Sermons on Human Weakness:

Complete Confidence In God

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 5, 2004

COMPLETE CONFIDENCE IN GOD

COMPLETE CONFIDENCE IN GOD ISAIAH 40;28-31 INTRODUCTION: The word complete means:Having all necessary or normal parts, entire. whole, through, comsummate, perfect: complet control. The word confidence means: A feeling of assurance; trust or reliance; a trusting relationship; I am placing my ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

How I Fit In Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 18, 2015

This is the 20th sermon in the Series "The Cure". How do you fit into the Body of Christ?

Series: The Cure [#20] HOW I FIT IN Romans 12:1-8 Introduction: It has been interesting watching my sons bring their girlfriends to meet the family and them going to meet the girl’s family. I know that they are all concerned about how well they will fit in with each other’s family. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Listen World (Psalm 49)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 26, 2026

What does God want the world to hear?

Are all our economic systems similar at the core, where the powerful feast while the weak hunger? Is a government coming that truly cares for all? Let’s begin in Psalm 49. Is there wisdom, a riddle that all the inhabitants of the world need to hear? To the choirmaster. A Psalm of the Sons of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Presence, Divine Inspiration Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 4, 2012

It is the enduring presence of God in His Church, His sacraments and His Scriptures that gives our life meaning and purpose.

Monday of 5th Week in Course St. Paul Miki & Companions Verbum Domini One of the critical teachings of both the Old and New Testaments is that the presence of God is not like the presence of the pagan gods. The latter came and went with their whims, and their arrival was usually bad news for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:53-56

Denomination: Catholic

Reflections On The Introit Sign Of The Cross Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 8, 2019

Let the cross embrace us.

Tuesday of the 2nd Week in Advent 2019 The Sign of the Cross Those of us that are daily immersed in the Word of God, specifically in the Sacred Scriptures, sometimes forget that what we read each day are revolutionary words. They are revolutionary words intimately associated with the first ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11, Matthew 18:12-14

Denomination: Catholic

Whatcha Really Want?

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 17, 2025

God meets depressed hearts with presence, truth, rest, and hope, offering Himself as the deepest answer to our soul’s unspoken longings.

Most of us remember that upbeat theme song from the old television show Friends — the one with the snapping fingers and the chorus that keeps repeating, “I’ll be there for you.” But if you’ve ever listened closely, the song basically describes a life falling apart. The singer talks about how ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:5, 1 Kings 19:4, Psalm 30:5, Matthew 26:38, 2 Corinthians 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Spirit Who Intercedes Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 12, 2019

Romans 8:26-27

STRAIGHT FROM ROMANS 8 - The Spirit Who Intercedes June 5, 2022 Romans 8:26-27 Introduction: Anyone here ever have to depend on someone else for something? I know that’s almost a rhetorical question, because all of us have! But think about a time where you were sick…or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ministry, The Right Way: Free From All For The Sake Of All Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Christians should be obsessed with evangelism. It should be a constant thought throughout our day. The interest in winning others should consume you.

Yesterday marked the anniversary of the infamous Roe vs. Wade decision that opened the floodgates for abortion in America. It was on January 22, 1973 that the US Supreme Court handed down its decision that women had the constitutional right to an abortion. Nearly four decades later, the argument ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27, 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Gift Worth Waiting For – Part 2

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 26, 2020

The Bible presents Jesus Christ as much more than a great prophet and teacher. God's Word presents Jesus Christ as God incarnate.

(Gal 4:4 NKJV) But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, Last time we learned that the statement, "God sent forth His Son," pointed to the deity of Christ—meaning that Jesus is fully God. We learned that Jesus is not just ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Germinating Gentleness Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

A gentle spirit gives the world a taste of the presence of Jesus. As we become as gentle as Jesus, we will treat others like He does.

Germinating Gentleness Rev. Brian Bill 7/29/01 Pastors are not always known for their gentleness because many of us talk too long or preach too loud. On the other hand, people are not always real gentle with pastors either. I heard about a minister who received a note from an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

There's A Reason For God's Answer To Your Question

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 16, 2005

When we ask God "why" He doesn’t always give us a seemingly direct answer or any answer at all. Why does God do that? This text addresses the deep no answers of God.

September 18, 2006 Romans 11:33-36 Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! "Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?" "Who has ever given to God, that God should repay him?" ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36

Denomination: Lutheran

The Temptation Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jan 13, 2010

A consideration of the Temptation of Christ showing Him as the never failing Last Adam who conquered Satan, and secured victory for all who believe. The 3rd in a series on Mark's Gospel

The Temptation of Jesus Aim: To show the necessity of the baptism of the Spirit, and how it is greater than water baptism administered by John. Text: Mark 1:12-13 Introduction: Writing to the Corinthians Paul said, “There is no temptation taken you but such as is common to man.” Few ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

His Name Is ….the Great High Priest Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 2, 2011

Jesus our Great High Priest. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Three Questions: Question one: Who is this Great high priest? Question Two: What does this high priest have to offer? Question Three: Why does He qualify? SERMON BODY: Ill: • Readers’ Digest Magazine contains the story; • Of an employee who confided in a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Brethren

Ba Christian Vs Cultural Christian

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 8, 2012

Cultural Christianity means to pursue the God we want instead of the God who is. It is the tendency to be shallow in our understanding of God, wanting Him to be more of a gentle grandfather type who pampers us and lets us have our own way. It is sensing a

Opening illustration: Throughout our life, Maureena and I have been exposed to a number of cultures but we have yielded to none, not even the one that we were born in. The weaning process takes a longer time for some than others. The impact that the culture has in the church in America is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Puzzling Appointments Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 27, 2021

Never did 12 men ever change the course of history like these 12, but never did a noted leader ever have more trouble with His followers than Jesus had with these 12.

Jamie Buckingham is one of the great preachers and authors whose books have sold in the millions. What I like about him is that he makes so many comical blunders in his ministry that he makes other pastors feel less threatened by their human errors. If you sometimes feel like your life is a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19