Sermons on Deficiency:

Recieving Our Wage

Contributed by Ethan Sayler on Jul 30, 2002

Through the grace of God in Jesus Christ, we recieve more than what we deserve.

A donkey and a fox went into partnership and sallied out to forage for food together. They hadn’t gone far before they saw a lion coming their way, at which they were both dreadfully frightened. But the fox thought he saw a way of saving his own skin, and went boldly up to the lion and whispered ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:15-28, Genesis 29:15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Overcoming The Prayer Block

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 18, 2003

Overcoming common obstacles to prayer.

Overcoming the Prayer Block Ref.: Mark 1:35 Luke 5:15 Romans 7:14–25 1 John 1:8–10 Psalms 100:4 Read No Time for Him I. Obstacles There are many, though some are mere excuses that would yield to a strong will. A. Time 1. Life is too busy, but not too busy for less important things—TV, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:15-16, Mark 1:35-38

How To Develop Faith

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003

...the Lord desires for us to respond, to do something, with the faith that He gives to us.

How to Develop Faith. In the recent weeks, we have been asking the Lord to “INCREASE OUR FAITH”. This is in accordance to what the apostles had asked of Jesus in Luke 17:5. I would suggest this is a very simple request, but it is certainly one of the most important things we could ever ask of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:10, Romans 10:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being Passionate For God's Presence In Your Life

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Feb 27, 2003

Are you hungry for more of God’s presence and power in your life?

BEING PASSIONATE FOR GOD’S PRESENCE IN OUR LIVES The Glory Of God If you read your Bible today – there is a very interesting passage about the presence of God. I want you to go to Exodus 40:33-38. Exod 40:34-38 34 Then the cloud covered the tabernacle of meeting, and the glory of the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 40:33-38

Denomination: Foursquare

A Word From God For Sensible People

Contributed by Jack Harris on Dec 15, 2004

This sermon is designed to emphasize the importance and the benefits of the Lord’s Supper.

A WORD FROM GOD FOR SENSIBLE PEOPLE. 1 Cor. 10:14-21 Int: The Apostle Paul was a man whose approach to life was totally reordered by his personal experience with the Lord. The wisdom, which he gained through this experience, had enabled him to see through the pressures and preferences that tend to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"It Is Finished!" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 19, 2007

A sermon on the sixth saying of our Lord from the cross.

At the age of 33, most people are saying about their life, "It is beginning." But for Jesus, at age 33, as He hung on a cross, having paid the price for the world’s sins, He declared, "It is finished!" Note, however, that He did not say, "I am finished!" This was not a cry of defeat, but a shout of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Baptist

"It's Time To Move Forward.”

Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Apr 13, 2005

The purpose of my thought and intention today is to convey the significance of the moment or occasion we as a people of God have embarked upon. It is an occasion of opportunity, a point of entering, a moment of possessing or a time of tacking hold of.

Elder M. Edmunds Co-Pastor of United Ordained Church January 2003 The purpose of my thought and intention today is to convey the significance of the moment or occasion we as a people of God have embarked upon. It is an occasion of opportunity, a point of entering, a moment of possessing or a time ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:17-21, John 5:1, Philippians 3:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Do You Think You Are?

Contributed by W F on Oct 5, 2004

Peter shows us that because of Christ we are all acceptable, capable, valuable and forgivable.

"Who do you think you are?" 1 Peter 2:4-10 Sometimes I wonder if God is experiencing an identity crisis. (Illustrate from Morgan Freemans line in the movie “Deep Impact” – “Pray to god, whom ever that may be for you.” Morgan Freeman’s god suffered from an identity crisis. I wonder if you suffer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: *other

Blessed Are The Spiritual Zeros

Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 7, 2004

Blessed are those who are poor in spirit.

Sermon on Mount Blessed are the spiritual Zeros May 9, 2004 Today I start working through our series on the on the Beatitudes. I.e. Dan and Deanne’s bareness. It is at the outset of the Sermon on the Mount that we learn that we do not have the spiritual resources to put any of the Sermons ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ In Context

Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 24, 2009

Christ came into our context and gave us the supreme example of living our lives of following Him within the context of where God has placed us!

Christianity in Context, Luke 4:4, I Corinthians 9:19-23 Introduction The Reverend Billy Graham tells of a time early in his ministry when he arrived in a small town to preach a sermon. Wanting to mail a letter, he asked a young boy where the post office was. When the boy had told him, Dr. Graham ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Christian Church

Attitude Is Everything Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Mar 30, 2009

Using Paul’s defense as an outline for what it means to live with a Christian Liberty that honors Christ.

SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today III. MAINTAINING PROPER DIET & EXERCISE B.) FREEDOM TO CHOOSE FITNESS “ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING” (1 Cor. 9:1-18) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, March 29, 2009 AM INTRODUCTION: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Developing A Servant’s Heart

Contributed by Robert Webb on Mar 1, 2016

How we should serve God

Developing a Servant’s Heart To serve means someone is involved in or engaged in an activity. Christians are called to be servants: John 12:26 (NIV) 26 Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me. As we serve and as we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:32-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Through The Nothings - Pt. 1 - Public Exposure Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 11, 2014

It is a word that reveals lack. It holds no element of promise. The need is apparent...the solution is not. Nothing. How do you live through the nothings?

Living Through The Nothings Pt. 1 - Public Exposure It is one of my least favorite words. Nothing. It is a word that reveals lack. It holds no element of promise. It contains no ounce of hope. Let me see if I can explain. You share your heart for the one you love and the response is . . . ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:29-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Compassion Moves To Action Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 5, 2015

This short powerful passage provides insight into Jesus' motivation for advancing the training of His disciples to the next level or on to ministering to people in teams. The reason is Jesus' compassion for the masses. Jesus saw beyond the physical broken

MATTHEW 9: 35-38 COMPASSION MOVES TO ACTION [Ezekiel 34:1-6] Jesus saw beyond the physical brokenness to the deeper tragedy of lives lived without spiritual purpose or direction.This short powerful passage provides insight into Jesus' motivation for advancing the training of His disciples to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Welcome To Church, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Andrew Drury on Mar 26, 2015

Seeing the Church through grace and peace

This sermon (1 Corinthians 1: 1 - 3) was preached at West Ewell Evangelical Church, Surrey, on Sunday 6 June 2014. In Acts 18: 1 – 22, we read of the visit of Paul with Silas and Timothy to Corinth. Paul spent 6 months in tent making, and by preaching and teaching. Both Jews and Greeks were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical Free