepherd. That’s ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18, John 10:27-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sixteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year C: Martha And Mary

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 1, 2022

When Martha brought her stress and complaints to Jesus, he heard her deepest need. He wanted Martha’s soul to catch up to her body.

A journalist with Bon Appetit Magazine asked readers to submit examples of their worst dinner party experiences. A woman names Bea Stein wrote about how the candles on her patio table fell over and set the whole table on fire. Another hostess had 50 guests coming over for brunch when the city ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Catholic

Sermon On The Importance Of Baptism

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 13, 2021

Baptism has been identified as: "Giving the faithful a parallel to Jesus's death for man."

William Stringfellow, an American lay theologian once remarked: "Thus the vocation of the baptized person is a simple thing: it is to live from day to day, whatever the day brings, in this extraordinary unity, in this reconciliation with all people and all things, in this knowledge that death ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:21, Acts 22:16, 1 Corinthians 12:13

Shall Follow Me Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 28, 2022

Psalm 23:6, ‘Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.’ The confession of David could be our desire. We would like to have these two divine blessings in our life. But we struggle to have them.

Psalm 23:6 - “Shall follow me” Happy New month to all of you. The Lord is good and his love never ends. While I was praying for this new month’s service, these words were brought to my mind by the Holy Spirit from Psalm 23:6, ‘Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:6

Denomination: Methodist

Easter Sunday The Resurrection Of The Lord: Garden Of Victory!

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 24, 2024

Easter is revealed in returning to gardens!

Archaeology has discovered during the time of Christ planting pots with pollen in them, which tends to be well preserved in arid environments. These growing pots were then transferred to gardens.1 Easter is revealed in returning to gardens! 1. The meaning of paradise is a garden, from the Latin ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Matthew 28:10

Denomination: Catholic

Keys To A Godly And Joyful Marriage

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Feb 27, 2024

There are standard of operations for a godly marriage in the Scriptures. The couple have responsibilities to discover and walk in them towards a successful marriage.

Keys to a Godly and Joyful Marriage Study Text: Proverbs 5:18 - 19 Introduction: - The keys to a godly and joyful marriage is found in the Bible. When its instructions are obeyed, God will bless the union. - Always remember that God, our Heavenly Father, is the designer and originator of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Father’s Day 2022

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 21, 2023

I don't know about you, but I often struggle with messages relevant to specific days, so here is a Father's Day message i preached from 2022

FATHER’S DAY 2022 BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH INTRODUCTION: AS WE GET STARTED THIS MORNING, I HAVE TWO SMALL REMINDERS FOR OUR DADS WHO ARE HERE WITH US THIS MORNING. ONE IS A PEN WITH THE INSCRIPTION, “GODLY FATHERS ARE A BLESSING TO THEIR CHILDREN”. THE OTHER ITEM IS A COMPASS KEYCHAIN WITH THE ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Baptist

Third Sunday Of Lent, Year B- Made To Crave

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 30, 2024

“What if Jesus made a whip out of cords, knotted them with the Ten Commandments. What would he clear out of you?

There were two kids looking at the Ten Commandments at Sunday school and one of them says, “Seems like there’s a lot more things my parents won’t let me do than these.” Let’s clean up some misunderstandings of some of the specific commandments-- 1.As part of the First Commandment: “You shall ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17, John 2:13-25

Denomination: Catholic

Pentecost Means No Résumé Required

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jun 10, 2025

There are a lot of reasons people give as to why they think they aren't good enough to serve the Lord. Pentecost Day teaches that it is God's Gifts, and not our innate talents, which enable us to serve Him.

Good Morning. Last week, we looked at Christ ascending into Heaven, and being Seated at the Right hand of the Father. Jesus is no longer with his disciples, and making it more confusing for them, He commissioned them to go into all the world and expand His spiritual kingdom to the ends of the ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Go! And Know You Are Not Hidden - Jeremiah 23:24 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 25, 2025

God calls us to live with bold, faith-filled purpose.

Go! And Know You Are Not Hidden - Jeremiah 23:24 (NLT) INTRODUCTION: We are continuing our “Go! And…” series — exploring how God calls us to live with bold, faith-filled purpose. Today, I want to take you to a powerful question God asks through the prophet Jeremiah — a question that shakes the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:24, Psalm 139:7-12, Hebrews 4:13, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Isaiah 41:10, Matthew 28:20, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lesson 3: God Revealed Through The Pattern Of The Incarnation Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 2, 2025

Exploring the Communicable Attributes of God Through the Mystery of Christ’s Descent, Nature, and Redemption

Lesson 3: God Revealed Through the Pattern of the Incarnation Exploring the Communicable Attributes of God Through the Mystery of Christ’s Descent, Nature, and Redemption John 1:1-3,14 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4, John 1:1-3, John 1:14, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Glory

Contributed by Dave Jolliff on Jul 5, 2025

Just as His presence filled the Temple in Solomon’s day, we’re invited to experience that same power in our lives. But it requires sacrifice, repentance, and a heart that seeks Him fully.

God’s Glory II Chronicles 7:1-14 07/06/2025 As we have just celebrated Independence Day as a nation, we find that we are “Blessed.” Last week we looked at how we are “Blessed.” This morning as we dive into the Word of God, we will be looking into II Chronicles 7 as we discover “God’s Glory.” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Marriage And Matters Of The Heart (Matthew 19:1-30)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Feb 5, 2026

In Matthew 19, the Lord Jesus teaches lessons on the sanctity of marriage, the blessing of children, and how to detect a false convert.

Matthew 19:1-10: These verses deal with the sanctity of marriage. The LORD and His disciples had just left the region of Galilee and were now heading to Judea. On the way, He healed those who were sick and in need of His help. The crowds are waiting for Him in Judea, but so are His enemies, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-30, Mark 10:17-22, Luke 18:18-23, Psalm 127:5, Deuteronomy 6:7, Colossians 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

God – Father And Creator Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 21, 2021

God – Father and Creator Series: CREED: Truths that Unite Brad Bailey - January 17, 2021

God – Father and Creator Series: CREED: Truths that Unite Brad Bailey - January 17, 2021 Intro... Another big welcome to each of you. I’m excited today to continue our new series entitled Creed: Truths that Unite. As I introduced last week, we are going to begin engaging the central truths ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational