Sermons on Deficiency:

Stay Away From A Fool

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 28, 2014

To show that we need to get away from the presence of a fool to preserve knowledge.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have fools as friends? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to get away from the presence of a fool to preserve knowledge. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 14:7 (Amplified Bible) Go from the presence of a foolish and self-confident man, for you will ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Mother's Parting Words To Her Soldier Boy

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 12, 2013

A sermon based on a tract given to Confederate Soldiers preached for Veteran's Day (The full and unabridged edition of this tract is at: http://ia700400.us.archive.org/1/items/motherspartingwo00broc/motherspartingwo00broc.pdf)

HoHum: As a group of soldiers stood in formation at an Army Base, the Drill Sergeant said, "All right! All you idiots fall out." As the rest of the squad wandered away, one soldier remained at attention. The Drill Instructor walked over until he was eye-to-eye with him, and then raised a single ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Did You Miss Lazarus?

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 10, 2010

The rich man's life illustrates some traits that can lead us to miss opportunities God sends.

DID YOU MISS LAZARUS? LUKE 16:19-25 INTRODUCTION I once lived beside a retired pastor and his family. His wife worked at the Department of Social Services. There were many poor people in the county, and she was very familiar with many of them since her line of work often took her to their homes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Believe? Who Is Driving Your Car? (Session 1) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 23, 2010

As humans, we function best when we let God be in the driving seat. Maybe our pride does not like it, but we need to be led and directed in life by having a close connection with our Lord. Every one of us at some time of our life has chosen to shove God o

Who is driving your car? Imagine for a moment that you have decided to buy a car. Rather than head off down the London Road to one of the many car dealers, or one of the used car supermarkets at Lakeside, you decide to visit the massive Toomey dealership on Cherry Orchard Way to look at new cars. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Oh, Grow Up!

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 1, 2009

This message focuses on Paul’s statement that we are to "no longer be children" and what that implies for the believer.

I don’t wanna grow up, I’m a Toys R Us kid; there’s a million toys at Toys R Us that I can play with! From bikes to trains to video games it’s the biggest toy store there is! I don’t wanna grow up, ‘cause baby if I did, I wouldn’t be a Toys R Us kid. I’m not exactly sure how I still ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Filled With The Spirit Of God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 12, 2014

To show what does it mean to be filled with the Spirit of GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a Spirit-filled CHRISTian? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show what does it mean to be filled with the Spirit of GOD. IV. TEXT: Exodus 31:3 (Amplified Bible) 31:3 And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom and ability, in understanding ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unto The Church In Smyrna, Write Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 13, 2013

The church made perfect by suffering

Unto the Church in Smyrna, Write Revelation 2:8-11 Introduction Last week, we examined the letter the Lord directed John to send to Ephesus. This week we will examine the letter sent to Smyrna. As we will see, the situation in Smyrna was quite different than that of Ephesus. Jesus addresses ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Three Fools

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 28, 2016

Almost like the 3 Stooges, the Bible describes 3 types of fools: the Mental Fool, the Mocking Fool, and the Material Fool. We need to examine ourselves to make sure we don't fall into one of these three categories.

THE THREE FOOLS Psalms 14:1-7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. The Three Stooges were a comedy act that built on the ignorance of 3 men: Moe, Larry, & Curly. In this episode, Curly’s trying to save a woman’s reputation and displays his fear of mice and penchant for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 9: Living Stones

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 1, 2021

God has made us part of His glorious living and Spiritual Temple which is built upon Jesus, the chief cornerstone.

An Exposition of 1 Peter, part 9: Living Stones 1 Peter 2:4-6 Introduction In the last study, we learned that our faith shapes our conduct. There are tings we are to put off from the past as well as things we are to do. One of the things we are to do is to be nourished by the pure mile of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Getting Prepared (Advent 2) December 5, 2021

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 4, 2021

There are people like those in Malachi’s audience in every generation. They don’t make preparation a priority. These were covenant people who were side-stepping their covenant.

GETTING PREPARED Text: Malachi 3:1 - 4 Malachi 3:1-4  See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me, and the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple. The messenger of the covenant in whom you delight—indeed, he is coming, says the LORD of hosts.  (2)  But ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist

Conveyed From Darkness To Light

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jan 6, 2022

Transformation

There’s a Spanish story of a father and son who had become estranged. The son ran away, and the father set off to find him. He searched for months to no avail. Finally, in a last desperate effort to find him, the father put an ad in the Madrid newspaper. The ad read: “Dear Paco, meet me in front of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 5, 2022

Filters are important because without them things don’t operate properly. Are you living life unfiltered?

No Filter Pt. 2 - Grace In an age where things that are not real are promoted as reality it would serve to reason that in church, we would tell you to live with no filter since we are taught by our Savior to live authentic and genuine lives. However, I want to tell you that filters are an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:30-33, 2 Samuel 4:4, 2 Samuel 9:3-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Word To The Wise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

The truth is just as true when spoken by a sinner as by a saint. Never dismiss a truth because of its source. A tin cup carries water as well as a gold one, and you can be refreshed out of either vessel.

The legend is told of a flock of crows who had an awful battle with a farmer over a corn field. It came to the point when every time they returned he shot at them. They assembled on the edge of the woods and took council. One young an vigorous crow trust out his chest and said, "As far as I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-4

God’s Gentleman Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

I am more convinced every day that true power is in gentleness. Like the silent gentle rays of the sun are the most potent factors in natural life, so the gentle kindness of the Christian is the most potent factor in spreading the spiritual life.

History is the record of the battle of competing ideas and philosophies that clash with one another in their effort to gain the allegiance of men. The whole world is under the pressure of such competing ideologies. Is theism or atheism the truth? Is liberalism or conservatism the way to go in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7

Renewal, Unseen By The Eyes...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 5, 2018

Seems we are looking for OZ. We try to be like the WIZARD? We need a commitment to renewal of our relationships and love. There is great power in regeneration and a new commitment.

RENEWAL: UNSEEN BY THE EYE! WALK AWAY EMPTY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Luke 12:34 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. Luke 6:45 A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God