Sermons on Fallen Short:

The Power Of The Gospel

Contributed by Michael Mays on Aug 31, 2021

"Good news" is not a naturally-occurring phenomenon in our fallen world, and our flesh is given to mistrust or take it seriously--especially news "too good to be true." The regular reaction to the Gospel is no different.

I. Intro: “The Good News Paper Gets Bad News” - St. Petersburg Times, Apr 5, 1972? The Good News Paper is going out of business after 16 months of fighting ‘doom and gloom’ because the publication cannot pay its bills.? “We have simply run out of time and money,” publisher Bill Bailey said Monday ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Dirty Dancing

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 27, 2019

Christ Followers can anticipate persecution from the world. However, they are called to live holy, gentle lives in the midst of a fallen world, honouring the Father through righteous lives and by inviting the lost salvation in Christ.

“When Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced before the company and pleased Herod, so that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she might ask. Prompted by her mother, she said, ‘Give me the head of John the Baptist here on a platter.’ And the king was sorry, but because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Changing Lives Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 6, 2002

In this message we will talk about the awesome truth that Christ came in order for us to live transformed lives - to unstuck us! (The Life - part 3)

“Changing Lives” The Life – part 3 Today is week three – in our sermon series called, “The Life…” A message series that has (and I’m not kidding) has the very real potential of radically changing; not just your life – but also the lives of those in your home; and the life, direction, success ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Character Study Of Abel Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 20, 2025

Abel’s life was short, but his faith and righteousness made an eternal impact. He exemplified true worship and devotion to God, setting an example for believers today.

CHARACTER STUDY OF ABEL – RIGHTEOUS SON OF ADAM AND EVE, KILLED BY CAIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-10, Matthew 23:35, 1 John 3:12, Hebrews 12:24, Hebrews 11:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Justice Is Coming" (Obadiah) Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002

God’s warnings are to restore us--His purpose is to help and restore us

Obadiah—“Justice is Coming” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Perhaps where you work you have an annual evaluation. In the Army we receive written efficiency reports. The following are some phrases you wouldn’t want on your report: Ø “His men would ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:15-17

Denomination: Congregational

Cram Your Copy Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 19, 2003

Are there things we can do or cultivate to produce good fruit in our lives? One of the most important aspects of any Christian’s life is Bible reading. If you want to be a successful Christian, then you will take time and study God’s Word. Plain and si

8 RULES FOR A SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN LIFE: CRAM YOUR COPY OF HIS WORD 2 TIMOTHY 3:14-16 INTRODUCTION… What does a successful Christian life look like? My desire as your pastor is that all of you experience success in your Christian life. I would define ‘success’ in the Christian life as being ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-16, Acts 17:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Narnia: Got Hope?

Contributed by Don Jaques on Dec 29, 2005

Jesus came to bring hope to the hopeless. Therefore all people can find hope in him.

INTRO: What do you want for Christmas? Get kids responses. In “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe”, 4 children enter into the magical land of Narnia, through the back of a large wardrobe in a strange professor’s home. When they arrive it is winter. The children think it is great fun, until ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Does The Empty Tomb Affect Me?

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 15, 2014

He is risen , He is risen indeed! That was the proper greeting of the early church. What does the empty tomb mean to believers today?

How does the empty tomb affect me? Selected Scriptures Introduction- Matthew 28:8-10 Mark 16:6-8 Luke 24:4-7 John 20:1-8 Between these Gospels we have an account of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We have been in a series At The Cross… First we looked at the love of God because of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:8-10

Denomination: Nazarene

True Worship In The Religious World PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore the themes of true worship, the dangers of insincere worship, and the necessity of forgiveness.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. We're diving deep into the Word today, looking at a powerful passage in Luke that explores some very profound themes: the power of true worship, the cost of a fake worship, and the need for forgiveness. In the words of A.W. Tozer, "Worship is no longer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Topics: Worship

Fool’s Gold - Dig Deeper Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of wisdom, emphasizing that true wisdom comes from God and encouraging believers to seek wisdom from Him rather than worldly sources.

Welcome back, church! I’m excited to be with you today as we continue the series we started last week called “Fool’s Gold.” In this series, we are learning about wisdom. What is it? Where can we find it? How do we apply it? And today, I want us to spend a few moments learning how to dig deeper in ...read more

Scripture: Job 28:12-23

Topics: Wisdom Seeking, God's Understanding, Surface Level

Sermon Series: Fool's Gold

God Is Closer Than We Can Possibly Imagine

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Aug 9, 2006

A short sermon given at a midweek communion service. The answer to our searching is much closer than we can possibly imagine.

When I was quite young, I seem to remember an occasion when my Mother announced that she had lost her glasses. We are a family of spectacle wearers, and I know for myself that the loss of my glasses can be a big problem. Well, I was sat in front of the television and Mum was searching around in ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35

Denomination: Anglican

When Satan Is At His Worst

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 14, 2002

Satan knows that his time is short, so he is working harder now than ever to destroy everything good and right.

REV. 12:12 "WHEN SATAN IS AT HIS WORST" A) There is a person known as the devil, who has pledged himself to fight every work of God! * Someone has asked, "Where did the devil come from and why did God make a devil?" B) Originally Satan was an angel in Heaven, he was an archangel. * There were three ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:12

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Oct 10, 2002

Remembering helps us to see God’s long view rather than our short view. Thanksgiving for the long view.

Thanksgiving Sunday Deuteronomy 8:7-18 13 October 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen This is a difficult year to celebrate Thanksgiving. Most years, at this time, the harvest is in, the bins full, or even piles of grain on the ground. Thanksgiving, in most years, is a time we find it easy to be joyful, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:7-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Prayers Rising Like Incense!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 17, 2005

Your prayers come before God like sweet smelling incense! This is a short homily given at a residential care home for the elderly.

[NOTE: You may find it helpful to place a wooden cross on a table, perhaps in the centre of the room, and to burn a small amount of incense near to the foot of the cross. The incense rising around the cross can provide a wonderful visual and ’nazal’ illustration. The nurses at the care home said ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 141:1-2

Denomination: Anglican

That It Might Be Fulfilled

Contributed by David Moore on Dec 18, 2007

A short Christmas sermon emphasizing how Christ’s coming fulfilled prophecy and how His coming may "fulfill" a man.

That It Might Be Fulfilled Text: Matt 1:22; 2:15, 7, 23. (Listen for the recurring phrase) Intro: Almost end of year. At end of every year psychics get busy predicting events in the New Year. So here is my prediction – I predict that major newspapers shall release a psychic or astrological ...read more

Denomination: Baptist