Sermons on Found Wanting:

The Purpose Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Dr. Brian Schaeffer on Jul 18, 2022

I minister to you this morning “The Purpose Of The Resurrection.

The Purpose of the Resurrection Matthew 28 5 And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. 6 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. 7 And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is ...read more

Bridezilla

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 26, 2022

Sometimes, God has to act in very unusual ways to get our attention.

Bridezilla Hosea 1:2-10 I am old enough to remember the old Godzilla movies about a reptilian who liked to destroy cities and such. This fit in the genre of terror movies such as King Kong and Destroy all Monsters. Words were coined with the “zilla” ending to describe someone whose actions were ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:2-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Shall Not Bear False Witness Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 1, 2022

Based on Ex. 20:16 - Sermon challengers hearers to live lives of truth.

“YOU SHALL NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS” Ex. 20:16 FBCF – 7/31/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – A couple of hunters chartered a plane to fly into the Canadian wilderness. Two weeks later when the pilot came to pick them up, he saw the two animals they had bagged and said, "I told you fellows I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Baptist

Ambush

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021

Satan often seeks to strike from a hidden position. Whether hidden and concealed or hidden in plain sight Satan seeks to ambush us. We can only be victorious through Jesus Christ.

AMBUSH (2016) Text: Luke 4:1 – 13 As a student pastor, I had my first confirmands for a confirmation class. We were having a session, imitating how some of the very first Christians lived with the threat of persecution, one of the leaders jumped in the door and said with a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

The Branch Of Motherhood

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021

How can we relate Mother’s Day to today’s text, John 15:1 – 8? We can relate Motherhood to today’s text by thinking of Motherhood as a branch on the Vine that Jesus is talking about.

THE BRANCH OF MOTHERHOOD Text: John 15:1-8 John 15:1-8  "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinegrower.  (2)  He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit.  (3)  You have already been ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Good And Evil Ii Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

Satan will use the truth and nothing but the truth, and he will offer you the very best if he can persuade you to get it by disobeying God.

Oliver Wendell Holmes said, "Pretty much all the honest truth-telling there is in the world is done by children." This does not mean, however, that their truth telling is always pleasant. Especially if you have guests, or if you are like the Sunday School teacher who asked too many ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:22-24

"the Parables Of Matthew 13" The Seed Is The Word Of God...sow It!

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 14, 2020

In order to understand the parables of Matthew 13 one must begin with Matthew 12 and the challenge of the Pharisees. These parables are about those who are receptive to the Word of God. The farmer scatters the seed. Let God do His thing. Tell "God Stories."

In Jesus Holy Name July 19, 2020 Text: Matthew 13:24-25 Pentecost VII - Redeemer “The Parables of Matthew 13” The Seed is the Word of God… We Just Sow The parable of the Seed and the Sower in Matthew 13 provide answers to the disciples regarding the success or failure of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-25, Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Five Loaves And Two Fish (Eighteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time)

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 22, 2020

When we put our efforts to surrender our deserted lives to Jesus, our Lord and Master, with our weaknesses, He takes us to the pasture land by blessing us and giving us abundant lives.

Reflection Five Loaves and Two Fish (Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time) Isaiah 55:1-3, Romans 8:35, Romans 8: 37-39, Matthew 14:13-21. Dear sisters and brothers, It is the eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. This Sunday, we hear from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 14:13-21): “When ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-3, Romans 8:35, Romans 8:37-39, Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Other

Adoration Of God Alone

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 30, 2020

The words adore and adoration have been trivialized over the past few decades. Do we worship and adore the God of Heaven and earth alone or are others drawing our worship-attention away to places it does not belong?

Adoration of God Alone Today we will be reading from 1 Chronicles 29:10-13 Adoration. I don’t know if you realized this but every song we sang this morning contained the word “adore” or “adoration”. “Father, I adore You … Jesus, I adore You … Spirit, I adore You…” “Holy, holy, holy! All the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-13, Romans 1:25, Exodus 32:4, Matthew 22:37-40, John 3:16, 1 John 4:19, Ephesians 2:8-10, Titus 3:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Life Is In The Blood

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Jul 31, 2020

There could never be a more personal, more sacrificial or more sacred expression of God’s saving love than the shed blood of Jesus.

“Life is in the Blood” Hebrews 9:11-15, 19-28 Two missionary doctors working in India, both surgeons, were frustrated by the unwillingness of most Indians to donate blood. To the Indians, blood was life, and they couldn’t get past the idea of sacrificing any of their precious life-force. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-28

The Eyes Of Faith

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 3, 2020

When we see with the inner eye of faith, we trust that the Lord will provide through all things.

August 2, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Matthew 14:13-21; Psalm 145:8-21 The Eyes of Faith Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. A verse from the appointed Psalm for today, Psalm 145: The eyes of all wait upon ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:8-21, Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Humility Of Christ - Christmas Message

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 30, 2022

One of the most astounding things about the Christian faith is the humility of God.

For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling clothes lying in a manger. Luke 2:11-12 One of the most astounding things about the Christian faith is the humility of God. Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experiencing Supernatural Peace, Protection And Provision

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Dec 30, 2022

God is faithful and committed to His word, if we can turn to Him and be pleading to Him, He will give us Supernatural Peace, Protection and Provision all through the year and beyond by His grace.

Experiencing Supernatural Peace, Protection and Provision Study Text: Isaiah 54: 10 - 17. Introduction: - Because of God’s great love for us, He has made a covenant with us to take care of us: to bless us, protect us, and provide for us. -. Covenants are never one-sided. They require the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:10-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Thirteen Tribes Of Israel

Contributed by Tarran Dookie on Dec 31, 2022

Explains why the tribe of Dan is missing from Revelation 7:4-8

THE THIRTEEN TRIBES OF ISRAEL (by brother Tarran Dookie) From the book of Genesis we learn that the patriarch Jacob, whose name God changed to Israel, had twelve sons who became the twelve tribes of Israel. Genesis chapter 49 gives their names: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Zebulun, Issachar, Dan, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Influence Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 20, 2023

Following those distinctive teachings of Jesus, he calls us to be people of influence in the world around us.

The word “influencer” has become popular especially as it relates to social media. You can do searches for the top Instagram influencers (or any other media). Mostly this relates to how many followers someone has. One article I read had the top five Instagram influencers (for the moment) - they may ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ