Sermons on Found Wanting:

Emptiness And The Fullness Of God

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jan 21, 2023

This Biblical history teaches us the glorious truth that God has a plan and a promise for our problems.

2 Kings 4:1-7 January 22, 2023 Emptiness and the Fullness of God Is the pandemic over? Are you looking out of the window of life, and you feel stuck because you see the world going on around you but your motivation to move is gone. Somehow your belly is full and yet you are empty? Yes, they still ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Servants Are Light Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 22, 2023

God is light. He makes his disciples to be his servants and gives them the mission of being light to the nations. His servants have to listen to people and to God. Be channel of blessings to disburse the free gift of salvation.

Theme: God’s servants are the Light Text: Isaiah 42:1-9   Greetings: You are the servants of God. You are the Light to the world. The Lord is good and his love endures forever. We began this year with the first order and command of God, ‘Let there be Light’. We have meditated about the Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Five Witnesses To Jesus' Authority And Power Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2023

We are going to take a look at five witnesses that help to prove Jesus’ authority and power as God’s Son.

Tonight, we are going to take a look at five witnesses that help to prove Jesus’ authority and power as God’s Son. Let’s get right into the Scripture. READ 31. The first thing Jesus says about a witness for Him is based upon the world’s judicial system. Let’s face it; in our world a man’s own ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Revelation Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 25, 2023

In this Psalm David speaks of God’s revelation in creation. God reveals himself through the splendor of the universe.

God’s Revelation Psalm 19 I attended an event called Symphony on the Prairie. It was held at historic Conner Prairie farms in Indiana. There are hundreds of acres with log cabins that are preserved as a museum of what the pioneer days were like in Indiana. In this setting the Indianapolis ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah 12 Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

exposition of Isaiah 12

Isaiah 12 Read Isaiah 12:1-6 Transition: The mission of this church is to: Reach, Raise Up, & Release people to Live the Word of God What does it mean to live the Word of God? We have broken it down into four values: Worship, Outreach, Relationships, & Discipleship The first and foremost of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hell Fire, Judgment Or Mercy?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 7, 2016

Is there something worse about Hell than the flames?

Many are concerned about Hell fire. It bothers them that God would make the unsaved suffer for their sins. My personal perspective is that the flames are not the worst part of Hell and may actually be an act of mercy. People are amazingly resilient ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Impossible Thing I Series

Contributed by Virgil Hurley on Mar 8, 2016

By trusting God in the past and experiencing victories, David could be assured of confidence and success overcoming succeeding problems. A lesson for each of us.

THE IMPOSSIBLE THING I Samuel 17:4-11, 16, 20-25 Virg Hurley Sermon, March 6, 2016 Christy Brown was born in 1933 with cerebral palsy. His parents were told that nothing could be done for him. They should put him in an institution. Instead they took him home and loved him. In time Christy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Crushed Hope? Vs Hope Giver!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 16, 2022

We need to discern in these perilous days the need of HOPE GIVERS. We don't need headshrinkers, we need HOPE GIVERS!

CRUSHED HOPE VS. BE A HOPE GIVER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Check out YouTube: Wade Hughes) FREE CHEESE? I have a box. I have a cheese cube. I eat one out of the box. I say it is delicious. I ask if there are others that like cheese. I have in the box and a huge ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1, 2 Corinthians 4:18, Matthew 24:10, Proverbs 13:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"the Word Of Our God Endures Forever"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 23, 2022

God's enduring Word is our comfort. God's enduring Word is his glory. Heaven and earth may pass away but God's word will never pass away.

“THE WORD OF OUR GOD ENDURES FOREVER” (Outline) December 18, 2022 – Advent 4 – ISAIAH 40:1-8 INTRO: Forever is a long time. Almost beyond our human understanding. God is eternal. Forever. Divine definition: no beginning, no end. We live in a world where everything has a beginning and an ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Jacob Wrestles With God Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 8, 2022

Peniel was a place where Jacob reached brokenness. He lost all self-sufficiency and depended completely on God. This was a time for Jacob of genuine soul searching and spiritual struggle. It was also a significant time of knowing God’s grace.

A profession of faith in Christ is not an end in itself. It is the beginning of a pilgrimage. Along the way there will be defining moments and spiritual highlights. For Jacob his defining moment was at Peniel. The meaning of Peniel is the face of God. Peniel was a place where Jacob reached ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

1 Thess 5:1-12 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jun 8, 2022

Believers do not have to fear judgment because it is not part of God’s appointed plan for us

This week we start the second oldest book in the New Testament as recorded in its publishing. We began with James on our year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 5:4-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:9-12, Genesis 2:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"God’s Vision For His Church- Koinonia” Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 8, 2022

The sermon opens with an illustration of people attending a foot ball game or a basketball game sitting next to each other...They come in as strangers and leave as strangers. The Church must be different. some illustrations from Max Lucado, & others.

In Jesus Holy Name June 12, 2022 Text: Acts 2:42 Redeemer Lutheran “God’s Vision for His Church- Koinonia” This is a very big week for Basketball fans. The Boston Celtics and San Francisco Warriors are playing for the National Championship. Warrior fans will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42, Acts 2:22-42

Denomination: Lutheran

John 21

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jun 15, 2022

John 21 is a chapter that offers so much but it takes more than just reading it to grasp what it contains.

John 21 I. Expository Look at John 21 A. Introduction 1. Many believe that this chapter was added after the fact. The final couple of verses read like Chapter 20 but this is man’s speculation. No real reason to question its authenticity. 2. Jesus makes 10 appearances after His resurrection. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"reliance In An Age Of Growing Chaos"

Contributed by John Huyser on Apr 24, 2023

Who hasn't pulled into the wrong driveway, knocked on the wrong door, absent-mindedly lifted the handle of the wrong car door or let a ball go astray into another yard? What is triggering all the senseless violence? How do we process this as believers and regain our sense of safety?

Once a month – every 29.5 days according to NASA, we have a full moon where the sun fully illuminates the moon’s visible disk. We observe full moons in the clear nighttime skies without much thought. But long known to those in law enforcement or medicine, full moons can trigger behavioral and ...read more

Genesis 1:1 - The Scientific Brilliance Of Our Sovereign Lord

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on May 1, 2023

This is a revision of a sermon I posted nearly two years ago that presented the story of creation from a scientific viewpoint. The wonder of creation is a witness to God's holiness, majesty, power, and glory.

"IN THE BEGINNING, GOD CREATED THE HEAVENS AND THE EARTH" (Genesis 1:1). I want you to consider for a moment how solemn, awesome, powerful, and wondrous this statement is, for it presents the work, thought, and majesty of Almighty God. Some of you reading this might be thinking, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Romans 1:20, Colossians 1:16-17, John 1:1-4, Hebrews 11:3, Revelation 4:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist