Sermons on Imperfection:

Fill It To The Rim Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 17, 2010

Being with Jesus seems to change people. Incarnation is an important to God's plan

Fill it to the rim The direction of our sermon time in this New Year is being guided by a mnemonic device…a simple memory aid, a word that I hope that we can all use to help us to listen for God as individuals and as a church. The word is based on the idea that the prophets of God ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Congregational

"Seeing Ourselves As God Does” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 19, 2009

Paul prays for the Ephesian believers, and through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, for all believers, that they might see themselves as God sees them.

Open my eyes, that I may see glimpses of truth Thou hast for me; Place in my hands the wonderful key that shall unclasp and set me free. Silently now I wait for Thee, ready my God, Thy will to see, Open my eyes, illumine me, Spirit divine! Open the eyes of my heart, Lord, open the eyes of my ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Grumpy Or Joyful

Contributed by Greg Carr on Mar 7, 2010

Joy is a state of happiness when we are in communion with God, which leads to gladness, and delight.

Have you ever met any grumpy people? Don’t say any names out loud! I would imagine that every one of us have seen them from time to time. A grumpy person sees everything in a negative light. They only see the bad in life. They only see the imperfections of others. They are overly critical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Stumbling Stone Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 4, 2008

Distinction between "pop religion" and a biblical faith.

I am the LORD, and there is no other. I form light and create darkness, I make well-being and create calamity, I am the LORD, who does all these things (Isaiah 45.5-7). It has been my observation that many people like to think of God as a kind of protective big brother. It is somehow reassuring ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:19-29

Denomination: Congregational

The Lamb Of God Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 26, 2009

How does Jesus serve as the lamb of God? We often talk about Him taking away the sins of the world but what does that mean and how does He do it?

John 1:29-34 July 15 2007 The Lamb of God During feudal times royal families would have what were called ‘whipping boys’. A whipping boy was a boy of the same age but not the same class in society as the prince or nobleman. For when a child was of high enough class he was too important to be ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34

Denomination: *other

Refreshing My Down Times Series

Contributed by James Botts on Aug 29, 2002

“Refreshing My Down Times” explores how to get a lift from God when you’re feeling down about life. Psalm 42:1-11 gives the practical steps to being refreshed in midst of not-so-happy times.

The Crossing Community Church Times Of Refreshing “Refreshing My Down Times” Pastor Jim Botts August 18th, 2002 Introduction How many of you are joggers? How about marathoners? In a marathon there are those stations along the route where the runner can grab a refreshing drink as they make their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What The Bible Can Do For You!

Contributed by James Botts on Aug 29, 2002

What the Bible Can Do For You! (2 Timothy 3:15-17)With all of the information overload in our world today, is it possible for us to hear the voice of God? God’s Word benefits our lives by providing the direction for our greatest areas of need.

The Crossing Community Church “What the Bible Can Do For You” Pastor Jim Botts July 7, 2002 Introduction We live in the age of information overload. Consider the following: - New York Times contains more factual information in one edition than all the written materials available to a reader in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

In God's Book We're Going To Be Winners

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 26, 2007

A sermon on perfection of the Christian. (Inspiration and some material taken from Charles Spurgeon’s sermon on Psalm 138:8)

Sermon for 3/25/2007 In God’s Book We Are Going to Be Winners Psalm 138:8 Introduction: There was a perfect man who met a perfect woman. After a perfect courtship, they had a perfect wedding. Their life together was, of course, perfect. One snowy, stormy Christmas Eve this perfect couple was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Testament Church Planting Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 4, 2008

Exposition of Acts 11:19-30 about the first Gentile church plant, its discipleship, and its mission

Text: Acts 11:19-30, Title: NT Church Planting, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/9/08, AM A. Opening illustration: India--So I wrote in my journal, describing the aftermath of the October 1999 cyclone whose 200 mph winds and 30-foot tidal surge devastated the coastal areas of Orissa , India . Originating in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Through Failure Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Apr 10, 2008

Everyone fails. It’s what you do in the midst of that failure whether or not growth will take place.

TEXT: John 8:1-7, Psalm 103 TITLE: Growing Pain #1: Growing through failure! SERIES: The Growing Church TOPIC: Spiritual Growth OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, April 6, 2008 PROP.: Everyone fails. It’s what you do in the midst of that failure whether or not growth will take place. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Believe 23 - Peace Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 5, 2015

The Christian virtue and Fruit of the Spirit - Peace

BELIEVE 23: Peace April 26, 2015 Mark 4:35-41 We all want to experience peace. More often than not when we talk about peace, we find it easier to eat a piece of pie, not experience the peace of God, and all too often, we think a piece of pie will give us real peace. But that’s not how it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Women In The Pulpit - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 4, 2018

Does the Bible prohibit women from being pastors and teachers in the church? Does the Bible say that women can only teach other women and children? Let's try to figure it out.

If you would, please stand as we say together our memory Scripture for this quarter: Matthew 6:31-33 “Do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. “But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:5, 1 Corinthians 14:15, 1 Timothy 2:12, 1 Corinthians 14:34, Acts 2:17-18, Acts 10:9-48, John 18:28, Acts 18:18-28, 1 Corinthians 11:1-15, Matthew 22:37-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Abraham: When Faith Gives Way To Fear Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Apr 17, 2018

The life of Abraham and how his faith gave way to fear, but God does not give up on him. Our failure doesn't mean that God is finished with us.

Fail Forward?Abraham: When faith gives way to fear? Genesis 12:10-13:4 God’s call to Abraham. Genesis 12:1?God’s promises to Abraham. Genesis 12:2-3 Abraham’s faith resulted in obedience. Genesis 12:4 ?Abraham’s faith resulted in worship. Genesis 12:7-8??Abraham’s faith gave way to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Fixed And Focussed On Jesus

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 17, 2017

The call to worship God is the call to live now connected to eternity. Fixing our eyes on Jesus, living for His worship, makes everything in life better.

September 17, 2017 Sermon - Fixed on Jesus I want to talk today about fixing our eyes on Jesus. I want to talk today about fixing our eyes on Jesus because everything flows, everything good flows, from fixing our eyes on Jesus. There is in life, I've discovered, nothing more beautiful, nothing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Errors And Home Runs

Contributed by Larry East on Oct 9, 2016

Baseball is a game where players fail more often than they succeed. And sometimes our Christian life can be like baseball.

How many of you are watching the baseball playoffs this week? It's that time of year when the Division winners and wildcard teams are vying for the World Series. Now most of you know that I’m a big baseball fan of the Atlanta Braves and have been since 1966 when the Braves moved from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ