Sermons on Imperfections:

Sermon On Impatience

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 6, 2023

Impatience is defined as the tendency to be impatient or, more specifically, not to allow sufficient time for events to take their natural course.

James Keller, an American Catholic priest once remarked: “Three hundred years ago a prisoner condemned to the Tower of London carved on the wall of his cell this sentiment to keep up his spirits during his long imprisonment: 'It is not adversity that kills, but the impatience with which we bear ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:14, Galatians 5:22, Ephesians 4:2-3, Romans 12:12

Sermon On True Power

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 15, 2022

One of the many definitions of power stated in the dictionary is the capacity or ability to direct or influence the behaviour of others or the course of events.

“You will continue to suffer if you have an emotional reaction to everything that is said to you. True power is sitting back and observing everything with logic; true power is restraint. If words control you, that means everyone else can control you; breathe and allow things to pass.” These words ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, Acts 1:8, Luke 10:19, 1 Corinthians 4:20

Sermon On A Scapegoat

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 4, 2025

A scapegoat is defined as a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, especially for reasons of expediency.

Lloyd Blankfein, an American businessman once remarked: “There is a line in which populism can cross over into demagoguery. Demagoguery is the crossover where populism becomes a bad thing, and people make things up, and they assign responsibilities that aren't fair and justified, and scapegoat ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4, 2 Thessalonians 2:10, Philippians 3:21, Galatians 6:5

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 3, 2024

In today’s message, God is Able, from 3:20-21, we finish looking at Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3:14-21.

We are about halfway in our series, Brought to Life; Brought Together, based upon the New Testament letter Ephesians. In today’s message, God is Able, from 3:20-21, we finish looking at Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3:14-21. Last week my main idea was that God strengthens us with the Spirit’s power ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 12, 2024

God is Able, from 3:20-21, we finish looking at Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3:14-21

Brought to Life; Brought Together God is Able Ephesians 3:20-21 February 8, 2020 David Taylor We are about halfway in our series, Brought to Life; Brought Together, based upon the New Testament letter Ephesians. In today’s message, God is Able, from 3:20-21, we finish looking at Paul’s prayer in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Values Of A Nation Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 22, 2024

This is the 1st Sermon in the Series from the Book of Amos, "Social Justice".

Series: Social Justice [#1] THE VALUES OF A NATION Amos 1:1 Introduction: I have been praying and wrestling with God over our next study. The topics from the Book of Amos are not popular. Amos is a very relevant and practical Book of the Bible. Amos wrote this during a time like ours- A time ...read more

Scripture: Amos 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Redeemed By Hope: The Story Of Ruth And The Light Of Advent Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 9, 2024

The Advent season is a time of anticipation, reflection, and renewal. Often, we immerse ourselves in the familiar story of Christ’s birth. But today, let us journey to an unexpected place—the story of Ruth.

Redeemed by Hope: The Story of Ruth and the Light of Advent Introduction: Rediscovering Advent through Ruth The Advent season is a time of anticipation, reflection, and renewal. Often, we immerse ourselves in the familiar story of Christ’s birth. But today, let us journey to an unexpected ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:11, Ruth 1:13, Ruth 1:16, Ruth 1:20, Ruth 2:12, Ruth 4:9-10, Ruth 4:17, Romans 8:28, Romans 15:13, Jeremiah 29:11, Isaiah 26:3, Ephesians 1:7, Philippians 4:6-7, 1 John 3:18, Psalm 91:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Funeral Sermon: The Christian's Hope In Death Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 5, 2025

In the midst of sorrow and loss, we take comfort in the assurance that for the Christian, death is not a defeat, but a victory. It is a gateway to a new and better life in the presence of the Lord.

FUNERAL SERMON: THE CHRISTIAN'S HOPE IN DEATH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 1:21 (KJV) For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. INTRODUCTION: Death is a subject that brings both fear and sorrow to many, yet for the Christian, death is not something to fear. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Feelings Of Insecurity Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 11, 2025

Feelings of insecurity are common but not insurmountable. By understanding our identity in Christ, embracing His love, trusting in His promises, renewing our minds with His Word, and walking by faith, we can overcome insecurity.

OVERCOMING FEELINGS OF INSECURITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 12:9 "But He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

On The Mountain And Down The Mountain PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the transfiguration of Jesus, emphasizing the power of faith and the call to live out this transfiguration in our own lives.

Good morning, family. Today, we are going to dive deep into a profound passage from the Gospel of Mark. It's a passage that takes us to a mountaintop, shows us the glory of Christ, and then brings us back down to the valley of everyday life. It's a passage that shines a light on the power of faith ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-29

Topics: Glory, Christ

What's Faith Got To Do With It? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

To highlight that it is not through adherence to the law, but through faith in Jesus Christ and the grace of God, that we receive spiritual life and vitality.

Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters. Today, we are diving into the heart of the book of Galatians, specifically Galatians 3. We will be exploring the gift of spiritual life and vitality, the limitations of the law, and how the law binds us rather than providing freedom. The gift of spiritual ...read more

Topics: Justification, Faith

Reawakening Joy Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Dec 14, 2002

Part 2 of series based on Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol"

SLIDE 1 Welcome to Bethany on this second Sunday of Advent as we continue to prepare for the coming of Christ. We have many activities to look forward to. Tonight the youth are inviting you to go Christmas Caroling. 8:30 - Maybe something like this might happen if you go along. SHOW ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16, Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Great Carpenter

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on May 26, 2015

Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree...

The Great Carpenter 1 Peter 2:24 Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. 1. The Usefulness of Wood. It was wood with which a carpenter worked, and out of wood came many useful ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24

Denomination: Foursquare

Turning Religious Reluctance-14

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 14, 2020

14 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a reluctant but religious woman. God’s people bear witness of Jesus’ identity to reluctant religious people. What does it take to turn that religious reluctancy around? Turning religious reluctance to God requires...

TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE-XIV—John 4:21-42(:1-42) Turning the Religious Lost Attention: Pointless Note(Wrong/Useless/Accomplishment/Timely/Efficiency/On the Job/Good Worker/Taking Care of Business) Soon after a high-tech company moved into a new building, there was trouble with the elevators. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42, John 4:25-42

Denomination: Baptist

The First Of Two Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 13, 2020

Paul is writing to these Ephesians and some say this that in this book he's condensing the book of Romans

Ephesians 1:1-14 The first message Let’s begin with an easy question? Who wrote most of the New Testament? Yes, the answer is Luke. Paul wrote the most books but Luke actually wrote more words when he wrote the books of Luke and Acts. Now, this book of Ephesians begins like the rest of Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist