Sermons on Imperfect:

The Godly Mothers Of The Bible. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 8, 2024

Today, we honor the godly mothers of the Bible, whose faith, courage, and devotion have inspired generations.

2 Timothy 1:5 Today, we honor the godly mothers of the Bible, whose faith, courage, and devotion have inspired generations. These women, though imperfect, trusted God and raised children who changed the course of history. Let us explore their stories and learn from their examples. 1. Sarah — ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5, Luke 1:39-45

Many Demons All Submit To One Lord Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 14, 2021

Stir up with fire many, many to get involved in their world and spread the good news, a good news of freedom from the slavery of sin, a good news of new life in Jesus Christ.

Monday in Pentecost Week We bask today, and all this week in the warmth of Pentecost fire, but we bask at our own risk. Fire warms us so that we can be of service, or it burns out the imperfections. It is not merely for our enjoyment. The Holy Spirit was in Jesus in the most powerful way ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:28-30

Denomination: Catholic

God's Design For Marriage Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 29, 2025

In this sermon we'll explore what God wants from marriage.

As Christians, we often wonder what God's plan is for marriage. The Bible provides a wealth of information on this topic, and in this sermon we'll explore what God wants from marriage. A Union Between Two People In Genesis 2:24, we read: "Therefore a man shall leave his father and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

How Much Agreement Should We Have? Philippians 3:15-16 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 25, 2022

Paul teaches us about when we must all agree in the church, and what to do about disagreements.

One of the amazing things about modern technology is how all our various devices sync up with each other. You’ve got programs or settings or preferences on your phone, and you can put that down and pick up your tablet two seconds later and there they are, and it’s the same on your computer - ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-16

God’s Designed Destruction-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 27, 2018

3 of 4. All on the ark escaped the destruction of the Flood. Divinely designed destruction can be escaped/avoided. But how? Escaping God’s designed destruction requires...

Series: SUPPLANTING The LEGACY Of WICKEDNESS—Genesis 6:9—10:32 A—GOD’s REMOVAL STRATEGY—Genesis 6:9-22 Toward Removing the Legacy of Wickedness B—GOD’s DESIGNED DESTRUCTION-III—Genesis 7:1-24 C—SALVATION(Waiting for Normal)—Genesis 8:1-19 D—EXPERIENCING The VICTORY/Response—Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Clay

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 2, 2020

This message is about recognizing our identity and understanding that we are not an accident; a freak of nature; or a mistake. We were created with purpose.

I Am Clay Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6; 19:11; Ephesians 2:10 The title of my message this morning is “I Am Clay.” Two Christmases ago Jackie, a family friend, gave me this coffee mug that a friend of hers made. This mug was crafted by the potter Melissa Streeter and has become my favorite mug. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6, Jeremiah 19:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Answers The Divorce Question Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 11, 2023

When Jesus returned to His public ministry in Mark 10, the Pharisees tried to trap Him with a question about divorce. Jesus dealt with their question by directing them back to God's original design and intent in creation.

A. In the last two sermons in our sermon series on the Gospel of Mark, we have been watching Jesus privately teaching His disciples some very important lessons on discipleship. 1. The topics He discussed with them were about prayer, the passion of Jesus, pride and prejudice. 2. I trust that we have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12, Deuteronomy 24:1-4, Leviticus 20:13, Romans 1:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"a Disciple"

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Nov 4, 2019

Today I want you to think about your identity as "a Disciple."

“a Disciple” “As Jesus was going down the road he saw Matthew sitting in his tax-collection booth, ‘Come be my disciple,’ Jesus said. So Matthew got up and followed him.” Matthew 9:9 Intro: Today I want you to think about your identity as “a Disciple.” When Jesus was thirty years old he began ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marriage: Pursuing Conformity To Christ In The Covenant Series

Contributed by John Piper on Mar 29, 2007

In Christ’s relationship to the church, he is clearly seeking the transformation of his bride into something morally and spiritually beautiful.

Ephesians 5:21-33 [Submit] to one another out of reverence for Christ. 22 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. 24 Now as the church submits to Christ, so also ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering: Why? Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Oct 19, 2015

One man's attempt to unravel the Scriptural reasons for suffering, especially the suffering of the people of God. Not an easy task.

SUFFERING, per the BIBLE Another man’s attempt to figure it out… It’s not as easy as we are led to believe. We get sick and right away someone tells us we are being judged of God. Maybe. Another person gets sick, and he is told there is no spiritual significance to the illness. ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In The Shadow Of Bulls & Goats Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Aug 23, 2012

Before Christ gave up his life as a sacrifice for the sins of the world, there was a system that God put into place through Moses that resembled what was to come in Christ. This system of sacrificing animals and shedding blood was the people’s effort to g

Today we begin a short series on what I believe may be the best chapter of the bible in terms of explaining exactly what Christ has done, because it puts in the historical perspective of why sacrifices were necessary in the first place. You can read more about the old covenant in chapter 9. That ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-10

7 Life Lessons From Samson

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 1, 2021

This is a great message to explain Christian inconsistencies, how God can use faulty people, church problems, the danger of sin, and the importance of the Holy Spirit in the Christian's life.

7 LIFE LESSONS FROM SAMSON Judges 15-16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Samson Jokes 1. Samson was probably the best actor in the Bible. His last performance actually brought the house down. 2. Who is the world history's worst hairdresser? Delilah. She gave Samson such a bad haircut that he never ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do Unto Others

Contributed by Pablo Catala on May 31, 2019

Forgiveness

“A hacked Sony e-mail posted by WikiLeaks … reveals that Ben Affleck demanded that the PBS show ‘Finding Your Roots’ remove the fact that one of the actor’s ancestors owned slaves,” reports the Boston Globe. In a July 22, 2014, e-mail, the show’s host, Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Once Dead, Now Alive Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 1, 2015

The work of redemption is simple, yet complex, shows the ugliness involved to present the beauty that results.

Once Dead, Now Alive! Ephesians 2:1-7 When God first created mankind, he created within him an active spirit. This spirit (life) was able to commune with a Holy, righteous God. God said, “If you eat of the tree of knowledge of good and evil, you will surely die.” He was speaking to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

In The Same Way Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Aug 31, 2023

The first thing that jumps out at many people in this passage is that little phrase ‘be subject to’ or ‘submit’, or ‘be submissive’. People can get hung up in that and lose the intention of what is being said.

In the Same Way A study through Peter July 16th 2023 A young child was attending their very first wedding. Sitting by his mom, the boy took in all the sights and sounds. Leaning toward her, the child asked ‘Why does the bride wear all-white?’ To which she answered her son, ‘Well dear, white ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist