Sermons on Deficiency:

Communication Relative To Divine Purpose Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Nov 1, 2009

This message is intended to help us evaluate and make changes to, if needed, our communication habits as they pertain to God’s divine purposes.

COMMUNICATION RELATIVE TO DIVINE PURPOSE Colossians 4:2-6 INTRODUCTION: A. June Hunt, in her Biblical Counseling Keys on Communication opens with this question: Have you ever paused to evaluate the impact of how you communicate? 1. Folks, if you have not noticed already, communication can ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 1 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 3, 2009

In order to attain Christian maturity and holy conduct it is essential to have a firm foundation. The believer must be able to stand with confidence. He dare not be pushed down by trials. He must not be pulled over by temptation. This kind of stamina can

THE BOOK OF JAMES LESSONS FOR THE MATERIALIZING CHURCH -- PART 1 James 1:1-8 -- TRIALS In order to attain Christian maturity and holy conduct it is essential to have a firm foundation. The believer must be able to stand with confidence. He dare not be pushed down by trials. He must not be pulled ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

To The Foolish: Beautiful Savior Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 10, 2009

December 1989: We choose not to participate in mission and ministry because we do not want to look foolish. Jesus transforms looking foolish into a redemptive model.

Most of us, especially in our younger years, spend an awful lot of effort in trying not to look foolish. Most of us, particularly when we are young and growing and think our bodies are all out of proportion anyway, will go to great lengths to hide our deficiencies and keep from looking foolish. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Baptist

All Scripture

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 28, 2010

Scripture provides every spiritual truth and moral principle that we need for teaching, reproof, correction, and training in righteousness; to be equipped to live righteously and to hear one day “Well done, good and faithful servant,…"

All Scripture 07/13/08 AM Text: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.” Introduction The books of the Bible. Called: Book of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Live Different: A Study In James - Patience

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Nov 12, 2007

Today, we’re going to look at what James has to say about patience, about endurance.

Live Different: A Study in James - Patience In the book of James, there are: 5 chapters, 108 verses…and out of these 108 verses, this little book of the bible contains 54 Imperatives/commands/encouragements This shows that this is a very practical book that will help guide us in daily ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Principles Of Effective Biblical Leadership

Contributed by Mark Clarke on Sep 6, 2007

Seven Principles of Effective Biblical Leadership

Review : For the last few weeks we have focused our attention on the cost of discipleship. Suffering, hardship and sacrifice are all marks of following Jesus. Yet in spite of this, the church at Thess. continued to grow and experience great joy knowing that they were honoring Jesus and Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Story Of Naomi Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 10, 2007

As we gaze into the Story of Ruth, we find that it is really the story of another woman whose influence changed the course of history!

The Story of Ruth Naomi When Benjamin Franklin was the Ambassador to France, he occasionally attended the Infidels Club -- a group that spent most of its time searching for and reading literary masterpieces. On one occasion Franklin read the book of Ruth to the club, but changed the names in it so ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Night Before Christmas

Contributed by Tommy Davis on Jan 7, 2007

This is a pre-Christmas message.

The Night Before Christmas Text: Malachi 4:1-6 1 The LORD Almighty says, "The day of judgment is coming, burning like a furnace. The arrogant and the wicked will be burned up like straw on that day. They will be consumed like a tree – roots and all. 2 "But for you who fear my name, the Sun of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Follow The Yellow Brick Road Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on May 4, 2008

Let’s explore the issues of why we don’t evangelize!!!

TEXT: Various TITLE: FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD… SERIES: The Growing Church (part 2) TOPIC: Evangelism OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, May 4, 2008 PROP.: Let’s explore the issues of why we don’t evangelize!!! INTRODUCTION: Good morning! During the month of May, our focus now turns ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hardest Thing In The World

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 5, 2007

The hardest thing in the world is to consider suffering and trials a gift from God.

The Hardest Thing in the World James 1:1-4 February 4, 2007 Have you ever felt like you’d been body slammed by life? I remember Christmas vacation of my sophomore year in high school. For some reason, the wrestling coach decided that we needed to practice. We practiced for 3 or 4 days of that ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

The Credentials Of Jesus Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 30, 2007

# 17 in series. Christ presents his credentials - five witnesses to support that He is the Son of God!

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 17 “The Credentials of Jesus” John 5:31-47 One of my favorite old movies is a western in which a cowboy is set upon by some Mexican banditos trying to ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-47

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Bored Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 12, 2010

Something is missing from the church today, and people are starting to notice. Too often the church fails to offer what it advertises: life.

3. Something is happening (Preview to a Vision week 3) January 24, 2010 We are Bored When I was in high school my room was in the basement of my house. Outside my room was a sort of basement living room area where we had a ping pong table set up. Well one day I was sitting around with nothing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: *other

Grace Is Superior Series

Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Jan 28, 2011

Paul is frustrated by the Galatians and asks five pointed questions about their salvation.

Everyone gets frustrated at one time or another. When was the last time you were frustrated? I get frustrated with those non-human telephone answering machines. Do you? I really get frustrated with Cox cable’s answering service. I would always rather speak to a human being than a machine - ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

It Takes A Village: An Introductory Sermon To Hebrews Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 15, 2012

Hebrews is not a book to be feared, avoided, or selectively picked through; it is a book of great benefit to the people of God.

It Takes a Village: An Introduction to the Book of Hebrews Hebrews 1:1-3 Big Idea: Hebrews is not a book to be feared, avoided, or selectively picked through; it is a book of great benefit to the people of God. Supporting Scripture: John 16:1-4a All this I have told you so that you will not go ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

Love In The Family Of God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 8, 2012

God’s family is not to be conformed to the natural living of this world but to supernatural living which is produced, directed, & empowered by God’s own Spirit. Supernatural living is transforming the outer life by the inner life being conformed to C

CHRISTIAN RELATING SERIES ROMANS 12: 9-13 LOVE IN THE FAMILY OF GOD A small boy sat with his mother in church listening to a sermon entitled, "WHAT IS A CHRISTIAN?" The preacher punctuated his message at several key points by asking, "What is a Christian?" Each time, he pounded his fist on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-13

Denomination: Baptist