Sermons on Imperfect Christian:

Ie3a: The Imperfection Of The Earthly Sanctuary Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 29, 2020

Our subject is the priesthood of the Lord Jesus Christ who is a priest after the order of Melchizedek. Presented to us are two ministries which are in sharp contrast. The Levitical service, the ministry of the Aaronic priesthood, was carried out in an earthly Tabernacle down here.

4/21/20 Tom Lowe Lesson IE3a: The Imperfection of the Earthly Sanctuary (Heb. 9:1-10) Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-10 (NIV) 1Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. 2A tabernacle was set up. In its first room were the lampstand and the table with its ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

En Mi Lugar: Vivió Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Apr 4, 2009

Jesús es la perfección que necesitamos los imperfectos

En mi lugar: vivió 5/04/09 Romanos 5:18-21 Intro: Mi hijo Josué fue el primer nieto de mis suegros y se mantuvo en la posición de único nieto por siete años. Mis suegros no viven en Mérida, así que ya se imaginan con qué emoción llegaban de visita para ver a su hija y a su único nieto (¡Y a su ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:18-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sad Polygamy (Genesis 29)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 8, 2024

Were the patriarchs and matriarchs of our common faith filled with great imperfections and a great faith? Are we in the Church still so very imperfect, but also filled with a great faith? Let's look at Genesis 29.

Were God’s patriarchs and matriarchs very imperfect? Yet, were they also people of great faith? Is the same true of many church members today? After he left home to escape his brother’s threats, how did Jacob meet Rachel? Then Jacob went on his journey, and came to the land of the children of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Prostitute's Faith (Joshua 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 4, 2025

What can we learn about faith from a Prostitute? Let's look at Joshua 2.

Are we scandalized that a prostitute can teach us about faith? Does she teach us the difference between a dead faith that does nothing and a living faith that acts? Do we sometimes act imperfectly even in faith? Let’s begin in Joshua 2. Did Joshua send scouts to spy out the walled city of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Ethics At A Glance Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 4, 2021

Christians are supposed to stand out from others in their ethics, but sometimes we need both direction and permission to be different. Paul does this by means of several bullet points.

Christian Ethics At-a-Glance (Romans 12:14-21) 1. The Law Professor specialized in teaching ethics: “You’re currently failing your ethics course,” he told me. So I slipped him a $200 in crisp bills across the table. “How about now?” I asked. The professor pocketed the money and said, “Still ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Help Me Overcome My Unbelief (Imperfect Faith)

Contributed by Maria Saunders on Sep 4, 2015

As humans it's natural to with struggle, doubt, question, wonder about God’s presence & promises at various times. It's difficult to maintain faith in a Perfect God when warfare surfaces. Yet, we must have faith in God when imperfection is all around us.

“Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, ‘I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief.’” Mark 9:24 NIV “No sooner were the words out of his mouth than the father cried, ‘Then I believe. Help me with my doubts.’” Mark 9:24 MSG The theme of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

Part 3 "The Perfect Vision In Imperfect Times!" Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011

This series on Lean Time is a depiction of where our church and country is right now and how we grow during Lean Times with the Lord.

Nehemiah 2:11-20 Preparing for the Vision of God: 1. We must make an accurate assessment of the situation! Nehemiah 2:17 "So I said to them, "You see the trouble we are in. Jerusalem lies in ruins and its gates have been burned down." (HCSB) Question: How would you describe your current ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction: Why God Uses Imperfections Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025

We learn victory is possible when God gives weak people strength to succeed.

A. IMPERFECT PEOPLE? 1. Positive: we learn victory is possible when God gives weak people strength to succeed. 2. Negative: we learn what not to do. TEN IMPERFECT PEOPLE ? Jacob: A liar and trickster changed by a dream ? Noah: After walking with God got drunk ? Peter: A granite rock who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Faithfulness To Mothers.

Contributed by Scott Spencer on May 13, 2014

This incident is used of God to show He had given Solomon the wisdom he had requested as king. It proves that wisdom comes from God. It demonstrates that love comes from God, and love is present even when one is undeserving and perhaps unlovable.

God’s Faithfulness to Mothers. 1 Kings 3:16-28 (NASB) Solomon Wisely Judges 16. Then two women who were harlots came to the king and stood before him. 17. The one woman said, “Oh, my lord, this woman and I live in the same house; and I gave birth to a child while she was in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Rich Young Ruler Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 4, 2023

None of us are perfect workers, praise God for using imperfect people.

A. THE RICH YOUNG RULER: LUKE 18:18-23 1. He came to the right person. “There came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, ‘Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?’” (Mark 10:17). 2. He came with a right attitude. “Good Master” (v. 17). 3. He had the right ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For A Perfect Christmas

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018

We cannot try to make Christmas Perfect with our own efforts. There is one thing that is perfect in Christmas. We got to be able to focus on that perfect thing in Christmas.

We are into yet another Christmas Season. And immaterial of the number of times we have done Christmas before, and have failed, we still want to do things right. We want to make all possible efforts to make things as perfect as possible. We buy the perfect clothes, we look for the perfect gifts for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25, Romans 13:11-14, Isaiah 30:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faulty But Blessed (1 Chronicles 14)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 15, 2025

Faulty but blessed?

Does God bless faulty but repentant people? What can we learn about God’s mercy and grace in his dealings with a very imperfect David? Let’s look at 1 Chronicles 14. Did God establish David as king over Israel and give Him a royal house? Then Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David with cedar ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Twenty-Eighth Sunday Ordinary Time, C-- Get Out Of The "Christian Bubble” For Blessings And Thanksgiving

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 12, 2022

Of the ten healed, only one came back and gave thanks to Jesus. A Samaritan, who had imperfect faith and belief.

“Where are the other nine?” Jesus asks. I read that nine out of ten husbands agreed that their wives are always right. The tenth one hasn’t been seen since the study was conducted. Luke 17:11 says that Jesus “traveled through Samaria and Galilee.” Jesus grew up in Nazareth, which was around ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, 2 Kings 5:14-17

Denomination: Catholic

The Christian’s Stand Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Aug 10, 2001

What Christians are suppose to stand for in the morden world.

I. Taking our stand according to the Scriptures {I Corinthians 15: 1-2} A. As Christians, we constantly battle or fight against {Ephesians 6: 10-18} 1. Powerful evil forces led by Lucifer, who is a vicious fighter {I Peter 5:8-11} 2. He attacks the sick, young and straggling 3. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: *other

The Christian’s Obligations Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 11, 2011

Much has changed in the past 10 years since our country was attacked. Some feel that the increased role of government in our lives has been too much. As Christians, what are our obligations to the civil authorities as well as to those whom we live in th

Our Obligations as Christians The Christians’ Obligations to the Powers that Be We should Submit to them The Christians’ Obligations to the People by Me We should Love them Video Slide Good morning. It is hard to believe that it has been 10 years since America was attacked by terrorists on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational