Sermons on Insufficiency:

Trusting Jesus For Provisions For Life And Ministry

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Trusting Jesus for Provisions for Life and Ministry

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Trusting Jesus for Provisions for Life and Ministry Luke 9:10-20 Chapters 8 and 9 are about Jesus’ power and authority over every obstacle to ministry. It is no different in our present passage. Here Jesus demonstrates to his disciples that he has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Support Your Pastor

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 2, 2013

How can members of a congregation best support their pastor?

Pastoring isn’t for sissies. That’s why it’s important to a have a sense of call. If one doesn’t have a sense of God’s call to anchor them to the task, they will go adrift when the storms come. Part of the reason for those storms is that all hell is against the pastor. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, 1 Timothy 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Answering Atheism

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 16, 2015

Militant anti-theism claims that religion is the root of all evil...yet this worldview presents an intangible definition of evil. The problem with atheism is moral, an excuse to live any way one pleases...while Christianity offers a clear view of life.

“The fool has said in his heart, there is no God,” Psalm 14:1. Jesus warned against lightly calling people fools in Matthew 5:22. “Anyone who says 'You fool!' will be in danger of the fire of Hell.” A “fool” is not an unintelligent, dim-witted person. The term ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Congregational

"On Eagles" Wings

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 13, 2015

A reassuring message from a long-silent God to all who need hope.

For some people, life is drudgery, and then you die. What are we resting our hopes and dreams on? Where is our peace in life and our security for eternity? The prophet Isaiah proclaims to our great relief that we can rest in God's care--now and forever. This is a wonderfully reassuring chapter, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-31

Denomination: Congregational

Defending The Poor Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 3, 2013

God cares for the poor and oppressed; one of the most prominent themes in the Bible is our response toward the poor. It is the duty of God’s people to provide for those in need as best as we can with compassion, following the example of Nehemiah.

Nehemiah has resisted outward attacks, but now there’s corruption within. It’s been said that, “No test of leadership is more revealing than the test of opposition” (Boice). Nehemiah wasn’t expecting opposition from his own people. The outcry of the poor reached his ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Congregational

From Agonizing Fear To Asolute Faith

Contributed by Peter Nieman Martin, Sr. on Jan 27, 2017

An analysis of John 4:46-53. Looking at the progression of faith in the royal official and showing such can be manifested in us today

From Agonizing Fear to Absolute Faith John 4:46-53. Were this title a pharmaceutical advertisement for a pill just approved by the Food and Drug Administration, the market could expect huge profits in a short time. As you know, such is not the case so far as the pharmaceutical industries having ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-53

Mary's Song Of Praise Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 20, 2016

Do you sing with Mary? Do you have that joy this Christmas—are you overwhelmed by the promise of his return, or simply lost in the holiday?

On Sunday June 1, 1975, Darrel Dore was on an oilrig in the Gulf of Mexico. Suddenly it wobbled, tipped to one side, and crashed into the sea, trapping Darrell inside a room on the rig. As the rig sank into the sea the lights went out and the room began to fill with water. Thrashing about in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Other

What Is Failure? Success?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 16, 2014

Come let us consider what is failure? You can fail and still succeed. Failure is refusing to get up and try again.

WHAT IS FAILURE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Hebrews 12:15 Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled; I. I HAVE OFTEN TRIED TO DEFINE SUCCESS? A. I have asked many spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Birth Of Christ What Dose It Prove?

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Nov 4, 2013

I am so thankful that the birth of Christ brings things to life.

The Birth Of Christ What Dose It Prove? Text: Luke 2:1-20 1. It Proves That God Is All-powerful. a. God was controlling the events of the world to bring about fulfillment of prophecy. 2:1-6 I believe that even Satan could not have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Oh So Shallow

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jul 27, 2011

Is it okay to be a shalllow christian? It makes it so much easier to "fit in" to our modern society and of course, requires less commitment.

Shallowness 1 Co. 2:14 to 3:3 (read from Bible) What is your thought or feeling when someone mentions any of the following? -tithing -witnessing -attending church more than once a week -daily Bible reading -family altar time Your response will depend on how rooted you are in Christ. 4 Types of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Harvesting The Grain

Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Aug 25, 2011

To encourage Christians to see the fields that are ready to be harvested ang get involved

JOHN 4; 35 HARVESTING THE GRAIN INTRO: A. I never paid this passage of scripture much attention before [not that it wasn’t important] but like so many other verses that we read and for some reason they never speak much to us. a. But one day in prayer God begin speaking to my heart about this ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35

Denomination: Holiness

Mary's Song Of Praise

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jan 13, 2019

Do you sing with Mary? Do you have that joy this Christmas—are you overwhelmed by the promise of his return, or simply lost in the holiday?

On Sunday June 1, 1975, Darrel Dore was on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Suddenly it wobbled, tipped to one side, and crashed into the sea, trapping Darrell inside a room on the rig. As the rig sank into the sea the lights went out and the room began to fill with water. Thrashing about in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Other

O Foolish Galatians

Contributed by Leroy Meadows on Jul 14, 2021

Paul to the church of Galatians

Oh foolish Galatians Chapter outline Galatians 3:1-5 O foolish Galatians who have bewitched you? Paul represents them as enchanted by the arts, and snares of their seducing teachers. They did not adhere to the gospel way of justification in which they had been taught, It is not enough to know the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Providential Care Of The Lord: An Exposition Of Psalm 147

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 26, 2020

God is personally involved in every detail of your life.

The Providential Care of the LORD: An Exposition of Psalm 147 The 147th Psalm is one of collection of five psalms which end the psalter. Each of them begin and end with “Praise Ye the LORD” (Hallelujah). Each of them gives reasons why the LORD should be praised. These reasons together compose a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:12-20, Psalm 147:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Trust, Hope & Confidence

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Jan 22, 2024

Everything that builds any lasting value in our lives is going to have in its foundation those three ingredients… “Trust, Hope & Confidence”.

The world, ourselves & even the enemy of our souls has made it easy to lose “Trust, Hope & Confidence” in anything, including the Lord! Everything that builds any lasting value in our lives is going to have in its foundation those three ingredients… “Trust, Hope & Confidence”. I want ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational