Sermons on Deficiencies:

Three Of God’s Responses To Prayer Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 9, 2016

Sermon series on 1 John

Series: 1 John Week: 24 Passage: 1 John 5:13-17 Title: Three of God’s Responses to Prayer Focus: Prayer INTRODUCTION: A tale is told about a small town that had historically been "dry". One day a local businessman decided to build a tavern in the middle of town. A group of Christians from ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Advantages Of Being An Atheist

Contributed by John Gaston on May 7, 2014

Atheism is hip right now, but is it right? We’re going to look at the advantages of being an atheist, its disadvantages, and then see how our philosophies play out in the closing moments of atheist’s and believer’s lives.

THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING AN ATHEIST Ps. 14:1 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Q: Why can’t atheists solve exponential equations? A: Because they don’t believe in higher powers. 2. Q: What is so ironic about Atheists? A: They’re always talking about God. 3. [Fly in My Soup Atheist] ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Skilled Or Committed - 7 Series

Contributed by Brian Stevenson Athisayaraj on Mar 17, 2015

You can fool all the people some of the time time, you can fool some people all of the time, but you cannot fool all the people all the time. - Abraham Lincoln

Once, Akbar asked Birbal to find four fools in his kingdom and bring them to him. Birbal was amused at the Emperor’s wish and said, “Jahanpanah, it is not a difficult task as this world is full of foolish people. All I need is a of few days.” Akbar readily granted Birbal’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Who Says I Am Tooooo Old! Series

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Jul 14, 2012

Today we honor our 80 and 90 year olds for their faithfulness

WHO SAYS I AM TOO OLD 7-15-12 New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN with Rich McQuinn, Minister TEXT: II CORINTHIANS 4:15-18 INTRODUCTION: Good morning to each of you and thank you for coming out today to worship the King of Kings. I hope you will receive a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:15-18

Denomination: Christian Church

The Bridegroom Returns Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 15, 2012

Are we the generation that will see the return of Jesus? All indications are the answer is "Yes."

Later, Jesus sat on the Mount of Olives. His disciples came to him privately and said, “Tell us, when will all this happen? What sign will signal your return and the end of the world?” (Matt 24:3) We have all asked that question, believers and non-believers alike. People are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3

Denomination: Foursquare

Our Daily Bread Series

Contributed by Jason Winters on Sep 14, 2013

5th in study on Matthew 6, the Lord's Prayer

Deliver Us “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one” Matthew 6:13 This petition in the prayer is primarily for protection. It accepts the danger of temptation, acknowledges our deficiency in dealing with it, and asks for deliverance from it. First, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessed Ones

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 26, 2013

The first set of four beatitudes focus on our vertical relationship to God, the second set of four on our horizontal relationship to people. Each of the eight builds upon the other so that there is an amazingly beautiful and compelling progression.

Opening illustration: How good are you at making enemies? No, I didn’t ask how good you are at making friends. That’s easy. Just be a good Joe, an easy spender, a tolerant sort of fellow who never offends anybody. But how good are you at making enemies? If you are a child of God and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do We Really Want Our Friends And Neighbors Saved? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 17, 2017

If we have a proper understanding of condemnation,we should be motivated to carry the life-giving message of the Gospel to our family, friends, and neighbors.

Opening Illustration: Last Wednesday (June 7, 2017) there was in Washington D.C. a Senate hearing for the Russell Vought, President Trump’s nomination for deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget. You may have seen or heard of this event on SPAN, but more likely on various Christian ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritually Paralyzed

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 9, 2018

Spiritual dryness, or spiritual paralysis can slip up on us when we least expect it. How does our spiritual life compare to the plight of the crippled man by the Pool of Bethesda?

For the past few Sundays we have been discussing spiritual growth. It started as we talked specifically about what blaspheming the Holy Spirit is. The next Sunday we talked about how the Holy Spirit indwells you. We have looked at how Jesus is the Living Water in our lives and that if we accept ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham: When Faith Gives Way To Fear Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Apr 17, 2018

The life of Abraham and how his faith gave way to fear, but God does not give up on him. Our failure doesn't mean that God is finished with us.

Fail Forward?Abraham: When faith gives way to fear? Genesis 12:10-13:4 God’s call to Abraham. Genesis 12:1?God’s promises to Abraham. Genesis 12:2-3 Abraham’s faith resulted in obedience. Genesis 12:4 ?Abraham’s faith resulted in worship. Genesis 12:7-8??Abraham’s faith gave way to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Just Live By Faith

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 23, 2025

Trusting God’s character, we live by faith—not sight—finding joy and strength through Christ despite delay, injustice, or uncertainty.

(How Shall We Live?) Part 1 – Setting the Stage: Habakkuk’s Cry It is a privilege to worship with you today and open the Word of God. Our text is Habakkuk 2:4: > “The righteous shall live by his faith.” Those few words have shaped world history. They fueled Paul’s gospel, sparked the ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 1:17, Galatians 2:20, Hebrews 10:38, Habakkuk 3:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The School Of Obedience

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2020

John 6

THE SCHOOL OF OBEDIENCE (JOHN 6:1-14) Dallas Theological Seminary president Mark Yarbrough , who has 300 head of sheep in his 3,200 acre ranch, told of his ten year’s experience with sheep: “The type of sheep that we raised - they weren't meat sheep, they were wool sheep. We raised them for ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Daniel's Prayer Of Confession, Part 2

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jul 6, 2020

All of us have to say sorry to God. Daniel's prayer has much to teach about saying sorry. In particular, Daniel accepts that he shares responsibilty for the sin of his people.

Last week I did a first talk on Daniel’s prayer of confession. I’m going to assume that you can roughly remember what I talked about last week. That might be a mistake, but even if you can’t, I don’t think it should be too much of a problem for following my talk today. At the end of last week’s ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Job 2

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 5, 2019

This is the second attempt by Satan to get Job to curse God after the first attempt failed. This shows that true lovers of the Lord will remain true lovers of the Lord, even in times of deep trouble or grief.

Last Sunday, we talked about how Job lost everything he had, including all physical property along with all his children. And how, even though he suffered, he did not blame God, but chose to worship God instead. Today, Satan gives him another test designed to test his loyalty to God, and we will ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-13, Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: *other

Christian Dignity Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

Every nobody can become somebody, and that is why everybody is worthy of investment. This is God's view of man, for it was while we were yet sinners that Christ died for the ungodly. God is no haphazard and foolish investor.

An old business man once spoke at his club and told of how he made an investment which brought him great dividends, but for which he did not have to pay a cent of taxes. One night as he closed his store he found a dirty boy of 12 crouched against the building trying to protect himself from the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9