Sermons on Inadequacy:

How The Holy Spirit Does A Better Job Than People Do

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How to let the Spirit work in and through you both to will and to do of His good pleasure

1. The Holy Spirit teaches in perfect ways that are relevant, appropriate, and persuasive. Paul wrote, "This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words." (I Cor. 2:13) Ask the Lord for greater reliance ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Avoid The Tendency To Blame Others For All Problems

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

It is easy to try to shift the blame to others for our problems. The first century Jews were guilty of this tendency. Those who do have a habit of blaming others for every little problem forget what Paul said in Romans 7:18 says, "I know that nothing good

1. It is easy to try to shift the blame to others for our problems. The first century Jews were guilty of this tendency. Those who do have a habit of blaming others for every little problem forget what Paul said in Romans 7:18 says, "I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take My Life And Let It Be Consecrated, Lord, To Thee

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Consecration - To dedicate yourself completely to God’s purpose, priorities, processes, power and person. Learning to wholly trust in Jesus Christ for all aspects of life. To set oneself apart from the worries, riches, and pleasures of this life for the p

Practical Guidelines for Consecration Consecration - To dedicate yourself completely to God’s purpose, priorities, processes, power and person. Learning to wholly trust in Jesus Christ for all aspects of life. To set oneself apart from the worries, riches, and pleasures of this life for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Confident Are You In The Good Shepherd?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

From March 2000 to Dec. 2002 Americans lost more than $8 trillion dollars in the stock market. Many are insisting that they have much to worry about with all of the economic uncertainties. But does this lessen the truth of the statement, "The Lord is m

Many of us live with a fear of the uncertainties of tomorrow. A fear that some day the bottom will fall out and we will have nothing to look forward to. How do we find answers for our perplexing problem and help for our feelings of inadequacy? From March 2000 to Dec. 2002 Americans lost more than ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Teach People The Practical Benefits Of The Truth That "The Lord Is My Shepherd I Shall Not Be In Want"

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit teaches us how to help people personally experience the Lord’s shepherding care by realizing that: A.

1. The Holy Spirit teaches us how to help people personally experience the Lord’s shepherding care by realizing that: A. The Lord is MY personal comforter, guide, and supplier of everything that I really need. (Psa. 23:1) B. The Lord is MY personal stress reliever who makes me lie down in green ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Genesis To Understanding

Contributed by Robert Diffin on Jan 13, 2004

This sermon is a collection of sentiments from different sources as well as my own concerning the reality of Genesis.

From Genesis to Understanding Robert Diffin Source: From the book of Genesis, the book of Matthew, Matthew Henry’s Commentary on Genesis 1:1 and a sermon by Ray C. Stedman. Noted Physicist: Stephen Hawking maintains that the universe began in a single, immeasureable location in space. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Matthew 1:1-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Where's The Love? Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Apr 18, 2004

This is the first of a seven part series: "Seven Letters to Seven Chruches" based on the letters to the seven churches in Revelation.

Intro to the “Seven Letters to Seven Churches” series. Seven churches enduring difficult times: persecution. As we go through this the next 7 weeks, let’s ask ourselves, “Is this our church? What is similar? What can we learn?” I remember the “Where’s the beef?” Wendy’s commercials. It had ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Breaking Free From Insecurities Of Becoming A Leader

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Jan 10, 2005

How to break the insecurities that stop us from becoming the leader God wants us to be.

Breaking free from insecurities of becoming a leader By Pastor Fernando Cabrera I Samuel 10:20-27 1. Change your identity (10:24) a. Saul was suffering from an identity crisis i. He felt the least, the last , and leftover 1. Saul insecurity stemmed from shame a. Guilt arises from what we do, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:20-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Enemy Has No Grip On You.

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Apr 9, 2003

Most people walk in fear that they will never see tomorrow, what about then a year from now?

The Enemy has no grip on you. Beacon Light Mission Pastor Jim Parisi 4-07-03 Most people walk in fear that they will never see tomorrow what about then a year from now. Situations can rob you and put you in the most inopportune circumstances. No one choose to be poor or with out, but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Negative Leadership.

Contributed by David Campbell on Nov 20, 2001

We may learn leadership in one of two ways: by making our own blunders, or learning from someone else’s.

Negative Leadership Numbers 13:1 - 14:4 Pastor Dave Campbell It has been said that we may learn leadership in two ways: by making a lot of mistakes or learning from other people’s. The collapse of leadership displayed in our text is nothing short of disastrous. Perhaps the biggest ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

All Disciples Rely On The Way Of The Cross

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Mar 24, 2008

A sermon that accompanies the Good Friday service, the way of the cross. It encourages us to see that the cross is necessary for our future and it is the way for all Christians.

Many people encounter difficulties in their life, but how many of us are prepared to constantly encounter difficulties so others can benefit, which might cost us something and where we might lose something? One day a fireman, attending a blaze heard that there was a little baby still in a blazing ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Enemy Within: Pride Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 28, 2007

Jesus addressed three kinds of pride: personal, social, and spiritual, any of which will hinder our spiritual life.

The Enemy Within: Pride. Prov. 16:18, 19 INTRO.: ILLUS.: The Monroe Chamber of Commerce has apologized to Louisiana governor Kathleen Blanco after auctioning off a dinner with the governor at the governor’s mansion. "This was not a reflection of the chamber’s or the business community’s attitude ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faithful And Fruitful

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 4, 2005

The parable of the talents.

Matthew 25:14 (NLT) "Again, the Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a trip. He called together his servants and gave them money to invest for him while he was gone. Until Jesus Comes...  God has given each of us management over His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Stain Of Sin

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 22, 2022

Sin is like a stubborn stain. It is difficult to remove. Money and earthly sacrifices cannot remove sin. The stain of sin can only be washed off with the blood of Jesus.

TEXT: PSALMS 51:1, 14-17 (NLT). "Have mercy on me, O God, because of your unfailing love. Because of your great compassion, blot out the stain of my sins... Forgive me for shedding blood, O God who saves; then I will joyfully sing of your forgiveness. Unseal my lips, O Lord, that my mouth may ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17, 2 Samuel 2:1-7, John 8:3-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Evangelism Impossible While Working From Home? Series

Contributed by Billy Paul on Jun 15, 2021

The dreadful Covid-19 virus has fast-forwarded human history by a good 10 years by converting our “physical” world into a “virtual” one. So, is evangelism impossible in this world—especially while we work from Home?

The great commission of Jesus Christ begins with the word “Go.” Traditionally, Christians have come to realise this commandment by gladly packing their bags to a faraway land as “missionaries” and “evangelists.” But how is one supposed to fulfil this commandment when everyone is forcefully locked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16, James 2:17, Proverbs 22:29