Sermons on Deficiency:

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

Operating In Supernatural Ministry

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Dec 5, 2011

This sermon is about having the power of God to back up yuour ministry with supernatural manifestations

OPERATING IN SUPERNATURAL MINISTRY STUDY TEXT: 2KINGS 2: 12-15. - Elisha made a choice to operate in a higher dimension of the supernatural ministry of Elijah. He asked for a double portion of Elijah’s spirit. Any man called by God has to make a choice whether to operate in a supernatural ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:12-15, 2 Kings 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Isolation

Contributed by David Crank on Sep 12, 2011

Those who isolate themselves are without a shepherd and are wide-open to peril.

One is the loneliest number that you’ll ever do…. - Three Dog Night As I was thinking about my message on isolation that well-known lyric sprang to mind. I remember a time when I wasn’t just singing it….I was living it! I was married at 18 years of age. My young wife ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Of The Do-Over

Contributed by David Crank on Sep 12, 2011

Stop listening to the damning voice that says you¡¦ve missed your one and only shot or that you¡¦re not good enough. Let¡¦s admit it, quit it and forget it!

YOU HAVE ANOTHER CHANCE TO DO IT RIGHT! At some point in conversations with many people I hear someone say ¡§If I could only have a do-over¡¨ or ¡§If I only knew then what I know now, I would do things differently.¡¨ The words seem hold a tinge of the sound of regret for what they feel they ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

The Lifted Up Christ Series

Contributed by George Mansfield on Jan 10, 2008

We,like Nicodemus, must gaze at that the uplifted Christ if we would be drawn to him and have the promise of "eternal life."

THE LIFTED UP CHRIST John 3:9-15 We were recently discussing I Corinthians 1:23- “We preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Greeks.” Our lesson today may be the beginning of that attitude of Jews in regard to Jesus. Living with him, questioning him, arguing with ...read more

Scripture: John 3:9-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For Richer Or Poorer

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Aug 8, 2008

So often we get caught up in the world’s definition of success. James calls us to look beyond the limitations of temporal wealth to the eternal blessings of spiritual prosperity!

FOR RICHER OR POORER James 1:9-11 Scripture Reading: Luke 12:13-21 INTRODUCTION 1. Those of us who are married took vows before God and witnesses to take on certain responsibilities in our new homes. 2. Most of our vows included loving our spouse, “For richer or poorer.” 3. This indicates our ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Got Life?

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Feb 15, 2009

It is a kind of weather-gauge as to your communion, whether you are proud or humble. If you are going up, God is going down in your esteem. "He must increase," said John the Baptist of the Lord Jesus; "but I must decrease."

GOT LIFE? Pastor Allan H. Kircher Associate Pastor Shell Point Baptist Church NARRATIVE COPY Delivered 2/15/09 How do we really see ourselves? And what do we do to observe ourselves as others see us? Don’t we usually look in a mirror? Have you ever considered that everything we see in ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

Be Still And Know

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Feb 20, 2009

Even as Christians, we can find ourselves struggling against God at times. We need to stop and consider. It is far better to travel with the current than against it.

Be Still and Know Griffith Baptist Church – 2/22/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 46 Key verse: Psalms 46:10 - Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. Premise: Even as Christians, we can find ourselves struggling against God at times. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Conduct (Pp) Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 20, 2009

We are expected to deal with one another in the church in a certian way. Our actions should reflect the God we serve!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Just like the Thessalonian Church, the church today is facing many struggles. • Many people are struggling with various faith-related issues in their lives. There’s a lot of conflict and turmoil in many of our lives. • There are a lot of demands on our time. How many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Travel Plans Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 21, 2008

Paul ambition was to preach the gospel where it has never been declared.

I make it my ambition to preach the gospel, not where Christ has already been named, lest I build on someone else’s foundation, but as it is written, “Those who have never been told of him will see, and those who have never heard will understand.” Paul concluded the main section of his letter ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-29

Denomination: Congregational

Worry, The Greatest Thief Of Joy Series

Contributed by George Mansfield on Feb 23, 2008

Over against awful anxiety we have perfect peace that can be found in our relationship with Jesus as emphasized in Philippians chapter four

SERIES: ENJOYING THE JOY OF JESUS LESSON: WORRY, THE GREATEST THIEF OF JOY READING: PHILLIPPIANS 4:4-7 INTRO: I read in a recent article: Chronic worry can lead to a host of physical ailments: heart attacks, high blood pressure, ulcers, gastrointestinal problems, muscular aches and pains, skin ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Jesus Came 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 22, 2013

Like Paul, we all may feel that we are disqualified to this great and noble and wonderful task. Yet God has counted us worthy to be His witnesses in the world.

Why Jesus Came 1 Timothy 1:12-17 I received this story by email this week: A Priest was being honoured at his retirement dinner after 25 years in the parish. A leading local politician and member of the congregation was chosen to make the presentation and to give a little speech at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: *other

God's Rx For What Ails You Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Aug 12, 2013

A discussion on trials. All trials go back to what we believe about God (the trial of your "Faith"). Message ends with some medicine for those in trials.

God's RX For What Ails You We are in a series of messages based on the book of James entitled, "Seeing things from the right Angle." Today we are gong to be talking about seeing trials from the right angle, but more than that we are going to talk about thriving in a trial, and not just ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Pentecostal