Sermons on Deficiency:

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 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

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

A Life-Changing View Of God Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 20, 2012

David shares his view of God that can change our life!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I you take the time to examine the life of David; you will find that David lived an interesting life. He lived a life that at times you could see his faith in God shine through and at other times he seemed to struggle to find his bearings. • No matter how far off David ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

A Father’s Love

Contributed by Timothy Lucas on Aug 27, 2018

A different perspective on the parable referred to as "The Prodigal Son."

Luke 15:22 But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet: 23 And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry: 24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:22

Game Day - Pt. 3 - Play Book Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 8, 2018

The game is decided by those who get in the game, not by those who sit in the stands! It is Game Day. Are you on the field?

Play Book I. Introduction Everyone who has practiced and prepared is in the game. The draft secured the needed components so perceived weaknesses have been eliminated. The crowd rises in anticipation. The whistle blows and the clock starts to tick. It is game day. The game has started. You can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

60. The Holy Spirit - Spiritual Guide Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 10, 2018

Although we are God’s children already considered holy and righteous by our inclusion with Christ, God’s intention is to develop His divine nature of love within us.

IN GOD'S IMAGE 60 - THE HOLY SPIRIT - SPIRITUAL GUIDE This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14, 2 Corinthians 3:17-18, 1 John 4:19, Titus 3:5, 2 Corinthians 3:3, Galatians 5:16-18, 1 Corinthians 2:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

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

The "Grace" Question

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 24, 2015

Many church leaders say all we have to do is invite Jesus into our heart and we can do anything we like with the rest of our life without any concern of where we will spend eternity!.

The "GRACE" Question If we ask Jesus to come into our heart are we saved not matter what we do with the rest of our life? Will we see the open arms of Jesus if he comes back while we are molesting a 5 year old? Will the angels bid us upward as we lift a cigarette from the seared flesh of an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-13

Denomination: Foursquare

Colossal Colossians

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 25, 2015

Colossians lets us know that we have a colossal Lord, a colossal faith, and a colossal baptism (Outline from Alger Fitch's book, Reading Between the Lines", section on Colossians and Philemon). I used as a Bible study on Colossians but can be a sermon)

HoHum: There's a statue of Christ in Brazil that some of you know about. It's called "Christ the Redeemer" and looks out over the city of Rio de Janeiro. The statue stands 120 ft tall, weighs 700 tons and sits on the peak of a mountain at 2300 feet. It's the tallest statute of its kind in the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

119 - Pt. 3 - Praise Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 24, 2014

Lengthy and loaded. Confrontational and convicting. All reasons we very seldom (but need to) spend time in the One One Nine!

119 - Pt. 3 I. Introduction It is long. It is lengthy. It is passed over by those who prefer brevity. It is neglected by those who prefer short and sweet. It is shunned by the Reader's Digest crowd. However, in its great length is also has great depth. Multifaceted. It is rich. It is worth the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:61-175

Denomination: Pentecostal

119 - Pt. 4 - Affliction Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 27, 2014

Lengthy and loaded. Confrontational and convicting. All reasons we very seldom (but need to) spend time in the One One Nine!

119 - Pt. 4 I. Introduction It is long. It is lengthy. It is passed over by those who prefer brevity. It is neglected by those who prefer short and sweet. It is shunned by the Reader's Digest crowd. However, in its great length is also has great depth. Multifaceted. It is rich. It is worth the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:67-75

Denomination: Pentecostal