Sermons on Imperfection:

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

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

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

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

Romans 2:1-11 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Dec 24, 2006

Romans 2:1-11

God’s Righteous Judgment and Kindness (1) You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. (2) Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

A Good Suffering

Contributed by Michael Lane on Nov 5, 2001

Suffering is walking in the light of Christ.

Title: A Good Suffering Scriptures used: Phil 4:13, Acts 9:1-6, 11-16, Phil 1:29, 1 Cor 4:10, 12-14, Matt 28:20, 2 Tim 1:8,9, Matt 5:10 Bible Reference: Holy Bible KJV A Good suffering. What do we mean by that? a good suffering. Should we rejoice in the suffering of another? Should we seek to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Oaths And The Ark" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

The only part of the Bible we truly believe is the part we obey.

“Oaths and the Ark”, Psalm 132 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Outline: A. David’s resolve (vss 1-9); B. God’s response (vss 11-18) Today marks the first Sunday in Advent, an anticipation of the coming of Christ. The wise men were led to the manger by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 132:1-18

Denomination: Congregational

God Can Use The Rahab In Us

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Jul 18, 2002

God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things

God can use the Rahab in us Joshua 2:1-4 &12-14 Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two spies from Shittim. : Go look over the land, he said, especially Jericho. So they went and entered the house of a prostitute named Rahab and stayed there. 2 - The king of Jericho was told, Look! Some of the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Am I Good Enough? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 26, 2003

First sermon in series "Living Life on Purpose - Christ’s Answers to Man’s Questions". This is a question from John the Baptist.

Christ’s purpose-driven life was constantly arousing the curiosity of onlookers. Whether His followers or His enemies, people were so impressed with Him, or, in some cases, intimidated by Him, that they wanted to know how and why He had it all together - so they asked Him questions. Jesus used ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Changing Your Bitter Life Into A Better Life Series

Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Aug 22, 2006

This is sermon is about biblical steps on overcoming bitterness.

Series: Where Is God When It really Hurts Topic: Changing Your Bitter Life into A Better Life Offenses and pain are bound to happen especially in our relationship with people. These things will be faced by us even if we try to avoid them because we are living with people who are imperfect like us. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Revival Kings #1 Asa Series

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 4, 2002

Message number one on the revivals in the OT nation of Judah. King Asa

THE REVIVAL KINGS #1 ASA II CHRON. 14-16 THE KING THAT ASSUMED TOO MUCH Don’t Assume Some time ago I heard the story of a fire, of which, a newspaper photographer needed to get close pictures. His newspaper agreed to hire a plane for him at the local airport. When he arrived at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Loves The Church

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 8, 2005

Jesus loves the church very deeply. He is faithful and committed to His church, despite our failures. Let us (1) love the church the way He loves her, and (2) understand our need of the church for our growth.

(Most thoughts in this sermon taken from Joshua Harris’ book ’Stop Dating the Church’.) How does Jesus see the church? The passage in Eph 5 is usually heard at weddings - about the love between husband and wife. This is right and good, but these verses also reveal a lot about what Jesus thinks ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"I Believe" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 10, 2003

The Fatherhood & Omnipotence of God

“I Believe” –A Sermon Series on the Apostles Creed “God, the Father Almighty” Jeremiah 9:23-24 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Most people admit they want something to believe in, even in a society where unbelief and skepticism seem so prevalent. So ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Congregational

God Heals Hearts Torn Apart

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 26, 2007

Lent 4(A) - Our gracious God heals hearts torn apart. We learn that our problem is sin, not the pain and that our solution is God’s free grace!

GOD HEALS HEARTS TORN APART (Outline) March 18, 2007 - LENT 4 - Hosea 5:15-6:3 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: God has created for us another beautiful day. We rejoice as spring drives away our winter blues. The warm sunshine takes away some of the aches and ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Seek Wisdom Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 17, 2009

The wisdom of the world is fleeting; seek godly wisdom!

Seek Wisdom, James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a Introduction Those who study bees tell us when a honeybee drives its barbed stinger into flesh, it becomes so firmly imbedded that the only way the bee can escape is to leave the stinger behind. This, however, is sure to cause the death of the bee. It receives ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church