Sermons on Insufficiency:

Courage To Overcome Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Mar 11, 2023

If you knew that you had the assurance of a new life, eternal life with God, a hope that could not be disappointed, prayers that would be answered in accordance with God’s will, you will have a joy that no one can take and a peace that passes all understanding.

We are at the end of John 16 today and as Jesus is preparing to leave this earth and return to His Father in heaven, He is making sure that His disciples will be well equipped for their mission. Jesus has given them the promise of the Holy Spirit which assured them of several things: ? that they ...read more

Scripture: John 16:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Just A Misunderstanding - Or - Just Being Contentious?

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 3, 2023

We examine the CHORUS of a great old hymn that a few say is not doctrinally correct. Are those critics misunderstanding what the words mean, or are they being contentious? We carefully look at the work of Calvary in the message.

JUST A MISUNDERSTANDING - OR - JUST BEING CONTENTIOUS? [1]. A HYMN CHORUS UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT There would be none of us who is without misunderstanding when it comes to biblical issues. We may try with God’s help to grasp a passage of scripture but sometimes it is not within our reach. Then ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-5, John 3:16, Ephesians 2:4-5, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Isaiah 53:4, Isaiah 53:5, Leviticus 16:8-10, Leviticus 16:21-22, Romans 4:25, Romans 5:9, Romans 5:1, Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 2:13, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 4:1, John 14:3, 1 Corinthians 15:51-57  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Visible Results Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 7, 2022

When we step out by faith in God, led by the Spirit of God, grounded in the Word of God, we see visible answers to our faith. These answers act as verification for our faith in the unseen spiritual realities and encourage its growth.

HEBREWS 11:28-31 SOME VISIBLE RESULTS OF FAITH [Colossians 1:19; 2:9-10] We have been learning how to leave a legacy through faith lessons from God’s heroes. These men and women became more than they could have imagined because their faith attached them to God. God therefore built His enabling ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of The Cross

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 6, 2022

This is a promise we can stand on. Jesus, who endured all things for us, offers to us His strength by which we can endure.

Introduction Some years ago, a 14-foot bronze crucifix was stolen from Calvary Cemetery in Little Rock, Arkansas. It had stood at the entrance to that cemetery for more than 50 years. The thieves figured that the 900-pound cross probably brought about $450 and so they cut it off at its base and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Brethren

Kingdom Character

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 19, 2021

A person’s character is the sum of their disposition, thoughts, intentions, desires, and actions. Character is gauged by general tendencies, not based on a few isolated actions. Reputation is what people say about you, character is what God says about you.

Kingdom Character By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Character: - According to Webster’s Dictionary Character is one of the attributes or features that make up and distinguish an individual. This is a side of her character that few people have seen. A feature used to separate distinguishable ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16, Matthew 4:23, Matthew 9:35

Denomination: Apostolic

New Year 2021: The Choice Is Ours

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 30, 2020

This message focuses on the truth that the choice is ours as it relates to how we think about our situations. And how we think about our situations will determines our responses to them.

The Choice Is Ours Scripture: Joshua 24:15; Proverbs 3:5-6; Psalm 37:24-25 The title of my message this morning is “the Choice Is Ours.” Henry Ford said, “Whether you think you can, or you think you can't – you're right.” I personally believe he came to this conclusion after ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 37:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Shall Not Lie Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 21, 2021

It is Better, to tell the truth, that hurts and then heals than to tell a lie that comforts & then kills. It is Better to be Hated for Telling the Truth than to be Loved for Telling a Lie. It is Better to Stand Alone with the Truth than to be Wrong with the Multitude

In December 2001 George O’Leary was at the top of the coaching profession. He had just been named the head football coach at the University of Notre Dame – the Fighting Irish. It was a dream of a lifetime. O’Leary was in charge of one of the most prestigious sports programs in the world. Then two ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16, Proverbs 12:22

Denomination: Baptist

The Loneliness Of Self Pity (July 31, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 29, 2022

Have you ever wanted to quit because things got tough? ... Elijah was considering dropping out of his role because Queen Jezebel threatened him!

THE LONELINESS OF SELF PITY Text: I Kings 19:1- 4, I Kings 19:10 -18 1 Kings 19:1-4  Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword.  (2)  Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, "So may the gods do to me, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-4, 1 Kings 19:10-18

Denomination: United Methodist

The Power Of Your Worship Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Nov 18, 2021

Satan loves to make situations which require simple faith and obedience complicated and confusing in order to get us off track. Jehoshaphat was able to overcome doubt - and ultimately defeat - through worshiping the Lord.

God’s strategy was clear . . . the worshipers went first into the battlefield, and . . . the Lord miraculously defeated their enemies. - Mike Harland(1) If the Lord has ever asked you to do something for Him and you struck out early, then this message is for you! We’re going to find out that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-4, 2 Chronicles 20:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

Our Salvation In Jesus Alone Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 4, 2022

Here is a very simple truth: for us to reach the world we must uncompromisingly be church the church that Christ called the Church to be.

As we continue through the book of Ephesians, we’re getting ready to transition from the introductory blessings into the meat of this book. I want to reiterate the dominating theme of Ephesians. That should be evident by the title of our series, Jesus Only. The Christian faith will always, always ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Brethren

Sharing Ministry Together

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 13, 2021

When the volunteer workload is placed on the shoulders of just a handful of people, then these individuals get burnt out; and since they can’t do everything, then a lot of needs go unmet. Ministry is something to be shared among all believers.

I wish to begin our message by sharing a personal account contributed by a pastor who was serving at a church in Washington State during the wake of the Mount St. Hellens eruption. This pastor said, After Mount St. Helens blew up in May 1980, [the] church needed cleaning up. Ash was in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Wrestling And Reconcilliation Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Mar 31, 2025

God had patiently pursued Jacob, wrestled with him, wounded him, weakened him so Jacob could see that the greatest blessing was God himself.

The same night he arose and took his two wives, his two female servants, and his eleven children,e and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. He took them and sent them across the stream, and everything else that he had. And Jacob was left alone. And a man wrestled with him until the breaking of the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Better Sacrifice

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Apr 4, 2025

At the very heart of both the Jewish and Christian faiths is something that troubles many people today. At the heart of our faiths is blood, rivers and rivers of blood.

The Better Sacrifice Heb 9:23-10:25 At the very heart of both the Jewish and Christian faiths is something that troubles many people today. At the heart of our faiths is blood, rivers and rivers of blood. Now in ancient times, animal sacrifice was a common ingredient in the vast majority of all ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Redeeming Your Time - 5 Biblical Truths About Time And Productivity Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the biblical command to redeem our time, the concept of time in scripture, and how we can apply these teachings to improve our productivity and service to God's Kingdom.

We are commanded throughout scripture to “redeem our time.” Because “the days are evil” and we are running out of time to do the “will of the Lord.” If our aim is to redeem our time, it is imperative that we start with God’s word. Here are five things scripture says about time and our role in it. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Topics: Time Redemption, Biblical Productivity, Divine Stewardship

Sermon Series: Redeeming Your Time

Multiethnic Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 19, 2013

God is no respecter of persons and He desires His House (His Church) to be a place for all nations – all people. A church is to be a place where there is no favoritism and all are treated fairly and equally.

Series: We are Here! Sermon 6: Multiethnic (or multicultural, or diversity) Introduction: Show pictures of our changing world in this area of South Chicago: The Orland Mosque, the Lemont Hindu Temple, and the Chicago Buddhist Temple all represent how diverse our community is becoming. Our society ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational